Vicky's Reviews
Babysitter
5 out of 5
Parents say
The babysitter is highly praised across multiple reviews for her exceptional childcare skills, genuine love for children, and ability to form strong bonds with them. Parents consistently report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in her care. She is described as energetic, creative, and proactive in planning activities and outings. Her professionalism, reliability, and communication skills are also frequently highlighted.
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Below are the latest reviews for Vicky. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Vicky has been nannying for my daughter for just under a year, as well as occasional babysitting. She is truly one of the family and we feel so lucky to have found her.
My daughter absolutely loves her and is so excited when she arrives in the morning. They have built a lovely bond and trusting relationship, which is so nice to see. She is very active which I love - they go out twice a day on adventures and they are always smiling and laughing. Sometimes I wonder who is having more fun - my daughter or Vicky :)...she genuinely enjoys the company of children and watching them develop. I really like the way she treats my daughter, as a friend but with clear behavioural boundaries and my daughter has obviously flourished in her company. Vicky sends photos throughout the day which is really lovely and so nice to receive at work. I have 100% confidence in her and trust that my daughter is safe, happy and having fun when they are together.
My partner and/or I often work at home and she has always been very flexible with this, which has been great as it can't always be easy. She is very respectful and has a clear routine so we all know where we stand. She has really taken an interest in my daughter. For example, she's not the best sleeper and Vicky always tries to support and come up with new ideas. Likewise, she is keen to try new foods out on my daughter, who has been having some dietary issues.
Vicky also babysits for us (and will always try to accomodate us at short notice which is amazing) and everything always goes to plan. She copes fine with bedtime and if my daughter wakes, and the house is always left super clean.
Thanks Vicky!x
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Ottie18
on 16/12/2019
Vicky has worked with us as an occasional babysitter since my daughter was a baby. She has also worked with my friend's son who is ADHD and ODD (he was 7 initially). She would babysit both of them at the same time. She demonstrated excellent child management as she is an articulated individual, a real motivator and an excellent communicator. She can understand complex information and interpret difficult behaviours sometimes displayed. She is very polite and professional, following instructions and being a good listener. She is also very conscious of confidentiality and data protection. Vicky is very organised, attentive and possesses excellent child care skills. She is very approachable, welcoming and has demonstrated excellent rapport, particularly with my daughter and my friend's son, by being attentive, enthusiastic and self-motivated to carry out all of the activities and challenges in front of her. Her punctuality and behaviours throughout her time with us have been highly impressive and has demonstrated all of the skills and qualities required to be successful in any appropriate job role, particularly when applying her high standards of work, great eye for detail and adaptability. She has demonstrated an outstanding attitude and effort, making it fun for our children who really love her dearly. We miss you already Vicky!!
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on 07/10/2018
We’ve been with Vicky for 6 months now and I couldn’t hope for more in a nanny. Our son adores her. She is loving and caring towards him but sets him clear boundaries in terms of his behaviour. He’s developed loads in her care, particularly in terms of communication.
The extent of her experience with children was clear at the start, both in her confidence and interpreting his wants and needs when he can’t communicate for himself.
I love her approach to the day. There’s no sitting in at home...every opportunity and they’re out and about...be it playgroups, galleries, the library or the park.
On top of that she is professional, always prompt, and provides regular updates and photos. So if I was ever in any doubt I can see how much fun he's having!
Every day I leave for work, it’s with a feeling of content, knowing my son’s going to have another great day with Vicky.
Xx
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zannaing
on 03/11/2017
Vicky is looking after our son (15mths) and two girls (4 and 2 1/2) as part of a nanny share.
Vicky is a brilliant nanny and we can't believe we have found her. As a mum going back to work, Vicky has made it such an easy experience to leave our son in her care. He absolutely loves every minute with Vicky and she is amazing looking after three of them.
Vicky plans lots of exciting activities and trips, spending time outdoors. She is imaginative and creative and always keeps him entertained and our sons development has been incredible since he has been with her.
Vicky is very patient, warm and kind and always keeping us up to date on the days activities and daily routines.
We're so lucky to have her!
