I was dreading returning to work after having my first child and leaving Finn with a stranger and after visiting several different settings became even more panicked by the thought. This was put to rest on my first visit to Barney bear due to the warm welcoming environment that greets you. As a early years teacher I loved the fact each child has their own peg and that there were pictures celebrating the children's achievements. Gemma and Glen have been fabulous with Finn and me. Gemma was fab and very patient when I explained about how I like to lay him down, give him his bottle and even ridiculous things which you worry no one will do like you! All my first time mum worries disappeared when he cried when I went to pick him up. I love the fact that Finn has been made to feel like a member of the family and cant believe how much he has developed. He loves looking for Tiger the cat as we arrive on a morning and is always warmly welcomed. Both Gemma and Glen both have a real love for the children in their care and what they do and on an evening when I pick Finn up I find myself stopping longer due to the friendly environment they have created. Going back to work has been much easier than I'd ever have thought possible due to the high quality care and fabulous experiences Barney Bear offers Finn.