Both my children have been cared for by Lisa for almost 4 years now , my little boy Alfie has been with Lisa since he was 9 months old and my little girl Lilly has been picked up after school and cared for by Lisa also for the past 4 years and during the school holidays. Alfie and Lilly both have a wonderful bond with Lisa who is very attentive to their care needs, they both have a wonderful relationship with Lisa and speak warmly and positively about their days they spend at the setting. I was extremely nervous about returning to work In 2018 when Alfie was a baby and Lilly had just started reception, working full time in a different area initially appeared a challenge as I wanted to ensure they were both well cared for and preferably together at the end of the day for pick up , the school day is so long and I wanted Lilly to feel settled and comfortable after her school day , I was very fortunate and found Lisa where this has been possible for almost 4 years now , Lisa has been flexible and provided a high level of care to both my children which I am extremely grateful for. My job role is a social worker and I currently manage a child protection team, finding a setting where my children would be safe , happy and provided with a high level of care was imperative, working within children’s services I have observed a number of child care settings which informed my decision that I wanted Lilly and Alfie to be cared for by a child minder. Lisa has provided my children with consistent and child focused care which has exceeded my expectations and every day I go to work feeling assured that my children are safe and learning something new each day. Alfie absolutely loves going to the setting each day , he is such a clever little boy and kind natured , Lisa has encouraged Alfie and taught him so much over the past 4 years , his language and communication has come on so much, Lisa has ensured Alfie is school ready and I am so grateful for the time and planning she has put into the learning she has provided to Alfie over the years. Alfie enjoys listening to music , arts and crafts, counting, animals, nature , going to the library, being outdoors and reading. Alfie has developed and learnt new skills in all these areas , he has learnt to understand the world and express himself through arts and design. The progress both Lilly and Alfie have made is amazing and Lisa has been attentive to both their individual needs, lisa will read to Lilly after school and support her with reading and counting , multiplications. Lisa has a wonderful family who both my children have a wonderful relationship with. Lisa has been an amazing childminder who I have a trusting relationship with. Both Lilly and Alfie will continue to attend the setting after school now Alfie has started school. I can’t recommend Lisa enough.

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