Our son has been with Kathleen for the past two years, and we feel so grateful to have found her. He struggled in his previous setting, often crying at drop-off, but with Kathleen we never once had tears. That alone is such a testament to the loving, secure environment she provides.
Kathleen offers a truly warm, home-from-home setting, with delicious home-cooked meals. Our son is vegetarian, and she went out of her way to cater for him. He ate a huge variety of food and always ate well at their house - which, as any toddler parent will know, is such a relief (especially when he so often refused food at home!)
It’s been lovely to see all the seasonal crafts and activities she organises for the children, and to hear about all the new things and little facts he has learned there. He especially loved his little trips to the library and the park, and it’s been so reassuring to know they got out most days, something you don’t always find in larger nursery settings.
He adores Kathleen and Richard, and it has been such a comfort to know he has been so happy and thriving in their care. Even though we left a few weeks ago, he still asks about them every day - a clear sign of how much he misses them all.
We couldn’t recommend Kathleen more highly. She has been such an important part of our son’s early years, and we will always be so thankful for the love and care she has given him. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that she’ll have space for Otto’s little sister when she’s big enough!

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