Melanie joined us to provide after-school care when my wife was suffering from terminal cancer. She stayed with us throughout my wife’s decline and death and for a period of a year thereafter.

Her duties have included parental support, managing the children’s affairs, an organization of school and home clothing, babysitting, managing petty cash and general after-school support including pickup, laundry, and food preparation.

Mel has been an outstanding support for our family. She has always been on standby in case of an emergency and has always been both reliable and flexible.

She joined us during a very difficult period of our lives and was tremendous throughout difficult times, building a strong bond with the three boys and providing steady, sensible and practical support for me as a single parent. She has enabled me to maintain a healthy, happy and strong family life with a calm, caring and compassionate air throughout. She works with the children brilliantly, anticipating and meeting their needs whilst encouraging independence and personal organization. She's great fun to work with and absolutely to be recommended

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