Victoria has been an outstanding childminder for our family, and we're absolutely delighted with the care and attention she provides. From the beginning, we felt completely comfortable with her warm and welcoming manner. Her home feels like a second home—safe, friendly, and nurturing.

We particularly appreciate her focus on learning through play. Each day is filled with various fun activities that have supported our little boy confidence and development. Whether it's storytelling, singing, dancing, messy play, or trips to museums and meet-ups with other local childminder groups, it’s clear our little one is engaged and enjoying himself with his friends. Her early years and primary school teacher background are evident in the thoughtful, enjoyable and structured activities she plans.

Victoria's enthusiasm for outdoor learning is one of the key reasons we were keen to send our little boy to her setting. She regularly takes the children on outings to local woodlands, nature reserves, and parks, instilling a love for nature in all sorts of weather, which we feel is really important. The annual participation in the Woodland Trust's '30 Days Wild' challenge is just one example of her commitment to outdoor education.

Communication with Victoria is straightforward. She keeps us in the loop with regular messages, newsletters, and (private) social media posts, so we always know what our child is up to. She's approachable, making discussing any questions or concerns easy.

Victoria's qualifications and experience are impressive. Her Ofsted inspection results, particularly in 'behaviour and attitudes' and 'personal development,' speak volumes about her abilities, which I imagine helps with our sometimes strong-willed child! Her ongoing professional development also ensures she stays current with the best childcare practices.

In summary, we feel incredibly fortunate to have Victoria as our childminder. Her expertise, passion, and genuine care for the children make her a brilliant carer for our little boy.

We were introduced to Victoria through friends whose child attended her setting, and we felt immediately comfortable in our initial get-to-know-you visit. We have since recommended her to two of our friends whose children now attend. It’s lovely to see our children play together in the photographic updates.

We wholeheartedly recommend her to any family seeking high-quality childcare in the area. Thank you, Victoria, for creating such a wonderful environment where our child has thrived!

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