Michelle
Babysitter in Hove
My Summary
About Me
I am a soft-spoken, warm and caring person who genuinely enjoys being around children and hearing their laughter. I am a mother of two daughters, aged 19 and 16, and over the years I have cared for children from 1 to 15 years old.
I occasionally work as a lunchtime assistant in nurseries around the Hove area, usually providing cover when there is an urgent need for extra staff. I also currently provide after-school childcare, collecting a child from school, bringing him home, preparing dinner, and spending time playing games, reading or doing activities together until his parents return.
I am patient, organised and observant, and I always try to understand each child's individual personality and needs. I have a particular love for picture story books and have always enjoyed reading and sharing stories with children. I love the simple illustrations, gentle humour and imaginative worlds that picture books create. Some of my favourite books include I Took the Moon for a Walk by Carolyn Curtis, Where's Mommy? by Beverly Donofrio, and This Is the House That Jack Built by Joan Heilbroner.
I also enjoy drawing, colouring, painting, doodling whimsical pictures and baking. Another special hobby of mine is stamp collecting, which I started as a child with my father. I now have a large collection of stamps from many different countries around the world, and I enjoy discovering the little stories and glimpses of different places and cultures that they offer.
One thing I am especially proud of is the long-lasting relationships I have built with the children I have cared for. Many of the families I have worked with have continued to trust me with their children for years, allowing me to watch them grow from little ones into older children. I find this very rewarding and feel very lucky to have been part of their childhoods.
My Experience
Childcare Experience
4-year-old boy (at his home, 4 hours):
Engaged him in a variety of activities, including reading, solving puzzles, completing jigsaw puzzles, drawing, and playing hide-and-seek.
15-year-old girl (at my home, 3–4 hours):
Facilitated creative activities such as painting, arts and crafts projects, and jewellery-making. Prepared lunches, including fried rice, fried noodles, roast chicken, and curry. Encouraged conversations about school and friends, occasionally walked the dogs, drove her to town for shopping trips, and dined out together.
3-year-old boy (in a hotel, 4–5 hours):
Ensured safety during sleep and engaged him in stories, songs, and drawing upon waking. Attended to his needs for drinks, snacks, and regular toilet breaks.
1-year-old baby girl (at her home, 5 hours):
Provided feeding, nappy changes, nap supervision, and age-appropriate play, including singing, reading stories, playing with toys, and walks in the park.
3.5-year-old and 2-year-old boys (at their home, 3–4 hours):
After nursery, facilitated snack time and structured free play, including cars, blocks, puzzles, balls, origami, and playdough. Followed with short drawing activities and reading time. Sessions concluded with nursery songs and a small piece of fruit to praise positive behavior and celebrate the day.
My Qualifications
Paediatric First Aid, Allergy Safety, Safeguarding, Baby and Toddler Care Training
My Availability
I am available during the weekdays morning and afternoon.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £18.00 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Windlesham School Trust Limited
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Cardinal Newman Catholic School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove
My Documents
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