Mel is just amazing! I first met Mel at a children's centre at a sing and sign session with my son, and at the time of meeting her with the child she was looking after I didn't realise that she was the nanny. This is nearly 4 years ago now.

Mel regularly babysits our two children and occasionally nanny's a day or two my older daughter during the school holidays. My children get so excited when they know they are getting looked after by Mel.

Her natural ability and connection with children is just amazing. She spends time planning activities and taking them out, regardless of the weather. Her creative skills with the children is amazing and we regularly display our children's artwork around the house that she has encouraged the children to create. She is a very patient and caring individual and we feel very relaxed and happy with leaving our children with Mel. When she looks after our children she regularly keeps us updated during her time with them about what they are doing, takes photos and sending us messages, which is extremely helpful and reassuring as we can always see how much fun they are having.

Mel is a fantastic nanny/babysitter and I highly recommend her.

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