Jenny started taking care of my son when he was 2 years old. He was in nursery full-time and increasingly unhappy. With no family nearby, Jenny became my son's auntie. He became confident and no longer cried when I left for work. His speech improved and he became a lovely, polite toddler. She potty-trained him, got him to go to sleep on his own, and gave him all the love and affection that he needed during this critical development point. When I came home from work the house would be cleaned, my child bathed, fed and, most importantly, happy.

Jenny is a natural with children. She has an energy and fun-loving nature that children adore. And you can just tell how much she loves children. Indeed she gave up a job in banking to pursue her passion. Jenny is also firm and gives children the guidance they need to know what's right and wrong. My son is incredibly polite and well-mannered. And I give Jenny all the credit.

She balanced learning with fun, brought him to activities and play dates and was incredibly flexible and supportive. Life was easier when Jenny was there.

I recommend her without hesitation. She is lovely to have around, yet never intrusive. She is such a gem.

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