Ellouise has been childminding our daughter Layla (2) and also looking after our eldest daughter (8) after school every day these past months.

She provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise, visits to animal sanctuary, parks, merry go round etc which our youngest just loves and looks forward to!

She has been a god send in terms of potty training and thanks to her excellent observational skills and advice, we were able to help Layla get over the fear of going to the toilet. When Layla is hurt or feeling under the weather she runs for cuddles to Ellouise. That says a lot about what kind of childminder she is!

Although I provide Layla's lunch each day I know that she will provide healthy snacks if she is exceptionally hungry and a hot home made meal for dinner. Layla is nearly always finishing what she's been given, enjoying her food. The most important is Ellouise takes into account any allergies or intolerance into consideration and works around it.

Layla is always so happy coming back home and telling me how her day went, who she was playing with, where did they go. She is clearly happy and content in Ellouise's care and we have never had any doubts.

We are very satisfied with the level of care Layla receives and certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping her develop into a confident and self assured little girl.

Ellouise is reliable and trustworthy. She goes the extra mile to help when possible. Really cannot recommend her enough!

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