Leaving your child with anyone is a scary experience but had I known how brilliant Marlene would turn out to be it needn't have been. Our son was with her for 18 months and we have never ever had reason to worry about him under her care. She is calm and patient but also very warm. Her home became a second home for our son. Her food is homemade and nutritious. She takes her charges out for trips which our son loved. They also spend a lot of time in the garden playing with a large array of toys. On the rare occassion he was upset going for a nap, she would hold his hand or cuddle him for as long as it took to comfort him. I honestly could not recommend her more highly. She is an absolute gem.

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