Ruth
Nanny in Cardiff (also available for babysitting)
5.0
My Summary
About Me
I’m a dedicated childcare professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience caring for children in both professional and personal settings. I’ve worked as a preschool teacher, teaching assistant, and private nanny, and I’m also a proud mum to two young children aged 2 and 4. I offer warm, safe, and engaging care ensuring children can thrive emotionally and developmentally. My strengths include early years education, creative learning, routine planning, and calm behavior management. I hold a degree in Education and Linguistics and am currently studying for my AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping. I’m fluent in English and German, and also speak Afrikaans and Dutch.
My Experience
I’m an experienced and dependable nanny who has cared for children from newborns to school age, both as a professional and as a mother. My background includes working as a live-out nanny and preschool teacher in Germany and the US.
I’m skilled at planning engaging activities, supporting early development, and managing daily routines with patience and consistency. Families describe me as calm, trustworthy, and highly communicative. I take pride in building strong bonds with both children and parents, offering dependable support every step of the way.
My Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Linguistics from Humboldt University of Berlin
• Over 10 years of professional childcare experience as a live-out nanny and preschool teaching assistant
• Child Safeguarding trained, with strong knowledge of health and safety practices
• Multilingual: Fluent in English and German, and can understand Afrikaans and Dutch
• Skilled in early childhood development, lesson planning, and age-appropriate activities
• Experienced with daily routines, including meal prep, school drop-offs/pickups, and bedtime
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with a warm and reliable approach to childcare
My Availability
Limited availability
Limited availability.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Nannying from £13.00 per hour (gross)
£13-17 per hour
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 20/05/2025)
- First Aid Certificate (added 01/12/2025)
- Reference (added 05/09/2025)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 20/05/2025)
- Full CV (added 20/05/2025)
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Ruth. 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.
Ruth was great with our ~20 month old. Appropriate play and care, and was communicative and considerate when arranging. Would highly recommend to any parent.
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CPCTAP
on 27/07/2025
Response by
Ruth
on 28/07/2025:
Awe, thank you 🥹 I so enjoyed spending time with your little one!!
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