Daria has been with us as a part-time nanny (as part of a nanny share arrangement with another family), since our older daughter was 9 months old (she is now 4.5 years old), and she has also looked after our younger daughter (now 2.5).

We really can't recommend her highly enough - she is so warm, caring, thoughtful and compassionate, and our children adore her. She has a lovely, calm and empathic presence, naturally attunes and attends to the children's needs, and helps them to explore and understand the world around them. I'm always struck by how beautifully she grounds and reassures them when they're feeling upset or overwhelmed, by her sensitivity to the children's experiences, and her capacity to be both firm and kind at the same time.

Daria is very flexible and we have really appreciated the way she has adapted to the changing needs of our family and the nanny share, and to looking after children at different ages and stages. She cooks delicious, healthy food and the children love spending time with her, pottering around at home or in the garden, doing crafts, or going to the park, library or other local activities, and it really feels like she is part of the family.

She will be greatly missed and I would be very happy to provide verbal or written references.

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