Fiona has been an absolutely wonderful childminder for both of our children, and we can’t recommend her highly enough. She creates such a warm, caring and nurturing environment, and our children have truly thrived in her care. They’ve grown in confidence, made lovely friendships, spent lots of time outdoors exploring nature, and always looked forward to their days with her. Fiona is calm, patient and reassuring, but she’s also great fun and clearly loves spending time with children and supporting them as they grow and develop.

Our child was with Fiona from 10 months until nursery and after that, Fiona continued to provide wraparound care for both her and her older sister, so we’ve had the pleasure of seeing both girls build such a lovely relationship with her over the years.

One of the things we really appreciated was the mix of ages in Fiona’s setting, from babies through to toddlers and older children. It creates a lovely family atmosphere. Fiona always has interesting activities planned at home and regularly takes the children to local playgroups, community events and outings. She’s incredibly creative and seems to find endless opportunities for themed crafts, games and learning activities.

Perhaps the best recommendation is that whenever we bump into Fiona in the local area, our children are absolutely delighted to see her. Their excitement says everything about the affection and trust they have for her. Fiona is kind, caring and genuinely dedicated to the children she looks after, and we always recommend her to friends who are looking for a childminder. Thank you Fiona!

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