Michele
Babysitter in Craigavon
Usually responds within 3 days
Member since Feb 2023 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login 24 Apr 2024
My Summary
Book A Babysitter While You Gym Or Swim!
About Me
Hello, I’m available for babysitting from child’s own home.
I’m located near South Lake leisure centre and Rushmere. I can babysit while you go to the gym, for a swim, meet a friend for lunch, get your hair done, go to a hospital appointment, so on. I’m happy to supervise your child in South Lake soft play or to bring them swimming (depending on age), a walk to Tannaghmore farm & gardens, over to Airtastic for some fun, while you have time to yourself.
My babysitting style is to get out & about exploring and playing!
I support child led learning & I’m always on the look out for things that the children in my care might enjoy to expand on their knowledge & skills!
We visit the local child friendly activities places (indoors & outdoors) and occasionally activities further afield when we have longer.
I’m happy to send frequent updates & to chat briefly via phone when we’re out and about to ease any parents nerves.
I 100% get how difficult it is to find a babysitter you can grow to trust, to have on-hand for those days when you just need that extra pair of hands.
During car rides we play audio books, listen to music, play eye spy, rainbow cars, so on.
When leaving places to go somewhere else we play games like tag & hide n seek.
I encourage play outside in nature or bringing nature into the house to play with & using our imagination in our play as much as possible.
I encourage creativity & thinking for themselves as much as possible. I encourage children to marvel at how things work & to ask questions even if there are no answers yet.
Evening babysitting: Pj parties include games, movies, popcorn! I’m happy to theme the evening to suit the child’s interests whether they want a cinema theme, dinosaur theme, spa session with face masks and nails painted.
My Experience
I have 4 children & 2 grandchildren.
I have been a registered childminder in the past (going for registration again after our building work at our house is completed. All building work has been/will be passed by building control).
I have completed all appropriate registered childminder training with the trust in 2021.
My fiancé & I both have our advanced access ni.(fiancé works full-time in joinery)
I will continue to further my studies in childcare.
Experienced with supporting children & adults with a variety of different ability & health challenges through previous work in a care assistant role in the community & in a care home environment.
Experienced with long-term home education as I home educated my children myself from 2007 to 2023. Happy to babysit school aged home educated children during the day & open to taking them out to home education outings.
My Qualifications
Paediatric first aid
Safeguarding
Health & safety
Infection prevention
Advanced AccessNI
My Availability
Happy to cover days your regular childcarer is unavailable due to illness or holidays.
One-off bookings for babysitting accepted.
Regular babysitting bookings accepted.
Flexible babysitting; book & pay one day at a time.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 13/03/2024 |
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
My fee is £12ph and that covers all travel, food, drinks & some outing fees if we go out during the day-time, book a minimum of 2hrs; 6am-12midnight.
My Documents
- AccessNI Northern Ireland Check (added 26/03/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid (added 25/03/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Michele. 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.
Michele has looked after my two kids (2 1/2 & 10 months) for 5 months now, I love the fact my kids always get out in nature and learn a lot great skills (gardening, art, dance, ect) she takes great care of them and they love to go to her. She keeps you updated throughout their time with her on how they're doing and what they've been up to
Felt so fortunate to have found such an incredible babysitter for my little one! Not only is she always punctual and reliable, but she truly cares about the child's well-being. Her nurturing nature and genuine love for kids shines through.
She goes above and beyond to create a safe and engaging environment, wether it is trips to a park, getting books or getting the children to play together, Michele has kept my child entertained and stimulated. I can tell that she genuinely enjoys spending time with little ones, and that brings so much peace of mind.
She's well-prepared and knowledgeable about child safety, and I appreciate how she takes the time to communicate and sends updates.
by Weronika about Michele on 01/03/2024
Response by Michele on 02/03/2024:
Thanks! I enjoy our outings, he is such a lovely active child.
I still feel lucky to have found Michelle, she is great , makes us at ease.
We were intially stressed about arranging childminding, times etc. but Michelle is very flexible and gave us great ideas. She also sent me pictures of my child settling well and happy on her first day with her, while I was at work, which was so thoughtful of her. She is also great with communication and very approachable
by Christy about Michele on 11/06/2023
Response by Michele on 12/02/2024:
Thanks very much Christy. Your daughter has settled well with me, she’s so cute!
Michele comes to our house most school mornings to provide childcare for our 2 girls aged 3 and 5 depending on our shifts. Michele is very friendly approachable and brilliant with children. Our 2 girls have been very fond of Michele from the very start which makes it easier leaving them. Michele is organised and able to get the children into routine with ease. She puts the children first, plays games with them such as I spy and is focused on their development and well being. Michelle ensures the girls are dressed neatly, does their hair (which they love) and takes them too school. We are so thankful we found Michele as she is perfect and it is very difficult to find early morning childcare. She has also minded the girls on school holidays and they enjoy the adventures that Michele organised., Going to the park, soft play, folk parks, planetarium and other enjoyable educational age appropriate places.
by Joanne about Michele on 16/05/2023
Response by Michele on 16/05/2023:
Thanks very much Joanne!
The girls are lovely and love to play games.
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