My eldest son first came to Denise, twice a week, when he was 6 months. That was two and a half years ago. Now Denise looks after him and his 2 year old brother, who also started at 6 months.

After looking at several nurseries we felt worried about leaving children all day. Then we met Denise, we were comforted to know that she looked after a range of ages so the children have grown up learning from them too.

One of the big things that turned us off nurseries was the smell of bulk prepared fish fingers and beans, with Denise you never know what home cooked meals they would have been introduced to.

They go to the allotment, park, farm, library, playgroups and shops and love being out in the fresh air. The children have a better social life than I do!

The children really enjoy going to Denise and I really do feel like she is part of the family now. There have been tears occasionally, but they are normally from me when I realise they don't mind me having to leave them!!

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