As a teacher, finding the best setting for my child to learn in from the outset was extremely important to me. We were lucky enough to have Rachael recommended to us by friends. I cannot thank them enough for directing us to Saplings. The setting is perfect with a stimulating environment, a homely feel and clear direction of education to support each stage of your child's development.

Rachael is the most wonderful facilitator or care, direction and support for our daughter and we could not be happier with how much our child has learnt whilst in her care. She continues to baffle us with her knowledge of numbers, letters, songs, sentences structures, understanding of the world and social understanding.

The structure of the weeks allows for us to support the learning at home also ensuring their in triangulation in our daughters learning. The fantastic communication both face to face and via baby days really allows us to feel included every step of the way.

Food is freshly cooked and I love that the children will go shopping with Rachael to collect food for their lunches, make fresh orange juice from oranges they buy and explore many different food. The activities that the children are involved in are always varied, fun and creative. It allows stimulation with so many different activities. They children visit the library, a play group and go on nature walks. All fantastic activities which show Rachael goes above and beyond to ensure the children explore the world and different social situations regularly.

I cannot imagine a better person to support my child and we have decided that our newest addition will also be attending this setting to ensure they also get the best start to life and education. Anybody that has the opportunity to put their child into this setting should grab it with both hands. There is no better environment for your child to be in. Caring, supportive, encouraging and homely. A perfect mix for any child.


We cannot recommend highly enough.

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