It is with both deep gratitude and genuine sadness that I write this letter of recommendation for our incredible childminder, Gabby. For over four years, Gabby has cared for both of our daughters, starting when they were just six months old and continuing through to school age. She has been an essential part of our family’s life—offering not only professional, reliable childcare but also love, kindness, and consistency that has helped shape our children into the happy, confident girls they are today.

From the very beginning, we felt completely at ease leaving our children in her care. She is warm, nurturing, and endlessly patient. Our daughters adore her, and not just in a “they like their childminder” kind of way, but in the way a child loves someone who makes them feel safe, heard, and cherished every single day. Gabby has truly become like a second mother to them.

What sets Gabby apart is the perfect balance she strikes between being loving and fun while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries. Children respect her because she respects them, and they thrive under her gentle guidance. Her home is a place of laughter, learning, and calm structure, and we’ve always been amazed by how smoothly things run in her care.

We trust Gabby completely, not just with our children’s safety, but with their emotional wellbeing and development. She has celebrated their milestones with us, comforted them (and us!) through tough days, and has shown genuine care and dedication every step of the way.

The only reason we are parting ways is due to a change in my work schedule. This decision has been an incredibly difficult one for our family, and we are truly devastated to say goodbye. Gabby has had such a profound and positive impact on our children’s early years, and we know we will never find another like her.

To any parent considering Gabby as a childminder: you are incredibly lucky. Finding someone like Gabby is rare. We could not have imagined anyone better to look after our children, and we will be forever grateful to her for the love and care she has shown our family.

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