Shamima

Our Children Love Her, So Do We!

Shamima is our babysitter and, although she hasn’t been with our family for very long, she has already provided incredible support whenever we needed extra help or when our regular nannies were unavailable. We couldn’t be more pleased. We first found her through another babysitting platform and, after seeing her profile here, we wanted to share our experience.

Shamima cared for our two year old twin girls, who bonded with her quickly despite being shy. She was incredibly patient and engaging, often planning outings to parks, museums, the library, and various play activities. She also connected very well with our older children. She consistently went above and beyond not only keeping the children entertained but also helping my pregnant wife with daily tasks, even when it wasn’t expected. We also book her for evening sits, and she manages everything from dinner and bath time to bedtime with ease.

Shamima is reliable, proactive, and kind a true support to our family. We continue to stay in touch and still book her whenever needed. She has truly become part of our family.

Thank you, Shamima, we can’t wait to see you again!
Highly recommended. :)

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by Zhiqiang on 16/10/2025

Response by Shamima on 17/10/2025:

Thank you so much for this lovely review! It’s been such a joy getting to know your family and spending time with your little ones. The twins are absolutely wonderful, and watching them open up and bond with me so quickly has been really special. I’ve also loved connecting with your older kids and being able to support your family in whatever way I can whether it’s a fun day out, a cozy bedtime routine, or helping out around the house.
I'm truly touched by your kind words and the trust you’ve shown me. I look forward to every visit and feel lucky to be part of your lives. Thank you again.

Warm wishes,
Shamima

Great nanny but barely turned up

Hired Shamima to look after our two year old, she was great with our son. However she attended less than half of the time, which was hard as it left us with no childcare support with a toddler and a newborn. She always gave an excuse, at least one time we know wasn’t true. Was great when she turned up but ultimately quite unprofessional.

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by Gabriel on 12/10/2025

Response by Shamima on 13/10/2025:

Thank you for your feedback. I’m truly glad to hear that you felt I was great with your son. I always put my heart into providing the best care possible and strive to perform to the best of my ability. That said, I’d like to clarify a few important points. I worked with your family for just under two months and attended approximately 75% of my scheduled shifts. While I acknowledge I was unable to attend every shift due to personal circumstances, I made every effort to be present and communicated openly. I understand this may not have been ideal, but it wouldn’t be accurate to say I attended “less than half the time.”

Although the position was originally intended to be long-term, I could only commit to a shorter period due to unexpected personal matters, primarily related to my mother’s ongoing health issues, which required my care and support. On rare occasions, I was also unwell myself, which can happen when working closely with many young children. These were not simply “excuses,” but real, sometimes urgent situations. I always aimed to be transparent and informed you in advance, whether for scheduled appointments, pre-agreed time off, or last-minute illness. While one explanation may have been questioned, I stand by my honesty and can assure you that I never intended to mislead.

I’d like to also clarify that during my short time with your family, my responsibility was solely to care for your toddler only. As we had agreed, the care of the newborn was to be introduced later on, but due to a change in my circumstances, that transition didn’t occur. Throughout my shifts, the children's mother and grandmother were present for extra support and took primary care of the baby, allowing me to only focus entirely on your son.

I want to emphasise that I was always professional and worked to the best of my ability at all times, even though at times it was difficult to care for your son with both parents present at home. I worked with him mainly in the living room, and since he was aware that both parents were in the bedroom, it could be challenging to settle him, especially when a parent would enter the space during my working hours, which often triggered him emotionally. This was something that the parents were aware of, even when i communicated to them. Even during those difficult moments, I continued to do my best to support his development and help him thrive.

While I understand the frustration that can come with any missed shifts, I was present for the majority of my time with your family and truly gave my full attention and care to your child. I respectfully disagree with the view that I “barely turned up” or acted unprofessionally. I fulfilled my responsibilities to the best of my ability, despite the personal challenges I was managing.

It was a pleasure working with your family, and I sincerely wish you all the best moving forward

Kind regards
Shamima

Reliable and flexible nanny

Shamima worked with us for a few months over the summer and looked after our c. 18 months old son really well. She’d give him his meals, change him and take him to his regular activities. Good communication, reliable and flexible. Thanks for all your help!

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by AJ2023 on 07/10/2023