Silvy cared for our 7 months old daughter Victoria during the summer months this year on a full time basis and we have only stopped due to a change in our own circumstances. From the start Silvy has always demonstrated the most professional and caring attitude - we could not have asked for more.
On our first meeting Silvy was very clear and straightforward about her terms and attitude to children; an approach based on kindness and politeness, which Silvy consistently demonstrated and which led to our daughter blossoming and developing a very strong bond with her. Victoria visibly brightened and would be beaming every morning when she arrived at Silvy's door.
On occasion we had to change our plans and Silvy was understanding and flexible.
Silvy provides a clean and safe environment for the children and seems to broker a positive, caring relationship between them. She is very knowledgeable (not surprising based on her experience) and shared many useful thoughts about Victoria's health and development, but always openly and without ever being pushy.
We plan to continue to use Silvy as a babysitter and, if our circumstances change, as a childminder again.