Tarnya has been our childminder and nanny for over a year, looking after our two-year-old daughter and more recently our 8 month old too. She has also stepped in to provide holiday care for our two older children, 7 and 5. Whether looked after at home in a childminder setting with other children, or in our house as a nanny, Tarnya is warm, loving and energetic. We noticed a huge development in our toddler’s language when Tarnya first started with her when she was one - she really responded to the way Tarnya talked through all the things they did together and I had the sense of Tarnya's huge experience with children who have lots of different needs. She’s constantly aware of how they are developing and gives lots of feedback on things they like. Most importantly, she provides a fun - and really funny - sense of play and has a genuine enthusiasm for the children as well as a brilliantly witty sense of humour and appreciation of the joys of parenting!

One thing I have really appreciated is that Tarnya is incredibly straightforward to deal with, and is efficient and quick at sorting out dates and times (even when we are dithering about juggling our timetable). She’s flexible but clear about her time and refreshingly direct and uncomplicated when sorting out pay and schedules. She has always been incredibly organised getting food and naps sorted on time and one of her strengths is how she manages completely different age groups in the same setting - our older children absolutely love her as much as the younger ones, and never get bored when they are with her as she adjusts the activities accordingly. She is extremely competent with all elements of child care, safety, food and driving etc. Basically, the feeling is of having all your children swept up in this amazing, jolly bubble and loved and cared for and kept safe and on the straight and narrow at the same time. Couldn't ask for more.

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