Isla

My Summary

My Experience

I’m a happy, calm and patient person who is always willing to get stuck into a job. I have been nannying for over 8 years and my duties have included caring for the children, cooking them healthy balanced meals, making the beds, cleaning up after the children and around the house during nap times, bathing them, doing the bed time routines, taking the children to classes, school drop offs and pick ups and children’s laundry.

I am passionate about following a gentle / positive parenting approach. I love exploring and learning through nature with children, helping to nurture their curiosity about the world.

I have been studying and working in childcare for almost 10 years. Over that time I have completed my Level 3 Childcare and Education Diploma and GCSE in Childcare and Economics at an A*. During my studies I did voluntary work at Upp Starts nursery, Little Angels nursery, Belton Pre-School, Leighfield Primary and C of E Primary school, covering children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Since becoming a fully qualified childcare practitioner I have worked in Pen Green children’s centre as a nursery nurse, working with children aged 9 months to 2 years.

Most of my childcare experience comes from being a nanny which I have done for the past 8 years. Being a nanny has enabled me to look after children from newborns right up to young teens. Two of the families I nanny for have had 3 children 3 and under, so I’m used to working with many young children at one given time. I have also nannied for 1 year old twins so have twin experience. My main focus has been on the first few years of life working mostly with ages birth-4 years. I have done a lot of newborn roles so I’m very comfortable with young babies and the care that goes into settling them into a routine and offering sleep advice and support.

I also spent a year and a half travel nannying and working for different families all over the world. This taught me so much about working in new environments with different families and constantly using my initiative to seamlessly blend into many different routines, from yachts to beaches to mountains!

I’m happy to work all different hours of the week, including evening babysitting, overnights and proxy parenting when the parents are away. I’m also available if you want help on family holidays or work trips as I’m well experienced in that area too!

I am happy to provide references from any of the families or childcare settings I have worked with. I am also able to be flexible with my hours. Please message me if you have any questions!

My Qualifications

GCSE Childcare
Level 3 Childcafe and Education Diploma
First Aid Certified

My Availability

My Fees

• Nannying from £17.00 per hour (gross)

Babysitting rate - £14
Nanny rate - £17
Nanny share rate - £13
Overnight rate - £75
24 hour rate - £300