Our daughter has been looked after by Andrea for 4yrs and our son for 1yr.

From the moment our daughter started attending, the warmth, care and support Andrea has shown her and now our son - but also us as parents - has been beyond anything we could wish for.

Thanks to Andrea our daughter has learnt a truly incredible amount - communication skills, numbers, shapes, colours, personal care, the list is endless. And our son has progressed so much in such a short time too. Andrea’s lessons are always educational, creative and fun - and inspire me with activities to do at home. They often leave with things they’ve made - from craft projects to baking, and there’s a constant focus on developing all the key skills - something I can track in the comprehensive folder she completes for each child. It’s a lovely insight into the kid’s days but also a comprehensive record of all they are learning and the targets they are aiming to meet.

Beyond academia, Andrea’s adventures outside the home have also allowed our kids to grow in confidence. Andrea promotes positive mental health through little tasks the children do and she teaches them all about cultural celebrations, promoting inclusivity from the off.

Andrea is always there to offer cuddles when the kids needed reassurance and it’s clear she really cares for all the children she looks after.

In addition to the support Andrea gives our kids, she also guides us through the stages of development, offering advice and tips, hugely helping with routines. We can ask Andrea anything but she'll also follow our lead and asks what goals we'd like to set.

They’ve also made great friends at Andrea’s, resulting in play dates outside of Andrea’s care. This has widened their friendship circle - but also ours. We have no local support and moved to the area without knowing anyone so this has greatly helped us as a family feel connected and created a sense of belonging.

I can't recommend Andrea enough. As a family we've all benefitted from her kindness, compassion and experience. She goes beyond all expectations of a childminder. Andrea plays an enormous part in our kid’s lives, from an educational angle but even more importantly to us, Andrea is someone our kids love and greatly admire. We couldn’t ask for more.

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