Reviews for Babysitter in Preston - Samaira

Great experience - Hotel Sitting

We were looking for someone to hotel sit for our 13 month old whilst we were at our friend's wedding. We came across Sam's profile on childcare, who seemed perfect for the job. We discussed our requirements via message before setting up a video call so she could meet our daughter. Sam's communication was really great, responding promptly and clarifying any queries we had. She was really friendly and chatty with our daughter, which gave us a lot of reassurance (as we haven't used a babysitter other than family before). On the day, Sam came well prepared with some toys. She seemed very natural with our daughter, engaging her and making her laugh, so we felt comfortable letting her settle her for bed. Sam did such a great job, our daughter's not the easiest to get to sleep, but Sam settled her and she slept all the way through. We were able to leave her and join the wedding party outside, reassured that she was in safe hands. She also gave us a lovely update once our daughter was asleep, which was really appreciated. Overall Sam is a really warm and friendly person, and put us at ease straight away. I would definitely recommend her services, and would call her up if we were ever in need of a babysitter up that way again. Thank you Sam!

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by Isabelle about Samaira on 09/10/2024

Response by Samaira on 12/10/2024:

Thank you so much for the kind words. Your daughter was a pleasure to look after, I'm glad you and your partner had a brilliant time at the wedding!

Highly recommend her

I highly recommend Samaira for anyone in need of reliable and caring childcare. She is incredibly punctual, always arriving on time and ready to begin the day. Her professionalism is outstanding, ensuring that she maintains a high standard of care for our child.

One of the things we appreciate most about Sam is her flexibility. She is always willing to accommodate our schedule changes and is understanding when unexpected circumstances arise. This flexibility has been a tremendous help to us as working parents.

Not only does she provide exceptional care, but she also keeps our child engaged and entertained throughout the day. She brings a trolley filled with toys, art supplies, and craft materials, which our child looks forward to exploring. It's wonderful to see our child's creativity and imagination flourish under her guidance.

Overall, we couldn't be happier with the care she provides. She is a true professional who goes above and beyond to ensure our child's well-being and happiness. We highly recommend her to anyone seeking a reliable, punctual, and engaging nanny or childminder.

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by Thushita about Samaira on 13/03/2024

Response by Samaira on 14/03/2024:

Thank you so much for the kind words, It's always a pleasure to care for your daughter!

Amazing positive and friendly childcarer :)

Samaira is amazing and caring with children. She helped us feel very comfortable leaving our 5 years old daughter in her care! She was prompt, friendly, positive, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our child! Sam always brings some activities and does some crafting, painting etc with our daughter and she really adores spending time with Sam. We already used Samaira's services several times and are happy to do so in the future. We look forward to using your service again soon! Many thanks for looking after our daughter so well!

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by Ms M about Samaira on 28/10/2023

Response by Samaira on 28/10/2023:

Thankyou for the review, I have really enjoyed caring for your daughter!

Exceptional

Having Samaira as a childminder for my son during our family wedding was one of the best decisions we made. We all know that events like this can be stressful, and having a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) only multiplies that stress. However, Samaira's presence made a world of difference for us. Her ability to adapt and provide top-notch care in this unique situation truly surpassed our expectations.

From the moment Samaira stepped into our lives, she showcased an admirable level of professionalism, patience, and understanding. Her ability to connect and handle my son, who can be quite a handful due to his ASD, was remarkable. She had the knack to engage him in meaningful activities, calming his anxieties, and managing the situation effectively, all while wearing a warm smile on her face.

What impressed me most about Samaira was her genuine passion for her work. It was evident in her interactions with my son, that she is not just performing a job but is sincerely committed to ensuring that the children she takes care of feel safe, comfortable, and contented.

Her inherent empathetic nature, combined with her extensive experience with children, allowed her to quickly build a rapport with my son. She displayed exceptional skills in managing and navigating his unique needs and behaviors, all the while keeping him happy and engaged.

In essence, Samaira's service was an absolute godsend during our family event. It provided us with the opportunity to relax and fully enjoy the wedding, knowing our son was in capable and caring hands. Samaira's handling of a challenging situation with grace and confidence was indeed a reassurance.

We are immensely grateful for Samaira's help and would highly recommend her services to any family, especially those with special needs children. Her dedication, adaptability, and natural affinity for children, regardless of their individual needs, make her an outstanding childminder. We look forward to employing her services again in the future.

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by Abdul about Samaira on 03/08/2023

Response by Samaira on 03/08/2023:

Thank you so much, Abdul. I really appreciate your kind words. I really enjoyed caring for your son!

Recent experience with Sam

Sam is easy going and nice to work with. She helped me with school drop off a few times and will continue to have her for future drop offs.

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by Emma about Samaira on 02/08/2023

Response by Samaira on 03/08/2023:

Thankyou Emma, it's been a pleasure to help you!

Lovely

Samaira took care of my 6mo little boy for a couple hours at reasonably short notice. She took note of all the activities we usually do, do's and don'ts, allergies, etc. She was happy to meet a couple times beforehand to meet baby and learn where things were in the house as i had to rush out on the day. My little one took to her almost instantly too.