My daughter is only 12 weeks old but having had sleepless nights worrying about the frightening task of having to leave her with a nursery or child minder when I go back to work, I decided to take the bull by the horns and start looking at my options.
Having seen so many profiles, Lesley's gave me that warm fuzzy feeling as it ticked all my boxes. I wanted a home from home experience for my daughter, with a safe playful environment that she could learn and flourish in. I also wanted someone with extensive experience and for them to have family values similar to mine.
Lesley immediately made me feel secure in this daunting process by answering my questions on email and suggesting we meet. I didn't feel pressured or nervous- just relieved that she understood my anxiety.
We met at Lesley's house and straight away I felt relaxed. Her home is her home, but has adequate play space for children of all ages. Lesley has all the relevant qualifications to look after any child.
My Husband and I have been back since to see Lesley and her family and we have agreed to meet up on a regular basis for coffee mornings prior to my return to work so I can ease gradually into leaving my daughter. This has been the cherry on the cake for me, as I didn't want to get to a week before my work start date and hand my child to a complete stranger.
I am so pleased to have found Lesley and really look forward to bonding with her and her family over the coming months.
Thank you x