I first meet Wendy when I had my eldest daughter, Sky, in 2010 at local toddler groups. Wendy always came across as loving and caring for the children she was looking after. In 2013 I had my second daughter, Willow, and I had to return to work. I felt guilty for having to return to work as I was able to be a stay at home mum for eldest daughter. However I looked through the Ofsted list for child minders in my area and Wendy was still child minding. Without hesitation I contacted her and arranged a meeting.
On meeting Wendy at her home, my daughters went in and within minutes the girls had found the play room and did not want to leave. This was very re- assuring for me to know that the girls felt happy and safe.
Wendy is fantastic, all the meals that the children eat are freshly pre paired that day. The children are encouraged to try all foods and look forward to their meal times. The arts and crafts are also fantastic and Wendy is in contact with you through out the day by sending picture messages of what your child is doing.
As a mum is makes my day much easier knowing my daughter is very happy in her environment when I am not with her.
Willow has gained so much with being with Wendy. At the age of three her counting is fantastic for her age, she knows her colours and is able to sing a large number of different nursery rhymes on her own. This is all down to Wendy's gentle encouragement and allowing her to develop in their own time.
My eldest daughter, Sky, is also cared for by Wendy in the school holidays and she always looks forward to going. Both Sky and Willow see Wendy as another family member. I could not recommend her highly enough.

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