We are so grateful to Jak for looking after our two boys for close to 7 years - she is wonderful. From the beginning when they came to her as babies I felt like she really knew, understood and cared about them like they were family. My youngest in particular was very anxious about being away from home as he started with her soon after lockdown and could not settle in other settings. Jak was patient and flexible with him and he soon settled and thrived in her home.
She works so hard, but is always smiling and goes above and beyond to create a 'home from home', in her welcoming house with gorgeous, gentle Simba her dog.
Our boys have been out on multiple trips with her, including local walks, trips to Powderham and the zoo, and also done some wonderful activities in her home, including growing vegetables and releasing butterflies that grew from caterpillars in her home. My eldest also loves playing Minecraft and Lego with the other children there, whilst my youngest enjoys drawing and colouring and making things. Jak is good at looking after multiple needs and celebrating each child's skills.
Jak is also so kind and understanding to parents' needs too! She has always been very kind and supportive, kept us updated on how our boys have been doing, championed them when e.g. their new teacher visited, and been as flexible as possible to accommodate us.
We feel very lucky to have had such a wonderful childminder for so long.Thank you Jak!

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