We honestly cannot put into words how grateful we are that Anna came into Mason’s life. From the very beginning, Anna showed the most incredible care, warmth, and dedication - not just as a childminder, but as someone who truly saw and nurtured the unique potential in each child. It was so clear that she cared deeply for every child she looked after, and this personal attention and love had a profound impact on Mason.

Over the 18 wonderful months Mason spent with Anna, his development was nothing short of amazing. His confidence, speech, curiosity, and emotional intelligence blossomed. He learned the importance of love, kindness, and helping others - values that were clearly fostered through Anna’s gentle guidance and the nurturing environment she created. Watching him grow into such a thoughtful, engaged little boy was a joy, and we credit so much of that to Anna’s influence.

Anna brought an incredible blend of experience and heart to her work. Her background as a teacher shone through in the way she structured learning through play, adapted activities to suit each child’s needs, and encouraged a genuine love of learning. Every day Mason came home full of stories, songs, and excitement about what he had done. He absolutely loved going to Anna’s, and it was no surprise - her home was a warm and stimulating environment, filled with toys, books, crafts, and a garden where the children spent lots of meaningful time outdoors.

We especially appreciated the thought and care Anna put into keeping us informed and involved. From the themed learning weeks to the beautiful progress journal and the lovely photos she shared, we always felt connected to Mason’s journey and could see clearly how much he was growing and thriving.

Anna was truly exceptional. Her reliability, passion, and professionalism were unmatched - she never once let us down, and we trusted her completely with Mason’s care and wellbeing. We still wholeheartedly believe she deserves an Outstanding Ofsted rating; in our eyes, she went above and beyond what we could have ever hoped for in a childminder.

Now that Mason has moved on to a larger class, we look back on his time with Anna with immense gratitude and affection. Thank you, Anna, from the bottom of our hearts. You made an incredible difference in Mason’s life, and in ours as parents. We feel so lucky that Mason had the chance to be cared for by someone as special as you.

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