Childminders make a positive difference to the lives of families everywhere, everyday. Here parents and minded children tell us why their childminder is so special...
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"Margaret is one in a million, everything I would want in a childminder and far more besides. She is patient, fun, educational, loving, thoughtful and wise. I feel so confident leaving Charlie with her - he never wants to come home at the end of a day which is a testament to the care and loving home which she provides for the children who attend. I consider myself very lucky indeed as I never worry when Charlie is with her as I have full confidence in Margaret's abilities - she is a true angel"
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Jamie, Dianne, Charlie and Moy
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"I could write pages of everything wonderful Jacqui does for us. To sum up the impact Jacqui has on our lives, I would just have to say that I regard myself and my children, exceedingly privileged to have such a loving, reliable, trustworthy and dedicated friend who selflessly puts the needs of others before her own."
Ailsa Cordiner
"Lynda is a kind and warm person who shows care and understanding to both children and adults. She strives for the best and gives more than is needed. Children in her care look as if they're part of the family and not just "at the childminders". The ideas she comes up with are superb as shown by the children with delight in their eyes."
Helen Mezzullo
"Frances Cameron is one in a million. Even though I have only used Frances in the last four months she has shown a huge difference in Toni’s life; so much so that she does not want to come home in the evenings! She has settled in amazingly with the other kids and regards Frances' house like a home-from-home as well as an activity come play park. I never fear for Toni whilst in Frances' care and would highly recommend her to any working mum."
Annmarie Duncan
"Hazel has been a childminder for my son Sam* from August 2006 until March 2010. During that time she has looked after Sam on a full time basis as well as before and after school.
Sam has been extremely happy with Hazel and the opportunities and activities he has experienced whilst in her care have been stimulating, varied, educational, fun and always happy. Hazel is a very warm, caring person who relates very well to the children in her care and who always puts the child at the centre of everything she does. Hazel always keeps you informed through newsletters and photos so you really feel involved in what your child is doing. Sam and I have grown very fond of Hazel over the years and she has played a major role in Sam's emotional and behavioural development. I firmly believe that he has settled well at school because of the encouragement and support he received from Hazel.
As a mother and a teacher, I feel extremely lucky to have been able to place Sam in the care of such a highly competent, hard-working and loving person. I cannot recommend Hazel as a childminder highly enough and I certainly could not have asked for anything or anyone better for my child."
If you would like to add a quote about your childminder to the Testimonials page please email leigh.mcewan@childminding.org.