An Outstanding, wonderful, caring childminder!
Both my children from the age of 6 months to 4 years loved going to Maria's home. Being once a nursery nurse myself and now a teacher, I was very particular on where I was going to leave my boys when I went back to work. When meeting Maria I felt I clicked with her straight away and I felt comfortable leaving my children with her, they both settled down very quickly in her happy and stimulating home. Maria was always a cheerful and pleasant childminder and was fully dedicated to her role. She cared, listened and was always loving to my children, treating them as if they were one of her own. During their time with Maria, Maria would provide well planned and full-filling activities (indoor and out and differentiated), celebrated festivals and even planned mini trips. I always remember the time when my eldest took part in a nativity and all the children had a part too. They loved it! She always provided nutritional meals and snacks and I always received feedback about their meals. I also received detailed feedback about my children's day, she always made sure she spoke to me at the end of the day. My boys are now in full-time school and I still recommend Maria to anyone, as she was a wonderful, caring childminder.