Our sons started with Sam when they where 2 years old and 9 months old. Having never been away from us I was understandably extremely upset at having to leave them. Sam was absolutely fantastic at not only settling the boys in but also reassuring me and keeping me updated on how they was getting on.

She lays on a wide variety of activities including visits to local play and stay groups, farm trips, park trips, soft play, museums and Gymnastics. She follows the EYFS and plans activities which are suitable for the child's age and ability.

It was very important to us that our children would be cared for in a home from home environment and that they would not be stuck in 1 room / building all day, hence us choosing a childminder setting instead of a nursery. Sam offers a wide range of healthy food options and both boys throughly enjoyed their meals and snacks provided.

The only reason we had to leave Sam was because our son started reception and the younger one was given a place in the school nursery. The care and support that they both received with Sam has meant that they have been able to join school at quiet an advanced level for their ages.

I would throughly recommend using Sams setting for childcare until a child reaches school age. The one 2 one educational support that she can offer really does offer them a great beginning to their school life. And all their socialising activities take place within the many play groups and stay and plays that she attends with them.

Most importantly Sam is caring and our children loved her and we all really miss her.

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