Our child is currently at Mel’s setting and has been for over a year now. We are really happy with the setting and the care our child receives. He is really happy there; we receive regular updates and photographs each day. There are lots of different activities provided and opportunities for free and independent play. It feels like home from home and this is exactly what we wanted for our child. He talks about Mel and the other mindees and also about the activities he has been doing. We get lots of lovely artwork for various times of the year and Mel takes them to different places. They often access the fruit and vegetable stall in the market and try a variety of foods. The different experiences are fabulous and replicate what we would provide for our child too. Toys are regularly rotated or tough trays provided with different activities, including opportunities to count, recognise colours and shapes. These activities are also extended to challenge children further, if they are already confident in these areas. There is also opportunities for different physical activities, to enhance gross motor skills- such as soft play and climbing opportunities. Mel is always happy to help and support wherever possible and will work with parents to ensure there is clear consistency, between home and the setting. Mel is very positive and calm and delivers clear, firm boundaries always, using positive praise and reassurance. This was one of the main things for us as parents. We cannot recommend highly enough as our child is very safe with Mel and there is really good communication between us. This was the main thing we needed to be confident about, whilst we were both at work.
Mel also offers an after school club. I really believe this has also supported our child’s confidence. He is used to being around children who are older. He will access different places we visit, with confidence and doesn’t shy away if other children are playing/ wanting to join in. The older children have access to their own area and activities or are able to play with the younger children, when appropriate. As an only child, this has been a lovely opportunity for him. Mel’s family are also really caring and friendly and are a big part of our child’s life. He also talks about them and enjoys seeing them daily. My husband and I couldn’t have chosen a better setting.

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