Marcia
Nanny in Leyton (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Feb 2014 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 13 Oct 2025
My Summary
About Me
I'm Marcia Edwards, a dedicated and experienced nanny with over 30 years of experience caring for children from newborn to school age.
As an Ofsted-registered professional, I create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. I specialise in supporting early development through routines, educational play, and nature-based learning, drawing on my work with Forest Kids, Barefoot Children, and Tree Babies. I'm DBS-checked, First Aid certified, and trained in SEN, child psychology, and behaviour management.
I believe in strong partnerships with parents and take pride in offering reliable, inclusive, and loving care tailored to each family’s needs.
My Experience
Private Nanny
Full-Time Sole Charge Nanny
Wanstead, E11 2020 – 2025
Full-Time Sole Charge Nanny
London Fields, E8 July 2014 – 2020
Part-Time Sole Charge Nanny
Hackney Central, E8 August 2011 – July 2014
Part-Time Sole & Shared Charge Nanny
Finsbury Park, N4 February 2005 – September 2012
Full-Time Sole Charge Nanny
Stoke Newington, N16 February 2005 – July 2011
My Qualifications
Professional Development and Selected Certifications – 2025
(Full list of certifications available upon request)
NVQ Level 3 Qualification
Paediatric First Aid Training
Safeguarding Children – Level 3
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Training
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for Childminders
Health and Safety in Early Years Settings
Food Hygiene – Level 3
Understanding Food Allergies and Intolerances
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Early Years Education
Ofsted Early Years Inspection Framework
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Childcare and Safeguarding (Ofsted-registered, DBS-checked)
Safety and Personal Conduct (Clean driving licence, non-smoker)
Individualised Child Support
Routine and Structure Implementation
Communication
Trustworthiness and Patience
Flexibility and Adaptability
Empathy
Organised
Time Management and Reliability
Parental and Team Collaboration
Creativity
Enthusiasm
My Availability
I am looking for full-time employment, Monday to Friday or four days a week. My preferred work locations are East London, including Wanstead, Redbridge, Leytonstone, Leyton, Walthamstow, and Stratford; however, I remain open to considering opportunities in other nearby areas.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 29/09/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £18.00 per hour
- Nannying from £17.00 per hour (net)
Negotiable
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 28/06/2020)
- DBS Check (added 28/06/2020)
- Full CV (added 11/05/2025)
- First Aid Certificate (added 11/05/2025)
- Exam Certificate: NVQ Level 3 and more certificates (added 28/06/2020)
- Reference (added 28/06/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: First aid (added 28/06/2020)
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5 out of 5
Parents say
The nanny is highly praised for being professional, reliable, and nurturing. Families appreciate her energy, creativity, and commitment to children's development. She organises engaging activities, fosters independence, and creates a stimulating environment. Her experience and skills are valued by parents, who feel confident leaving their children in her care.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Marcia. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.
Marcia was our children's nanny for 6 years, looking after the eldest from the age of 6 months and the youngest from birth. She was a vital and much-loved part of all our lives, organised, professional and reliable - but also reassuring, affectionate and lots of fun. We never doubted that our children were safe, happy and engaged under Marcia's care and they loved their time with her - they are big now but they still often talk about her very fondly and are full of happy memories. We recommend Marcia very highly to anyone looking for a superb nanny.
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Victoria
on 15/08/2025
Marcia can only be described as amazing, both as a nanny and as a person. She inspires everyone around her with her positive energy and outlook.
We have had the pleasure of having Marcia as our nanny with our three children (7, 5 & 3) for the last five years. She creates great educational and stimulating environment for the kids to thrive in, she does fantastic art work with the kids (her cats are amazing) and makes it all look easy.
Marcia is punctual, energetic, firm and fair. The kids love spending time with her and so do we.
Marcia is punctual, energetic, firm and fair. The kids love spending time with her and so do we.
She has been nothing short or spectacular, we have been so blessed to have her apart of our and our children’s lives.
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Michael
on 17/06/2025
Marcia has frequently been used for babysitting of our 3 kids aged 12, 7 and 3. She is a big hit with all of them and definitely the preferred babysitting option from all of our kids perspectives. Marcia will engage them in creative play and challenge them positively in all the conversations she has with them. We never feel guilty going out and leaving the kids - we know they will have great time! As well as evenings Marcia has also looked after our kids during the daytimes, she will always plan interesting activities taking them out for forest walks and museum visits etc depending on the weather. She ain't no sit around sitter!!
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Gavin
on 10/06/2025
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