Jellie
Babysitter in Whitstable
5.0
My Summary
Montessori Qualified Child Carer
About Me
Hello, I am a warm, friendly and experienced childcare professional.
I currently provide after-school childcare, calm evening care and babysitting, with story time and gentle settling at bedtime if required.
I also have experience supporting children with additional needs, including autism.
My passion is helping children develop confidence and self-esteem through respectful, child-centred care. I believe children thrive when they feel understood, valued and trusted, and I love supporting them to discover their own abilities, independence and love of learning.
Montessori tutoring and child development sessions are available on request.
My Experience
I am Montessori qualified (Level 4 equivalent) with over 30 years’ experience working in childcare in a range of settings in the UK and abroad.
My background includes Montessori Pre-schools, school support roles, and home-based childcare for families with children from newborn to 10 years, including experience supporting children with additional needs.
My Qualifications
Montessori International Nursery Foundation Diploma (2001, Merit – NVQ Level 4 equivalent), with over 30 years experience working in childcare across nursery, pre-school, school, and home settings in the UK and abroad.
I have completed ongoing professional training including safeguarding and nursery practice through Kent County Council, and have extensive experience working within both the EYFS framework and the Montessori teaching approach.
I hold a current enhanced DBS certificate and valid paediatric first aid certification.
My Availability
Available for evening babysitting. Please send me a message.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
Babysitting: from £15 per hour
After-school childcare: from £18–20 per hour
Nannying (younger children, longer-term care and routines): from £20+ per hour
Montessori education & developmental support: from £30 per hour
My Documents
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- Enhanced DBS Check including Children's Barred List Issued 27/08/2019 Securely stored
- First Aid Certificate Added 30/01/2024 Securely stored
- Training Certificate Added 30/01/2024 Securely stored
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5 out of 5
Parents say
This babysitter is warm, proactive, and adaptable, quickly building genuine bonds with children of different ages and personalities. Families praise her calm, caring nature, thoughtful communication, and ability to bring fun, structure, and comfort to their homes. Highly recommended and dearly missed by those she cared for.
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Below are the latest reviews for Jellie. 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.
Jennifer was recommended to me by a friend who described her as ‘lovely and great with the kids’. And she absolutely is! My children can be a bit shy with new babysitters, but the first time she came to us they instantly warmed to her as she read stories with them. The next day they asked us when she would be coming again! Great communication and she made us feel very comfortable leaving the children with her from the outset.
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Claire
on 28/09/2026
J was absolutely wonderful with our three children, who are all different ages and naturally have very different needs and personalities. She managed to build a lovely individual relationship with each of them and understood how to adapt her approach to suit each child.
She is incredibly proactive, thoughtful and always full of little surprises — honestly, a real-life Mary Poppins! She would come up with activities and ideas without needing to be asked and always brought such positive energy into our home.
What we particularly loved about J was how caring and motherly she was with the children, while still being able to set clear boundaries when needed. She found that perfect balance between being affectionate, fun and nurturing, while also providing structure and consistency.
She became a very special part of our family, and the children absolutely adored her. We miss her dearly and will always be incredibly grateful for the care, love and happiness she brought into our home.
Any family would be very lucky to have J looking after their children, and we would recommend her wholeheartedly. ❤️
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Maria
on 19/09/2026
Jennifer arrived to babysit when one child was having a mega meltdown and we were all a bit stressed. She immediately put everyone at ease and the kids had a great time with her. Thoughtful updates during the evening. Would highly recommend.
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Laura
on 29/08/2026
Jellie has been with us for about 8 months now and in that time she has been so reliable , trustworthy, friendly, helpful, and happy to take children to their activities after school and will do extra hours if she can.
Jellie always cooks the children dinner and tidies away afterwards. The children are always happy to see Jenny and disappointed when it’s time for her to go home.
Overall I can’t recommend Jellie enough.
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Wendy
on 15/08/2023
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Jellie
on 14/02/2024:
Thanks so much Wendy! You have been so lovely to work for, it’s been great fun and I miss you all lots!
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