Tina has been with our family for a full year caring for our two daughters, aged 5 and 8, four days a week. From the very first interview, we knew she was the right fit, and she has exceeded our expectations in every way.

Tina reliably picked up the girls from school each day — managing their bags, scooters, and everything in between. She has been incredibly punctual and dependable; I can barely recall a day she wasn’t here.

Our younger daughter can be quite emotional and prone to tantrums, but Tina handled her with patience, calmness, and understanding. She has a natural ability to connect with children, and her firm but friendly approach brought out the best in both our girls. We often found ourselves wondering how she managed to turn a tantrum into a moment of calm so effortlessly!

Tina is hardworking, creative, and made the girls feel completely at ease — they truly saw her as a second mum. She showed great flexibility, happily taking the girls to their various after-school clubs and activities. Though her main role was childcare, she often went above and beyond by helping with homework, cooking the occasional meal, and keeping the children's spaces clean and tidy.

We feel so fortunate to have had Tina in our lives this year. She’s a gem, and any family would be lucky to have her!

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