How lucky we were to find Bahar! We had our first child in May 2018, and Bahar started looking after him part-time from July - a role which increased to 4 days per week. Confident, warm, communicative and a joy to have around, she made our experience of parenthood relaxed and incredibly positive.

Bahar helped us to sleep train our baby from 10 weeks, which resulted in set naps and sleeping through the night by four months. (From the reports of NCT friends, I now know that she saved my sanity!) She supported us through weaning - cooking fantastic healthy purees and then meals. Bahar and our baby made a strong, special bond very quickly. He adores her. She’s always got him in fits of laughter. Her playtime activities are fun, ingenious and also cleverly judged for development. He proudly shows us new skills she’s taught him – whether it’s fitting shapes through slots or ‘reading’ his books. She takes him to music classes, group sessions, the swing park, sets play dates for him and provides an exceptionally balanced week of one-on-one care and social interaction.

Nothing fazes Bahar. Her energy is always calm, positive and playful. Children feel safe and happy in her care, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the year she’s given us and our boy. He’s starting nursery in September, and we will all miss Bahar a lot! Whoever her next family is, they’re extremely lucky.

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