Both my children clicked with Maisie straight away and we've never looked back. Her home is a reassuringly calm, happy and respectful environment where the childrens' development thrives through a host of activities based around reading, writing, numeracy, learning about nature in the garden and games. The children actively look forward to spending time with her, and peace of mind comes from her experience as a mum of four boys. She also knows the local area inside out.

We know exactly where we stand with Maisie as she's a consummate professional with excellent communication skills. All regulatory guidelines are in place, she's utterly reliable, as well as flexible and understanding about the pressures of working parents. And then there's her formidable cooking prowess...