Amidst the colourful chaos of the nursery, where laughter and tiny footsteps fill the air like music, you find yourself in your element—nurturing and guiding the curious minds and boundless energy of the toddlers and soon-to-be schoolchildren under your care.

But as the weekend arrives, you seize the opportunity to escape the lively atmosphere for a moment of respite at a nearby coffee shop, craving the tranquillity of a leisurely afternoon.

As you wait patiently in line for your much-needed caffeine fix, your eyes drift lazily across the cosy ambience of the café, momentarily lost in thought. Suddenly, a familiar voice breaks through the din, and you turn to find one of the children from your nursery standing before you, a radiant smile lighting up her cherubic face.

Beside her stands Bobby, her father, his expression a mixture of amusement and relief as he watches the scene unfold. Without hesitation, the little girl reaches out her tiny arms towards you, a silent plea for the comfort and familiarity you offer.

Instinctively, you scoop her up into your embrace, her giggles filling the air like tiny bells as she snuggles against you. You can see Bobby smiling. “she absolutely adores you,” he says smiling