This is my first experience with a childminder and so far baby and I are happy with Rumena and her home environment. For me it was a tough decision to whom I would leave my 6 month old, but I feel reassured with her also looking after her youngest at the same time, who is a good playmate and friend for my little one, plus seeing how well-mannered her older children have grown up to be. Apart from the required certificates and qualifications, Rumena has a good-sized home and garden for the children to play in and explore. She keeps me updated with the latest baby news via Whats App. And baby has even had her first trip to a local playgroup, which she enjoyed. With my baby being so young, there is often a lot to discuss, but Rumena seems to manage well and draws on her experience of being a mum of 3. If there was one thing I was apprehensive about, it was introducing the baby to a cat. But the baby has no fear like her mother (!) And I think that's a good thing. Overall, a positive first experience.

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