We had the pleasure of Helen looking after our daughter for over 3 years 3 days a week and we could not recommend Helen enough! She is a godsend and has become such a big part of our family!! Without Helen I honestly do not know how we could have coped juggling work, childcare and everyday life!

My daughter first started with Helen just before her 1st birthday and settled in Helen’s care instantly. It was like she had always been there and that was just so special to see! She was always so excited to get to Helen’s and even now she’s joined school she still wants to go back!!

Helen would always provide regular updates and photos throughout the day on eating, drinking and activities and these updates were so reassuring and I looked forward to seeing these messages. Her communication and knowledge on the childcare funding, EYFS requirements and invoicing is excellent and she’s extremely organised!

My daughter has always been a fussy eater but at Helen’s she would try things that we could never get her to eat at home. Helen would also get the children involved in baking and my daughter always loved to be included in the process and proud of what she had made!

Helen would always take the children out no matter the weather which I think is fantastic and my daughter really really loved this!! There’s lots of parks and places for them to go in the local area and meet up with other childminders and their children. The activities Helen would plan have honestly shaped my daughters learning in the most positive way and we are so grateful

When my daughter was diagnosed with speech disorder Helen was amazing in assisting with the tasks that the therapists recommended. I definitely noticed a big difference in her pronunciations and subsequently her confidence grew with talking.

I cannot thank Helen enough for everything she has done for our daughter and family. She really is the best childminder We could ever have asked for!

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