I crossed paths with Eliza and her little people exploring the autumn fall in the park and (having been exploring nursery settings) I immediately knew that this is the childcare I wished for my then 13 month old daughter. We introduced ourselves, and some months have now passed since my daughter joined them!

She is thriving in Eliza’s setting. Every day we walk down the road to Eliza’s house, my daughter is so excited; she leaves at the end of the day happy and lighthearted, enriched by her day of play and giggles and cuddles.

Eliza’s home is spacious and uncluttered, and she takes what I’d say is a Montessori approach: each day they explore different toys and Eliza follows their curiosity, spending time with what our children are interested in, as well as encouraging collaboration and group activities. I am particularly wowed by how my daughter perseveres with really quite intricate tasks now. For meals, the children sit around a small table together, which melts my heart! They’re a real family together.

Every day Eliza explains how the day went and she is hugely responsive in her communication. She’s a kind, funny and passionate person and I feel so relieved to have found her!

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