our son started with Steph at about 10 months old. It was a difficult settling in period (for everyone!) but Steph was so patient with him and reassuring to us. We had no idea what to expect from a childcare provider but it was such a positive first experience and the right decision for us all: he formed a really solid first bond with another caregiving adult outside the home, as well as with other children. We feel that being in a childcare setting with a small number of other children, in a family / home environment, was really helpful in terms of building his social confidence as well as an early understanding of showing care for others. He learned a huge amount that we never had the time to teach him and developed an amazing interest in numbers! He absolutely loved his time with Steph - he left in spring at around 2.5 to go to nursery - and still talks about her / asks when he is going to 'Steph's house' most days..!

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