Samantha looks after our two boys twice a week, we could not be happier with her. We needed someone who was going to be able to be with us through nursery/school transitions, longer term, and in Samantha we have found that.

Samantha is a very reliable person, turns up on time and always with a smile. She is thoughtful in how she talks to the kids, big on manners (which I love), big on safety, generally conscientious in how she looks after children and provides reassurance to us as the parents.

Samantha has a very warm, patient disposition, but also holds authority, a combination which allows me to feel that I am leaving my kids in the steadiest, most trustworthy of hands. During her time with the kids, she is fully present and enthusiastic about their interests, also making sure they get a daily outdoor adventure in too. The handover when Samantha arrives is always peaceful, and it is extremely evident that the kids love spending time with her.

Samantha, has also stepped in when we've needed last minute help, she always does her best to accommodate. One of these occasions, my youngest wasn't able to go to nursery due to illness and having been paediatric nurse, there was no one I felt better looking after him than Samantha.

As a child carer, Samantha is experienced, caring, reliable, and is a total pleasure to have in our house, which feels so important as I work from home. We've quickly come to rely on Samantha and count her as a reassuring and trusted part of our support system. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!

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