Ceri08's Reviews
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5 out of 5
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Ceri was absolutely brilliant with our baby boy. From the moment we met her, we knew he would be in safe hands. She was so kind and attentive towards him. He loved all the toys that she brought him to play with. Highly recommend Ceri to other parents looking for a nanny. Thank you, Ceri!
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Rosie
on 24/09/2024
We felt so lucky to be able to have Ceri back, this time for a year to look after our daughter when I went back to work after maternity.
Ceri does such an amazing job caring for our children. We’ve had Ceri work with us twice now and I couldn’t imagine a better carer for them and I feel lucky to have met Ceri.
Ceri is always punctual, polite and positive. She always made sure the kids had what they needed including a clean nappy, regular drinks of water, plenty of healthy food and snacks, and a safe environment. She is calm, loving and affectionate with the children and I know the children think of her as one of the family.
She has excellent knowledge of the Vale of Glamorgan and often thought of new and fun places for the kids to visit. She also brought fresh activity ideas to the kids and they loved doing crafts with her. My husband and I really enjoyed receiving homemade birthday and Christmas cards from them.
Ceri is helpful and proactive and I was very grateful that she helped keep the house in order while she had the kids.
We will miss Ceri a lot and I know the kids are excited for when Ceri comes back for babysitting opportunities (as are we!!).
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Sofiavj
on 16/09/2024
We were doing a big move from London to South Wales and were looking for someone to look after our 2 year old son for around 6 months before we settled him in to a local nursery. I’m so glad we found Ceri! Ceri was so patient and calm with our son and he took to her immediately! Ceri knew the area really well and was able to show him loads of fun places, I am so glad he was having such a lovely time whilst we worked. A worry I had with having him in 1:1 childcare was that he wouldn’t have much exposure to other children his age, but Ceri took him to plenty of places that allowed for socialisation and he even made a few friends :) My son adores Ceri and includes her when he talks about close family.
Ceri is punctual, reliable and quick to communicate whilst away from the home. She’s clean and tidy, she manages to clean whilst also giving my son the attention he wants (something that I’m terrible at). She had so many fun ideas for different crafts, my son enjoyed learning about different seasons and holidays through the activities they did together. We all really miss having Ceri around so often!
I highly recommend Ceri!
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Sofiavj
on 20/01/2022
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Ceri08
on 20/01/2022:
Thank you so much for the review 🙂
We were looking for someone short term fo extra support with our newborn and 18 month old. Luckily we found Ceri and she was everything we were hoping to have found in a nannie. She delivers a calm and caring approach, and we have continued to use Ceri for times that we have needed childcare. Our 18 month old always appears relaxed with Ceri and she meets all their needs and above. We would highly recommend Ceri, she’s very reliable and it’s very comforting knowing our children are in such caring hands.
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Jude
on 05/03/2021
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Ceri08
on 05/03/2021:
Thank you so much Jude for your lovely review
Ceri regularly minds our two children while my husband and I are at work, and she’s absolutely fantastic with them!
They both look forward to her coming which really puts our mind at ease as we can be out of the house for a good ten+ hours.
I’d highly recommend her.
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mumtotwo
on 27/08/2019
Ceri looks after our 2 year old for 12 hours a week and regularly collects and cares for our 4 year old after school. I think that anyone’s honest wish when looking for a nanny is that they will care for their child with the same level of attention, concern and high standards as they do themselves...so my expectations were high when we employed Ceri, but she has exceeded every single one! She is the most reliable person you could meet, extremely organised and not only has she never let us down, but she has gone out of her way to help us on many occasions when we have needed extra hours.
She is meticulously clean and tidy, creative, a careful driver and a great cook. she really puts thought into what activities our toddler might enjoy and is constantly thinking of new things to do at home and new places to take her. She has batch cooked some amazing meals for her, makes sure she drinks enough water, patiently encourages her with new foods...nothing is too much trouble.
