We are so lucky to have found Paula to look after our three boys (aged 1, 2 and 3). From the very beginning, she has been brilliant.

I noticed that, on meeting them, she got down to their level, and gave them space to come to her. This avoided any of the usual shyness we get, and they were quickly inviting her to play with their toys, and enthusiastically putting things far too close to her face (as children do, lol)...all of which was met with matched enthusiasm, and interest.

The boys settled in so quickly; not once have we had tears, or any of them saying they don't want to go. In fact, quite the opposite, they often ask to go to her house on days they are not scheduled to; and seeing what they get up to in the day, I'm not at all surprised why...

Painting, crafts, interactive stories, woodland walks, scavenger hunts, sensory activities (sand, ice etc), dress up, imaginative play...the list goes on!

I was very nervous at the thought of leaving my boys with someone, and I'm incredibly grateful to have found someone who I trust implicitly, and who is just so wonderful with them! Paula and her daughter (who sometimes assists her in the day), are now considered family to the boys, which is just so lovely and reassuring.

I would absolutely recommend Paula in a heartbeat!

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