KarenLou's Reviews

Unprofessional

She was dismissive of our children's needs, criticizing their eating habits and emotional responses. She also displayed unprofessional behavior.

It became evident that Karen was emotionally immature and ill-equipped to handle the demands of caring for children with special needs. She seemed to use the position to fulfill her own emotional needs rather than focusing on the well-being of our children.

She expressed enthusiasm for the job, and willing to learn about disabilities but didn't read up before hand or take in information from the 4 tester sessions. She used to call my daughter outbursts paddy's.

Karen quit after only two weeks of working with our children. This was far too short a time to establish a meaningful bond. She initially gave a month's notice until January 1st but then quit unexpectedly on December 13th, breaking her written agreement. She blamed her mental and physical health issues on our children's special needs.

Having her leave in a rapid way made my oldest upset and thought she had done something wrong. I had to reassure her on a number of occasions that is was a Karen problem not my daughters. She said she didn't even say goodbye.

Karen was unable to control and protect the safety of two small children outside of a pram. She blamed the children for her inability to manage two non-verbal toddlers.

When she gave us two days notice of her not returning Monday. She blamed it on my boys disabilities. Karen on many occasions said my children were destroying her mental and physical health.

She showed me reviews on the day I met her but I should of asked for ways of connecting references. As it was not provided. Which is my fault.

Positives
She was able to clean up after food she cooked for the children.
Laundry tasks
Turn up and finish on time only 1 time she was late.
Likes dogs.
Is able to do bed bath time.

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by Jeffery about KarenLou on 18/12/2024

Response by KarenLou on 18/12/2024:

Dear Jade,

I am so sorry you feel this way, unfortunately for me this decision was not made lightly nor was it anything negative towards your children what so ever.

My working environment was not suitable for me and I was not going to spend 9.5 hours for multiply days in a situation I didn't have to be in.

Unfortunately we were not a good match.

So wonderful

Thank you Karen for looking after my children, very prompt on time absolutely had no worries . Will always use Karen when needed x

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by ghridas1 about KarenLou on 24/04/2019

Response by KarenLou on 11/08/2021:

Thank you so much. Always happy to help.

Lifesaver

I can easily recommend Karen, she has been an absolute lifesaver looking after my 2 children aged 7 and 2. The girls have LOVED having Karen look after them, she is fun, kind and caring. She fitted into our home life so easily and was incredibly flexible when work commitments made is late. 5 stars for Karen!!

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by Parent about KarenLou on 21/10/2015

Response by KarenLou on 26/10/2015:

Thank you so much. Such a shame you didn't have more hours to offer. Don't forget im only down the road any time you need a 'princess x2' sitter ????

Great Nanny

Karen has helped to look after both my two children (3& 4) while I have been busy or away. I feel completely content knowing they are safe and happy with her. She's incredibly kind, efficient and calm with them and makes my life incredibly easy. She's a natural with any children and is always willing to please and help with anything.

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by Kats about KarenLou on 21/10/2015

Response by KarenLou on 26/10/2015:

Thank you Kats. I've loved having the children and im looking forward to my next Saturday with you. Karen x

Amazing Nanny!

We have had the pleasure of having Karen look after our children & she deserves the 5 star rating & more! She has fitted in with us like one of the family & the children adore her! I would happily recommend this amazing lady.

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by Parent about KarenLou on 11/10/2014

Response by KarenLou on 26/10/2015:

Thank you so much trace, hope your all doing great.x