Sharron was the child minder for my daughter Frankie from November 2015 until January 2017. Frankie was 2 years and 9 months old when she first started going to Sharron’s and attended full time. She settled in immediately and was always excited to go to Sharron’s. Despite always being reluctant to have a nap, Sharron somehow managed to get her to nap without issue from the first day.

Frankie had 3 meals a day at Sharron’s house and I was always happy that she was well fed and enjoyed having family meals at the table, reinforcing appropriate manners and meal time behaviour.

Frankie enjoyed regularly attending tots groups with Sharron, which helped develop her social skills and confidence. Creative play was a regular occurrence whilst at Sharron’s house, and Frankie often came home with some weird and wonderful creations which she was very proud of. Sharron organised a variety of activities, such as baking and making a fairy garden. Frankie loves to play outside and with Sharron this was frequently indulged with her garden full of toys, and many trips to various parks.

When Frankie started pre-school, Sharron dropped her off and picked her up which has allowed Frankie to make friends that she will attend school with.

When it came to potty training, Sharron happily coordinated our approach to ensure it was not a stressful time for Frankie.

It has always been obvious to me that Sharron cares deeply for Frankie, and all of the children in her care. I have only stopped using her as a child minder as I am now on maternity leave and Frankie is at home with me. Frankie will hopefully be attending the school in Sapcote, which unfortunately means we will have to make alternative arrangements for wrap around care if and when I return to work. If we lived in Stoney Stanton and Frankie was going to attend Manorfield Primary School, I would have already reserved a place with Sharron for wrap around care for Frankie, and also full time care my new daughter.

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