Our son started with Lydia just after he turned 1 and has been looked after her for 18 months. Our second son is due to start with her this summer also.

Lydia is amazing, we couldn't be more pleased with the care and love she provides. Our son absolutely loves his time with Lydia. She knows him so well and for him it really is a home from home.

She always goes the extra mile to ensure he has a wonderful day. They regularly go on super trips out including to the farm, museum and local playgroups. At her home she has created a safe, enjoyable, enriching space. This includes rotating toys, setting out different play experiences each week and doing crafts, especially around 'special' days in the year - the beautiful home made gifts he brought home for my first Mother's Day made me cry! She has great outdoor space with climbing frame and bikes etc and they are outside in all weathers, which my son loves!

Lydia communicates really well and we love to see the pictures she takes to share their day and what they've been up to. He loves to be with the other children too and he talks about them all all the time, they are like a little family. He is thriving emotionally and developmentally and she without doubt plays a key part in this.

We couldn't recommend Lydia highly enough, she is wonderful.

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