After finishing my maternity leave, I was very anxious to take my son to nursery as planned. The settle in sessions were not going well and I was feeling nervous thinking about going back to my full-time job. However, we found Raquel and we knew she would provide a great care for our only kid as soon as she opened the door.
Her house was very clean, homey, and welcoming, and she was very calm, motherly, and warm. Raquel started caring for our son the day after his first birthday and fast forward, after almost 2 years full time care, it has been an exceptional experience for us. We feel Raquel and her children are like second family to our son and we are very grateful for that.
She is very patient, well organised, and full of energy. Always provides freshly healthy home cooked meals and snacks. Keeps records of children’s developments and progresses. She is very flexible with occasional late/early pickup and drop off and treats every kid as an individual and appreciate their special characteristics.
She takes the kids to different parks and playgrounds almost every day (considering the weather) and her house and her back garden is full of different fun and exciting activities for rainy days.
She sends us several pictures and videos during the day which gives us the feeling that although we are not there with our son, we are part of his day-to-day care.
Our son always asks if he can stay a bit longer to play some more and it is the most comforting thing that every parent wants to hear.
Cannot recommend her enough to any parents who are looking for a safe, nurturing, and happy place for their child to grow and develop.

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