Riya
Babysitter in London
Female Member since Apr 2024 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login 15 May 2024
My Summary
About Me
As a passionate early childhood educator, I am dedicated to working with children and providing them a safe space and environment to be in. With a strong background in human development and child care, I’ve gained valuable insights into early childhood care and education. Combining psychology with my deep passion for early childhood development, I am eager to contribute my knowledge and skills to create a nurturing and educational environment for children in society. Besides, I love being around children and find it easy to connect with them and have a good rapport with them in a short time span. My experiences with children have also been very sweet, they do jel up with me very easily and love spending time with me.
My Experience
I have a fair share of experience working with children and in related fields. I have worked with children with special needs at special schools, I have worked in the fields of child rights, missing children, child development, adolescent counseling, family counseling, etc. I have also been a part of Project DIVIT, a Millennium Campus and United Nations Academic Impact, under which we conducted impactful sessions for children to create awareness about topics like gender stereotypes and equality, period literacy, personal hygiene, financial literacy, skill enhancement, etc. I am also currently working with Junior Adventures Group as an Activity Leader.
My Qualifications
I am an Early Childhood Educator with a Masters degree in Human Development and Childhood Studies. I am currently pursuing MSc in Psychology: Mental Health Sciences from Queen Mary University of London, further enhancing my understanding of child development and well-being. I have gained valuable insights into the complex factors that influence mental health throughout the lifespan. My current degree is helping me understand and relate how good mental health plays an important role in a child’s overall well-being and how it influences their overall development.
My Availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 28/04/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 12/04/2024)
- Utility Bill (added 06/04/2024)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Riya. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
The sitter delibrately squeezes time out by smalltalk and other such nuances to get a bill boosted up. She is also untrustworthy as her bank records were not recognized by Barclays netbanking and when tried to settlle her boosted bill in cash she refused to co-ordinate and said she had no time.
She does not engage the child or entertain her - only sweet talks.
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Sarah
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Riya
on 01/05/2024
Response by
Riya
on 01/05/2024:
I understand your concerns, but I must clarify that the accusations made are not accurate.
Regarding time management, I engaged in polite conversation with the parent which the parent started, showing courtesy and respect, even though I was running slightly behind schedule.
As for trustworthiness, I provided recognized bank account details to which the parent was able to make the transaction. I made efforts to settle payment, which were unfortunately met with scheduling difficulties. (Sharing account details is a proof of someone being trustworthy than working on cash)
The parent was really poor at communication, which led to unnecessary time wastage due to conflicting meeting arrangements. I strive to maintain clear and efficient communication to ensure smooth interactions and engagements.
In terms of interaction with the child, our first session involved playing board games, mindful games (wordle, guessing world cuisines, geography realated games - for cognitive development) to break the ice and establish rapport as instructed by the parent. Sweet communication with the child was intentional to create a comfortable environment. As it should always be.
Lastly, as an educator, I felt the parent's behavior was disrespectful towards both the child and me. The parent made demeaning remarks about the child in front of the child, was rude, making it an uncomfortable situation for me. It's crucial to be mindful with the child to ensure a positive environment for the child's growth and development and help them be confident little humans.
I would have appreciated if the parent would have been true and fair while write the review. But I hope this will be taken in the right spirit.
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