I returned to work shortly after my son turned one. He had always been really attached to me, and generally did not respond well to being left with anyone but me, so I was particularly anxious about finding the right person to take care of him when I returned to work. When I met Sophie, her warmth and gentleness as a person reassured me that he would be in good hands. The transition back to work was a difficult one, but it was made infinitely easier knowing that my son was in good hands and being well taken care of. He has now been with Sophie for just over a year and he has flourished in her care. His vocabulary has exploded, his manners are impeccable, and his confidence and social skills have grown enormously. She has encouraged his independence in a very gentle manner, and he has learned to put himself to sleep, to feed himself, and to express his needs clearly. The stimulation he receives in her care is more than I could have provided for him at home, and they are always busy with new and fun activities. When I drop him off in the morning he confidently waves goodbye to me and when I collect him in the afternoons he often wants to stay and continue playing.

Sophie has a gift for working with children, and her calm and patient personality creates an environment in which my child has grown in leaps and bounds. I cannot recommend her more highly.

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