We heard about Esther through a friend who was really impressed of her daughters development during her time with Esther. After our first meeting we where convinced, our daughter joined Esther almost a year ago at the age of 8 months! We had visited Nurseries and other minders but this being our first child we were extremely picky and scrutinised each provider and nobody had made us feel comfortable.

From the get go we were really well informed of her curriculum, daily activities, mood, nappy changes, appetite, interpersonal/physical/emotional/motor development. Basically, any thing we could be kept up to date with, we were! We genuinely feel like she is part of the family, so much so, my daughter calls her Grandma Esther and asks for her at the weekend.

There is so much for her to do, everyday she'll come home with homework or work she has made during the day. Their activities are really imaginative and they keep up to date with all the holidays, Valentines, Remembrance Day, Halloween. I love the variation of activities they do as I know she is constantly stimulated and pushed to learn. They make regular/daily use of the garden / park / library or play centres which is really reassuring to know. Esther also drives and has been really accommodating when we've needed her for urgent cover.

Esther has great facilities, I would say on par if not better than the Nurseries we have visited, she has really invested in the children's environment. Our daughter is not a fussy eater and I think it is partly to do with the variety of things Esther makes for lunch, I am always happy with the frequency of and selection of meals she has.

Esther has had a massive role to play in my child's development, and I wouldn't have it any other way. She is a kind hearted and meticulous caregiver and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for high quality care.

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