Ceri is extremely switched on when it comes to first aid, safety in the home, and all aspects of children’s well being. We trust her completely with all elements of our girl’s care. Her intuition is honestly like a mothers because she gets to know the child so well. For example, she knows the difference between a teething child and one coming down with a virus.
The final, and for me the most important thing that I would recommend Ceri for is the thoughtful, caring, and enthusiastic touch she brings to the job. Our 4 year old doesn’t take to many new people and she adores Ceri. Our 2 year old lights up when she is around, and the bond that Ceri has with her is beautiful. She is professional on every level, let also feels like a part of the family. This is the thing I wanted the most from in a nanny and it’s a balance that is hard to find. I can’t imagine there are many nanny’s as first rate as Ceri around, and we feel extremely lucky to have her in our girl’s lives.
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Kitty F
on 18/06/2019
Ceri has provided first class childcare for my Son for the last 6 months. She is very caring, proactive and helpful over and above expectations. We hope Ceri stays with us for many years to come and highly recommend her babysitting and childcare services.
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Wayne P
on 13/06/2019
Ceri has looked after my little boy since he was a baby. He’s 6 now. She is punctual, reliable, very relaxed and easy going. Confident with children and she feels part of the familiar. I trust her implicitly and my little boy is very secure and happy with her. She does overnights as well when I have to work away and I am completely relaxed when she is looking after him.
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on 25/01/2018
Ceri ticks every box you could imagine, she is kind, nurturing, careful, knowledgeable, organised and reliable, fun, creative and full of energy. My children adore her and I am so happy that we have her as part of their lives
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Kitty F
on 25/01/2018
Ceri instilled confidence from the outset. She is open and clearly takes her work seriously. But she is also fun and very caring. Our twins have immediately felt secure and happy with her. Looking after twins is no small challenge. We are delighted that we have found Ceri.
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Guy_Liz
on 24/01/2018
I can not fault Ceri’s professionalism, having Ceri babysit takes the stress out of an evening out! Totally reliable and trustworthy, professional, wonderful manner with children! We have used Ceri’s babysitting service for the last 4 years and if I can’t get Ceri to babysit I don’t go out! It’s that simple!
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on 22/01/2018
Ceri is our babysitter and has worked with our family for a number of years. She is very reliable and can easily and appropriately manage the challenging behaviour from our 8 yr old Foster son. Our children love having her to babysit and she can "step into my shoes" easily.
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on 21/01/2018
Ceri is an exceptionally patient and nice person who is very caring and takes pride to ensure she is attentive to Henrys needs.
She is very good with children and is very caring, altogether making for a nanny deserving of nanny of the year.
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on 20/01/2018
We have used Ceri on a number of occasions for our 2 girls and more recently for our 3 children (4,6 and newborn). She has been fab with all of them and the girls love her- they often ask when Ceri is coming back. She has so much patience and is really kind and caring. Would highly recommend - we don't use any other babysitters because she is so great 😁
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on 19/01/2018
Ceri has been so reliable and our kids absolutely love her. They are always asking when she is coming again and they look forward to spending time with her. Would highly recommend. We have 3 children and she is great with all the ages.
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on 19/01/2018
Ceri has a fantastic calming manner with children, she is able to keep a level head in difficult circumstances and is a pleasure to have around.
She is very trustworthy, organised and professional.
Goes above and beyond to do well at her job.
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on 17/01/2018
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Ceri08
on 18/01/2018:
Thank you for your kind words. The twins are always a pleasure to look after
Ceri is so great with children, they love her! She is kind, mild mannered and trustworthy. I would have no problem recommending Ceri to my friends. She was amazing looking after our children when we got married, allowing us a stress free day :)
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on 17/01/2018
We could have parent night out without worrying. Cerri is fantastic
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Karolina
on 11/01/2018
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Ceri08
on 18/01/2018:
Thank you for your kind words.
