Our daughter has been fortunate to have had Gail as a child minder for over 2 and a half years now, since she was 18 months. It is often a very difficult decision to go back to work, as it was for me, and to choose the right care for your child. With this in mind, we felt very lucky when we found Gail, who has certainly provided a caring, bright and happy family environment for our daughter.

Our little girl has adored going to Gail’s, and cherishes her and her family (they all chip in) very highly. She has made some long lasting and fantastic friendships with children of all ages and the outcome of this means a once shy little girl has now developed very good interactive skills.

As an early years teacher myself, and my partner also being a primary school teacher, it was very important for us that our daughter was taught the skills ready for school. Gail’s home environment and its facilities, which are very much like a mini nursery, have definitely enabled this. Following this, Gail ensures the children are always out and about and busy, whether it be visits to local farms, children’s centres, puppet shows or even Eureka. At home Gail always makes learning fun and has an incredible knowledge of child pedagogy and the early year’s curriculum. Consequently, our daughter has left the setting with a good knowledge of letters and sounds, and number, and most importantly an eagerness to learn ready for her new start in Reception.

Above all, Gail has provided us with the flexibility we have needed as two parents in full time work, often having to have an early start or late finish, she is always very understanding and has an instinctively helpful nature, even in last minute circumstances. As first time parents Gail has always been there for advice, whether it is to guide our little girl through potty training, or any other pressing issues. She is very good at teaching the children how to be independent, which has been a godsend to our once, very dependent child.

We are forever thankful to Gail for the outstanding care she has provided, which has helped shape our daughter into a lively, curious, very capable and happy girl. I strongly recommend Gail and her supportive and friendly family to everyone!