My daughter Nirvair has been attending Cheeky Cherubs 5 days a week since May 2020 and over the last three years has simply flourished under Harri’s care and support. Harri is incredibly attentive to Nirvair’s needs and has supported her development over the years resulting in a happy, confident and kind little girl.

Nirvair particularly enjoys her days out with Harri to local groups, parks, farms and soft play places. At home, there is a range of varying age appropriate toys and facilities that Nirvair enjoys and it very much feels like home away from home. Nirvair comes home with lovely pieces of work including arts and crafts and I have seen her education develop really well which is well advanced for her age.

Nirvair particularly enjoys learning her numbers and alphabet through fun, innovative games and play, arranged by Harri, which nurtures her need for knowledge. As a full time working mother, my mind is at great ease in the knowledge that Nirvair is learning and creating wonderful friendships with her peers and other support groups. This has all been great in preparing her for school. Harri is a great communicator and has no trouble in gaining Nirvair’s confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others, both skills which are important to us at home. When Nirvair is upset, I know that she feels happy to be comforted by Harri.

Harri is incredibly attentive to Nirvair’s dietary requirements and provides a nutritious and healthy diet which includes encouraging Nirvair to try new foods and flavours.

I am also aware that Harri ensures good personal hygiene in encouraging Nirvair to wash her hands before eating and after using the toilet. I’m sure that it is this practice together with the cleanliness of Harri’s home which has ensured that Nirvair has remained healthy. It has been of great comfort to know that my daughter is so well taken care of in a happy, clean and secure environment.

My own relationship with Harri has been wonderful. Harri is incredibly supportive of my needs as a working mum and offers flexibility when required. Communication has been excellent through WhatsApp, at drop off and pick up and a through a diary which summarises Nirvair’s day. From this, I have a complete picture of her whole day including what she has eaten, and all her activities. This helps me to feel involved with her care and that I can talk to Nirvair about her day.

On a personal note, I feel we have found a lifelong friend in Harri and look forward continuing to including her in Nirvair’s milestones. She is literally like a second mum to Nirvair and the level of affection and care she shows towards Nirvair is wonderful to see.

I am really sad that Nirvair is leaving Cheeky Cherubs to attend school, as it has been an imperative part of all our lives. However, Nirvair has had a wonderful experience and has developed into a happy and confident child through Harri’s support and guidance.

I would thoroughly recommend Harri as an outstanding and reliable childminder.

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