My daughter, Matilda, was with Amber and Sally from the age of eight months until starting school this September. Despite being a lockdown baby and not seeing many people in the first few months of her life I never had any hesitations leaving her in their care. They put me at ease immediately and Matilda instantly warmed to them both.

Sally and Amber provided a wholesome and engaging learning environment, from making trips to the allotment and showing the children basic gardening skills, to exploring various craft activities, including silk painting. It was enriching and so enjoyable for Matilda.

Matilda’s character has been shaped and moulded by these two lovely ladies, I feel very privileged that she has had such wonderful humans as her early role models. Matilda’s bond with Amber in particular was incredibly strong, she still often talks about her and will say how much she misses her, despite having not seen her for some months now.

I couldn’t rate Amber’s childminding service highly enough as it genuinely surpasses 5 stars.

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