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+4
Childcare provider: Gillian
I obtained services from this family / home daycare, dayhome and I find that:
"We had the pleasure of having Gillian take our son under her wings with heart full of love and treating him like one of her own. Our son was in her care from August 2011 to September 2014.
There are not enough words to express our feelings how great Gillian was and is as of daycare provider and kind person in general. It didn't take long for our son to become attached to her. Gillian is honest, respectful, patient and very passionate about the quality of care she provides to children. Her daycare was full of love and fun... from teaching them colours, numbers, songs and most important how to be respectful of other children and to always use their manners; to playing outside, taking walks to parks and splash pads... Our son and other kids just loved being there!
Gillian and her lovely family are an extension of our family, and she has been an important influence on our son's young life.
I would not hesitate to say that Gillian is extremely skilled and loving. Choosing childcare can be a very difficult decision but you can be confident that leaving your child in Gillian's daycare will be a positive experience for your entire family!!!
Any parent would be very fortunate to have Gillian watch their children.
We miss you Gillian!!!!"
Dabrowski Family (76.65.201....), Feb 4th 2016
+4
Childcare provider: Gillian
I obtained services from this family / home daycare, dayhome and I find that:
"Gillian was our daycare provider for 3 years. We met Gillian through word of mouth and instantly bonded after a tour. No words can describe the comfort feeling knowing our little ones are in the best hands possible.
We now have a lifelong friendship. Please feel free to contact me directly."
Mary Frank (24.114.71....), Feb 1st 2016
+4
Childcare provider: Gillian
I obtained services from this family / home daycare, dayhome and I find that:
"Gillian provides a dedicated, caring, very welcoming & loving environment. In 2011 I was a new Mom and very nervous about sending my daughter to someone I didn't know. My daughter went there for 3 years until she started JK. My son also went there until Gillian told us she was moving to the Ottawa area. My kids absolutely loved her and miss her till this day. She has a wonderful balance of learning, fun, outside play, while always keeping the kids busy. I am rating her a 4+ because we had an exceptional experience and still continue to keep in touch with not only with Gillian and her family, but all the other kids that went to Gillian's daycare. Wish her daycare was still in Oakville...my son would still be going to her!"
The Kuffert Family (70.49.102....), Jan 23rd 2016
+4
Childcare provider: Gillian
I obtained services from this family / home daycare, dayhome and I find that:
"We were lucky enough to have our child in Gillian's daycare from 2012-2014. My daughter was a very attached, shy 1-year old when she started and I worried about being away from her at work. I knew that she would do better in a home daycare environment, with a small group of kids and a loving childcare provider, than in a large centre. Gillian was the answer to my prayers! She ran her daycare exceptionally well, and though my daughter had several weeks of separation anxiety being away from me, Gillian was so patient and caring with her and soon my daughter was blossoming. Gillian has professional training as an ECE, both here in Canada and in Scotland, and she applied her skills and experience to her home daycare, by offering a preschool program, such as language development, numeracy, arts, drama etc. tailored to the kids personalities and interests.
My daughter absolutely thrived in her care. She loved going to daycare and especially playing outside in the backyard and going for nature walks with her little friends. All the children's families have stayed in touch even though the kids are now in school.
Gillian's family became an extension of our family- her husband and 2 boys are wonderful. Going to Gillian's daycare was absolutely the best choice for our daughter and I am so thankful we found her. Without a doubt, she has had a positive impact on my daughter's early learning years- she is now a happy, thriving 5 year old JK student.
I would recommend Gillian's daycare without hesitation!"
Ash (70.30.55....), Jan 22nd 2016
+4
Childcare provider: Gillian
I obtained services from this family / home daycare, dayhome and I find that:
"Gillian is amazing! Our daughter loves her and I wouldn't hesitate to refer her to anyone looking for childcare! What matters to our family is that she's very knowledgeable about child development, she is very approachable and has awesome ideas to help when starting potty training, dealing with tantrums, using our words, really helps to keep consistency at home and in her care. She has lots of planned educational activities indoors and out. Our daughter loves her home-cooked meals, her home is always clean and the atmosphere is friendly. We were very sad when she and her boys moved to Ottawa. We really miss them!"
Gwen & Ivan (24.36.7....), Jan 21st 2016