Emmy
Nanny in South Oxfordshire (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 24 hours
Female Member since May 2021 Last Updated Jan 2024 Last Login 26 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
A friendly, caring teaching assistant & mum providing nannying, babysitting, postnatal support and mother's help. Enhanced DBS. 10 years experience in education, from babies to university level!
***Please note, I am currently very full, but will have some availability on a Thursday from Feb 2024. I am otherwise available for evening/weekend childcare, or ad-hoc daytime help. Please get in touch on 7526933791 to see if I can help your family***
I'm kind and compassionate with a lot of patience. When I get time out from being a mum, I spend my time outdoors- walking, open water swimming, kayaking, yoga. I'm equally in my element when snuggled up with a good book!
Having a background in science, exploring nature alongside children is my passion. Nature sparks so many interesting conversations and opportunities for play. Bedtime stories are also an absolute must, it's the most magical part of the day.
I know how hard it is to be a parent, and will do anything I can to help you out at home- washing, cooking, cleaning, tidying, playing, educating your little ones, and helping them to thrive.
If you feel I could support your family in any way, I'd love to have a chat and get to know you all!
7526933791
***Nannying - day & evening***
Childcare in your own home- experience from newborn to older children. I started this service after struggling to find a babysitter for my own family. I realised how hard it was to find someone responsible, caring and experienced who I could trust to look after my own children. Most babysitters are teenagers, and this just wasn't a scenario I was comfortable with. Being experienced in childcare, I started offering babysitting services and have found this to be very popular amongst like-minded parents.
From £20/hr
***Postnatal support***
I provide hands on baby-care, emotional support and guidance for parents, help with older children, household chores, food orders& shopping, light cooking, running errands, night feeds, babysitting. I adapt to the needs of each family- whatever makes things a little bit easier on exhausted parents in the early stages!
My primary role is to care for the mum, so she is well nourished, well informed and supported- so she can be the best mum and enjoy the experience so much more. I let you recover- rest, sleep and shower. I nurture you with wholesome food, to help mum's recovery and give you the energy you need to take care of a newborn. I do everything I can to make your life easier, so all you need to do is feed your baby, sleep, and soak up those precious moments that go by too fast!
I am a calm, reassuring presence in those early months. I provide new parents emotional support. I listen, guide and encourage, whilst signposting you to resources, support networks and further care options if you need them.
Modern society rushes new parents to bounce back. Families rarely have the support networks of local friends/family they so need in the early stages. All too often, visitors are just there for the baby, but I am the one who is there for the parents.
I mainly help families in the early months following your baby's birth, but sometimes for much longer. It's never too soon or too late- if you think I could help you, please get in touch.
From £20/hr
***Mother's help***
I'm an extra pair of hands around the house, to make parents lives easier. Can include light cooking, tidying, laundry, shopping/food orders, entertaining children, running errands, light cleaning.
From £20/hr
My Experience
I have degrees in science and previously worked in research and teaching in higher education since 2014. After becoming a mum myself, I took the opportunity to work with younger children, and I absolutely love it. I am a part-time teaching assistant in a school, with children from 4-11 years. My specialism is reading, phonics and speech& language (including English as an additional language - i.e. when English is not spoken at home).
I have provided private babysitting/childcare for the past 15 years, and now also offer postnatal support. I work mainly with newborn to school age. I support the family unit as a whole by helping with baby-care, household tasks, and primarily looking after mum. I'm passionate that parents should have access to this type of support in the early months after childbirth, and I see first hand what a difference it has on their physical and mental well-being in those challenging early days.
My Qualifications
Previously a scientist, I have a Doctorate and BSc in science-based subjects.
CPD/work based training in:
child protection and safeguarding,
child nutrition,
ADHD/dyslexia/Autism awareness,
supporting children with SEND,
supporting literary skills and learning activities, phonics,
speech& language development.
Postpartum recovery,
postpartum nutrition and exercise,
perineal pain and treatment,
infant feeding,
sleep safety for babies,
baby care,
safe bottle preparation,
nannying
parental mental health.
