Dawn has cared for both my Children for over 12
Years.

My daughter started with Dawn at 11 months old and my son when he was 1. They are 13(nearly 14) and 7 now.

Dawn made my return to work with both children much easier as she made me feel confident in leaving them in her care and they were always happy and well cared for. Dawn gives daily feed back on how their days had been. Photographs of what they had been up to are provided through their observations on the baby’s days digital system that Dawn uses now. When my daughter started Dawn recorded hers all by hand with printed photographs which we will keep forever as a keep sake of her time with Dawn.

Dawn provides the Children with so many activities and experiences that enhance and develop their learning in all areas. My children particularly enjoyed their trips to toddler group, walks in the woods looking for mini-beasts, Day trips to the farm, museums and parks they still ask to go to the carrot park as they call it as this was a firm favourite. They also liked the everyday home from home activities like a trip to the shops or the post office. They would regularly bring home art work or things they had made during cooking activities. They loved dressing up with their friends or playing board or group games. They also enjoyed being able to sit on the sofa and read a book or just sit quietly if they wanted too.

Dawn provides a wide range of toys and resources for the Children to explore and play with. Dawn provides toys and activities which are are age and stage appropriate for each individual child’s needs and abilities.

Due to my working hrs the children had all their meals with Dawn on the days they were there. which were always nutritious and varied the children learn about eating healthy but would also have treats in moderation. Dawn always caters for individual needs.
Sausage casserole was a particular favourite of all the Children that attend at the same time so much so that during covid Dawn personally doorstep delivered portions to the children.

Dawn goes above and beyond with the Children in her care and the food drop is just one example.

Dawn always discussed the children’s needs with me like potty training my son took a while to take to it so we started then after discussion again stopped as we thought he was not ready. Dawn always listens, discusses, advises and worked with me as a parent in the best interests of the children.

My youngest still attends in the holidays when needed and still enjoys it as much as he did before he started school.

Dawn has played a massive role in my children’s growth and development. Thanks to the great social interactions they have had in Dawns care they have grown In confidence. She has supported them emotionally through difficult times and celebrated and encouraged their achievements.

I can not thank Dawn enough for the care, learning, attention and support she has given them she truly is amazing and her childcare is definitely outstanding.

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