Dara
Nanny in Braintree (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 24 hours
Female Member since Aug 2020 Last Updated Nov 2025 Last Login 26 Nov 2025
My Summary
British Nanny With 15 Years Experience
About Me
Hi, I am available from November or from the New Year up to 35 hrs per Monday to Friday.
I’ve been a nanny for 15 years in London, Hertfordshire and Essex.
With regard to school children I enjoy helping them with phonics and homework and have a creative flair. I can organise their school calendar, cook healthy homemade meals, bake cakes with the kids, keep their laundry up to date and I always ensure parent/s arrive home to calm exhausted children ready for bed and a fresh tidy home ready for them to relax for the evening with a home cooked dinner if they wish. All my clients go to work with a sound mind, knowing their dear ones are safe, secure, happy and will enjoy their day.
I have tended to children from new born to teenagers and have excellent contactable references. I am ofsted registered, dbs checked, have paediatric first aid training & childcare qualifications. I live with my husband in a village cottage with open land to enjoy and we like to cycle, socialise with family & friends and we enjoy eating out, going to the beach and visit various places that interest us, we particularly enjoy hiking in Wales through the waterfalls. I am very outdoorsy and love taking the children I care for to parks, walks, farms, soft play, swimming, dancing, the beach and exciting day trips.
My Experience
Experienced with looking after children of all ages from new born, including twins, children with allergies or food intolerances and one little boy who had austism.
Reference quotes:
January 2024 to October 2025
Helen
Dara built up a good relationship with the children and made efforts to do both fun and educational activities with them. They both have expressed that they will miss her.
Sept 2022 to Sept 2023
Dr. Atkinson
Dara has been reliable, polite and has been very caring towards the children. She will make a valuable contribution.
2020 to 2022
Covid break which I used to qualify as a Level 3 Hairdresser (which I do now part time)
C.Wilson 2019
Dara has been the best nanny I have ever had over the last 10 years and my children love her.
C. Lawrence 2016
"On a personal level Dara has always been a delight to deal with and has always been helpful, responsive and diligent. The girls have always had good things to say about her and she has been a kind and loving nanny to them."
C. Cotton 2013
"Dara is by far the best nanny we have had (out of three) and our children love her and have blossomed under her care."
H. Carpenter 2011
"Dara has a lovely personality and is really suited to working with children. She has managed their dietary requirements and helped my children develop their delayed speech and language skills."
K. Dixon 2011
"Dara came to us highly recommended and I can only pass these recommendations on. Dara has her own unique and genuine style and brings an incredible warmth and freshness into our home."
My Qualifications
Paediatric training
EYFS framework
Cpd levels 2&3:
Characteristics of Effective Leadership
Equality & Diversity
Improving Children’s Learning through play
Promoting Positive Behaviour
Supporting Early Language Development
Reflective Practice in the Early Years
Understanding Children’s Rights
My Availability
I will be available for up to 30 hours between Monday to Friday and can look after your children before and after school. I Can also be flexible on the days that you require cover.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Last Updated: 04/11/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Nannying from £16.00 per hour (net)
- Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
Open to sensible discussion
I am registered self employed (so my fees can be gross or employed should you prefer).
My Documents
- Council Tax Bill [DELETED] (added 29/06/2023)
- Reference: Reference from Kerstin (added 14/01/2022)
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