My background in science gives me an excellent understanding of up to date scientific literature and guidance for newborn-care and child development/education.
My Availability
***Please note, I'm not currently taking on any new clients for regular daytime care, as I'm fully booked. I am still available for evening babysitting, or occasional help, so please still get in touch for this ?? ***
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 31/08/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.50 per hour
- Nannying from £12.50 per hour (gross)
Nannying from £20/hr
Babysitting (evening) from £15/HR.
Postnatal support from £20/HR.
Mother's help from £20/hr.
Happy to discuss rates and do a combination of tasks depending on what each client needs.
My Documents
- Other (added 07/01/2024)
- Training Certificate: CPD Paediatric First Aid Awareness (added 04/10/2023)
- Training Certificate: CPD Paediatric First Aid Awareness (added 04/10/2023)
- Training Certificate: Health and safety in Early Years (added 08/08/2023)
- Training Certificate: 0-3years nurturing development training (added 08/08/2023)
- Training Certificate: Nutrition in early years (added 06/08/2023)
- Training Certificate: Parental mental health course (added 05/08/2023)
- Training Certificate: Nannying training (added 05/08/2023)
- Training Certificate: Baby care (added 05/08/2023)
- Training Certificate: Sleep safety for babies (added 05/08/2023)
- Training Certificate: Training in Postpartum perineal pain: Prevention and treatment (added 05/08/2023)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 14/09/2023)
- DBS Check (added 26/07/2023)
- UK Passport (added 26/07/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Emmy. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
Emmy looked after our 3 year old and she excelled our expectation. She plans ahead, communicates well and provides comprehensive feedbacks, which is not commonly seen with nannies we have employed. She introduced many fun and educational activities like planet cupcakes and colour experiments during her time with our son, and dealt really well with toddler emotions. She applied a calm and firm approach which was very well received. I highly recommend Emmy as a nanny with exceptional professionalism, creativity and reliability.
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Sabrina
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on 20/04/2024
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Emmy
on 22/04/2024:
Thank you for your kind words! It's always a pleasure to look after your son. He engages so well with activities and shows such enthusiasm for our day trips. He makes my job easy! I'm thrilled you're happy with my services. I'm very pleased to have found your lovely family and look forward to supporting you all even more over the coming months (and hopefully longer term!).
Kindest,
Emmy
Emmy has not only been the perfect carer to our two children (3yo & newborn) she has kept us sane and functional through the arrival of our second child over the first 6 months.
Our eldest absolutely loved her company, and our baby would easily settle with her from day one.
Also the moment she had spare time she would help around the house, sterilising bottles, loading/unloading dishwasher, hovering...anything she could do to help.
She is amazing, professional, knowledgeable and worth every penny.
Thank you Emmy :)
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Emmy tutored our son in phonics and worked on his speech and language development when he was in reception and year 1. My son was always excited to see her and really missed her once he didn't need support any more- so we brought her back as our regular childcarer/babysitter!
Emmy quickly got my little one up to speed with phonics after he'd struggled initially at school. She made it fun and engaging - there were always lots of games and giggles. I'm quite sure he didn't realise it was a lesson! She built his confidence back up and reinforced the learning they were doing in school.
Emmy's so caring and patient, and fit easily into our family. We really have missed her support since she moved down South recently. If she has space to take your family on, you are very lucky!
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SR_214
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Emmy
on 21/09/2023
Response by
Emmy
on 22/04/2024:
Thanks for your beautiful review. I really miss looking after your son since moving! It was a pleasure to care for him over the years. Speech and language is my passion, and I was thrilled to see how he progressed. I have no doubts he will thrive in primary school!
I can’t recommend Emmy enough, she has been wonderful with my two children who both adore her. She takes the time to get to know you and your family, introduces fantastic activities for the children and I hope Emmy will be an extended part of our family for many years to come.
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KJ33
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on 12/09/2023
Response by
Emmy
on 12/09/2023:
Thanks so much for your kind words! I had such a warm welcome into your family. Your little ones are a pleasure to care for and I always look forward to it ☺️
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