My son first started with Annette, Tony and Katie at their lovely setting just after his first birthday when I went back to work after my maternity leave. I was understandably a little nervous as the whole system was new to me, however Annette put me at such ease from day one and I’ve never doubted my choice in childminders.

The setting is a lovely home from home environment, providing plenty of indoor and outdoor space for my child. Every few weeks there’s an updated theme from which the children focus their learning, from Christmas to spring, dinosaurs to cafes, and the children often to related craft and baking activities.

My son has shown unbelievable development all round, he speech and understanding has progressed massively, as well as his general manors and confidence around other children and adults.

Annette and Tony have had no issues with my son napping or eating well at their home, we’ve never had any problems at all on either of these fronts. They provide high quality meals, and have the children all eat together in a family style environment, which is just lovely to see.

I receive daily photos and updates on what the children are doing so I’m always kept in the loop and have no doubt that my son is loving every moment!

I’m currently on maternity leave no 2 so my son is back with me for the next year, however I will have no hesitation sending both of my children back to this lovely setting when I return to work again!

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