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on 18/04/2017
Vicky has been looking after our 2 girls (4 and 2 1/2) since October 2014 and we couldn’t have managed without her. You can tell she really loves her job.
I work from home which isn't the easiest set up for Vicky, but she just gets on with it. The girls absolutely love her and when Vicky looks after them, they never get upset, which is pretty amazing, especially for a toddler who is constantly testing boundaries. They listen to her straight away (I wish they did that with me) - She is a toddler whisperer!
When she started, our youngest was only a few weeks old and Vicky showed excellent skills caring for a small baby, whilst keeping our toddler safe, happy and entertained.
She clearly loves children and has both a natural ability with them and extensive knowledge and experience. She understands the different stages of child development and adapts activities so that the girls have fun learning. She is extremely patient and always has a positive approach. Vicky interacts constantly with both children, talking and singing with them. This impacted very positively on their language skills. She is super proactive, suggesting activities within the home or researching local playgroups and activities. She sends us lots of photos of what they are up to during the day which is really lovely, especially as she’s an amazing photographer.
A few months ago, with our eldest in preschool, we decided to nanny-share with another family. Vicky took on the responsibility of an extra child, who was 10 months at the time. Again, she manages brilliantly, especially during the school holidays when she has 3 under 5s in her care and still manages to plan lots of outdoor activities with them. I’m not sure where she finds all that energy, but she is a godsend!
All in all, Vicky is extremely professional, reliable and trustworthy. But more than that, she is part of our family. She has stood by us through thick and thin and we are so grateful to have her in our life.
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Clairech
on 28/03/2017
A true child care professional. She spent just one morning with my 2 year old daughter (so far) and my little girl was giving her cuddles before she left. I felt truely at ease leaving my daughter with her. Couldn't have gone better. Plus she sent me lovely pictures of all the fun they were having. Thank you Vicky :)
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Catz
on 28/02/2017
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Vicky
on 01/03/2017:
Thanks a million Catz!
What an artistic morning we had. Anytime , it was my pleasure!
Vicky.
I can highly recommend Vicky. Excellent communication prior to the day we needed her. Gave us text and photo updates on our children and let us know when they were asleep. Vicky was really friendly and our 9 and 6 year old boys thought she was great. Thanks Vicky, we'll definitely see if you're available next time we're in Manchester.
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on 26/02/2017
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Vicky
on 26/02/2017:
Thank you very much guys ! I appreciate it. See you next time!
Best,
Vicky.
My two kids (8 and 5 yo) were a bit nervous only having being babysat by family before but Vicky put them straight at ease. Both warmed to her quickly and are looking forward to seeing her again. Thanks again, we will definately be in touch soon.
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Bluffs
on 05/02/2017
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Vicky
on 26/02/2017:
Despite the keys incident, I had a great evening with them and I will see you guys, again , in April , thank you very much for the review.
Vicky.
Vicky looked after our 11 weeks old son while my partner and I went out for a tea. From the first time we exchanged our messages Vicky was very informative, accommodating and most importantly patient. She provided me with all requested paperwork and impressed me with quick response time and text message confirmation once everything was set up.
Vicky was great with Julien from the moment she stepped into our house. What I appreciated the most was several text messages with the pictures sent to us during our time away, which put my mind at ease. She clearly understood my anticipation of being away from my baby and was happy to help as much as she could.
When we came back our baby was changed, fed, napped and looked very content.
We will be definitely asking Vicky to look after Julien again!
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Jay
on 10/01/2017
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Vicky
on 26/02/2017:
Thanks a million for this wonderful review!
It was my pleasure to spend the evening with your tiny and gorgeous Julien.
Anytime feel free to contact me again.
All the very best,
Vicky.
Really good and down to earth. My son is very shy but was very relaxed with Vicky he enjoyed her company so much he asked for her back. Normally I only have family babysit. But Vicky really made me think twice. She played games and told stories with leo. Brilliant will defo book her to come again
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Lillian
on 03/01/2017
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Vicky
on 26/02/2017:
Thank you Lillian, I am so glad I changed in some way your thoughts about babysitting!
