Lacey144
Babysitter in Southsea
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Female Member since Feb 2025 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 27 Oct 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I’m Lacey — I’m 26 and based in Portsmouth but am able to travel. I have a wealth of childcare experience, from nursery work and teaching support to being an Au Pair abroad and now a private nanny here in the UK.
Before returning home in June 2021, I spent 18 months in Australia working as an Au Pair, caring for children of various ages and supporting busy families. Prior to that, I worked in a nursery for two years with children aged between 3 months and 5 years. I hold an NVQ in Early Years Care and Education, I’m paediatric first aid trained, a strong swimmer, and have a full enhanced DBS check.
Since coming back to the UK, I’ve spent over three years working in child protection and children’s social care for the government — experience that’s given me a deep understanding of safeguarding, emotional development, and family dynamics.
Since early 2025, I’ve been working as a private nanny for a 14-month-old (whom I’ve cared for since he was 8 months old). I provide full-day care three days a week and also take on a range of housekeeping duties including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and general household organisation. I also offer regular babysitting for other families.
I’m positive, fun, and bubbly, but also mature, reliable, and caring. I genuinely love children and take pride in helping them grow, learn, and feel safe. I’m affectionate and hands-on as well as love being outdoors — happiest when playing, laughing, and exploring with little ones. I have a great sense of humour, I’m easy to get along with, and I strike a great balance between being flexible and keeping routines consistent. I also love cooking, baking, and animals, and I’m always happy to get stuck in and help wherever needed.
My Experience
I have experience working with a wide range of families and dynamics. Some parents I’ve supported have been very hands-on and just needed an extra pair of helping hands or occasional babysitting, while others have preferred me to take on a more independent, ‘motherly’ role. I’m confident in my abilities and comfortable caring for children of all ages and in all types of situations.
I hold an NVQ in Early Years Care and Education and am first aid trained. Before travelling to Australia, I worked in a daycare setting for two years, caring for children aged between 3 months and 5 years. I then spent 18 months in Australia as a live-in Au Pair for four different families — three in Perth and one in Sydney — caring for children ranging from 6 months to 12 years old. These roles involved everything from school runs and homework help to nursery routines, mealtime preparation, and bedtime.
My Qualifications
I have a full enhanced DBS check. I have my paediatric first aid certificate and I have an NVQ in Early Years Care and Education.
My Availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Morning | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 20/10/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 02/02/2025)
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