CalmHome
Nanny in Edinburgh (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
About Me
Professional Nanny, House Manager & Holistic Cook
I provide calm, discreet, high-standard support for busy families across Edinburgh. I offer three distinct services that can be hired entirely separately or combined into a streamlined package, allowing you to choose the exact level of support your household needs.
Awarded Childcare of Excellence with over 100 consecutive five-star reviews across childcare, hotel babysitting, and elite property/pet care.
Terms: Strictly employed (PAYE) basis only, per HMRC guidelines. No cash-in-hand or self-employed arrangements.
My Experience
1. Dedicated & Creative Childcare
• Award-Winning Standard: Recipient of the Childcare Certificate of Excellence (2020) with sole-charge nanny experience spanning children from 8 months to 15 years old.
• Experience & Well-being: 6-month-olds to pre-teen care, ADHD-informed support, and gentle behavioural guidance. Deeply experienced with anxiety-sensitive routines and settling children.
• Mindfulness & Play: Children's yoga and creative play (previously taught at Doune Terrace Nursery, leading mindfulness games and gentle behavioural support).
• Routine & Logistics: Reliable morning school runs, complex city centre pick-up/drop-off coordination, and afternoon care.
• Hotel & Visiting Care: Trusted sole-charge care for 50-60 visiting families in Edinburgh's top hotels, keeping children secure, safe, and happy from the first minute.
2. Streamlined House Management & Administration
• Home Operations: Organising the fridge, pantry, and kitchen with clear, practical, and highly organised lifestyle systems.
• Logistics & Errands: Sourcing technical tools, managing workflows, arranging small events, birthdays, delivery management, gift wrapping, and pet care.
• Pet & Property Trust: 50 consecutive five-star reviews for autonomously managing high-needs pet routines and property estate security.
3. Immaculate Housekeeping & Nutritional Cooking
• Elite Presentation: High-standard cleaning of kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living spaces. Former casual Deep Clean Attendant within a 20-person housekeeping team at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, developing a flawless eye for detail.
• Functional Cooking: Certified Functional Health Coach trained at two of the world's top 25 functional health schools. I create freshly made, nutrient-dense menus specifically tailored to gut health, allergies, and dietary intolerances, alongside healthy baking hacks (like reducing refined sugar) that children love.
? Availability & Areas Covered
• Schedules: Morning school runs, full-day support, afternoon cover, and regular weekly care. Available mid-November.
• Areas: Morningside, Stockbridge, New Town, West End, Murrayfield, Ravelston, Bruntsfield, The Grange, Marchmont, and Fairmilehead.
My Qualifications
PVG October 2026
Psychiatry Redefined ADHD Provider—tailored nutrition and supplements to balance neurodiversity, calm and vitalise.
FAIB Approved Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid Certificate (2024)
Taiji Teacher Training Certificate.
Functional Medicine Health Coach. The science of tailored nutrition, psychology & planning to achieve goals
‘Chek’ Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1
Children's First Aid
Childcare Certificate Of Excellence 2020'
In Safe Hands Safeguarding Children
Children's Yoga Teacher
Certificate in 'Play Therapy For Children'
Children's Dance Teacher
Steiner Online Introductory Course: The importance of Play, Emotional & Physical Wellbeing of the Child
'Waldorf Introduction To Education' weekend training.
Children's Non-Violent Communication ( respecting children's boundaries & modelling emotional intelligence)
My Availability
Monday - Friday
My Fees
- Babysitting from £18.00 per hour
- Nannying from £16.50 per hour (gross)
• 1. Childcare (Consistent Weekly): £18 gross/hr (1 child) up to £22 gross/hr (3+ children)
(minimum 14–23 hours per week)
Open to discussing £16.50 gross/hour for standard, single-child nanny roles with long-term, guaranteed weekly hours all year round (minimum 14–23 hours per week, 52 weeks a year).
• 2. House Management & Admin: From £28 gross/hr (An all-day flat rate service: morning school drop-off, daytime housekeeping, cooking, laundry, home administration, pet care, and afternoon school pick-up and childcare, all handled seamlessly by one person)
• 3. Housekeeping & Cooking Only: From £22 gross/hr
• 4. Ad-hoc Babysitting: £18 gross/hr (3-hour minimum)
Terms: Strictly employed (PAYE) basis only, per HMRC guidelines. No cash-in-hand or self-employed arrangements.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Broughton Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Mary's RC Primary School (Edinburgh)
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Drummond Community High School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Lorne Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Abbeyhill Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Hermitage Park Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at The Edinburgh Academy School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Stockbridge Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Fettes College
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Parents say
This helper is consistently praised as caring, trustworthy and well-prepared. Families highlight her flexibility, thoughtful communication beforehand, and genuine warmth with children, who clearly enjoy her company. Parents felt reassured and confident leaving their little ones in her care, and would gladly recommend her again.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for CalmHome. 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.
I had such a positive experience with Lena and would happily recommend her to other parents.
Today was the first time my 7-month-old daughter had been cared for on her own by someone outside our family, so I was quite nervous about it. Before the booking, I contacted Lena and she was very thoughtful and reassuring from the beginning. She arranged a video call with me to understand my daughter’s routine, personality and needs, and also suggested a settle session beforehand. This gave my daughter a chance to get used to her, and gave us the opportunity to get to know each other before the actual childcare session.
Today, Lena looked after my daughter and took her out for some play time. She kept me updated and sent me photos while they were out, which really helped me feel reassured and know that my daughter was happy and well looked after. It was lovely to see how well they were getting along, and I could genuinely tell from my daughter’s expressions and reactions that she was comfortable with Lena and enjoyed spending time with her.
I was also really impressed by how well prepared Lena was. She had brought different things to keep a baby entertained, including music and toys, and clearly put thought into making the time enjoyable and engaging for her.
Most importantly, I felt that Lena was calm, caring, attentive and trustworthy. As a parent, being able to feel comfortable leaving your baby with someone else is incredibly important, and Lena gave me that confidence.
I’m very happy with the experience and would definitely contact Lena again whenever I need childcare in the future. Thank you so much, Lena!
by
Jia
on 06/10/2026
Lena helped us make things work for over two years. She was very flexible and worked round our often complicated needs. My daughter loved hanging out with her and it was very reassuring to know that she was in such good hands. We would both recommend
by
caitrin
on 18/12/2025
Lena is simply the best. She’s conscientious, kind, and thoughtful.
We were traveling from California and I needed a sitter in Edinburgh, a city I’d never visited, for Saturday night—at bedtime no less. Lena asked to zoom ahead of time to meet the kids and get acquainted. She asked great questions. Lena arrived with balloons for the kids and played games that the kids couldn’t wait to tell me about the next day.
Lena was attuned to both my daughters’ needs and, best of all, my girls had a blast! They laughed, they sang, they made up wonderful characters and stories. The girls are still raving about their time with Lena. Thanks for giving our family a fun holiday memory!
by
Eliza
on 13/06/2024
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