Our son started with Clarisse in March 2017 at the age of 15 months. Initially Clarisse offered to collect him at the start of the day at our local playground: a surrounding familiar to him. This was particularly helpful as it reduced his anxiety at being left. The settling-in was gradual, and after around 10 to 12 weeks, he had adjusted to Clarisse and we were able to drop him off at her home.
Our communication and contact with Clarisse is maintained regularly across both email and Whatsapp. We have always been given updates and photos throughout the day. These help us understand his routine out of the house: when he eats, sleeps and has a nappy change, as well as his personal development.
In terms of activities, we are very happy with the direction and guidance provided. Our child has a broad range of interactions. From organised playgroups, trips to local parks and playgrounds, as well as structured home play and supervision such as painting, music time, dancing, puzzle games, cooking and more recently-his communication and vocabulary. Clarisse helps us to reinforce discipline by setting clear boundaries including no throwing toys or objects, and no running in the house. She encourages him to use cutlery to eat, and reminds him to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you,’ as well as formally greeting ‘Good morning and at the end of the day, ‘Goodbye!’
We have noticed steady progress in our son’s confidence, physical development of balance and dexterity as well as his emotional happiness in groups and solo play.
We have received and reviewed formal progress reports from Clarisse. These have demonstrated his milestones and helped us stay informed.
Clarisse was personally recommended to us and we would not hesitate to pass on this recommendation. Her care has been one of the cornerstones of our son’s early development.
In summary, we are truly grateful for the kindness, guidance and support Clarisse provides our son. She has helped shape him into a happy, confident and well-humoured child. Thank you.

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