Rachel has looked after both my boys, the eldest having been with Rachel for over 7 years, since he was about 9 months old. Both attend for 3 days a week.

What I love is how Rachel and her home is like a home away from home. Both kids feel so comfortable there and I never worry when they are in her care.

She cares for them like I would. Loving, soft and caring whilst also giving that firm encouraging push to them to challenge themselves and do the things they think they couldn't. I can't tell you how much they have developed thanks to her.

Always involved in a wide variety of activities, they are rarely doing nothing! Rachel loves to take them to the woods, the beach and generally always being active.

The boys are often tired when they have been with her for the day, which is a massive bonus.

Rachel is easy to get along with, flexible and generally a pleasure to deal with. It will be a sad day when both of my kids outgrow her setting.

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