Putting my baby in with Debbie at 8 months turned out to be the best thing I could have done for both of us. As soon as we met Debbie I was really impressed and happy with how quickly she interacted with Charlie and how quickly he responded. I felt genuine warmth and consideration from her when discussing requirements and needs from the very start.

I get regular photos and updates as to how he’s getting on throughout the day and the activities/groups he’s been involved in together with a good handover when I go to collect him and some really good advice when I’ve mentioned things relating to health or development that I’ve not been too sure about. He has grown in confidence through the social interaction he experiences with the other children in Debbie’s care and I have seen some really positive changes in him over all relating to speech and development, he generally babbles the whole way home!

As for Debbie herself, she is flexible, trustworthy and genuine, she provides an inviting home environment with lots of toys and space for playing. As the months have gone by I can see that Debbie doesn’t just care for my little boy but very genuinely cares about him which has been so important to his development and my confidence in leaving him. I’ve no doubt he feels happy and secure with her and is looked after as if he was a member of her own family.

I wouldn’t think twice about recommending Debbie to anyone.

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