Melanie has been caring for our son Freddie (aged 3) in her setting on a full time basis since he was 9 months old.
My wife and I have been extremely happy with the care Freddie has received, and the great progress he has made. Melanie’s home is always welcoming, clean and well organised and Freddie has great fun playing with all the toys, games and books. Her garden is fantastic as are the rest of her settings, giving the kids freedom to play and explore. He’s made great friends with the other children in Melanie’s care and is always happy to get ready in the morning to go!
Melanie provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise and trips to local attractions including farms and zoos. Freddie loves this and these added experiences are helping immensely to increase his vocabulary and understanding of the outside world. Without Melanie’s constant tuition and attention I don’t think that Freddie would have made the progress he has.
Freddie receives all of his meals, freshly prepared and his diet is excellent because of Melanie’s introduction of new and varied foods. His behaviour is fantastic which is testament to Melanie’s patience and communication with Freddie.
Not only does Melanie look after Freddie on a full-time arrangement, but we also receive an online diary in the evenings which keeps us regularly up to date with the activities Freddie is undertaking as well as the food he has eating during the day. The added bonus of pictures shows us how happy Freddie is!
Melanie has seen Freddie learn to walk, talk and develop in to a very happy little boy and without her guidance and support we don’t think he would have progressed so well.
We are so happy with the level of care Freddie receives and will be sad when it is time for him to move on
Melanie is a brilliant child-minder, who we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.