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Average Rating: 5 stars (5 from 10 reviews)

Cathy came to look after our sons (then aged 4 and 2) two years ago, just after the lifting of Covid restrictions. It was a difficult time for our family with complicated house moves, disruptive building work and our eldest son struggling quite badly to settle at school. Cathy was a Godsend. A capable pair of hands who offered calm wisdom and put in the necessary time and attention to get to know the children, thinking creatively how best to cater to their needs. She jumped in with both feet and went on what was probably a tough journey with us, and proved pivotal in helping us to get to a more stable place where the children are calmer and happier and we can better enjoy our time as a family. She also has seemingly boundless energy, an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of and connections to local children's activities and clubs, and a great sense of fun. We are very sorry to see her go and couldn't recommend her more highly.

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by Avatar for Rosanne Rosanne about Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 03/05/2023


Response by Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 03/05/2023:

Thanks so much Rosanne for first of all reviewing me but most of all for giving me the chance to look after your precious boys, I am going to miss them greatly. I can't take all the credit though, we achieved it together so thanks for listening and for working together as a team. Though it will be goodbye soon, we shall always be in touch.

I can't thank you enough. Many thanks.


Cathy has looked after my two boys (3 and 5) on Mondays and Tuesdays for the last two years and has recently started looking after my two nephews as well (2 and 4). She is a fantastic nanny who is very reliable, dedicated and completely unflappable. She manages 4 small, energetic boys with ease and they all adore her. She is incredibly loving and totally committed to the children she looks after. We love the fact she is proactive and always takes the children out and about as well as arranges play dates and activities. She has unlimited energy and patience and will willingly play football, small world animal role play and superheroes for far longer than any of us can manage! She takes everything in her stride and has been involved in everything from potty training,
to bedtimes, dropping naps and starting school and nursery! We feel very lucky to have found Cathy and are so grateful that when our children are in her care we can completely relax knowing they couldn't be better looked after. We would highly recommend her!

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by Avatar for Natasha Natasha about Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 03/08/2021


Response by Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 03/08/2021:

Its very nice and kind of your Tash. Thanks so much for a sweet review....am so glad that my services make your life easier. Me and the boys both enjoy each others company thus making everything easy for me. Am here to offer my best and am glad that its good for you.

Many thanks Tash for the review.

Cathy is an exceptional nanny who goes above and beyond the duties of the role providing a truly caring and loving environment in which children can be themselves and develop naturally. Cathy strikes the right balance between meeting the children's needs (including educational and social), encouraging good manners and having lots of fun! Our sons (1-2yrs and 5-6yrs at the time) have benefited tremendously from their time with Cathy (and they loved her amazing cooking too!). We were fortunate enough to have Cathy as our nanny for the Wed- Fri share and cannot recommend her or this share more highly.

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by Avatar for Sarah Sarah about Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 10/08/2020


Response by Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 10/08/2020:

Thanks so much Sarah for you kind and sweet words am greatly humbled. I always try to do my best, its a great pleasure that you trusted me with your boys precious and that I made an impact on their lives thats why I do this lovely job.
I love and will missed my boys but will keep in touch as much as possible.

Many many thanks again! Xxx

As part of a nanny share with 3 other children, Cathy has been looking after our 2 year old all day and our 4 year old after school 3 days per week for almost a year. She has a very kind and loving relationship with the children, she treats them all as individuals and helps them to develop in a way appropriate to their age and personality. She keeps the youngsters busy with plenty of fun activities and copes effortlessly with the crowd of five after school and in the holidays. A really lovely and reliable lady. Very happy to have found her.

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by Avatar for Aliceb Aliceb about Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 27/06/2019


Response by Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 27/06/2019:

Thanks so much Alice for your kind words, and thanks so much for sharing your beautiful daughters with me. We will miss them so much but as you already know we are looking forward to the lots of playdates to come.

Many many thanks!

Cathy has been our sole charge nanny for 2 days per week for our twin daughters for the past year.

