Shamina's Reviews
Nanny
4.67 out of 5
Parent reviews
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We are absolutely delighted with our choice to have Shamina as our daughter’s Personal assistant/Nanny. She is truly wonderful and has exceeded all of our expectations.
Our list of requirements was quite challenging, yet Shamina not only met but surpassed every one of them. Our little girl has complex needs, requiring someone who could handle her history of hospital-related trauma and unique way to behave, with exceptional care and attentiveness. Our daughter has severe visual impairment and cardiomyopathy, which makes her life full of hospital interventions, medicines and a busy agenda at hospitals and therapies.
We were seeking someone Ofsted-registered, with a strong background in special educational needs, the ability to assist with schoolwork, and someone highly organized and proactive to help maintain the structure of our daughter's activities and belongings, given our busy lives.
It was also essential for us to find someone who would plan engaging activities, games, and play sessions for Laura.
Someone who would maximize every opportunity for quality time, rather than simply "watching over" her while we attended to other responsibilities.
We needed someone trustworthy to assist during meals, dressing, organizing after play, and fostering Laura’s autonomy with patience and skill.
Shamina embodies all of these qualities and so much more. As both a teacher and a mother, she brings a priceless depth of experience that no course could teach. Her language and communication skills are impeccable, always positive, articulate, and encouraging.
She sets firm but kind boundaries, building a relationship of respect, and beautifully immerses herself in our daughter’s imaginative world, playing along with such devotion that it often brings tears of joy to my eyes.
It was our dream for our little warrior, who faces so many tough battles, to experience these moments of pure happiness and Shamina has made that dream a reality.
Additionally, Shamina quickly adapted to Laura’s unique schooling methods, which include reading and writing in Braille and using specialized technology. Without much instruction from us (as our schedules are very demanding), Shamina efficiently learned everything, often guided by Laura herself.
She has transformed homework time into an enjoyable and motivating experience, celebrating every one of our daughter’s achievements with genuine enthusiasm.
From our very first contact, she gave us an incredible sense of trust and security. Our daughter is absolutely over the moon whenever she is with her. And for context since Laura’s birth, I have never trusted anyone (not even my own mother) to take care of her, much less to pick her up from school and accompany her outside.
Shamina has earned that level of trust with her professionalism, commitment, and heart.
She is always punctual, appropriately dressed, organized, proactive, and presents herself with the utmost professionalism.
We couldn't be happier.
For us, Shamina is truly a blessing sent from above into the life of our brave little girl who deserves someone special like Shamina!
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Lauriana
on 26/04/2025
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Shamina
on 26/04/2025:
Such an amazing family to work for.They have made me welcomed beyond expectation. Can’t praise them enough..
We have known Miss Shamina for almost four years during which she has become like a family member to us all and especially to my six year old son since he was a baby.
She is the best nanny/ tutor we have had and we rely on her at all times as we can trust her implicitly and know my son is always safe with her.
She is very creative with her playtime with him, integrating learning and discovering at the same time.
She is a great cook and has often made fantastic dishes as well as helped us out with tidying up and organising my son’s toy room, his school work and other related chores.
Miss Shamina arranges special excursion to the circus, walks in the woods, playground games and visits to fairs etc.
She initiates an array of arts and crafts activities to keep him engrossed and is always very hands on with meal times, baths and magically puts him to bed without the least amount of fussing.
We cannot recommend her enough and she is amazing in every way!
Totally trustworthy and honest and a gem of a person.
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mayah
on 19/09/2024
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Shamina
on 19/09/2024:
Thankyou so much working for you was the best.
We had Shamina to babysit our daughter in our house for few weeks, and due to covid we stopped the childcare, my girl liked her from the first meeting.
She bond well with our child, she is punctual, clean, energetic, reliable and friendly.
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Mashi
on 22/02/2021
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Shamina
on 22/02/2021:
Thankyou so much I loved working for you too.very nice Friendly family.
