CalmHome
Household Help in Edinburgh (also available for babysitting)
5.0
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I'm Lena,
I offer a Holistic House Management Service with Optional Childcare | Petcare.
From shopping, nutritious meal prep, cleaning, and house admin to optional pet and childcare. I take care of everything as one trusted person, giving you back your time and energy for play, pleasure and connection.
Minimum of 3 hours per week.
Serving Morningside, Stockbridge, New Town, West End, Murrayfield, Ravelston, Bruntsfield, the Grange, Marchmont, and Fairmilehead.
How I Work
Available for morning, full-day, and afternoon cover
Open to live-in or local roles in Edinburgh (EH7 and surrounding areas)
This is a single, trusted rate for a multi-role service that goes beyond standard cleaning or nanny work, combining house management, childcare, nutrition, wellbeing, and discreet, high-level home support.
I’m experienced in working in high-value homes, and I am comfortable with the expectations of busy families who value discretion, quality, and calm, well-organised environments
My Experience
Awarded 52-5-Star Reviews as a Superhost.
Awarded 55-5-Star Reviews as a Pet-Sitter
Awarded the Childcare of Excellence by this website
Attended 2 of the world's top 25 schools for functional health.
I’ve supported multiple Edinburgh families with:
Calm, organised daily routines for children (toddlers to pre-teens)
Care for neurodivergent children and ADHD-informed support
Meal prep for dietary intolerances and anxiety-sensitive eating
School/nursery pick-ups, drop-offs, and after-school care
Children's Yoga Teacher at Doune Terrace Nursery where I taught mindfulness games, yoga, creative play, and gentle behavioural support
Alongside childcare, I take full responsibility for your home, including:
Organising fridge, pantry, and kitchen with clear systems
High-standard cleaning (kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas)
Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for adults and children
Dog walking and pet care
Arranging small events (birthdays, family gatherings)
Buying and wrapping gifts, running errands, managing deliveries
How To Get Started
If you’d like calm, trusted, high-performing house management with or without childcare, I’d be delighted to help.
Feel free to give me a call to discuss your needs, and then we can set up a 1:1 online meeting to see if we’re a good fit in terms of style and expectations. This walkthrough will help us agree on how I can best support your home and family's needs.
My Qualifications
Psychiatry Redefined ADHD Provider. Tailored nutrition and supplements to balance neurodiversity.
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
My Availability
Monday - Sunday
My Fees
- Babysitting from £19.44 per hour
- Household Help from £20.00 per hour
Childcare £20.00 per hour
Housekeeping & Cooking: £20.00 per hour (Please note: This is a standalone role and is kept separately from childcare duties)
House Manager: £25.00 per hour (2, 3 or 4 roles combined into one streamlined service)
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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5 out of 5
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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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!
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Jia
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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
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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!
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