Adele looked after my daughter Amber (and occasionally my older daughter Eva), and from day one, it was clear she was so much more than just a childminder.

Every day with Adele offered something new — always thoughtful, engaging, and tailored to each child. Amber was never just being ‘looked after’; she was learning, exploring, growing, and most importantly, being truly seen and cared for. Adele creates an environment full of warmth, creativity, and genuine love. The children are involved in every step of their day be it cooking, planting, creating or exploring and I credit a lot of my daughters independence and confidence to this hugely positive early influence with Adele!

She has a rare gift for making every child feel like one of her own family, a sentiment that we came to share mutually. The relationship we formed went beyond the day-to-day — Adele quickly became someone I trusted completely, and someone we’ve stayed in touch with long after needing her care professionally.

Seeing her nominated nationally as an exceptional childminder didn’t surprise me in the slightest — she absolutely is.

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