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Cathy

Nanny in Bracknell (also available for babysitting)

5 stars 5.0
mihamix Penners Ali Chai Claudia Chris
(6 reviews)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Rates from
£20/hr
Member
4 years
Last seen
19 Feb 2026
Updated
Feb 2026

My Summary

Part Time Nanny
Live Out Nanny
Full Driving Licence
DBS Check
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
Newborn Experience
Hotel Babysitter
Emergency Babysitter

About Me

Thank you for viewing my profile. I offer short-term, temporary and ad-hoc childcare support only and would love to help families who need flexible, expert care on a non-permanent basis.

Please note: I am not available for permanent or long-term nanny positions due to my ongoing commitments as a Lactation Consultant and Neonatal Nurse.

I currently provide:
~ Ad-hoc and temporary nanny care
~ Wedding and private event nanny services, ensuring children are safe, happy and well cared for so parents can relax and enjoy their special day
~ Specialist newborn and infant care

I am a qualified Paediatric Nurse with over 12 years’ experience in Neonatal Nursing, caring for premature and unwell babies. I am also an IBCLC-qualified Lactation Consultant, supporting families with both breast and bottle feeding, and helping them achieve their individual feeding goals with confidence.

I am a mother of two grown children and have over 30 years’ experience caring for babies and children in both the NHS and private sector.

I hold nanny insurance, business car insurance, and am registered with the Enhanced DBS Update Service.

If you are looking for reliable, experienced short-term childcare support, please feel free to get in touch to discuss your needs.

My Experience

I have over 30 years of experience working with families and children, from newborns through to teenage years (including twins).
As a registered Children's Nurse I have practiced as a Neonatal Nurse for the past 12 years caring for the most vulnerable babies born prematurely or with complex health needs.

My Qualifications

Paediatric Nurse
Neonatal Nurse
NNEB Childcare
Newborn Life Support
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) Certified Infant Massage Instructor

My Availability

My availability is flexible so please feel free to contact me.

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Morning
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Afternoon
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After School
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Evening
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Overnight
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Available
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Last updated 04/02/2026

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
  • Nannying from £20.00 per hour (gross)

Please note a minimum booking of two hours applies and all rates are charged by the whole hour.

My Documents

  • DBS Check (added 28/02/2022)
  • Full CV (added 18/03/2025)
  • Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 21/02/2022)
  • Training Certificate: Nursing Degree Certificate (added 16/02/2022)
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Reviews

5 stars 5 out of 5
6 ratings

Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Cathy. 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.

We feel incredibly fortunate to have Cathy care for our son. From the very beginning, she has been exceptionally nurturing and attentive, always prioritizing his well-being in everything she does. It's clear how deeply she cares about him, and her calm, loving presence has made a lasting impact on our family.

Cathy is highly focused on our son's development. She engages him in thoughtful, age-appropriate activities that support his learning and growth. One of the things we've especially appreciated is how often she takes him to explore new places—parks, museums, story times—which has helped broaden his experiences and nurture his natural curiosity.

She's also a fantastic communicator. Cathy keeps us consistently informed about his day and shares helpful updates and insights. She’s always willing to listen to our needs and preferences as parents, which has made our partnership with her feel very supportive and collaborative.

Most importantly, our son absolutely loves Cathy. He formed a strong bond with her incredibly quickly, and it’s easy to see how much joy and comfort she brings him. Knowing he’s in such caring and capable hands has meant the world to us.

We wholeheartedly recommend Cathy to any family looking for a nurturing, development-focused, and truly dedicated nanny

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Chris Chris on 20/08/2025

Cathy is a passionate, reliable, punctual, yet flexible professional with very good communication skills and a wealth of experience. We required temporary night nursing for our 6 months old premature baby. Her approach to our baby was reassuring, and our baby was feeding and sleeping well with her, it is fair to say that her contribution has helped to establish a more workable night routine for us. She has given breastfeeding advice to us as she has specialised in that area. I can wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who needs a reliable nanny for day and night.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for mihamix mihamix on 02/01/2023

Cathy has been helping look after my 7 and 5 year girls for a couple of months now. She has been really good with them since day 1. I have peace of mind going to work and coming back home knowing that the my girls have been well looked after. The amount of knowledge and skills set she has goes beyond Nannying and Babysitting duties. We are very lucky to have her as a Nanny for our girls.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for Solace Solace on 06/11/2022

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