Marina S's Reviews

Excellent childminder

Marina has been our childminder now for over 3 years. When our eldest child turned 1 he started with Marina, and since then our second son is also attending Marina’s. My husband and I often remark on how lucky we feel to have found Marina to help care for our children, she really is like a second Mum to them.

Marina is a warm, caring person who is very passionate about child development, she is very creative in the many activities she does with the children and the different ways she helps them to learn and grow in all aspects of their development. Whilst she has an amazing set up at her house and garden, she regularly takes the children to soft play, playgrounds and special outings. Marina actively supported us through potty training, nap transitions and the adjustments that come with welcoming new siblings into the family.

Marina is very reliable, she is very easy to communicate with and is flexible and understanding when we have had to change the days/hours our children attend her setting for various reasons.

Our boys favourite day of the week is “Marina Day” and I feel that speaks volumes for how wonderful a childminder Marina is. I would highly recommend Marina as a childminder.
Thank you Marina for all you have done and continue to do for our family.
Lynda Kerrigan

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by Lynda about Marina S on 21/11/2024

Highly Recommended

Marina looked after 3 of my children and I could not recommend a person who is more giving, caring and most importantly reliable. She never took a sick day over the 3 years she looked after my children.

My youngest was 4 months old when she started, and the other two were 3 and 4 years old. The challenge of taking care of 3 under 5 years old appeared seamless to her after she got them into a really good routine and structure. Marina is a very passionate person who genuinely enjoys being around children and enjoys the outdoor lifestyle which is really great as my children loved being outdoors in the playgrounds, playdates, softplays and exploring twickenham and Richmond area.
She is also creative and does brilliant craft work with them at home.

As the older two are in school now, I have mothers telling me that I have the best Nanny in the school. Children naturally appeal to her and she engages them, understands them and has loads of fun as she interacts with them and not just sits there as a minder whilst they play.

I am sad to have to let Marina go as my little one will is starting pre-school full time and I work from home now which means I can pick up the kids myself.

If you are looking for a Nanny who relates to children, interacts with them constantly, showers them with love and fun activities but disciplines them with good manners and respect, I can't recommend Marina more than I already have.

I am happy to provide verbal references for Marina should you be keen to consider her.

Best,
Emma

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by Parent about Marina S on 20/03/2016