It is safe to say that, as a first time mum, the thought of leaving my baby with anybody absolutely broke my heart - i was so sure that there wasn't anybody that could look after him as well as I expected. How wrong I was!! From the outset, Jo took as much care with me as she did with my son - reassuring me at every step, offering advice and generally being so caring and wonderful that I knew straight away that she was without doubt the person that I would trust the most with him. Fast forward two years and that still rings true - Jo and her family have been so much more than we ever could have wished for!!

T adores his time at Jo's - the care that she offers is excellent all round: a stimulating and caring environment where all of the children show genuine affection for each other. His learning has been outstanding - rapid and well-rounded and his knowledge of the world around him has been broaden by all of the lovely activities that Jo plans. She encourages the children to be independent, respectful of others and inquisitive and, as such, my son is developing at an amazing rate.

Jo, Adam and the boys have very much created a family environment for the children and it is clear to see the moment that you step inside that they are incredibly happy there. In fact, there have been many evenings when I have had to wrench my child from the doorway, he is that desperate to stay!!

I cannot speak highly enough of Jo - I thank my lucky stars that she is able to care for T and and I can see how much he is thriving under her love and care.

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