I could sit here and write about how brilliant Becca has been at supporting my daughter's learning and development – helping with letters, numbers, confidence and preparing her for school. And she absolutely has. But in many ways, that feels like what you would naturally hope for from an excellent childminder.
What I will never truly be able to find the words for is the impact Becca has had on my daughter as a person. She started with Becca in September 2022 at just 9 months old, initially for two days a week. We were so impressed by the care, attention and genuine love she received that we jumped at the opportunity for a full-time place.
Since then, Becca has become one of the most important and consistent people in her life. In 2024, our plan had been for her to move on to preschool to experience a larger group setting. However, following the separation of her father and me, we made the decision to postpone that move for a year. During what was undoubtedly a difficult and unsettling time for her, Becca became her rock.
Becca provided stability, comfort and reassurance when she needed it most. She supported her through big emotions and still does to this day navigating a new way of life with co-parents. She encouraged her to talk about her feelings, and helped her understand and empathise with the feelings of others too. The care she provides goes far beyond supervision or education; she genuinely nurtures the children in her care and helps them grow emotionally as well as academically.
What has always stood out to me is how much Becca tailors experiences around the individual child. She goes above and beyond to create opportunities that bring out the very best in them. A perfect example was only last week when my daughter was the only child attending, and rather than simply staying home, Becca took her to Chessington World of Adventures for a special day out. She didn't have to do that, and it would undoubtedly have been easier not to, but that's exactly the kind of person she is. She constantly looks for ways to create magical memories and meaningful experiences for the children she cares for.
The relationship my daughter has built with Becca is incredibly special. It is built on trust, love, respect and security. As a parent, there is no greater reassurance than knowing your child is happy, safe and genuinely loved when they're not with you. Becca has given us that every single day.
I have no doubt that Becca has helped shape the confident, caring and resilient little girl my daughter is becoming, and I will always be grateful for the role she has played in our lives. I truly hope their relationship lasts for many years to come - she is the kind of person you can imagine still being there for life's biggest milestones.
And on a lighter note, if she could ever share the secret of how she gets her to do exactly as she's told and eat every vegetable put in front of her without complaint, I would be forever grateful!

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