Rudy started with Maria when he was 9 months old. As Rudy was still quite young, my top priority was that he was going to go into a homely setting where he’d be well looked after and cared for, and this is exactly what Maria did. From our first meeting, both Rudy and I felt at ease and very comfortable in her home and so leaving Rudy in Maria’s hands whilst I went off to work was made that much easier.

As Rudy grew, so did Rudy and Maria’s relationship. It was wonderful to see how much they cared for one another. It was also lovely to see Rudy build friendships with the other children Maria looked after. Regular pictures and videos of Rudy playing with his friends and enjoying the different activities with Maria always brought a smile to my face.

I was very pleased with how Maria split the time she looked after Rudy between learning academically and learning life skills through play and having fun. With her natural skills in childminding and the learning techniques she uses with the children, I feel she has played a huge part in Rudy’s development so that he’s ready for his next stage in life.

I would highly recommend Maria to anyone looking for a childminder.

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