Abegail came into our lives quiet by accident.
I wanted to go back to work, but as a single mum since I was blessed with Oliver I just couldn’t see how it would be possible.
I visited a number of nurseries, childminder’s and even tried a nanny for a while. But in my heart I knew Oliver shouldn’t be left in these places he hated them. Even the overpriced nanny let me down. 😬
Quiet by chance I bumped into Abegail with a group of children and her assistants feeding the ducks in Hampstead. I had seen them before and thought they looked so cute in their little yellow jackets, I could see them having so much fun with Abegail and Oliver wanted to join in. I asked Abegail which nursery she was from and she explained she was a childminder and invited us to visit.
I could see the difference the minute we walked in. Her home is lovely and dedicated completely to the children. She explained how she plans each child’s day, all the activities the children do, her care routines and Oliver loved it, I mean he really loved it he didn’t want to leave. There are so many toys and activities and she is so warm and lovely and I even noticed she has no tv, she explained so the children’s day is not spent watching tv but doing constructive activities and play.
I left Oliver a week later for a full day, I have to be honest I cried, but Abegail is so warm and caring she reassured me. When I returned Oliver cried because he didn’t want to leave, I couldn’t believe it.
Since then I now work full time. I couldn’t manage without Abegail, Oliver adores her and her lovely assistants. She sends me pictures every day and always finds time to update me. I know what activity's Oliver has done, what he’s eaten how long he slept, who he played with everything!

When I pick him up he is always clean and has a freshly changed nappy.
She is incredibly knowledgeable , I phoned her from my holiday when Oliver was so poorly and she told me what she thought it was exactly what to do, I had no idea! I was in such a panic I was going to fly back.

I had never managed to get Oliver into a routine at home before Abegail and would get so tired, she even explained how to do this, he sleeps all night now and I never have problems.
Nothing is to much trouble for her, Oliver has learnt so much at Abegail’s he sings and tries to recite nursery rhymes in his own little way, and tries to count, he even knows some of his abc. He’s so advanced for his age now, everyone we meet comments on it.
He has his first friends and says their names all the time.
Abegail has even arranged for one of her assistants to babysit for me at the weekends when I have had to go out.

I know Abegail will read this , she is more than a childminder she is a dear friend to both myself and Oliver, I couldn’t manage without her. Thank you Abegail for all you do for us. 💐

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