Our daughter has been with Dionne for three days a week since she turned one. Having met with a few childminders I knew we’d found the right match as soon as we met Dionne.

At our first meeting Dionne made a connection with our daughter. She was also incredibly comfortable with the paperwork side of the business, which I was really impressed with, this was something I’d seen at nurseries I’d visited but had been lacking with other childminders.

With the range of toys and equipment available, and the other children attending, we feel we get all the benefits of a nursery but with the additional personal bond and comfortable home setting.

Both assistants are also wonderful. Our daughter made a particular bond with one of them, which Dionne really encouraged, and it helped her initial settling in as well as her long term attachment in the setting.

Dionne has been really flexible and accommodating when we’ve had work commitments outside our usual childminding days, and she has even invited our daughter in for free to attend additional days for Christmas parties etc. This was so lovely and inclusive.

Dionne communicates really well, reporting on daily activities, meals, sleep and learning. She’s always keen to work closely with us on specific learning or guidance issues to ensure a cohesive approach both at home and in the setting.

Our daughter clearly loves her days with Dionne and the team. We can’t recommend them highly enough.

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