Where do I start?! Sarah has looked after my two children for a total of 2.5 years, after I took them out of nursery for a cheaper alternative. We, very sadly, had to say goodbye last month because my 3 year old son has now started pre-school but I would happily have sent my children to her for years to come!

Sarah is extraordinary. The perfect mix of kind, caring and nurturing towards the children, pro-active and always thinking of new ideas and activities for the children. She is flexible and accommodating and has helped me out on countless occasions for last minute requests for childcare or if I’ve been running late. She communicates throughout the day with updates and photos or explains why she can’t for any reason. The children adore her and clearly feel safe and happy in her care. She takes the children out to numerous interesting places and no two days are the same. She has taken mine to the beach, to the Peak District on the train, museums, safari parks, water parks, farms!

She has a close network of other childminders and so my son could socialise with bigger groups of children as well, which I liked. She knows every play group in Greater Manchester! She can deal with any problems or hiccups wonderfully and with patience and calm. She has a lovely home and a sweet family, who are always very pleasant.

I can’t recommend Sarah enough. She has been life changing to my family. I’ve been so confident that my children are safe and happy with her. I would have another child just to use her again! Thank you.

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