Lorraine came highly recommended and from our first introduction surpassed all our expectations.
Our daughter Alexis spent 16months, from the age of 1yr, in Lorraine and Denise’s care. As a first time mum leaving their child with a stranger for the first time I was struck by how sympathetic Lorraine was to my needs as well as my daughters. Lorraine’s gradual settling process put both Alexis and I at ease and enabled me to return to work confident that Alexis was happy in Lorraine’s setting.
Lorraine is punctual, reliable and very accommodating. She never let us down, and always gave substantial notice for any holidays taken.
Lorraine and family, Denise, Chelsea and Alfie, all have a natural ease with the children, a great energy and boundless enthusiasm. The children are constantly entertained with activities in both the morning and afternoon. I liked the fact that they didn’t always do the same each week, of course they have their favourites but they are not afraid to mix it up and try out difference groups for new experiences for the children.
I wanted a “home from home” environment for Alexis and that is how best I can describe Lorraine’s setting. Home cooked meals for lunch and dinner, plus nutritious snacks. If Alexis simply needed to be hugged all day I knew one of them would be more than happy to do just that. It warmed my heart to know Alexis was loved while I was away from her and she adored them!
We moved to a different borough, it broke my heart but it was too far to travel and we had to leave Lorraine. Had we not moved Alexis would have stayed with Lorraine until she went to school. We saw Alexis grow into a happy individual with Lorraine, any child lucky enough to spend time with Lorraine and her family will thrive. I have recommended Lorraine to friends and will continue to do so, as she is a fantastic childminder.