Debbie cared for our daughter 3 days pw since she was 16 months old until she started reception last September and now during the holiday periods.
Debbie is caring for our son since he was 4 months old until today and counting (he is 2.5 years old) now 4 days pw.
They both have a warm, loving and secure attachment to Debbie who provides a safe and stimulating setting they enjoy attending every day.
Debbie has strong family support around her from her husband and two children (now in university) and we have gotten to know her and her family very well over the last 4 years.
Debbie's continuous investment in her education, she has a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies, is a testament that this is a vocation to her and it permeates through every aspect of her care. The day is scheduled with the children engaging in educational and stimulating activities. A typical day involves going out in the morning to either Willows Farm, a park or forest area and playing in the playground, doing mark-making, gathering, telling stories and imaginative play, then returning home for lunch.
Debbie will set up activities in the afternoon with her many educational and playful toys which can include playing with sand, arts and crafts, water play, doing races and growing butterflies.
Debbie is engaged with the children and I have seen them return to her for comfort when they need to.
Any disagreements between children are dealt with kindness, compassion and in a way to promote empathy in the children and understanding of the other while establishing boundaries.
Debbie has ample downstairs conservatory and play-room space with well-organised toys and educational materials that the children can explore. Her outside walled garden is truly remarkable, offering shade and sun and many activities the children can explore all afternoon long.
During term time we receive daily detailed reports of our child's day with pictures of the day's highlights.

As parents we feel grateful and relieved that we have Debbie caring for our children. Our son looks forward to his day at Debbie's and misses her during the holidays. She is a safe anchor in his life.
Our daughter left Debbie's last year a confident, independent and empathic little girl who was more than ready for the school setting. She loves returning to Debbie's during the holidays and re-connecting with her fond memories of her time there.
Any parent would be lucky to have Debbie. She is well organised, accessible, has good boundaries and is always available for advice. Debbie's March 2020 Ofsted outstanding assessment (and those before that) are truly well deserved.

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