I can't recommend Jackie highly enough. My son was with her from around 13 months until he started school, and in that time she became like a second mum to him, and an extended member of the family. Jackie helped us muddle through the toddler years with her calm, caring, patient approach. My little one misses her very much, and still speaks of her regularly. which says everything about the bond they built.

What we loved most was how full and varied his days were. Jackie was always out and about with the children, from music classes to picnics at Cliveden to trips to the farm, and every outing was a chance for my little to learn something new. He came home happy, curious and full of stories.

She gave him warmth, care and a wonderful start to his early years, and we couldn't have asked for more. Any family would be lucky to have her.

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