As a first time mother I was a really anxious about leaving my little one with a childminder at only 11months old. When we met Natalie she immediately put us both at ease. We have now used her services for over 6 months and are really happy with the arrangement. My daughter is always clean and content when I arrive and is having so much fun that she is reluctant to leave. I am really pleased as Natalie provides a variety of activities to encourage well rounded development. She seems so attuned to the children's needs. My little one really benefits from this flexibility yet there is sufficient structure to provide stability and comfort. Natalie's nurturing patient manner seems to bring out the best in the children. Knowing that my infant is happy, and stimulated in a safe caring environment really smoothed my transition back to work. I have found her really flexible, adapting to the specific needs of my little one.

While fun and engaging with the children, Natalie is very professional and reliable. I really like the updates she gives on what my child has done each day, and the little projects that she sends home so I can see what my baby is learning and it helps soothe some of that "mummy guilt" associated with returning to work. She is a great childminder, and it feels more like I leaving the baby with family. I cannot recommend her enough!