This is printed in full as it thrilled all the staff. "Because I work in St Anne's and live in Fleetwood, I had the luxury of being able to choose from almost every nursery on the Fylde coast . I visited all the nurseries In Fleetwood, Cleveleys, St Anne's, Lytham and was not happy to leave my baby at any of them for one reason or another. I visited Toddle-Inn as a last resort, I initially had not like the idea of the playground being seen from the road, but thought I would check out the inside before letting my boss know I would not be returning to work. The nursery manager opened the door to me and let me inside and I immediately knew that this nursery was different from the others. The atmosphere was calm and nurturing and the staff professional, relaxed and happy. I stayed for three hours on this visit, getting to know the staff and children and feeling my baby was being integrated into the nursery at his own speed. I continued to visit the nursery for several hours at a time until I returned to work, on which day I handed him over to his key worker and drove to work not at all worried about how he would be treated and cared for. I was extremely confident about leaving him, even though he was only 5 and a half months old. He has continued to develop both intellectually and emotionally thanks to the loving care he receives from the staff and the activities the nursery uses to ensure the children are stimulated and challenged. He is now in the Toddler room which offers the same continuing care. Had I not visited the nursery and met the staff, in particular his key worker, I would not have returned to my career, which I love. I could not think of anywhere I would rather have my son whilst I am at work." |