Our little boy Arthur has been going to Bear Necessities since October 2022 and in that time we have been so impressed by Kayleigh's care.

Kayleigh is very organised and keeps her setting immaculately clean whilst also providing a stimulating environment with lots of toys and activities. She keeps us updated regularly over WhatsApp with messages and photos of how Arthur is doing.

We were particularly grateful for Kayleigh's kindness and flexibility when we suffered a family tragedy last year. Kayleigh gave Arthur extra care and attention and offered to have him for additional days at short notice which was an invaluable source of support for us.

Now that Arthur is turning 3 he is able to tell us about his day and all the fun things he's been up to and it's clear he always has a great time. Kayleigh often takes Arthur and the other children out to the library, park or soft play which he really enjoys. He has also come on a lot in his development through the learning activities that Kayleigh provides at home, such as the activity tables. Kayleigh also sends Arthur home with a little book and teddy each week which we enjoy reading and playing with together.

Kayleigh provides healthy and tasty meals for the children and it's clear that Arthur has become more adventurous with his food choices as a result.

We will really miss Kayleigh when Arthur moves on to pre-school in September, but we are hoping to continue to send him to Bear Necessities during school holidays.

We would wholeheartedly recommend Kayleigh as a childminder.

Ellie and George Alderman

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