Melissa
Nanny in Bromley
5.0
My Summary
About Me
Update -- I am now looking for my next full-time nanny position, ideally starting in October, although I am flexible with the exact start date. I am looking for 30+ hours per week.
Hello! My name is Melissa. I am British, originally from the Isle of Wight, and I am 30 years old with over 12 years of childcare experience, including 10 years working as a full-time nanny.
I particularly love working with babies and have newborn experience, so my ideal role would be caring for a baby alongside an older sibling. I love the special bond that develops with children as they grow, and I have to admit I will really miss those wonderfully random and funny conversations that come with caring for an older child!
I have always been a mature, responsible and caring person, and I understand that working with children is a huge responsibility and I take that responsibility very seriously while also bringing plenty of energy, creativity and enthusiasm to my role. I enjoy coming up with new activities and finding ways to make everyday experiences fun, engaging and educational.
I grew up on the Isle of Wight with my parents and only moved away for work. I still try to return as often as possible to spend time with my family and friends, and I have always loved being outdoors and connected to nature.
I currently live in Bromley with my long-term boyfriend of 10 years. He was born in Italy and has lived in London for the past 12 years, and he currently works for the Ministry of Justice. I have had some online Italian lessons with a tutor.
My Approach to Childcare:
I have always been a naturally caring person with a calm and nurturing personality. I have a lot of patience and genuinely enjoy getting to know each child as an individual, understanding their personality, interests and needs.
Nannying has always been my passion. I adore working with children and feel very fortunate to have built a career doing something I genuinely love. My aim is to encourage children to become confident, kind and independent little people while giving them the support and security they need along the way.
I strongly believe in encouraging compassion and empathy from a young age, as well as giving children plenty of opportunities to explore the world around them.
Nature is particularly important to me. I love taking children on nature walks, going on bug hunts, learning about trees and leaves, and simply getting outside whatever the weather. I think these experiences help children understand the world around them, encourage curiosity and give them an opportunity to slow down and appreciate the little things — something I think adults could benefit from too!
I also believe in teaching and role-modelling good manners and social skills from a young age. Simple things such as saying please and thank you, sitting nicely at the table and learning to cover your mouth when coughing are all important life skills. I even call it "catching your cough" when teaching younger children!
As a dedicated nanny, I work hard to create an environment that is both safe and fun, with clear and consistent boundaries. I believe children feel most secure when the important adults in their lives are working together and providing consistency. Building a trusting relationship with parents is therefore incredibly important to me.
Trust with children is built through consistency, patience and reliability. Children want to feel heard, respected and understood, and my aim is always for them to know that they can rely on me and feel safe coming to me in any situation.
Driving
I have my own car and am very happy to use it as part of my role. I would just require the family to provide appropriate child car seats and cover the additional business-use insurance and petrol costs.
Outside of Nannying
Outside of work my interests include:
Horse riding — I have worked alongside BHS-trained instructors helping to teach children to ride
Archery
Camping
Swimming
Reading
Painting
Writing
Exploring new places
My Experience
During college (studying level 3 childcare and education) I gained 2 years experience working in schools and with children of all ages (6 months to 12 years) during this time I worked alongside teachers to create activities that will challenge a child's development depending on their age and skill.
I first moved to London to work as a full time live in nanny for a lovely family with a 1 year old little girl and then a baby boy born December 2015. I stayed with them for 3 years and loved every second.
I then moved to another family with two children aged 8 months and a 2.5 years old. After 3 weeks of handover I had full time, sole charge of both children for 3 years. During those crazy Covid times, I had to help the children adapt to having both parents working from home and also tutoring both children. I established a routine quickly that helped everyone transition smoothly in addition to all of my other nanny duties e.g washing, cooking and light housework. I had to say goodbye due to both children starting full time education.
In 2021 I moved in with my boyfriend and found my first live out nanny position caring for an 8 month old. For 2 years I worked 3 days a week, 11 hours a day working along side the grandparents who had her for the remaining 2 days, once she turned 2 years old she became a big sister. I continued to work with mum while she was on maternity leave and then she went back to work but this time only 4 days a week so I accepted to work another day. From then I continued to work 4 days a week 11 hours a day with the sole care of the two girls. During this time there were multiple occasions when I had sole care of both girls 24/7 for sometimes as long as a week while both parents were away.
In September 2025 the mum made the huge decision to quit her job to spend more time with her girls, the family graciously kept my pay the same until the end of the year even though the hours contracted were not needed. We continued to work together thereafter with a decreased amount of hours. The mum and I have remained working together smoothly since however the family’s needs have changed and they will no longer be needing a nanny from September.
As with every family I leave, I am going to miss those girls immensely.
I have experience with:
- Newborn babies
- Bottle feeding
- Weaning
- Dealing with eczema and other skin conditions
- Allergies (peanut with an epipen)
- Cooking a wide variety of healthy meals
- Tutoring
- Creating the best routines to suit the family
- Potty training
- Organisation of toys, clothes and anything child related
- Teaching children to swim
- Using different methods of discipline depending on age of child
- Dealing with separation anxiety e.g. when parents go back to work
- Making an environment safe for children
- Paediatric first aid
- Sole charge of 2 children (one baby and one toddler)
- 12 years of childcare experience (10 years as a full time nanny)
- 2 years working in schools alongside teachers as a childcare student
Also from my experience working in schools, I can help prepare your child for school life; for example, in nursery your child will be able to thrive if they can already count to 10+, recognise the letters in the alphabet and their own name, plus basic skills like putting on shoes and zipping up coats. I do all this through play and creating fun and educational activities from an early age. (Your child won't even realise they are learning because they are having so much fun!)
Children learn through play and I am NOT afraid to get stuck in and messy!
Additionally, during my 10 years of nannying I have gathered a large abundance of healthy recipes that I have adapted for all of my charges to enjoy. I love to cook and really enjoy making food colourful and enjoyable for children.
My Qualifications
I have a level 3 CACHE grade C diploma in childcare and education from the Isle of Wight College - CV available
Level 3 paediatric first aid training complete (renewal booked for 2026)
DBS checked
Drivers License
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My Availability
Available from October 2026 full time
My Fees
- Nannying from £17.00 per hour (net)
Negotiable
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 01/03/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 04/10/2017)
- Full CV (added 21/03/2026)
- First Aid Certificate: full paediatric first aid (issued 16/09/2023)
- Training Certificate (added 04/10/2017)
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Below are the latest reviews for Melissa. 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.
Melissa was our nanny from 2017 until 2021 looking after our children on a sole charge basis. The children were 2 and 9months at the time and we could not have wished for a more wonderful nanny. Melissa combines creativity with impeccable manners ensuring that the children are treated with the love and care they require but also teaching them, in an age appropriate manner, what fair and kind look like.
Melissa saw us through Covid helping our eldest get ahead in home schooling (reception) whilst also being an indispensable help to us.
She is simply the best, and any family would be lucky to have her.
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veg10
on 31/03/2026
Melissa is my children's current nanny and has been with us since January 2015, looking after my daughter (now almost 4) since she was 1 year old following my return to work (busy job working as a solicitor). She has also looked after my son (now almost 2) since he was born. Melissa is an all round amazing nanny. I simply cannot fault her. Wise beyond her years and with an innate ability to make my children's lives fun, fulfilled and safe. She shares a wonderful bond with them both and we will all be very sad to see her go. Deserves the very best.
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Caroline
on 19/11/2017
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