We chose Meerkats 7 years ago when our eldest boy needed to start childcare at 10 months old. Everyone said, you will know when you like a place and we did… as soon as we walked in the door! The kids were happy, Vicky was super friendly and we loved the homely feeling yet couldn’t get over how amazing the set up was and the facilities.

Our eldest thrived at Meerkats, he loved it. You really helped him settle in as a baby, his smiles said it all. When it came to potty training we worked together at the right times and it was a doddle. You worked so well with him getting him ready for school. He was very comfy with adults but not so much with children but we worked together and with all your help and support, he came out of his shell, enjoyed more interaction with children and was more than ready for school.

Our youngest started at 9 months old and is leaving this year, all ready to start school. We have had a few issues with him and his communication (probably due to covid we think) but you picked up on it and brought it to our attention - you have worked so hard and it’s really shown when he comes home, he always talks about what he has learnt, what he has done, who he has played with and slowly but surely he is becoming more chatty in Meerkats. I really do feel that his knowledge on numbers, some letters, his enjoyment for colouring/writting has come on leaps and bounds.

The updates and photos we get via Facebook are brilliant. The baby’s days is also a great app to keep up to date and view important info. The passion Vicky has is outstanding, she always puts 100% into everything she does, I love the fact we get to have Christmas parties and summer graduations (excluding covid times) as it’s great to see how everyone is together and the enjoyment on the kids faces, parents faces and Meerkat staff faces.

I think what I like most about Meerkats, is the fact both my boys feel/felt at home with you. It really is like a second family. I know that when they are with you they are in the best care, safe and happy. My boy often talk about Abi at home and always wants to tell her something or show her something. He asks when Vicky days are, looks forward to them and count down to them!

Choosing a childminders or nursery was such a big decision but having chosen Meerkats I can say it was my best decision.

Honestly, in 7 years there is not one single thing I could ask them to do any better.

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