I was recommended to Jo through local nursery staff members in the Greenwich area. Jo was my first experience of childcare for my children and I was both apprehensive and nervous. However as soon as I met Jo and introduced my children to her, all my anxieties disappeared. Jo was fantastic at settling in my 1year old son and 3-year-old daughter. They absolutely adored both Jo and all her family, and it felt like a second home for them.
Jo was excellent at communication, and often sent updates with pictures as well as filling out a daily diary; which had information on food, nappy changes, play and nap times. I found this brilliant as I could see what my children were getting up to, being fed and their toilet habits.
All concerns and worries about my children e.g. Potty training, were met with enthusiasm and a plan on how to approach it. I’m very proud and extremely happy that Jo was able to potty train my son and give me tips on how to continue at home. My son also suffered with a severe peanut allergy which required epi pens. Jo was trained on how to use them, first aid trained, ensured her home was nut free and followed his care plan.
Jo always organised many trips such as visits to parks, farms, museums, the library and soft play. As well as having a range of different activities for the children to do at home and in the garden. I was always impressed by how much my children learned through play and loved all the crafts they brought home. My son who was with Jo from the age of 1, became a very fluent speaker fast. He could sing all the nursery rhymes, count to 20, recite the alphabet and write his name. My daughter also improved on her writing, reading and singing; as Jo constantly encouraged her with a gentle loving approach.
Jo always arranged termly catch ups to go through what the children had been learning, and it also gave us the opportunity to add input or suggest anything if we needed to. Holidays and absences were always scheduled in with as much notice as Jo could give us, which was always appreciated.
My children absolutely loved going to Jo’s everyday and would always run ahead of me eager to get there. The service Jo provided was exceptional and I felt so privileged to have such a loving and caring childminder. It was a real pleasure getting to know Jo and her family, and I’m so grateful for the time my children spent with her, before heading into full time school.

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