We returned to live and work in Bristol for a year and were fortunate enough that Jackie was available to look after our 4 month year old daughter. Jackie was an integral part of an intensely busy year for us, and it is impossible to imagine a better nanny in all sincerity and honesty. She treated both our new baby and our older son (who was 3) with great care, warm but firm supervision, bringing fun and love to them. Since this was the second lengthy stint we've worked with Jackie, we were of course entirely comfortable with our children being in Jackie's care, at our home and hers and at a wide variety of places across Bristol.

Especially in light of our having had a very bad experience with a nanny in the past, Jackie exemplified what a vital and unparalleled privilege and benefit an excellent nanny can be; she became our daughter's friend and carer, alongside her parents. If one is fortunate enough to be able to work with Jackie, I'd highly recommend jumping at the chance.

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