12/09/2026
We really donāt know how to thank Kaiās parents for their incredible kindness and generosity. ā¤ļø itās taken me a few days to recover and plan a thank you x
The beautiful flowers would have been more than enough. The thoughtfully chosen gluten-free and dairy-free cakes for the staff and children would have been more than enough. The lovely wooden plaque, with a permanent review that we can proudly keep in the Hub, would have been more than enough!
Then there were the beautiful handmade cards, each filled with such personal and heartfelt words for Kaiās key staff, they truly melted our hearts. And as for giving my family and I a voucher tooā¦that was beyond anything we could ever have expected. We are so incredibly grateful.
It is the loveliest feeling to know that what we do is appreciated. Yes, we have cared for Kai for four years. We have watched him grow, nurtured him, helped his confidence bloom and seen him form such strong bonds and relationshipsā¦but his family has given so much to us too.
During those four years, Happy Feet has grown from a small, home-based setting into a much larger nursery, bringing new premises, more staff and lots of change. Kaiās family embraced every step of that journey and supported us throughout it all.
The relationships we form with parents and carers are so important to us because you become part of our extended Happy Feet family. When I first started Happy Feet, my aim was always to care for and support the whole family, not only the child. What I never expected was for so many of our families to return that same care and support to me.
I am often overwhelmed by the number of families who check in on me, offer practical help, share contacts or advice, or simply take a moment to say thank you. It means far more than you could ever realise.
To Kaiās family āthank youā for your beautiful gifts, your incredibly thoughtful words and, most importantly, for trusting us with your wonderful boy for the past four years. It has been a genuine privilege to watch him grow, and you will always be part of our Happy Feet family. š£ā¤ļø
Happy Feetā¦.creating footprints that last a lifetime.
Now to overload you with a thousand faces of Kai!!!