Our son started attending Pat’s setting when he was 13 months old and was there full time until started school.
On our first day at her setting I was the one leaving with tears, not him! Pat cares for the children at her setting the same as for her own family. Throughout the years we got to know her and her family and felt part of it. She has a lot of experience which was really reassuring and helpful for us new parents with no parents around to help and consult. She observers every child and gives feedback.
It was good setting for our son, who is an only child, to interact with children his age, older and younger to have the social experience and learn to share and wait for this turn. No doubt this helped when he started school.
I have never had doubts or fears about children’s safety and was happy that Pat is so active and goes places with them (beach, soft play, zoo, parks, cinema, bowling). Even if they were at home, she always kept them busy and entertained and children have lots of fun. Pat is firm but fair, there is order at her setting, children learn manners and good behaviors which is very important and helps when starting pre-school/school.
We are very grateful to have had Pat looking after our son and now our little cousin will be starting Pat’s setting soon. 100% recommend, you will be at ease leaving your child with Pat.

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