My children have been cared for by Patricia for years now. She has proven to be dedicated and loving towards my children and myself. Her home is clean and tidy with plenty of toys for children of different ages as well as a lovely garden space where they children can play safely. She has been very adaptable and accommodating with my shift patterns and ensures the children are happy, settled and comfortable as possible when I’m on a very early release late shifts.
She always provides freshly cooked healthy meals and snacks, often sending thief meals home with them if they didn’t eat, which took a load off of my shoulders after working long shifts. She encourages children to be independent and gives small age appropriate responsibilities which my children have throughly enjoyed and takes pride in.
Patricia provides a wide range of creative activities and games for the children. Patricia runs a play group and messy play session twice a week which my youngest attends and absolutely loves. Patricia has encouraged both children to explore, get messy, and not to be afraid to try new things. She spends a lot of time with them outdoors and takes them on outings to the museums, farms and even to the seaside.
I love the online system she uses to track the children’s learning and development. I have access to it at all times as I can view it via the app and the internet suit. I also get photos, videos and messages throughout the day to keep me abreast on how and what the children are doing.
I haven been able to concentrate at work knowing that both of my children are well looked after. I couldn’t ask for a better person to care for my children.

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