When we set out to find a nanny for our daughter, we didn't know what to expect - Anastasia has been more wonderful than we could have ever imagined! We had hoped that she would work with us for many years to come, but sadly we must relocate to New York.

Anastasia has shown herself to be warm, caring, responsible, and intelligent. As an employee she has been exemplary - punctual, communicative, and professional. Over the last months Anastasia has helped our daughter develop into a happy, engaged 11-month-old baby. Anastasia has a modern approach to childcare. She draws on her creativity, extensive childcare experience, and considerable knowledge to engage our daughter in age-appropriate games and activities, encourage her physical and cognitive development, and challenge her just enough. She is warm and loving towards our daughter, who greets her with a big smile each morning.

As our daughter was just 4 months old when Anastasia started working with us, she was a huge help in weaning and early development. Anastasia is trained as a maternity nurse, and these skills were evident in how she handled our young baby. I wish she had been with us even earlier! Notably, Anastasia has guided the weaning process, not only making our daughter's food, but suggesting recipes and guiding us in knowing when to move to the next stage of weaning. And her cooking is delicious! She was also hugely helpful in sleep-training our daughter: before Anastasia started working with us, daytime naps were a nightmare; within a week Anastasia had gently taught our daughter to soothe herself to sleep, and she continues to nap and go to bed at night without undue fuss.

Anastasia has been a true partner in raising our daughter, and we are gutted that we will not be able to work with her in the future. She will be a huge asset to any family, and we cannot recommend her highly enough - if the site let us give her 100 stars we would!

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