Leo and me had definitely a great night and I 'll look forward to see him again soon.
Best,
Vicky.
Vicky was amazing. She kept the child engaged and at no point the child felt bored. We were really pleased that Vicky was able to help us. Will definitely recommend and use Vicky again.
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Haz
on 11/12/2016
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Vicky
on 13/12/2016:
It was definetely a great fun in the restaurant.
Thank you guys for an easy night, I did enjoy It with the little hurricane ;)
See you hopefully next time,
Vicky.
Vicky watched my son the other day and was absolutely terrific. She came right over to my boy and interacted with him and played. He immediately felt the warmth of her and the rest of the evening went without a problem.
She is great with kids, a natural, and I would book her anytime
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on 28/11/2016
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Vicky
on 13/12/2016:
Thank you very much Alys. Had been a pleasure! All the best in your new adventure,
Vicky.
We recently hired Vicky to look after our 2 boys (3 years and 8 months) when we went on a night out. Everything went great and Vicky seems like a very professional, trustworthy and reliable person. I especially appreciated the text updates Vicky sent me to put my mind to rest. :-) We would definitely hire her again.
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Niko_P
on 25/10/2016
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Vicky
on 01/11/2016:
Thank you guys. It was my pleasure babysit the two sleeping bunnies , anytime!! ;-)
We were fortunate to find Vicky to look after our little boy, 1 day a week from November 2015 to May 2016 (from 13 to 19 month old), when I returned to work after maternity leave. Unfortunately due to moving from Chorlton to Derbyshire she is no longer able to care for him, but if we could have put her in the removal van and taken her with us we would! We can only say positive things about Vicky's care for our son during these precious months of his life. He was always happy to be with Vicky. We were happy and confident that he was safe and well cared for by her.
Vicky is a caring, kind, warm, generous and friendly person who we enjoyed having in our lives. She bubbles with energy and genuine love for and enjoyment of the children in her care. Vicky took him to playgroups and many lovely trips to the local parks, as well as being happy to play with him at home. She often introduced new and creative ways to play and helped him make us some lovely
gifts that we treasure. He now loves the outdoors and this has much to do with his outings with Vicky and the hours spent playing in the garden.
Vicky kindly kept us up to date with what was going on throughout the day with regular pictures and messages. Which for a Mum and Dad leaving their little boy for the first time was some much-needed reassurance, but in later weeks became a much-welcomed source of pleasure to see them having such a good time yet again.
Vicky was always willing to offer some words of advice and encouragement about any issues or problems that we had with him and was happy to act as a sounding board for our concerns.
In short, Vicky is an excellent nanny/babysitter that we would happily recommend to anyone looking for a fun, dedicated and experienced person to look after their child. It's clearly more than just a job to her. I will miss the laughter that I invariably heard when I came through the door.
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on 21/10/2016
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Vicky
on 25/10/2016:
Thank you so much guys , I miss you all around sunny Manchester.
And if I had been as good as you are saying it's because you made all so easy. Someone who feels appreciate will do always more than is asked for...
That's it.
Best X
Vicky looked after my five year old daughter (now 6) eight hours a week for six months. She is kind and caring and good with children. My daughter took to her quickly and was happy in her care. She engaged in many creative activities with my child, keeping her entertained throughout the evening. I would recommend Vicky as a suitable babysitter/Nanny.
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on 17/11/2015
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Vicky
on 25/10/2016:
Thank you Helen!
Always a pleasure having Leila. Here we are still after nearly two years ;-)
Vicky has been looking after our now 11 month old baby for two days per week since he was 8 months old and we feel really very lucky indeed to have found her. When she began to look after our baby, he had been going through a phase for quite a few months of being quite fearful of strangers and would often cry if anyone tried to pick him up for example. Vicky quickly established a good rapport with him and now I would say he’s so comfortable with her that she’s like another parent to him. This has also had an impact on how he relates to strangers and he’s again much more friendly with them. Vicky is a lovely person and she brings a lot of energy and love to working with children. We can always rely on her to make sure our baby is well fed, well slept and gets taken out somewhere to be stimulated. She goes above and beyond the call of duty in thinking of what activities might aid his development and she has often made toys in her own time for him to play with. I would have no hesitation in recommending her.
