Jo is an absolutely incredible childminder who my daughter has adored, since day one. Jo involves the children in such a variety of activities to stimulate their skills and interests. She also takes them to different playgroups, soft play and outdoor activities, getting them plenty of time to meet and play with other children and enjoy different settings. Jo is wonderful at understanding children's different needs and adapting her technique accordingly, to best communicate, encourage and help them.

I am devastated my daughter won't have the opportunity to stay with Jo after a year now, because I have been made redundant. My daughter's development and confidence has really come on in leaps and bounds in that time, and she will be losing out NOW stuck with Mum all the time!

Jo is kind, compassionate, understanding and just incredible. Any child would be lucky to be looked after her.

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