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Several years ago I had an experience with a nanny that I was not able to meet personally due to her schedule. All of her information was sent to me including her photo and references via email. She did not get the position in north county. Shortly after that exchange I read her rating given to CityKids and again more recently. Absolutely EVERY single reference of EVERY single nanny has been and will always be checked. I have had this service since 1989 following 12 years as the Administrator to The Eye Institute of So. Cal. It's quite difficult to defend this accusation because fearful mothers are dilligent in finding care for their children. In 19 years of owning this business, I have never, ever had an negative incident nor ever sent a nanny to an interview without first sending the entire file to the perspective mother including documented references, drivers license and 4 pages of personal information. What mother would not read every word about this person who may enter their home? I am so disappointed to realize the impact of words written by a would-be nanny could put such question about my service to families. Not one thing in this world is more important than your children or mine and to imply I don't realize that fact when I commit to place someone with those children is incorrect and entirely untrue. I appreciate your time and it is sent with a heavy heart. Barbara Taylor

Barbara is nice but I had a bad experience with her. Families just beware that she may not be checking out nannies very well. She also glosses over details just to get the nanny hired. I would go somewhere else, honestly.

I'm a single, working mother of 2. We had a wonderful nanny for the past 3 years, but she recently married and will be moving to Hawaii to start her own family. A friend and business associate recommended Canterbury Nanny, and I have not been able to thank her enough because Barbara Taylor found us an awesome nanny who has proven to be even more awesome than our previous nanny (I thought she'd be impossible to match, let alone beat). My kids are thrilled and I've gained that peace of mind that parents want and truly need. Ms. Taylor is charming, personable, and knows what children need and what families need and expect. She's dedicated, professional and caring. She gets my highest compliments and rating. We love our nanny!!!

Barbara certainly is nice and very accomodating. I must say though that compared to several other local agencies Barbara's did less to actually screen me as a nanny. She wanted me to interview with her client after I blindly responded to an ad she had on craigslist. She told me she trusted me to meet her client but she knew nothing about me.. I just think parents should know this.

What a sweetheart (the owner) Barbara Taylor is, and really an awesome person. Because she's got such long and extensive experience in the business of nannies ... and because she's a truly caring person, it gave us a much desired and appreciated sense of security. We've got THE BEST nanny, thanks to Canterbury Nanny. If you live in the San Diego area, do give Canterbury Nanny a call. We give it our highest recommendation. Thank you ... we love you! John & Terri ..... and Sarah!!

My best guess is that the "nanny" who left the derogatory comments is clueless, and was likely rejected by Barbara Taylor ... or that could even be a comment by another agency. My husband and I are working professionals living in Carlsbad. We have 3 children (one newborn), and over the past 6 years we could not have been more pleased with the two nanies we were blessed to obtain through Canterbury Nanny. Barbara Taylor is not only meticulous and thorough in her nanny screening process, she's also THE best in her interviewing of both nannies and parents. I was refered to Barbara Taylor by a colleague, and I've refered her services to colleagues, friends and patients. I have heard nothing but praise about her service.

Canterbury Nannies spoke to me about a potential family, before I had even signed up with their agency. She was more than willing to send me out on an interview before checking my references or childcare history, and never once met with me. As a nanny, I have been with many agencies and would say to keep searching, she is very disorganized and really rushes to close a deal.