Rebecca has been looking after my daughter for 4 days a week since little one was 14 months old. My daughter absolutely loves Rebecca’s setting and has thrived there; she’s learnt so many new skills, she comes home every day with new words and she’s always beaming from ear to ear when I collect her at the end of each day. Rebecca ensures the children are exposed to a wide range of activities each day, to build on their gross motor skills, and I have realised that the setting is far more stimulating for my daughter than I could provide her at home everyday (were I not working).

Rebecca supported us brilliantly through the transition into her care; having been used to only being with my husband & I throughout lockdown, I thought my little one would struggle to settle with new people. Rebecca’s expertise in childcare and in attachment theory helped us navigate this. Now the only one who struggles with the separation is me! ;)

Rebecca has a wonderful approach with the children. She navigates conflict resolution with the children in a very gentle way; supporting each child through big feelings and keeping the parents informed throughout. She’s a great communicator with parents and always takes on board parents’ preferences around food etc.

I first met one on Rebecca’s assistants on her first day on the job, which coincided with my little girl’s settling in sessions, and it’s been lovely to see Theodora grow and blossom in the role. Rebecca’s own children are also great to be around, and they’ve both formed a really sweet friendship with my daughter.

We are now moving out of the area, and that’s the only reason I’d ever remove my daughter from this setting. If we were staying locally, I’d happily keep my little one in Rebecca’s setting until school age.

We can’t thank Rebecca, her family and her assistants enough for the care and love they have shown to our little girl. We met with a lot of childminders during our search so I can say with confidence that Rebecca is head & shoulders above the rest!

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