My daughter (almost two) has been going to Sarah since she was 14 months old, and having never been left with anyone before it surprised me that she settled in. Immediately with no tears. She went full time while I was back at work and even though I am now on maternity leave she has continued to go twice a week since June as she enjoys it so much.

My daughter loves going to Sarah's. I often have trouble tempting her home! She gets on very well with Sarah's own children and talks about them all the time, I know we will all be sad when I can no longer send her as she has learnt a lot from the older girls in particular.

Sarah provides a home from home atmosphere, as well as structured activities and play, visits to groups, parks, soft play and farms etc. She is very energetic and enthusiastic, qualities that as a heavily pregnant mum and now one with a newborn I possibly lack!

She has been incredibly flexible, particularly on the occasions I've needed to extend my daughter's hours on short notice. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sarah as a childminder.