Barbara looked after both my boys for about 7 years when I returned to work as deputy head at local school. She is without doubt an exceptional child minder in so many ways. It's always hard to go back to work after maternity leave and find the right person to care for your children. Barbara was undoubtedly the right person. From day 1 I felt confident that the boys were happy, exceptionally well cared for and stimulated in all areas of development. Barbara provides a warm and inviting learning environment. Every day provides a different focus or outing. She also, in her wonderfully kind and supportive way, teaches good manners and encouraged appropriate behaviour. My boys still talk about Barbara with huge fondness. She looked after the boys in the same way as she would her own. We could not have wished for more from a child minder.

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