Joanne has done a wonderful job of caring for our eldest son for the last three years. We were so happy with the way that he was looked after that we decided to send our youngest son once I returned to work after maternity leave. She has cared for him since July.
Joanne and her family really welcomed our children into their home and helped them both to settle incredibly quickly. They really feel at home and part of the family.
Our children always have lots of fun and laughter with Joanne, she is a very happy and relaxed person and our children have always responded incredibly well to her. She is very professional and perceptive.
Our boys enjoy going on a variety of regular outings with Joanne. These include walks in the woods, trips to the Horniman museum, trips to the park, library, play centres, visits to other childminder's homes to play with other children and even a visit to see reindeer at Christmas time. Joanne gets stuck into playing with the children.
She takes the time to plan a range of activities and shares her plans with us. She also keeps detailed observations and photographs of what the children have been doing and we now have a lovely record of our children's time with her to keep!
When I pick up our two boys, Joanne always takes the time to tell us in detail about their day and I have always appreciated this very personal service which we would never have got at a nursery.
We are moving to Sheffield and so it is with great sadness that our boys will no longer be going to "Jo's house". If I could take her with me, I would!