Shirley is, without a doubt, one of the best childminders we have worked with. She has looked after both of our children, after school and full time during the holidays since 2018. She is incredible with children - fun, firm and fair - and I have found her to be professional, honest, open, reliable, organised, loving, and kind to my daughter and son. Everything you would want really - she goes above and beyond planning activities, often themed around special events during the year, does a good mix of outside activities (sports, messy play etc) and indoor play (crafts, imaginative play, board games etc), and provides substantive home-cooked meals. She teaches good manners and good behaviour and really involves the children in creating a nurturing environment. Most importantly you can see she really gets to know your child and finds a way to create a really special bond with them. As one of the parents at school said to me before we joined her 'everyone needs a Shirley in their life'. I cannot recommend Shirley highly enough - she is an outstanding, reliable and passionate childminder.

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