We have used Ioana for over 3 1/2 years, for our sons (now 4 1/2 and 2 1/2). We have been so fortunate to find Ioana. She is brilliant. She has just the right personality for being a childminder. So kind, caring, patient and enthusiastic. I just feel so lucky to have found her! Our boys are very fond of her.

She provides a range of wonderful activities for them (messy play, outdoor play, reading, music, dancing, role playing, creating structures, baking... the list goes on) and plenty of cuddles. She always greets them so kindly and enthusiastically, and tells us about their day when we come to collect them. She really cares about making sure the children are happy as well as encouraging their development in a range of ways. She has helped them learn so much, and I have learned lots of ideas from her too including at the wonderful parents evenings she holds. At these we discuss what our sons have been doing, what new things we can all help them with (such as drinking from an open cup or getting themselves dressed) and are also shown the lovely books she puts together for us of the boys growing up with photos and descriptions of activities each of the boys have been doing. She was brilliant when we were potty training, working alongside us so supportively.

We are about to leave London and we will all really miss Ioana.

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