I found the perfect nanny on this site: Demilee. We are devastated to be losing her as I go back to London this September. If I could take her back with me I would. She has been a full-time nanny to my 2 year old for 6 months, looking after her daytimes and evenings.

Demilee is a very, very experienced nanny. Her manner is kind and helpful and she respects the relationship between parent and child, establishing a lovely bond with your child but never intruding into family life. DD was immediately comfortable with Demilee when usually she is a shy child. DD's confidence has grown since spending time with Demilee and they both share a fabulous sense of humour and have a lot of fun together. My daughter has never been upset when I have left her with Demilee to go to work in the evening and if she has ever been more clingy than usual, Demilee is very good at gently distracting her with a fun activity so I have never had to leave my child crying.

Demilee has huge enthusiasm for her work. She has introduced DD to painting, play-doh, trains (bringing her own train set along to show her), messy play, and sings and tells her stories. DD sits listening, spellbound by her.She is tireless in finding new arts and crafts and things to do from drawing to playing. She encourages DD's imaginative play and because she worked in a pre-school for over ten years she is an expert in child development and knowing what stages DD needs to hit next. DD has just turned two and thanks to Demilee she can already count to 16, she knows her colours and some of her letters. Demilee is very gentle in her approach and never forces DD to play a certain way, preferring to follow her lead in play.

She always checks with me first if she thinks an activity might require my permission (finger-painting for example). She takes DD to the playground and sandpit or the butterfly farm. From day 1 she has made it her job to find new, inexpensive places to take DD to for her stimulation - the leisure centre soft play, the garden centre soft play, the Armouries soft play… I never have to worry that DD won't be safe in her care. Demilee watches and cares for DD as if she were her own child. She is as concerned as I am about the little things from nappy rash to the big things like sickness. One night when DD was ill with vomiting, Demilee cared for her so attentively - even consulting a night doctor by phone in case DD became more ill. I trust her implicitly.

Demilee's manner is upbeat and calm. She is extremely bright and talented with children but humble and polite. She has a folder with every written reference, every detail of every job she has held in childcare for over 20 years and every certificate and police check. This level of organisation and openness made me feel even more trust for her, although within seconds of meeting her I knew I wanted her to look after DD. She is so clearly honest, respectful and dependable.

I would never want to take advantage of Demilee but she has also been very helpful to me personally. We had to move house twice whilst I was here and without her help packing and unpacking the house I couldn't have done it. She is very hard working and the house looks immaculate when I get back. She will happily wash DD's clothes, cook for her and tidy up after her.

Demilee is a baby-whisperer because she understands what children need and how to talk to them and care for them.DD's confidence has grown so much and we are all very fond of Demilee. If you are looking for Mary Poppins, you just found her. I cannot recommend her highly enough. We will find it very hard to replace her.

I am happy to speak on the phone to anyone considering employing Demilee to give a verbal reference.