Emma is a wonderful childminder and has been looking after our now 13 month old since she was about 7/8 months old. We were really nervous about putting my daughter into childcare so young so I could return to work but Emma made the whole process really easy and reassuring. She let us have as many "settling in" sessions as we needed and sent regular updates and pictures the whole time. She is great at keeping my partner and I up to date with what they're up to with regular videos and photos on Whatsapp and I can tell my daughter is having so much fun! I love that Emma likes to get the children outdoors, exploring and getting muddy and doesn't keep her confined to a pram. Our daughter gets so excited when we pull up to Emma's house now, she kicks her legs and waves her arms excited to get out the car! Emma gave me loads of useful advice on weaning and transitioning from breast milk to formula and then cows milk and has really helped bring on our daughter's gross motor skills such as crawling and kneeling. I feel completely at ease when Emma is looking after our daughter and I know Emma looks after her with as much care and attention as she would do one of her own children.

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