Poppy
Nanny in Mole Valley (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Oct 2023 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 06 Aug 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello, my name is Poppy. I am 23 years old and have worked in childcare for over 6 years. Currently, I Nanny for a family in Oxshott who have three young boys aged 3,4 and 5. I have worked with this family for four years and previously worked at a nursery as an Early Years Educator, where I gained my NVQ LVL2. I have all the relevant qualifications and have even taken extra courses in my spare time to gain more early years knowledge. I am very used to working in a busy and challenging environment.
My Experience
New born experience:
- Feeding: bottle-feeding, breastfeeding support, sterilizing bottles, preparing formula.
- Changing nappies and maintaining proper hygiene.
- Establishing routines for naps, feeding, and sleep
- Soothing techniques (rocking, swaddling, white noise)
- Monitoring developmental milestones (e.g., tummy time, holding head up, rolling over)
- Safety and supervision (safe sleep practices, baby-proofing environments)
Toddler experience:
- Encouraging independence (feeding themselves, potty training, dressing)
- Language development (reading, singing, engaging in simple conversations)
- Behavior guidance (managing tantrums, using positive reinforcement)
- Routine and structure (snack/mealtimes, naps, transitions between activities)
- Gross and fine motor skill development (climbing, stacking blocks, scribbling)
- Creative and sensory play (art, music, messy play)
- Supporting social-emotional development (helping them label feelings, interact with peers)
Preschool experience:
- Planning and delivering age-appropriate learning activities (early literacy, numeracy, science)
- Supporting school readiness (following instructions, group play, pre-writing skills)
- Helping with school pick up
- Classroom or group management (circle time, transitions, conflict resolution)
- Observing and assessing development (using EYFS framework)
- Encouraging independence and problem-solving
Promoting social skills (turn-taking, empathy, cooperation)
Other:
-Light housework
- Cooking healthy balanced meals
- Sewing clothes and toys
- Knowledgeable about children with SEN
My Qualifications
- NVQ Childcare Level 2
- Enhanced DBS Check
- Level 3 paediatric first aid may 2023
- Safe food handling LV2
- TQUK Level 2 certificate in Understanding Common Illnesses A?ecting children 2023
- Health & Safety Policy Level 2 H & S in the workplace for childcare – CPD Nov 2019
- Safeguarding Policy Level 2 Food Safety – Early Years – CPD Nov 2019
- Level 2 Into to Child Protection – NDNA Prevent Duty & Fundamental British Values – CPD Nov
2019
- Introduction to EYFS – CPD 2019 CPD
- Awareness of Forced Marriages V2 – CPD Nov 2019
- Domestic Abuse – S.C.C Nov 2019
My Availability
Currently working full time so am looking to continue working five days a week but I am extremely flexible.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Last Updated: 05/08/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
- Nannying from £25.00 per hour (gross)
£20-£25 an hour
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 05/08/2025)
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