A&M are a truly special family childminders. I have 2 children who have gone through them (one still there) and I can honestly say that both of them have thrived due to the care and attention they have been shown through the years. They clearly love the children very much and always go the extra mile. Our ‘parents evenings’ are incredibly detailed, you wouldn’t get that level of detail in a usual nursery. The setting is always clean and fresh and they have a lovely garden (with veg patch!) which the kids are always out in. We get regular pictures and updates about their activities and development. When my second son was 3 months old I had to work for a week and they kindly agreed to have him, I had no hesitation in sending him there for that time at that age - that’s how much I trust them. They practically potty trained my eldest son for us, which I am forever grateful for! They organise a graduation ceremony party every year for all the kids and those going to school, and have parties at every child’s birthday. They seem to be able to stretch the children’s skills and abilities in a personalised and individual way. These are just some of the ways they go above and beyond. Mostly they are caring and happy and clearly love what they do. I now have a third child and will certainly be sending her there too without a second thought. We live a little drive away and I looked for a childminder who was closer but no one compared to A&M so I make the effort to do the journey because really they are just fantastic!

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