There aren’t enough words to thank you for the amazing care and love and respect you have given F…  Never be in any doubt, the dedication you have given to F has not only been a huge part of his happiness over recent years but has set him up for a positive experience at school and beyond.  What you have done for him will far outlast his time in nursery.  We truly believe it will be a key part of the foundation for a happy and successful life ahead.  Very few children with F’s needs are as lucky.  We as a family will never forget what you have done for him and us.

They say it takes a village to raise a child.  During a year where we have been unable to see grandparents and friends, nursery has been a constant for N and we don’t know what we would have done without you.

Helen, your philosophy, and unerring belief in making this such important phase of child development fun, stimulating, challenging, sets a remarkably high benchmark and results in positive, happy and considerate children who are not only kind and confident but also eat an amazing variety of vegetables and claim that white bread is not bread at all!  In addition, the personal touches, reassurance at parent’s evenings and Christmas presents which perfectly suit, have made the experience feel special, integrated and kind.  A place where S always wants to go and I feel assured he gets all the cuddles and support he would at home but offers him beyond that, the opportunity to socialize and interact with others.

On reflection of Helen being awarded an MBE for Services to children and families in Nottinghamshire, Purnima Tanuku, chief executive of National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) said: “We are delighted for Helen to be honoured with an MBE which is as a result of her passion and dedication to supporting her local children and families.  “Her determination to keep her settings open during lockdown meant that many key-workers could do their essential jobs on the frontline during the worst days of the pandemic.  October 2020 – www.daynurseries.co.uk/news

My three children have been with you guys from tiny babies until going to the Comp.  The care and love you have shown each of them has been amazing.  You have a huge staff team who are so committed to the children.  I appreciate that staff come and go, but am always amazed at how you manage to replace each leaver with another brilliant person –  clearly your ability to recruit to such a high level and then train individuals up to your standard is incredible.  A huge well done and thanks to you Helen and your entire team.

Dear Helen and Ed,

I have just paid my final wboosc fee.  It feels pretty sad that both girls have been with you for so long and its coming to an end.  Thank you for all you have done through nursery and then kids club.  I don’t know what I would have done without your brilliant child care.  You are both just wonderful. 

Thank you for everything.