Our daughter began her journey with Wise Children in September 2024 and completed her time there in July 2025. Looking back, we could not have asked for a better start to her early years. From day one, Linda created a warm, safe, and inspiring environment where our daughter felt truly valued and supported.

As parents, placing your child in someone else's care is a big decision, but with Linda, we always felt at ease. Her genuine passion for children’s development and her nurturing approach made all the difference.

Over the past year, we have seen our daughter grow in so many beautiful ways. Her language skills have blossomed. She’s ’s now confidently expressing herself, using rich vocabulary, and telling us all about her day with such joy and detail. Her social interactions have matured as well; she has learned to play, share, and communicate with others in a thoughtful and respectful way.

One of the highlights of her experience was the regular visits to the library. These outings sparked a genuine love of reading in her. Every week, she would come home proudly carrying a new book, eager to read it with us and talk about the stories. It became a lovely tradition we all looked forward to. These kinds of thoughtful, enriching experiences are what set Wise Children apart.

Linda’s approach to childminding is so much more than care, it’s a true investment in each child’s personal growth. Her activities are engaging, creative, and tailored to encourage learning through play. Whether it was painting, outdoor exploration, imaginative games, or storytelling, our daughter always had something new and exciting to share. It was clear she felt stimulated, safe, and most importantly, happy.

Communication with Linda was always open and genuine. We felt like partners in our child’s development, regularly updated and reassured. It meant the world to us to know our daughter was being cared for by someone who truly understood and celebrated her uniqueness.

As our daughter moves on to her next chapter, we leave with full hearts and immense gratitude. Linda, you’ve helped shape her into a confident, curious, and compassionate little person, and your impact will stay with her for years to come.

To any parent looking for a truly exceptional childminding experience, I cannot recommend Wise Children and Linda enough. It is a place where your child will not only be safe and well cared for, but truly seen, heard, and inspired.

With heartfelt thanks,
Steph

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