It is with a heavy heart I write this as I do not want to leave! We are moving away and so are forced to. Emma is incredible, the best thing we have ever given our child and I am gutted that we have to now take her away! She is also pretty excellent in general - great fun and doesn't take anything too seriously.

Our son started with her just before he turned 1, he is now 2.5 and Emma has become an integral part of his- and our- life. She fosters such an excellent environment where the children can be their own unique selves. Our little boy has made real friends while at Emma's and she nurtures and encourages those relationships. Day trips, playgroups, parks, woods, educational based fun, normal fun, playing in the garden, arts and crafts - you name it, Emma does it. On top of that plethora of excellence she also cooks a wide variety of delicious food and he eats it! Incredible! Our son has utterly thrived in Emma's care. He is a well-rounded and smashing little lad and I know that much of that is down to Emma. She is also very generous with her time, if I ever have any concerns about his development etc she will always make time to discuss it. Emma also lives right by the park, a nice touch.

If you need a childminder and Emma has space, bite her arm off to have it.

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