All three of my children, now 14, 8 and 4, went to CraftyKids. My eldest started at 6, my middle child was around 12mths and the youngest was only 6mths. They absolutely loved going and I'd have to bribe them with sweets in the evening to come home with me. If I arrived early, it was to them groaning that they had to leave. Cherie has been like a second mum to my children and is an amazing childminder, who always has the children's best interests at heart. She does loads of activities with them and helps them learn through play. She really knows how to keep those little minds entertained and is gently encouraging. My eldest stopped going at 11 and the younger two only left as I moved them to a school closer to home. I don't miss the 2mile walk home, but I definitely miss Cherie looking after my children. The youngest has a new childminder now and always asks if she can go back to Cherie's, because she misses her. If you're lucky enough to get a space at CraftyKids, snap it up...you won't regret it. She's 'The BEST childminder EVER and she is also my friend' (quoting my middle child). Thank you for taking such good care of my children; made going back to work so much easier, each time.