Both of my daughters are with Debbie and Paul, and have been for 15 months. Debbie and Paul provide a loving home with plenty of variability to keep children engaged.

My 2 year old started with Debbie and Paul at 9 months old. Debbie meets me at school, and even on "Mummy days" Frankie can't wait to see Debbie in the playground. They bonded really quickly, and it is clear it goes both ways.

Frankie has developed so much. She just turned 2 and is a chatty, independent little girl, who easily holds her own with older children. Debbie has also taught her to walk nicely along the road and to put her hands behind her back when she isn't allowed to touch.

My 6 year old goes to Debbie and Paul after school and in the holidays. After school they have a snack and usually have fun activities, or play with the toys. Debbie has an older daughter. Due to similarities in the girls occasionally bicker. Debbie handles this really well. She and I have discussed what we hear a number of times, and generally come up with a simple plan which we both agree with. Often the plan is to leave them to sort it out! Despite the impact to her own daughter Debbie always remains professional in her approach to the situation.

During school holidays Debbie and Paul seek out activities which will entertain all the children, but usually are special offers which helps to reduce cost to parents (like legoland for £5!).

The way Debbie and Paul work as a team mean that the activities the kids do are varied. Toddler group, the park, soft play. I also think it is great that the children have 2 adults, so they don't get fed up. Paul always seems calm around the children, and seems to have a real affinity with them. One of Frankie's very early words was "Paul" (usually shouted, with a grin).

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