Our son started with Andrea, just before he turned 9 months when I went back to work as a teacher, following my maternity leave. As new parents, we were anxious about finding the right setting for him, and very much wanted to find someone we felt would communicate well with us, provide him with a stimulating, secure environment, and above all take care of him as though he were family. Andrea met all of our expectations, and from our first visit to her setting, we knew we had made the right choice. She was extremely professional, as well as flexible and understanding of our initial worries about leaving our son. However, we needn't have worried! Our baby settled extremely quickly and from day 1, we can honestly say we have never had any concerns how happy, well supported and stimulated he has been in her care. He is now coming up to 2 and a half and he adores Andrea, as he would an auntie or grandparent. Andrea provides him with a wide range of toys and activities in the home, which she also changes to suit his current needs and interests. She takes him out to explore the local envirnomnent, and to the park as well as regularly visiting soft play cafes with him. Andrea encourages positive relationships with the other children in her care, and communicates well with us with regards to any minor issues as and when they arise. Our family circumstances have changed over the last few months and Andrea has been supportive and flexible with our changing childcare needs. If it weren't for the fact that we are now relocating, we wouldn't be moving our son and know that he will miss her hugely when we move. She has played a huge part in our little boy becoming the happy, bright and engaging little boy that he is. Thank you, Andrea!