My toddler began going to Barbara's when she was 1 1/2 for a few hours a week. As she has grown, so has her relationship with Barbara and the amount of time spent with her.
Issy loves going to Barbara's house and walks in, hangs her coat up and goes straight to her favourite things. Barbara also runs a local toddler group which she takes Issy too as well.
Barbara keeps the activities stimulating and appropriate for Issys age but will also let her have her 'own' play too.
I have recently had to change childcare arrangements and Issy had the choice between two places that she'd like to continue at for 1 afternoon a week; without any hesitation she said 'Barbara"!
Barbara would possibly describe me as initially neurotic and now quite disorganised but she remains flexible when she can and within reason and gives both me and Issy clear boundaries!
As a single mum my time is too precious to be writing reviews unless I felt very strongly about recommending Barbara which I do wholeheartedly.

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