I cannot express enough how grateful we are to have found Milly as our childminder! Our daughter started with her just after turning one and is now 2 ½, and we’re already trying to secure a place for our upcoming little one because there’s simply no way we’d send them anywhere else.

I’ll admit, I was incredibly worried about leaving our child in someone else’s care. We looked into many childminders, and Milly was the last one we met. On the way there, I told my husband, “What are we going to do if we don’t like this one?” Well, the moment we met Milly, we were smitten! She has truly been a godsend in our lives.

While friends discuss various challenges their children face at nurseries, including weekly injuries or incidents of being hit or bitten by others, a fellow 'Milly Mum' and I often share stories about how much better it is for our kids with Milly. While my daughter certainly falls over as toddlers do, we experience far fewer issues in Milly’s care, making it a much more positive environment.

Communication with Milly is excellent! We receive lovely photos and videos showing all the fun activities and learning experiences the little ones engage in. Her assistants are just as wonderful and supportive, contributing to the positive atmosphere.

As our arrangement is term-time only, Milly has been incredibly flexible and accommodating, often giving us extra days when we've really needed them. Originally, we had plans for our daughter to attend the nursery at the school where I work, where I receive a discount, when she turned 2. However, after seeing how much she loves Milly's care and the nurturing environment she provides, we decided to keep her for an extra year. During school holidays, when I ask my daughter what she wants to do, she often says, “Go to Milly’s!” She absolutely loves it there and enters excitedly every day.

I wholeheartedly recommend Milly to any parent. All my initial worries were unfounded, and I can’t imagine what we would have done without her. If you're considering a childminder, look no further—Milly is the best!

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