I am so glad I found Rene to look after my daughter. Rene has been childminding my daughter since she was one year old for roughly 3 years, 3 days a week.

I have been extremely happy with the care my daughter has received; Rene has always been caring, able to understand my daughter’s needs whatever they may be and puts her at ease in any circumstance. Not only has she been supportive towards the children but also is equally supporting with parents, giving advice when I needed and being consistently available to help should I have any concerns.

I have been very satisfied with the great progress my daughter has made whilst in Rene’s care, especially over the last year, learning letters and numbers in preparation for Reception. Further to this she provides many different fun activities like arts and crafts, drawing and sticking, painting, reading as well as outdoors activities. During the summer period the children can also enjoy a paddling pool in the garden which is an excellent addition.

Rene always provides the children with freshly cooked healthy meals and snacks and at the beginning of each month she provides the parents with the monthly menu. This is so helpful in not only seeing what the plan for each day is but it allows the parent to then plan further meals to keep a good variety.

During the day Rene has always been available to be reached over the phone and she kept me informed about my daughter’s day with texts and pictures which is a reassuring and enjoyable aspect of each day. It also means that questions regarding my daughters day were never left a long time and you feel involved with the day whilst not being around.

All in all I am thoroughly happy with the level of care my daughter received and I would absolutely recommend Rene as a great and reliable childminder.

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