Vernay was recommended to me by a friend initially, I interviewed serveral people and chose Vernay because she came across down to earth and kind, with a warm welcoming home. That was in 2006, and we are still using Vernay 11 years later.
Jamie started with Vernay at 3 months, and Theo started at 9 months. I have always been comfortable leaving them and they have always been happy to stay.
Vernay does so much with them from baby up to 11 and always makes sure they're occupied and involved. From playgroups, to day trips, parks, farms, softplay, playing in the snow, paddling pool, hooking a duck, parties, endless books, jigsaws and games.
The thing I love most though is how happy and comfortable my children are with her, like family and a home from home.
I don't like calling Vernay my childminder as I feel it doesn't reflect her role in my children's lives. I honestly don't think there would have been a better person to look after / help raise my children.

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