Like any other parent I was petrified leaving my little one with just anyone and searched and trailed through a lot of childminders.. I wasn't truly satisfied until up popped Lyn.. After a few messages I was eager to meet this lady that seemed to be able to cater to all my working needs and my child's needs.. So we set a time to meet!!
When I arrived at Lyn's house I was greeted by her lovely husband Paul (who also has all the necessary checks) along with a nice welcoming smile.. I was shown to a lovely playroom which was full with smiling kiddies and lots of toys and books.. As far as I was concerned I knew my littlen would love the play toys!
I met both of Lyn's children too who were absolutely the most happiest looking kids I've seen..!! Straight away Lyn and her family made me feel welcome and a little more at ease.. My mind had gone blank with all the questions I had wanted to ask.. But it didn't matter as Lyn was chatting away and answering everything I needed to know.. I saw all her necessary checks and certificates along with a few of the children's books that Lyn had created showing days out and learning activities.. I felt so comfortable and relaxed there that I knew my son would love it too.. After a tour of the house and garden I told Lyn a few truths about my son.. as he is only 14months and hasn't been around any other children his own age I was nervous as to how he was going to interact with other kiddies his age.. He enjoys a tantrum eats only what he wants and will only go to sleep if being held and rocked but Lyn reassured me and we made a date for Alfie to come meet Lyn and see the house

So the next day I took Alfie round to Lyn's and after a few raisins and smiles from Lyn Alfie seemed to take to her and her lovely assistant Shannen (who has a gorgeous little boy - that also attends Lyn's childcare)

My mind was made up and we signed contracts within a week.. Lyn was so flexible and agreed to adhoc days along with my shift pattern..

So we agreed on a settling in period for Alfie.. I was nervous as to how he would be but I left him crying and it broke my heart.. But before I even got to work Lyn had sent me a picture of him on his little sleep may under his duvet fast asleep!! I was in shock.. Over a year it has taken me to get him to actually sleep and within 15 mins this lady had manged to get him to lay down n SLEEP!! Well the next week came and off he went back to Lyn's.. I felt more at ease myself and left him.. Lyn had sent me a few texts throughout the day to say he was getting on great and playing with the other children and I couldn't believe we was talking about my son!!

Lyn has managed to feed my child apples and bananas and ham rolls and yogurts and all the healthy things I struggled to get him to eat.. He's actually using the word mum and sharing his toys with me along with NO tantrums!!! And tonight my child laid down in his cot on his own and closed his eyes and has been asleep since!! I do not know what this miracle worker is doing but Alfie is a changed boy (for the better) he's really Turning into a lovely little boy and I have Lyn, Shannen and Lyn's family to thank..

Sending my Alfie to Lyn has been a blessing.. And I feel more than safe leaving my precious child with her!! She's been absoultly great and Alfie was even giving his biggest smile to her yesterday!! I'm pleased that I found Lyn and feel a lot more at ease being at work knowing my child is in a safe clean and loving home!

Thankyou Lyn.. And Shannen for welcoming my little Alfie into your little family x