My name is Lisa and I have known Lynne since 2004 when she became the childminder for my son, Cameron, who was aged 4 year at that time.

I remember my first visit to Lynne's, I had been to see several other childminders who made me feel very uncomfortable and I came away worrying about who would care for Cameron when I returned to work. I had contacted Lynne with the view that she would be the last childminder I would see before making a huge life changing decision to give up work and care for Cameron myself.

On the day of my first visit I was very anxious as I walked up Lynne's front path but I was soon at ease when a warm, smiling, friendly face opened the front door. Lynne invited me in and offered me a drink. Her house is absolutely lovely, clean and I could see lots of different age appropriate toys available for use. I often used to comment to Lynne that I could not believe how immaculately clean her home is given she is a childminder, there is never a single thing out of place but it is always very warm, inviting and lived in.

Lynne told me that she had only just returned to childminding herself following the birth of her middle child but this did not put me off in the slightest. Lynne and I spoke about lots of different things whilst Cameron went off exploring the toys and making friends with her dog, Doodles. After about 15 minutes of being at Lynne's home I had already made my decision that I would be honoured for her to look after my little boy and I felt so relaxed that I had found someone so lovely and caring.

Lynne prepared a transition plan for Cameron starting with a couple of hours, to a half day, full day etc, every time I picked him up he looked like he had had a whale of a time and was always upset to leave. Cameron started with Lynne full-time within a couple of weeks.

Lynne's fees were very reasonable and she was accommodating to myself in terms of how I was paid (monthly) so that I was able to pay without feeling the hit to my pocket.

In time, Cameron started to attend St Anne's RC Primary School (the school which is serviced by Lynne). I was so worried on his first day of school but Lynne was there to offer a friendly face and a hug when I was upset leaving him.

Lynne has been Cameron's childminder until July 2012, when Cameron's placement ended as he will be starting High School. I felt very sad about this but also grateful to Lynne for everything she has done for Cameron and me over the years.

Lynne is such a warm friendly lady who cares sincerely for the children who she cares for. Lynne has been like a second mum to Cameron over the years and has always kept in touch when he has been ill to make sure he is OK.

As for me, Lynne has been like a PA - if it was not for Lynne, Cameron would have gone to school in his uniform on own clothes day!, he would have missed school trips etc, whenever I needed to be aware of an event at school I could rely on receiving a text message from Lynne as a reminder!!!

Lynne has also been a confidant and friend to myself over the years, she has been there if I needed a shoulder to cry on, if I wanted to share some good news or if I just wanted a good old natter or a moan! Lynne's husband Brian is a genuinely nice guy who is very funny and always had time for football banter with my husband. Lynne's children are very polite and well mannered and really make genuine friends with the children she cares for. Both Lynne and Brian’s parents are fantastic with the children and Cameron is very fond of his adoptive Nanna June and Nanna Anne.

I can honestly say that in the 8 years Lynne looked after Cameron I can only remember one day she had off work due to medical reasons, Lynne was always available (with support from Brian and her mum) to provide care even when she herself was feeling under the weather or if her own children were poorly.

Lynne is a fantastic childminder who I would highly recommend to anyone looking, I have just had a daughter and when I make the decision to return to work and am looking at my options I know the only one I chose will be Lynne.

Lynne you truly are fantastic and sometimes I am not sure that you understand and recognise that - I am so glad that you were Cameron's carer and he would not be the wonderful young man he is today without your input, care and more importantly love x