Cathy is a tremendous nanny and I trust her completely. She is organised, reliable and makes looking after twins easy! My daughters absolutely love her. Cathy is genuinely interested in their development and manages to balance teaching 'right from wrong' with lots of warmth, positivity, fun and activities. She also has some great techniques for feeding on those difficult days. I have observed Cathy is always prepared, always on time and never takes the 'easy option' when managing the girls (like mum might every so often!).

I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Cathy to future employers.

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by Avatar for Toni Mum Toni Mum about Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 25/03/2018


Response by Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 26/03/2018:

Wow! I am absolutely emotional and speechless Toni! Thanks so much for your sweet review. I am glad that my work is tremendous to you and I promise to keep up the standards. Many thanks for giving me the chance to looking after your gorgeous girls! Its was a challenge worth taking. Am happy to work for your great family!

Many thanks!

Cathy looks after our two kids with another family (total of four kids!) and is fantastic at it. She is totally reliable, dedicated, loving, conscientious, fun and committed. She takes them out every day without fail and has a brilliant grip on the local activities. She makes nutritious lunches and dinners every day and always has a smile. The kids adore her and we really cannot recommend her highly enough.

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by Avatar for Hannahj Hannahj about Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 22/12/2016


Response by Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 26/12/2016:

Many thanks Hannah for your kind words!!

Cathy has been looking after my 2 and a half year old daughter since mid January and we've been really pleased with her. She's a very warm person and has been kind and gentle with our daughter. She cooks her tasty lunches, that are healthy and include lots of vegetables, and as we have asked, only gives her limited snacks involving fruit.
We live in a flat so it's important that our daughter goes outside - and Cathy is fantastic at taking her to local parks, playgrounds, libraries and our leisure centre to do soft play. She also took her to a local farm to look at the animals.
Cathy always tidies up and washes things after lunch, so I get home to a clean and tidy flat. It's been a great help having Cathy with us - we've been so lucky to have found her.

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by Avatar for Nicky558 Nicky558 about Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 16/04/2016


Response by Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 17/04/2016:

Am so lucky working with a lovely family like yours. Thanks alot for giving my a chance into your beautiful daughter's life, she is a wonderful girl and am lucky to look after her.

Many thanks Nicky!

Cathy joined our family to look after our two very energetic kids - 3 years and 16 months -in September, three days a week. Our first Nanny experience we couldn't be happier!

A calm, caring and fun presence in the home, the kids excitedly welcome her arrival and fondly hug and wave her goodbye at the end of another day. What more could you ask!

Hope she stays with us for the years to come

The SIbandas

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by Avatar for Parent Parent about Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 20/01/2016


Response by Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 20/01/2016:

Thanks Jane, of course am here to stay. Many thanks for giving me a chance as well, you are a wonderful family with absolutely lovely kids!

Had a good experience working with Cathy ,my son can second that.They had such a wonderful time together it was sad when we had to move and couldn't take Cathy with us!

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by Avatar for Parent Parent about Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 27/09/2015


Response by Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 08/10/2015:

Many thanks for your review, we had precious time with your son. Its always an absolute pleasure to see those babies growing, and me being in their life everyday. I so miss him.

Cathy is fantastic and I really cannot recommend her highly enough. She looks after my 3 sons, aged 6, 4 and 2 with great warmth and humour. We are all extremely happy with her and feel lucky to have her.

Cathy is very hard working - no job is too small and everything is tidy before she leaves, without me having to ask. She is laid back, though firm with the kids when she needs to be - and very easy to have around. She is also reliable: one of her referees told me "Cathy won't let you down" and she has more than proven that.

Cathy genuinely loves children (and from the shrieks of laughter I hear when I come home they really love her)!

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by Avatar for Parent Parent about Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 24/04/2015


Response by Avatar for Cathy96 Cathy96 on 24/04/2015:

Thats fantastic thanks alot. Its great working with great kids. I feel so lucky to have them around me. This brings a tear in my eyes. Thanks so much for your appreciation.

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