I have known Joy Green as my childminder since December 2009 when she first started to look after my son from the age of 6 months old until he went to school in September 2013. At that point, Joy then started to look after my daughter from aged 15 months until she was three and a half and left to start pre - school.
I have found on both occasions that Joy was very understanding of how hard it is to return to work and leave your child, she gradually built up settling in sessions until everyone felt comfortable. Joy has a natural way with children who seem to be at ease with her immediately.
I have always liked the way that Joy values fresh air and taking the children out and promotes healthy eating. On rainy days, Joy has age appropriate toys and a safe environment for children of all ages at her home. They certainly enjoy a day with Joy.
I have always found that Joy has been flexible with times and days and is always happy to help out at short notice. More recently as Joy has started to additionally work some sessions over the school holidays too, the children have gone back to her this summer together which has been lovely.
Joy gives you lots of information at the end of the day concerning what your child has done, whether they have slept and how they have eaten and the children love looking back at the photos she takes.
My son looks back fondly at the time he spent with Joy and her family and I know that my daughter will too. We will miss Joy and I have no hesitation in recommending her.