Charlie
Nanny in Brighton (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 24 hours
Female Member since Jun 2021 Last Updated Jul 2025 Last Login 11 Jul 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello :) I'm an energetic and creative nanny with a nursery background. I have availability for a new after school nanny position or a mornings only position. I'm experienced with: babies from 4 months old, weaning, bottle feeding, teething, toileting, sleep routines, bathing, baby massage and supporting children with SEND. I hold an Ofqual recognised Paediatric First Aid certificate, enhanced DBs and Food Hygiene Level 2. I have a holistic approach influenced by my experience in forest schools nurseries, my current work at Mouslecoomb Forest Garden and my interest in the Reggio Emilia approach.
Getting to know a child as an individual is the centre of my childcare practice. I have lots of experience working with young babies and toddlers, but have also worked with children up to the age of 13.
I've been working with young children since my first year of university, while I was studying Design at Goldsmiths. Working in childcare settings has inspired me to plan activities informed by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. I enjoy facilitating playful activities for children, following the child’s lead to produce an informal flow of activity around routines that parents have found to work best. Just some of the activities I like to set up include sensory trails, treasure baskets, den building, baby yoga and massage and then of course lots of singing, playing homemade instruments and interacting with natural objects! Once I get to know a family and everyone's feeling comfortable, I love to take babies and children outdoors, as I believe it provides a rich and stimulating backdrop for development.
I enjoy cooking and helping around the house - I am pretty passionate about making yummy vegan and vegetarian food, including weaning recipes.
My Experience
Personal Assistant, Brighton,
Individual employer - March 2024-present.
- I support an adult with autism and agoraphobia.
- I assist with personal care, going on walks and engaging her in creative activities and music.
Early Years Practitioner, Portslade,
Hippy Kids At Home - March 2024-December 2025.
- I worked with the under 2s at the Hippy Kids house.
- We did visits to a local nursing home, the park and weekly yoga.
Ad-Hoc Nanny, London,
Various families - October 2023-December 2023.
Playworker, Richmond,
Outdoor Owls Forest School Nursery - April 2023-October 2023.
- I cared for children ages 20 months to 5 years old in a completely outdoors nursery setting.
- I observed the interests and strengths of the children and responded with appropriate provocations inspired by the key areas of the EYFS. I also took care to observe children’s schemas and provide opportunities for them to explore these through play.
- I received training in the High Scope approach and used this to encourage the children to be active decision-makers and mediators.
Part-time Nanny/ Mother's Help, Telegraph Hill, London,
The I Family - June 2022-January 2023.
- As a shared charge nanny, I supported a Mum in caring for a baby between the ages of 4 months and 1.
- My research into early years development inspired me to make and bring sensory objects for him to explore.
- I used baby massage theories to aid digestion and to help him to relax before naps.
Part-time Nanny, Peckham, London,
The HG Family - May 2021–August 2021.
- I cared for their baby on both a shared and sole charge basis between the ages of 5 months old to 9 months old.
- The family followed the ‘The Wonder Weeks’ app, which inspired me to research more about the developmental ‘leaps’ that babies experience.
After-school Nanny, Brockley, London,
The M Family - July 2020-April 2021.
- I had sole care of three children aged 2, 5 and 7.
- During the pandemic I assisted with home schooling. I brought a playful approach to learning phonics and used trips to the local park as a way to learn about maths and the world around them - observing nature and engaging them with treasure hunts. I created a warm and non-judgemental atmosphere for them to practise reading.
- I adapted topics from my design degree to be taught to the children in home-school art lessons. We discussed art movements and experimented with creating art from memory and sensory experiences. We used art and play to discuss some of the challenging emotions that they had in response to the lockdowns.
Children's Workshop Assistant, New Malden, London,
Busy Lizzy Arts & Crafts - September-June 2016.
- I assisted Lee Gordon in delivering her creative and inspiring workshops in an after-school club and at parties.
- We facilitated sessions in clay modelling, ceramic painting and wire sculptures, but Lee would also encourage children to work in an interdisciplinary way.
My Qualifications
I have:
- An Enhanced DBs on the update service.
- A good knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted best practice and policies.
- Nursery training in Personal Social Emotional Development.
- Paediatric First Aid, London School of Childcare Studies, August 2022 - an Ofqual recognised qualification that meets the requirements for Ofsted registration on the Voluntary Register for nannies.
- Baby Massage, London School of Childcare Studies, November 2022.
Online training:
- Common Core of Skills and Knowledge, Virtual College, December 2023.
- Safe Sleeping, NoodleNow, June 2023.
- Manual Handling for Childcare Professionals, NoodleNow, June 2023.
- Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2, NoodleNow, April 2023.
- Safeguarding Level 2, NoodleNow, April 2023.
My Availability
I have availability for a new family looking for either:
- an after school nanny on Wednesday and Thursday.
- or a morning only position on Wednesday and Thursday.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | yes | yes | no | yes | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 10/07/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £14.00 per hour
- Nannying from £16.00 per hour (gross)
£16/hour gross for 2 children. £18/hour gross for 3 children.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 20/04/2023)
- Training Certificate: Manual Handling for Childcare Professionals (added 10/06/2023)
- Training Certificate: Safe Sleeping (added 10/06/2023)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Children Level 2 (added 20/04/2023)
- Training Certificate: Fire Safety (added 20/04/2023)
- Training Certificate: Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 (added 20/04/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (in-person) - Ofqual-recognised (added 20/04/2023)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 19/01/2023)
- Training Certificate: Baby Massage Workshop - Certificate of Attendance (added 26/11/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: Confirmation of First Aid Online Learning (added 28/04/2022)
- Training Certificate: Child Development - 0-5 years (added 13/03/2022)
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