Expert
Nanny in Edinburgh (also available for babysitting)
5.0
My Summary
About Me
Awarded the ‘Childcare Certificate of Excellence 2020’ for outstanding service and dependability. My references are all 5-star and available on request.
Over the past eight years, I've built long-lasting relationships with the children and parents from whom I've learned so much and have been gifted to support them.
I’ve successfully dealt with many challenges by quickly sensing feelings and needs.
Family diet planning and communication for children with food intolerances and anxiety. Parents review me as a ‘comprehensive nanny who’s very hard to replace’.
- I'm seeking a part-time position with a family
(15-18 hours a week).
- I don't work alongside parents who work from home. I enjoy space in providing the best caring experience for children.
- I enjoy babysitting, and I'm available as a Festival Babysitter.
During the week, I focus on building my Functional Medicine Coaching Practice and teaching Taiji.
If you're interested in partnering,
I'd be delighted to hear from you.
With warmth and gratitude,
Lena Lee
My Experience
8 years as a nanny, caring for children aged 8 months to 12 years.
4 years of experience working in big families.
3 years working with toddlers.
5 months of sole charge of an 8-month-old.
1.5 years as a Children's Yoga teacher for Doune Terrace Nurseries.
Excellent organisational skills within big families of 3 or more children.
Meal planning and cooking around food intolerances for babies and preschoolers
6 years of babysitting experience, I provide full-day childcare coverage for parents visiting Edinburgh and plan trips away from their kids for a day or more.
6 years of teaching and facilitating workshops for large groups.
8 years of Non-Violent Communication for children and parents.
My Qualifications
Psychiatry Redefined ADHD Provider. Tailored nutrition and supplements to balance neurodiversity.
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's 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.
Childrens' Non Violent Communication
My Availability
Minimum of 15-18 hours/per week.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Nannying from £18.00 per hour (gross)
Nannying
Employed £18 After Tax
Self-Employed £21
Evening Babysitting
£15.0O
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 Mannafields Christian 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
My Documents
- PVG Check (added 19/10/2018)
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Expert. 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.
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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Eliza
on 13/06/2024
Lena has looked after our daughter twice a week since January 2022. She was flexible in dealing with our needs, she is very reliable and communicates well. She really understands what children enjoy and my daughter loves spending time with her. While cooking isn't part of our arrangement she is passionate about food and nutrition. Lena is a kind and caring person and a pleasure to work with.
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