We found Penny after having to seek alternative childcare during lockdown. Our little boy was almost 15 months old and had no opportunity for settling in days, he was thrown straight into the deep end. Despite the difficult circumstances Penny's warm, loving and caring nature helped him to settle in quickly.

Penny's setting is great for little ones, lots of educational toys and she has a lovely outside space which is frequently used. Our little boy loves being outside so this aspect was particularly important to us. Even through the constraints Covid placed upon her Penny still took the children out to the park on numerous occasions as soon as restrictions were lifted, keeping them entertained and happy throughout a challenging time. All the children in her care are well mannered and she supports and encourages children to thrive.

Our little boy blossomed, and came on in leaps and bounds developmentally in the short space of time he was in Penny's care. He developed a lovely bond with her and we would have loved him to stay there, but logistically when things started to get back to normal it would've been impossible for us to get him there and back with our normal working hours.

We would not hesitate to recommend Penny to anyone who is looking for childcare. She was an absolute Godsend for us in very difficult times, is a pleasure to deal with and has looked after our little boy like he was her own. We cannot thank her enough for all she has done for us and Barney.

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