I met Esther when looking for a babysitter. She has since babysat my children in my home both evenings and daytimes and I have used her as cover for my regular (more local) childminder. I recommend her without hesitation. It's always a pleasure to see her, my children (6 and 3) both love spending time with her and I am always impressed by her patience, ability to maintain discipline and the range of interesting activities she engages in to keep them busy and entertained. I have also found her advice and experience invaluable - she has given me many useful tips and great reassurance about all kinds of parenting issues.