April 6, 2007 I employed Maria Gonzalez as our full-time daycare provider for my daughter for six weeks in July of 2004 and then again in July of 2006 for my youngest daughter, who is currently being cared for by Maria. At all times I have found Maria to be dependable, reliable, hard-working, conscientious and peace-loving. My daughter is always clean, happy and in wonderful spirits when my husband or I pick her up after a full day at Maria's. She even comes home with her hair combed and styled on a daily basis, as it takes both her dad and I together to even get a clip in her hair. Maria is always courteous and her home is always meticulous, as well as she always seems to have the children in complete order and happy! I recently needed to drop my daughter off earlier than Maria normally begins her day and she was very accommodating and flexible with my needs. I am very grateful and fortunate to have Maria care for my daughter. My daughters have both thrived being in her environment; coming home reciting the alphabet, numbers and songs. My daughter loves to be at and with Maria.