My son has been with Heather since February 2023, and from the very beginning she has treated him as though he were part of her own family. He recently started school and still talks about her constantly — he misses her so much, which says everything about the care she provides.

Heather is an exceptional childminder. She offers a wonderful variety of trips and experiences, including visits to the beach, Sealife Centre, woods, parks, and local farms. She regularly attends toddler groups in the area and has great links with other childminders, which has helped my son build friendships with lots of other children.

She is incredibly creative and always plans themed crafts and activities for occasions such as Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day and more. She also tailors activities to each child’s interests — my son loves space, and she went out of her way to read space‑themed stories, find colouring books, and plan activities around his favourite topic.

Meals and snacks are always thoughtful and fun. She prepares lovely “picky plates” with fruit and veg, and even uses cookie cutters to make sandwiches in different shapes, which my son absolutely loved.

Heather also creates her own activities — for example, at Halloween she made little spider mazes using tweezers to help develop fine motor skills. Her imagination and effort shine through in everything she does.

On a personal level, Heather has gone above and beyond for us on several occasions, including helping with pick‑ups when my car wasn’t working. She is easy‑going, supportive, and genuinely makes life easier as a working parent. She is reliable, rarely takes annual leave, and is always committed to the children in her care.

I couldn’t recommend Heather highly enough. She has been a huge part of my son’s early years, and we are so grateful for everything she has done for him.

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