My little boy has loved being part of the ‘family’ at Nina’s house, starting from four months old. It’s the best of both worlds between what you’d expect from a childminder and a nursery. Because there are other children of different ages, backgrounds and nationalities, as well as a number of female and male staff (most of whom have been working there a long time) he has been really well socialised. At the same time it has the flexibility and relaxed atmosphere of a home, with real affection not just professional care. Nina has always been very practical and flexible about things like changing hours, minor illness, potty training etc. The children have lots of opportunity for outdoor play and unstructured time, as well as activities such as crafts and cooking, and they send me little videos of him through the day. We’re all sorry to be saying goodbye!