Jane Waeland has been childminding my daughter, Charlotte (aged 2), since March 2013. She looks after her for 4 days each week.
I have been extremely happy with the care Charlotte has received, and the great progress she has made while in Jane’s care. Jane’s home is always welcoming, clean and well-organised and Charlotte has great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children in her care, not to mention the numerous pets! Most importantly, it is Jane’s warm and friendly but no nonsense approach which sets her apart from other childminders.
Jane provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise in a lovely environment. She is a great communicator and has gained Charlotte’s confidence, therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness to others; skills which are important to us at home. When Charlotte steps outside her boundary she responds with firm but kind discipline explaining what we would like to see in terms which she understands. When she is hurt or feeling under the weather I know that she feels happy to be comforted by her and I am confident that Jane can administer either first aid or medication following all the correct procedures and completing the necessary records to ensure her health and safety.
Although I provide Charlotte’s lunch each day, Jane provides a healthy breakfast each morning and snacks at regular intervals throughout the day.
Each day Jane provides a verbal update on Charlotte – her activities, behaviour and health – as well as regular written progress reports to help me feel involved with her care and assist me with chatting to her about her day.
I am thoroughly happy with the level of care Charlotte receives and I am certain that being in such a positive and happy environment has helped her on the road to becoming a confident and self-assured little girl.
I would absolutely recommend Jane as a great and reliable childminder.