Alaura
Nanny in Stroud (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
Nanny And Doula Available To Help
About Me
I currently work as a private family housekeeper and cook, a role I’ve grown into over the past five years as the family’s children became more independent. Alongside this, I am now looking for ad hoc babysitting and nannying opportunities across Gloucestershire.
I am a qualified and insured doula with over 12 years of experience working as a nanny in private households, caring for children from newborn through to teenage years. I’ve had the privilege of building long-term relationships with families, including one I’ve worked with for over a decade, where the children have now grown up.
As a mother of three myself, I bring both professional experience and personal understanding to my work. Having been on both sides of childcare, I truly appreciate what matters most to parents, as well as what helps children feel secure, supported, and happy.
I have a naturally creative and nurturing approach to childcare, and I love incorporating imaginative play, crafts, storytelling, and seasonal activities into the day. I am very outdoors-focused and believe in the importance of fresh air, nature, and freedom of movement for children’s wellbeing. I am particularly inspired by a Waldorf Steiner approach, valuing rhythm, simplicity, creativity, and connection.
I also have a love for animals and countryside life, and I’m very comfortable around horses and outdoor environments, often bringing this into my work with children where appropriate.
I am warm, approachable, and reliable, and I place great importance on creating a calm, safe, and nurturing environment. I am proactive in my approach, ensuring the home is left tidy after the day, and I am confident with meal preparation, routines, and all aspects of daily childcare.
I hold a clear DBS check and a full, clean UK driving licence.
I am available for ad hoc weekday and weekend babysitting or nannying work. Please feel free to get in touch if you feel I may be a good fit for your family.
.
My Experience
• Over 12 years’ experience working as a nanny in private households, caring for children from newborn through to teenage years
• Qualified and insured doula, offering emotional and practical support to families during the postnatal period
• 5 years’ experience as a private family housekeeper and cook, managing a busy household and supporting family life
• Long-term placements with families, including one lasting over 10 years, building strong, trusted relationships
• Confident in all aspects of childcare including feeding, sleep routines, school runs, homework support, and age-appropriate activities
• Passionate about creative, child-led play including arts and crafts, storytelling, and imaginative play
• Strong focus on outdoor time, nature-based activities, and gentle, holistic approaches inspired by Waldorf Steiner principles
• Comfortable around animals and experienced in countryside settings, including horse environments
• Experienced in supporting multiple children of different ages and managing busy family dynamics
• Able to prepare nutritious meals and maintain a clean, organised home environment alongside childcare
• Calm, nurturing and intuitive approach, with a focus on creating a safe and emotionally supportive space for children
My Qualifications
Birth and postnatal doula
I have a clean DBS
Full clean UK license
My Availability
Adhoc weekdays Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, weekends evenings and daytime
Babysitting and nanny 18ph
Overnight £50 per night
For weekends and extended stay a salary option can be arranged
My Fees
- Babysitting from £18.00 per hour
- Nannying from £18.00 per hour (gross)
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence [DELETED] (added 15/04/2025)
- Reference: reference (added 06/04/2026)
- Exam Certificate: Birth and postnatal doula (added 06/04/2026)
- Full CV (added 13/03/2025)
If this member does not have a recent Enhanced DBS check, you can ask them to complete a new one.
Request a new DBS CheckReviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Alaura. 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.
Amie has been a godsend for us. Since moving to the area, we've struggled to find a babysitter who has given us the confidence to leave our son Cas for long periods of time. From our first meeting, Amie was so prepared, patient, enthusiastic, and playful that we felt instantly at ease. Cas took to her immediately, which is extremely rare because he's very attached to us/wary of others.
Amie just gets it: she's obviously intuitive and naturally caring and brilliant at what she does. She's gone above and beyond for us on several occasions and I can't praise her highly enough. My only hesitation in recommending her is my concern that she might have less time available for us!
-
Overall
-
Cleanliness
-
Food
-
Communication
by
Decima
on 15/04/2025
Response by
Alaura
on 15/04/2025:
Thank you so much for this kind review, it is such a pleasure to look after Cas and I am very privileged that he trusts me enough to look after him, it’s been a delight and I look forward to many more sits
Best wishes
Amie
You must be a registered parent and logged in to leave a review.
If you don't have an account then Register Free now.
This profile was last updated on 6th April 2026 and has been produced from information provided to us by the user. We have not verified or confirmed the accuracy of any of the information and members should undertake their own vigorous checks and references. Please ensure you read our Safety Advice and information on how to Check Childcare Provider Documents.