Our nearly 2 year old has been going to Free to Learn since the start of the year and really enjoys and looks forward to it - we often get a big smile at drop-off time! Putting your child in someone else's care, especially for the first time, is a daunting thing but David and Jennifer really put our minds at rest from the start and were really responsive to our child's needs. They really bond with, and care about, the children they look after and share in their excitement at play, reading, exploring, watching the cats, etc. The emphasis on outdoor play and trips into the woods/park is great and it definitely encourages them to feel at home in the outdoors. The childminders bring a wealth of knowledge about early years development and how children learn about the world around them in an organic way, and the setting is relaxed and feels more like a family or community than a nursery. We stay in touch throughout the day as required via text message and most days get a couple of photos/videos which are always so exciting to see. We're really glad we chose Free to Learn and can't really imagine going elsewhere now!

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