We found Shelley and Brian at the very last minute, and we honestly feel so lucky that we did! From the moment she started, our little girl absolutely loved going to their house and was always so excited to see them.

They gave her such a lovely, fun and varied experience, taking her on outings to pretty much every child-friendly place in the area, as well as trips to the beach, parks and lots of other adventures. She had plenty of opportunities to play with children her own age and younger children, which really helped her become more confident, sociable and independent.

They also played a huge part in getting her ready for school. Her communication and ability to express herself improved so much, and we could really see her confidence grow. She had also been going through a phase of hitting when she first started, which is apparently very normal at her age, but amazingly it stopped completely within a week of being with Shelley and Brian.

Most importantly, she was genuinely happy and cared for. We always knew she was having a wonderful time and being looked after with so much patience, kindness and understanding.

We couldn’t have asked for better childminders and feel incredibly grateful that we found them. They have been such a special part of her early years, and we will miss them enormously. ❤️

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