Laurie has been my sole childcare provider for 2 years now. I hired Laurie as I have 3 boys, one of which had very challenging behaviour, and felt that a male would be better suited to the role. Laurie helped me set rules and boundaries and supported me as a parent to follow them. This has led my sons challenging behaviour to dramatically improve.

He provides excellent care for all the boys and they have responded to him well. Their school work has improved as he has encouraged them to do projects and helped them when struggling. In particular my youngest has improved his reading and spelling remarkably under Laurie's support, who ensures that he reads every night. Laurie helps with light housework and cooks excellent, healthy meals for the boys after school.

Laurie clearly loves what he does and is very knowledgeable about techniques and methods to support the children's learning and general well-being, especially concerning challenging behaviour. His qualifications and previous work experience are indicative of these facts.

I would happily recommend Laurie to anyone seeking childcare.

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