Jo provides a great setting for young children. Her home has a playroom which is filled with many different toys, pictures and other sensory items. There is also a big garden, filled with ride-ons, sand and water stations.

As Jo does not look after school-aged children, the day is built around fun activities for pre-school children, without needing to factor in school drop-offs/pick-ups. Each day spent with Jo the children have a real mix of different activities, including indoors, outside and day trips.

Our daughter Mollie (under 1 year old) has thoroughly enjoyed her time with Jo and settled in quickly. She has loved the variety of playgroups visited, different day trips and activities based in the home setting. Whenever I pick her up at the end of the day, she seems very relaxed and happy. Jo sends lots of pictures throughout the day which we love, as we can see what Mollie is up to and how much she is enjoying herself.

Jo has completed detailed updates on Mollie’s progress and EYFS milestones that have been met. This has really helped us to see her progress and where she is heading in terms of development.

Jo has taken a strong interest in Mollie’s wellbeing, even outside of the childminding days. Jo has frequently made suggestions on what toys would suit Mollie’s developmental stage and how to tackle any issues e.g. teething.

I would struggle to think of any suggestions for improvement of the service Jo provides and highly recommend her as a childminder.