Since I..... started at Little Stars I have felt so grateful to have found Alison and think that she is an outstanding childminder. ........

Alison works in very close partnership with us as parents. Every day the diary provides key information about how I.... has been, what she has done, how she has slept and eaten etc. and I have valued its honesty..........

Alison has obviously created an atmosphere in which friendship and cooperation flourish amongst the children. .......

Alison is very creative in her approach and I have been amazed at the variety of activities I... partakes in. .........

I have already decided that I.... will stay with Alison until she goes to school rather than going to nursery or pre-school because I have no doubt that I.... is receiving excellent provision in this area as well as gaining the enormous benefits of Alison’s kind and nurturing approach...... Alison and Pete really care about I.... and us as a family and this feeling is reciprocated. I cannot imagine anyone else looking after my children .......

I think she is exceptional because she manages to combine a warm and nurturing environment with exciting and stimulating activities on a daily basis where I.... feels really confident and loved.

R. Cole Sept.10

On our first visit to Alison's house we instantly felt very welcomed and comfortable & my husband & I knew instantly that this was the place for our baby.

We have always appreciated how Alison has worked around J....'s routine and offered us much needed advice (from being both a mother and an experienced childminder) on subjects such as weaning, potty training and the addition of a new sibling.

Little Stars has always been a very stimulating environment including trips to local groups, outings, painting, baking and games. It was always wonderful to read an extensive account of what J... had been up to during his day and any achievements he had made in his daily diary. Also a termly report with photos which we have and regularly look at.

I would highly recommend Alison & Pete to anyone who wants a loving, caring, experienced, stimulating and 'home from home' environment for their child. We hope that they will always be a part of our lives.

S. Bennett Sept 10

Paul and I would like to reiterate that we are delighted with the care you and Pete have provided for T... The variety of activities you organise and your attention to every aspect of his welfare and development are exemplary. It is very reassuring for us as working parents to see our little boy so happy and well looked-after!

L.Gillam Nov 10

I have always found Alison to be highly professional, insisting on the highest standards which greatly benefited both the children in her care and us as parents..... What impressed us most was the incredible way she is able to absorb and encourage development by creative play, craft and outings which allows each child to grow in confidence in their abilities..... I would highly recommend the setting at Alison and Pete’s to any prospective parent as the level of care and support in child development is outstanding.

S.Fudge March 10

Lots of varied activities, continued effort to improve the setting. Toys are varied regularly. Alison has demonstrated a good ability to work together with children to resolve differences and promote good behaviour. Alison makes great effort to get the children out and about at every opportunity in the garden, NT properties, local woodlands, even a walk in the fieled when it snowed. Tree climbing is always a favourite activity. One of the most positive aspects of Alison's work'.

C. Coker 20.1.10

I feel that there is a real partnership between us and I have always felt reassured that I will always know how I.... has been during the day, even if it hasn't been a good day and the diary is really useful in keeping track of her eating and sleeping.'

I think you are both highly vigilant and encourage the children to develop responsibility for themselves and when old enough to develop responsibility for those around them.

R. Cole 4.1.10

On collecting the girls, their description of the day's activities demonstrate how much they enjoy their time at Alison's. ...Alison is always happy to discuss any issues which arise and to work in partnership with us to make E.. and N.. feel even more settled in her care. We greatly value her support.

S and L Pitman 13.5.09

Being allowed to follow through until he is satisfied has really helped develop S..'s confidence. I think he has learned a great deal through creative play. His language skills have developed considerably too. Alison gives S.. clear boundaries in a friendly way and I think he respects that. ... The quality of feedback has been excellent. Whenever I have a question about S.. Alison has answered it fully and frankly. ....S..'s time at Alison's has been very happy and we really appreciate the care and stimulation he has received.'

B. Hinton 20.7.08

E's.. language and climbing skills are both developing and we are sure this is helped by Alison and her days with the other children. We are extremely please witb E's progress and with the relationsips she has formed with Alison and the other children.

L. Pitman 08.05.07

Thank you for the recent outings. Grandad (a former fireman) was particularly impressed with the fire station trip that E.. told him all about. Your support, care and affection for E.. continue to be greatly appreciated.

S. Pitman 27.02.07

I loved to read his 'quarterly report', which was so much more personal than the one you will ever get from school. As well as having pictures of R.. actually doing the activities, there was also a description of the activity as part of the curriculum.... Friends of mine sent their children to nurseries, but none of them received the type of information sharing that I received from my childminder. I was given a huge file about my little boy and was amazed at all the things that Alison has recorded, but it was very interesting to see how his days had been filled.

F. Belamy 26.02.07

I've been very impressed with Alison's efforts to settle T... and taking photos of him during the day. THANK YOU!

C Juvanon 22.9.05

Alison provides a very safe, secure environment, where each child is respected and allowed to develop with clear and caring guidance.

M Scrace 23.9.05

Stable, happy family home. Meets the needs of the wide age range of children.

N Douet 21.9.05

When C... spends the day at Alison's, I know she will go somewhere and be active: outdoor activities, in local parks...

M Schuster 21.9.05

We wanted a 'home' setting and continuity. Our daughter has a loving relationship with Alison, which is reciprocated.

L Sanders 2.10.05

Caring and professional attitude. Commitment to encouraging development and learning.

J. Freemantle 22.12.03

Alison's commitment to the care and development of R...., has been excellent. Alison is extremely honest, open and trustworthy and is a true professional in the field of child care.

B.A.Neale 17.9.99

First class. We consider ourselves exceptionally lucky to have found Alison. We know both the boys are very well looked after and are very happy to be left with Alison. Alison provides a safe, loving and stimulating environment and we as parents have no worries at all about the care Z.... and N.... receive.

S.Attree 14.9.99

We are extremely fortunate to be working with Alison, her overall care, attitude and relationship with our daughter, has been outstanding. Alison is a professional in her role as a childminder and I feel a credit to the profession as a whole.

B.A Neale 25.9.98

Alison provides a very good standard of overall care. She communicates well and E.... is always happy to visit. I feel fortunate to have found such a conscientious childminder,

L.Sanders 28.9.98

First class in all aspects. Z.... is very happy and loves going to Alison's. We are delighted that she is able to look after N.... too.

S. Attree 28.9.98