Steffie
Nanny in Edinburgh (also available for babysitting)
4.7
My Summary
About Me
Hello, I'm Steffie!
<<I am registered for both Tax-Free Childcare and childcare voucher schemes>>
I am a qualified teacher and experienced nanny in Edinburgh.
I offer a calm, warm and highly engaged approach, combining teacher training with a play-based, child-centred philosophy. I build trusting relationships quickly and support children’s development through conversation, creativity, outdoor adventure, and following their natural interests. Emotional security, curiosity, and confidence-building is important to me.
My professional background spans secondary education, tutoring, university administration, and creative work. This gives me excellent organisational skills, adaptability, and the ability to support both discovery & development and the practical rhythms of family life. I am confident working across age groups, supporting routines, behaviour boundaries, school readiness, homework, in an encouraging and developmentally appropriate way.
I am also a confident cook and enjoy preparing meals, involving children to encourage independence and a positive relationship with food. Also baking is fun!
Families can expect:
A reliable, consistent, and emotionally attuned adult presence
Respect for your parenting approach and household routines
Proactive communication and thoughtful initiative
Engaging, low/no-screen activities tailored to your child
Outdoor time, creative projects, and imaginative play
Please feel free to get in touch if you would like to discuss how I can support your family. I am also able to provide full references on request.
My Experience
I have worked with children for over a decade and each new personality and sibling dynamic brings learning and growth.
Private Nanny August 2024 to present (two girls aged 8 and 10)
Private Nanny January 2026 to June 2026 (girl aged 16 months)
Private Nanny August 2025 to April 2026 (girl aged 7)
Private Nanny January - June 2025 (two boys aged 1 and 4)
Private Nanny September 2023 - February 2024 (girl from newborn)
Private Nanny February - March 2024 (a boy and girl, aged 2 and 4)
Private Nanny June 2023 - February 2024 (girl with ADHD aged 9)
Private English Language Tutor March 2023 - July 2024
Secondary School Teacher French 2016-2018
Au Pair in France 2013-2014 (three girls ages 2, 10 & 12 and later, a boy age 18 months)
My Qualifications
PGCE in French
BA CH Arabic and French
Full Paediatric First Aid
My Availability
It is possible I would be available at other times not listed for emergency/once off babysitting/tutoring.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £18.00 per hour
- Nannying from £20.00 per hour (gross)
Fees are negotiable, depending on circumstances.
<<I am registered for both Tax-Free Childcare and childcare voucher schemes for support paying my rate>>
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Sciennes Primary School
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 20/02/2024)
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4.67 out of 5
Parents say
This nanny is highly reliable, adaptable and caring, building strong relationships with children across different ages. She takes a thoughtful, collaborative approach with families, creating engaging activities whilst respecting individual parenting styles. Parents consistently praise her kindness, patience and empathy, with children genuinely delighted to see her.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Steffie. 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.
Steffie looked after Lidia from the age of 13 to 19 months. During this period, both my partner and I were working from home most of the time, and this stage coincided with what is often a peak period for attachment. Any parent can imagine the challenges that this can bring.
Steffie joined our family with an open mind and consistently went the extra mile to do what was best for Lidia while respecting and supporting our parenting approach. She showed great flexibility and understanding, always working with us rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all solution.
As we do not have family in Edinburgh, Lidia had very little experience being cared for by others. Nevertheless, Steffie managed to build a wonderful relationship with her, and Lidia was always genuinely happy to see her in the mornings.
We are temporarily moving abroad, which means Steffie will not be looking after Lidia for a while. However, we very much hope that we will be able to work with her again when we return.
What I appreciated most about Steffie is her recognition that there is no universally "right" approach to caring for babies. Instead, she understands (and puts into practice) that good childcare is something that develops over time through getting to know the individual child, understanding their specific needs, and working closely with parents. This thoughtful and collaborative attitude has made her an invaluable part of our family, and I would strongly recommend her.
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Alessia
on 14/06/2026
Stephie has been looking after my two boys aged 1 and 4 weekly for the past few months. She has been consistently reliable and my boys adore her. She thinks of fun and engaging activities for them to enjoy and is kind, patient and caring with them. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any other families needing extra help.
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Julie
on 18/04/2025
Stephie looked after my two children earlier this year for a few weeks. She is a very kind nanny who cared for the children well.
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on 23/07/2024
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