Our daughter has been cared for by Mandy for a year and a half now, and we couldn't be happier. My daughter started with Mandy as a baby who could only just crawl, and now she's a potty trained, running, chatty toddler – Mandy has been brilliant throughout, and our daughter loves her.

They go out almost every day, most often to the park/playground (with variety as to which one) but also to Stay & Plays, the library, and some other trips. She cooks varied, healthy food. She does books, songs, targeted playing to learn skills – and lots of free play, too. Naps have always been really well-handled (and of course my child naps better with Mandy than at home!). Mandy meets all the children where they are and understands what they need. Mandy is excellent at supporting babies learning crucial skills (walking, talking, self-feeding) and toddlers starting to understand bigger concepts, social skills and behaviour (including inevitable pushing against boundaries!).

Mandy is calm, patient, and communicative, so we feel confident that our daughter's in great care and that we're across any potential issues, whether behavioural or health-related. And the daily updates are always the highlight of my day.

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