"It's a real privilege to look after other people's children, be trusted with them, nurture them and see them grow."
That is how Guernsey childminder Dana Denning spoke of her vocation at an event marking Childminding Week on Wednesday.
The initiative aims to raise awareness of childminders by celebrating the work they do and building a sense of community within the sector.
Mrs Denning said the event, which was organised by the States of Guernsey's Early Years Team, helped to promote childcare workers and the "good that we do caring for other people's children".