We came to Nicole in April 2021, having initially had a terrible experience with another childminder in the area. Resultantly, we were apprehensive about sending our 1 year old to another childminder after this. Nonetheless, Nicole's warm, bubbly and loving nature instantly put us at ease. We have found Nicole has provided our son, Daniel, with a loving home away from home from the minute he started in her setting.

Nicole's sociable, down to earth nature has 100% rubbed off on our son to the point where I will take him to Raynes Park on a Saturday morning and he demonstrates how he is on first name terms with a number of people (my favourite thing is how well known and loved he is in The Bridge Cafe)! This is a testament to how well regarded Nicole is in the area and how often Daniel is taken out and about. Each day I receive a dozen pictures of Daniel enjoying his day. On any given day he could be attending play group or soft play, taking a trip to the allotment (and coming home with fresh veg for me!), going swimming, riding the bus, feeding the ducks by Kingston river or taking a trip to the library. When at home in Nicole's setting, she encourages his development through play. At 2 years old Daniel has come home reciting his alphabet, colours and days of the week - all of which I had little to do with!

As a family we are so glad to have found Nicole and hope to always remain in contact with her. I cannot emphasize how much we trust and value Nicole and how she has helped our son to develop so much in his formative years of life.

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