We truly cannot recommend Helen highly enough. From day one, our daughter had absolutely no issues settling in, which gave us immense peace of mind. Helen is simply wonderful and has been an integral part of our daughter’s early development.

Helen keeps the children busy with outdoor adventures every single day, no matter the weather. Her outings are thoughtful and diverse, including regular visits to the library and an elderly care home, which we have absolutely loved. As a result of these library trips, our daughter has developed a love for books.

We have also seen incredible physical and communication milestones:
-Her physical development has skyrocketed; she now loves walking and her gross motor skills have improved drastically.
-Her speech and vocabulary have come on so well during her time here.

Helen’s themed weeks are brilliant. For example, the other week the children were learning all about bees. The activities were so creative, including:
-Making beautiful bee pictures
-Hunting for bees hidden in playdough
-Sensory play with bees, wooden flowers, and pasta shapes

What we love most is that Helen effortlessly adapts these activities for the different aged children in her care, ensuring our daughter is always fully engaged and learning at her own pace.

We always feel completely connected to our daughter's day. Helen sends daily photos alongside a lovely update on how she slept, what she ate, and other important bits of information from across the day. On top of that, all the meals provided are nutritious and home-cooked, and the cost of food is conveniently included in Helen's fees. She is so organised and reminds us about what we need to do for the childcare funding. She works it all out and stays on top of it, so we don't have to.

We Will Miss Her Immensely!
Our daughter loves her time with Helen so much that she would happily stay for longer if she could. Sadly, we are moving out of the area and have to leave. Helen is truly one of a kind, and we know we will find no one else quite as good as her. If you are looking for a childminder who goes above and beyond, Helen is the absolute best.

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