MandaLou
Babysitter in Guildford
My Summary
About Me
Hello, I'm Manda, a caring, reliable, and experienced childcare provider based in Wood Street Village. As a mum to a 10-year-old daughter and stepmum to two young girls aged 7 and 4, I understand how important it is for parents to find someone they can trust to provide a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for their children.
I have many years of experience working with children of different ages through babysitting, nannying, and family support roles, including live-in and live-out positions overseas. My experience ranges from caring for toddlers to school-aged children, helping with daily routines, creative play, outdoor activities, homework, and building children's confidence and independence.
I believe every child is unique and deserves care that is tailored to their individual needs and interests. I enjoy creating engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play while ensuring children feel happy, secure, and valued.
I am friendly, patient, and approachable, and I take pride in building positive relationships with both children and parents. My goal is to provide a home-from-home environment where children can thrive and families can feel completely at ease.
My Experience
I’m a mother, step-mother and the bearer of a fully comprehensive childcare CV, with my experience ranging from newborn babies upwards. Held positions as a Nursery Assistant, to nannying for a high-profile couple in Sydney, Australia for their 1 ½ year old twins; and a family, between their Knightsbridge (London) and Schonried (Switzerland) homes.
• More than 25 years experience in child care, sole charge for up to 3 toddlers at a time, babies, twins, triplets and parties of young children.
• Extensive knowledge in providing long-term care for children, including PA duties, cooking, preparing bottles, meditation/yoga, changing nappies, ironing and mending, supervising baths, accompanying parties/holidays, and educating and amusing the children by reading and tailoring outings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills, built great relationships with parents.
• Professional attitude, highly motivated and a good sense of humour.
My Qualifications
• Toe by Toe Reading Scheme Coach – Successfully completed the scheme coaching a year 7 pupil who increased his reading age by 18 months in that period.
• Chubb Fire Extinguisher Training Course
• Basic First Aid certification
• Ofsted registered March 2006
• CRB checks March 2006 / July 2013, new DBS check due June 2026.
• Full, unendorsed UK Driving License
• Baby Reflexology: 1 day course completed
My Availability
Available Mon-Fri, ideally during school times. I'm hoping to work with some local families that require adhoc or summer care for their child/children - due to a career break.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
£12ph
My Documents
- UK Passport (issued 20/07/2018)
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