Ceri is a babysitter to our two boys ( 5 year old and our premature baby) ,
Ceri has done a great job, putting our mind at ease and let us have some night out and not to worry about our little ones. Ceri is a highly professional, very experienced and has very friendly approach. We would recommend Ceri to anyone and will definitely ask her to babysit our boys.
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Karolina
on 31/05/2017
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Ceri08
on 01/06/2017:
Thank you so much for lovely review
Ceri has been employed as a nanny with us for 20 months. She looks after my 3 year old twins and 6 year old daughter. Ceri is a highly professional, very experienced nanny. I would describe her as hard working, dependable, level headed, kind and caring. She started with us when the twins were 14 months old and I returned to work part time. I was apprehensive and anxious about my return to work but Ceri ensured the transition went very smoothly. She is very organised and hard working and my children love her. She has a calming influence on the house. I have never seen her get stressed in some very trying circumstances. The twins can be hard work and always on the go. Ceri always keeps them happily entertained and has so much patience! I have never heard her raise her voice which is no mean feat having to look after young twins! She takes them to soft play and playgroup and in the nice weather she takes them to local parks. Ceri also collects my eldest daughter from school. She does loads of activities with her including arts and crafts and baking. Ceri has been a great addition to the family and I I would highly recommend her as a nanny!
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on 09/05/2016
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Ceri08
on 01/06/2017:
Thank you for a lovely review
Ceri worked for us as a temporary nanny looking after our twin babies (6 weeks old on appointment). Ceri has a very loving and nurturing nature and formed a great bond with our twins, always remaining calm and professional, creating a happy and contented environment for our children. She is reliable, professional and respectful at all times and fitted into our home with ease.
Like most new parents I was very uneasy at the prospect of leaving our children with a nanny at such a young age, however Ceri has done a great job, putting my mind at ease and providing us with some much needed help during these early months.
I would highly recommend Ceri to any family and just wish we could have kept her for longer.
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on 05/09/2014
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Ceri08
on 01/06/2017:
Thank you for a lovely review
Ceri has been looking after my nine month old baby boy for two months. Her duties included watching the baby, feeding him, taking him for walks and doing various chores around the house.
She is friendly, caring, diligent and professional. She creates a safe and happy atmosphere for the baby. She is flexible, respectful and easy to talk to. I truly recommend her to anyone.
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Fadia1
on 31/05/2014
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Ceri08
on 01/06/2017:
Thank you for lovely review
We have employed Ceri as both full time and part time Nanny for the last 3 years who has cared for our 3 year old (since birth) and 11 year old boys.
Ceri is an excellent Nanny, professional, caring, gentle, flexible with a warm personality and copes extremely well under pressure. As a full time professional with a partner running her own business Ceri has always been completely flexible to support our working arrangements providing complete peace of mind for our child care needs.
Ceri will provide a structured child plan for both indoor and outdoor activities to support our children's development and has played a key role in their learning and development.
Ceri comes highly recommend for any nanny/child care position.
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on 27/04/2014
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Ceri08
on 01/06/2017:
Thank you for lovely review
My family was very lucky to have Ms. Ceri Bowles as our full time nanny (Fully CRB rated) for 2 years, her time with us only ended due to the family home moving out of Wales. Ms. Bowles cared for our two children ages 3 & 2. I highly recommend her for future nanny post or any child care worker position.
Ceri is a gentle, calm and nurturing person. She has an easy going personality and will always strive to be at her best. She handles pressure well, her calm nature shines though in these moments. She is very dependable and flexabke in her approch to her working hours. She is truly passionate about working with children. Always with a structured plan for their day, including a wide range of stimulating in and outdoor activities.
We will aways consider Ceri to be a member of the family and I am sure she will remain in our children’s live for many years to come. Ceri has been pleasure to have in our home. She has always been willing to go the extra mile and was always very flexible in her approach to the families needs.
Anyone who was to employ Ms. Bowles I am certain, would not be disappointed.
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on 12/09/2013
Response by
Ceri08
on 01/06/2017:
Thank you for lovely review
