Having previously had a very bad experience with a childminder, Katie was recommended by a friend so I decided to be brave and give her a try.

I can honestly say it was the best thing I could have done for my son. He was around 18 months at the time and the transformation happened over night. He went from crying because he didn’t want me to leave him to leaping out of my arms in the morning and crying because I had to take him home in the evening, his confidence grew and he was clearly very happy.

Katie restored my faith in childminding, she is genuine, honest and caring, she gave Finlay the security, affection and attention I couldn’t when I was at work and I felt confident she had his best interests at heart.

My only disappointment is that I now live too far away for her to take care of my second child, if I could persuade her to move to Essex I would, believe me, I have tried!

I cannot recommend Katie highly enough and would use her again in a heart beat.