Maya is an outstanding childminder and looks after children in her care as if they were her own. She has been looking after our son for the past two and a half years since he was seven months old. She is warm and caring and I immediately felt that she was the ideal person to leave a young baby with. Her home is a warm safe environment suitable for both young babies and toddlers and is equipped to keep them entertained with lots of suitable toys and space. Maya follows the EYFS and has provided the children with a range of activities including art, mark making, singing, cookery and crafts. Our son's speech and language is well developed and she takes time to listen and give attention to the children she looks after. She encourages the children of varying ages to play and look after one another- developing their social skills. Maya provides the children with a wide range of weekly experiences including trips to the library, playground, local sing along groups and forest-school experiences in local parks. She provides the children with healthy home cooked food with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Maya is very personable and always has the time to discuss our son's progress and what he has done that day. The children in her care run into her home every morning with smiles on their faces knowing that it is a happy, safe and fun environment. I have no hesitation in recommending Maya as an outstanding childminder.

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