We feel incredibly lucky to have found Andrea and Paul to look after our son. Myles has spent the last 2½ years with them, from the age of one, and has absolutely flourished in their care.

Andrea and Paul have created such a warm, loving and stimulating home for him. His days have been full of fun and adventure — from trips to Bushy Park and Mercedes-Benz World to woodland walks, puddle jumping and countless little activities at home. He has always been genuinely excited to spend the day with them.

Just as importantly, Andrea and Paul have been an enormous support to us as parents. They have been there through sleepless nights, tricky phases and all the usual ups and downs of toddlerhood, always with patience, understanding and good humour. We have trusted them completely and formed a very close relationship with them both.

They have played such an important part in Myles’ early years and have prepared him brilliantly for his transition to preschool. We will miss having them as part of his everyday life enormously and couldn’t be more grateful for all the love, care and experiences they have given him.

We couldn’t recommend Andrea more highly — any family would be incredibly lucky to have her looking after their child.

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