My son has been with Jenny since 9 months old to nearly 3 years old. This is an updated review to give credit to a fantastic childminder.

As a mother handing over the care of my son to return to work, I was naturally nervous. However, I can honestly say that Jenny made me feel so comfortable with leaving him that I never considered being anxious again.

Now a rather energetic talkative nearly 3 year old, I know Jenny has played a huge part in his development.

We have been able to work together in the areas of discipline involving time out if required, communication and development. Jenny always checks with me as to any wishes I have in these areas so we provide a consistent approach and is always great for advice.

Jenny kindly sends me pictures and videos of him involved in activities often.

We joke when I collect him that he is often tired, but this is actually a credit to the activities he does with Jenny. I suspect playing at home is very rare and instead they attend playgroups, go for walks, feed the ducks and I know as he mentions his friends, they spend time with other children which is great for his socialisation.

He has never really been upset at being left with Jenny, if he has ever seemed slightly off mood at drop off, Jenny soon texts me to reassure me he is fine and off enjoying himself.

Jenny has been extremely flexible with our requirements and has often added as hoc days for us at rather short notice.

What I came to realise very quickly is that Jenny really cares about the children in her care. They are part of her wider family and she treats them as such.

We are having to leave Jenny due to a house move out of the area which is very sad for us, showing the attachment we all formed to a great childminder.

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