We have used Dasha for about 18 months to look after our daughter (now 2.5) and are really pleased with her. Our daughter clearly enjoys her days with her and is always happy to go - hardly giving me a wave goodbye! Dasha's house is pretty small, and that was a concern at first, but she's very organised and always seems to have lots of activities for the kids to do, plus she takes them out and about and to lots of groups etc. In fact, on one of the days she doesn't look after my daughter we go to the same toddler group and it's really great to see how well she interacts with her charges and how they respond to her. She's softly spoken and caring, but also seems to be firm and fun - a great combination. She was recommended to me by someone who used her and I know two other mums who use her and are also very pleased.