Deborah
Nanny in London: Lewisham (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
About Me
I HAVE PART TIME AVAILABILITY FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS - PLEASE ENQUIRE IF INTERESTED!
Serious Enquiries Only
Hello Parents!
My name is Deborah,
I possess a genuine enthusiasm for looking after children in addition to aiding their development and watching them thrive.
Equipped with knowledge that focuses on developmental studies, I continue to learn about and keep updated with the key stages and care of children.
Gifted with empathy, compassion and the ability to develop and maintain a positive rapport with children and parents alike, I encourage children to explore their talents and interests through various activities as well as providing additional support for families.
Strong communication and listening skills are amongst those I have acquired. Additional skills include a high level of emotional intelligence. I possess excellent organisational skills plus the ability to use initiative.
I am confident when faced with the opportunity to meet and liaise with new people and can adapt to various environments with ease.
I have completed a full, up to date DBS check and am fully First Aid trained.
I have also worked as a tutor and mentor for teenagers and young adults. Responsibilities included providing emotional support and pastoral care for students that exhibited challenging behaviour.
Hobbies include writing , baking and listening to music. I am an avid reader, and am interested in innovative ways to provide children with a safe, edifying and warm environment , giving them the opportunity to look forward to a healthy and fulfilling future no matter what labels or limitations have been attached to them.
All in all, I am eager to learn and develop new skills as well as strengthening existing ones. I hope my passion transcends within this role.
I look forward to hearing from you!
My Experience
I have 9 years worth of experience as a babysitter, looking after various ages, ranging from 3 days old to 12 years old in addition to multiple children. I have experience of working with high profile clients, ensuring discretion and confidentiality.
I am also experienced with event sits, providing assistance for couples on their wedding days!
Through various roles as a private nanny, I have taken sole charge of managing the morning routine, school drop off, school pick up and food preparation, plus facilitating additional activities.
Working closely with children, teenagers and young adults for an extended period of time has equipped me with the knowledge and confidence to demonstrate basic understanding of child development and learning in addition to the ability to relate well to children and adults.
My role in July 2024 included working as a Night Nanny for a newborn, with a high profile client. I took sole charge of the night time routine which consists of feeding, changing, providing comfort and general care, allowing for mother to rest and recover.
Due to my former role as a Learning Support Assistant (SEP 2024-FEB 2026), taking place in a school setting, I have developed a general understanding of the National Curriculum and other basic learning programmes.
From September- December 2018, I took on the full time role of Nanny, with sole charge of managing the morning routine, school drop off, school pick up, food preparation, plus additional activities.
I also have experience in childcare, as an Early Years Support Worker, working in a nursery from March 2018. I assisted with the care of children from 0-4 years.
This included the supervision of activities, such as messy play, arts & crafts, cooking, reading and outdoor/physical pursuits and the planning ,observation and record keeping that inform parents and carers about their child’s day. Additional responsibilities included preparing and serving suitable meals, snacks and drinks as well as teaching general life skills, such as basic hygiene and manners.
Over the summer of 2017, I undertook two different placements in regards to childcare. The first required looking after two children, giving their parents the option to enjoy an occasional evening out. The second involved working closely with a family, engaging with their two children whilst their parents completed busy schedules at work. Responsibilities included taking the children to school in addition to picking them up at the end of the day, preparing their dinner, and helping with homework in addition to other activities.
I have had extensive experience with babies, ranging from personal to professional. Duties include nappy changes, feeding both milk and solids, facilitating sleep routine and general interaction.
The additional benefit of studying a psychology degree, where developmental study was heavily involved has helped greatly.
I look forward to meeting you and your families !
My Qualifications
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
FULL UP TO DATE DBS CHECK
9 GCSE’s: A*-C including English & Maths
A- Levels: A A B
BSc Psychology ( Including developmental study): 2:1
My Availability
My Fees
- Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
- Nannying from £20.00 per hour (gross)
*Minimum hours for booking with me is 4.
*if childcare is required on public bank holidays (festive period/New years), price starts from £25/hr
My fees start from £20/hr
*extra charge will be added for multiple children
*Travel fee applies to babysitting, if booked for a shift with a late finish time (if booking finishes at 9pm and after, an Uber home will be required)
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 15/12/2024)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 19/02/2024)
- First Aid Certificate (added 06/12/2018)
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Parents say
This nanny receives consistently excellent reviews for her professional, warm and reliable childcare services. Families particularly praise her exceptional communication, including regular updates and photos, which helps parents feel at ease. She demonstrates strong ability to quickly build rapport with children of all ages, from newborns to older children, and is highly recommended for her patience, punctuality and availability at short notice.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Deborah. 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.
Deborah reached out promptly after we enquired about her nanny services. We arranged a meeting, and she immediately connected with my son. He was going through a real “stranger danger” phase at the time, but for some reason, he took to Deborah almost instantly!
She was kind, caring and respectful, and always kept me updated on their activities, which gave me great peace of mind. It’s a pity our time together was cut short due to circumstances beyond Deborah’s control, as she was truly a pleasure to work with.
Thank you, Deborah, for taking such wonderful care of our son and treating him as though he were your own. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to other families. I have no doubt that our paths will cross again!
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Brenda
on 14/08/2026
Deborah cared for our 11 week old daughter of an evening until late. This included feeding, changing, playing and putting her to bed, and feeding/settling her when she woke in the night. She was calm with our daughter who loved her. It was our first time leaving her and Deborah made us feel very at ease, with exceptional communication throughout the evening with photos and messages. We have already re-booked her and highly recommend.
by
Charlie
on 12/04/2026
Deborah babysat for our 4 year old and 18 month old and was brilliant - keeping us up to date and sending pictures throughout put us at ease. Only used her once so far but will definitely use her again!
by
Rob
on 19/03/2026
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