We were looking for a childminder/babysitter to support us with our 5-year-old's half-terms as there are usually days when neither of us gets to have time off work during school holidays. We were hoping to find a place where our child could enjoy his holiday, having fun and enjoying a sense of normality. We hoped he could play, relax and have a safe adult nearby.

Our son absolutely loved his experience spending time with Bambinos and her loving family and is already counting days to the next time he gets to go. It is evident he found a place where he could have a home away from home. It was easy to trust this childminder from the first encounter.

Everything - the space for children to play, the cleanliness of the house, the thoughtfully crafted menu, the activities during the day - was all we could have ever hoped for and above and beyond we dared to ask when we started to look for a childminder. Above all, we know our child is treated with love and kindness. He is not just looked after for the day, he is helped to flourish and become the best version of himself. This is what childminding is at its best - it does not substitute home but adds something unique and wonderful in the child's life.

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