Amanda provides excellent care for both my children aged 2 and 5 years. Before my eldest started school my children went to a good nursery. I had never considered a child minder. I didn't think my children would get the education and social skills provided at nursery. I was very wrong. Amanda has a good number a children and goes to groups where the children can socialise as well as form good friendships with the children at Amanda's. My children are always coming home with artwork, cakes, plants and many other things. Amanda is very culturally aware and educates the children on things such as Chinese new year as well as other occasions. I love getting mothers day, Christmas and Easter cards. Both my children go in happily in the mornings and I don't have the tears from them that I got at nursery - which in turn prevents me from crying all the way to work. I leave them happily for the first time in their lives because I know they are happy. Amanda has been a great support with things such as my daughter being a fussy eater and my son potty training. Amanda has that personal touch. It's very obvious that Amanda has spent her whole career working with children. Amanda has taken the time to really get to know my children and I can tell she cares for them. I never need to worry that they wont get the fuss they need if they fall over. Amanda works with me for example I am currently cutting my 2 year olds day time nap and she respects this and works with me. I also know that being the natural she is, if my 2 year is desperate for sleep then she will allow him a short sleep. And I trust that she can judge this.
I am so happy with my choice. Amanda keeps me well informed with a daily sheet and a private secure facebook page. Its so lovely to see the pictures of my kids smiling. They are always so happy there. I am not sure I could continue working (as I usually hate leaving my kids but Amanda has made this possible as she meets all their needs). She has even let me borrow DVD's and books to help my oldest with learning her letters.
I could go on but my final point is that the price is very reasonable especially when the meals are included. The food is fantastic and full of goodness (as well as hidden veg which is needed with my daughter).
Thank you Amanda, we landed on our feet finding you.

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