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Kenningt
on 10/02/2015
Response by
Vicky
on 13/02/2015:
Thanks a lot Catrina! I feel very lucky too working for and with you. You make all so easy!
Little Barney is my sunshine two days a week , the baby with the shorter naps in the whole earth :) xxx
Vicky looked after my lo for a few hours recently and I can only say good things about her. My daughter was happy to hold hands with her from the first minute! Vicky has a special gift when it comes to being around children. You can tell straight away. She lets them lead the game and enjoys participating. Lo was sad to see her go that day and we look forward to seeing her again very soon.
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on 22/01/2015
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Vicky
on 13/02/2015:
Thank you Carmen. It´s very kind of you! Meet with Spanish mum´s is lovely!
I´ll see you very soon again.
Vicky has been looking after our 2 girls (2 years and 5 months) part time for two months now and already feels like part of the family.
I work from home which isn't the easiest set up for Vicky, but she just gets on with it. The girls absolutely loves her and when Vicky looks after them, they never get upset, which is pretty amazing, especially for a toddler who is constantly testing boundaries.
She clearly loves children and has both a natural ability with them and extensive knowledge and experience. She understands the different stages of child development and adapts activities so that the girls have fun learning. She is extremely patient and always has a positive approach. Vicky interacts constantly with both children, talking and singing with them, and our eldest's talking has greatly improved as a result. She is super proactive, suggesting activities within the home or researching local playgroups and activities.
She is also extremely reliable and trustworthy.
We love Vicky. She has been a godsend and we feel so lucky to have found her.
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Clairech
on 10/01/2015
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Vicky
on 13/02/2015:
No words Claire.
Thanks for this wonderful (more than me) opportunity , thanks to the moon and back!
Victoria was a nanny with us for almost six months and we found her fantastic. the children (3y/o and 1y/o) were safe and well cared for; stimulated; and loved.
Victoria clearly thoroughly enjoyed children. She was warm and loving towards both of ours and tailored her interaction and activities with them according to their age and interests. She engaged in activities that were both fun and educational. In addressing their little problems she was creative and demonstrated understanding of their needs and developmental stages.
Any family would be very lucky to have Victoria work with their children.
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on 28/09/2014
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Vicky
on 13/02/2015:
One thousand years later,here i am... Thank you so much Sarah!
It was my ABSOLUTE pleasure work with and for you. I´ll keep my two fellas on my memories for the rest of my life as a wonderful and unforgettable experience. All the very best!
Victoria had been working for a 5 years for our family in Spain.Victoria was like a member of our family, fulfilling her responsibilities and with our full trust.Victoria is and was always very responsible with our children, whom she has known since they were babies. She was always attentive and treated them with love. Victoria enjoys spending time with them and my children love having her around. She is very organized and she keeps routines for better organization and discipline with children.
Victoria has an impressive natural way with kids and very much appeared genuinely invested in the development of children.She is really dedicated to childcare, clearly because she loves children more than you could even begin to imagine. I would recommend her highly.
Good luck Vicky ,you deserve it!
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Parent
on 01/09/2014
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Vicky
on 15/02/2015:
My second family! . It's more than nanny love. Five Years, Half of my life... grateful and lucky is how I feel ! Thanks thanks thanks xxx
Victoria was working for us in Longford, Ireland for six months.
Victoria is fantastic and we appreciate all that she did. She is warm, caring and ensures that the child's day is exciting and interesting.
She has been happy to stay late on the odd occasion we have been delayed getting home from work and nothing seems to much effort for her. She is easy to communicate with and works hard to make our lives easier.
Victoria is very precise and punctual person giving confidence and assurance to us as parents.
I could not recommend her HIGHLY enough.
Thank you vicky for caring as much as a family member would! xx
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on 31/08/2014
Response by
Vicky
on 15/02/2015:
You are great! It was the very fist experience and opportunity in a different country!! Thanks to make me feel like at home every moment and minute.Lots of love for you all x
