We’ve been incredibly lucky to have Chelsea care for our two-year-old son, Ru, over the past year. From day one we knew she was a great fit—she arrived for a trial hour and immediately sat beside Ru, engaging him with toys, games, and songs. He was smitten within minutes.

We’d previously struggled to leave Ru with a nanny (he was very unhappy being away from mum), but Chelsea is so comforting and engaging that we were able to leave him confidently the very next time she came. She has looked after Ru a few mornings each week and often in the evenings for babysitting. Even on tough nights—teething, fussiness, or general toddler unpredictability—she works her magic and gets him to sleep, usually more quickly and smoothly than I can!

Chelsea is prompt with communication, punctual, reliable, and, beyond all of that, genuinely loves her work. It’s clear how deeply she cares for the children she looks after. She’s always taking Ru to fun new activities and spends lots of time outdoors with him, which he absolutely loves.

We’re sadly moving countries and have to say goodbye, but we cannot recommend Chelsea highly enough. Any family would be lucky to have her.

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