Melissa

My Summary

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 along side 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
- tutoring
- creating the best routines to suit the family
- potty training
- 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)
- 12years of childcare experience (10 years as a full time nanny)


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

*OFSTED REGISTERED*

My Availability

Available from October 2026 full time

My Fees

• Nannying from £16.00 per hour (net)

Negotiable