We feel incredibly lucky to have found Karena.

When we moved back to Fort William, finding childcare was one of our biggest worries. Nursery waiting lists were years long and childminders are like hen's teeth, so finding Karena was a huge relief.

She is kind, caring, fun, patient and creates such a warm, active environment where children can really thrive. As an outdoor family, we loved that our daughter spent so much time exploring, playing and learning every day.

The progress our daughter has made has been amazing. Before she was even two and a half years old, she could count from 1 to 20, confidently recognised her colours and had developed an incredible vocabulary. She comes home happy, well-fed, happily exhausted after busy days, and has absolutely loved being with Karena.

It's clear how much Karena genuinely cares about every child she looks after, and she has created a wonderful environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn.

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Karena to any family. She has played such an important part in our daughter's early years, and we will always be grateful for everything she's done.

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