Sifa
Babysitter in Colchester
Female Member since Jun 2025 Last Updated Jun 2025 Last Login 06 Jun 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I’m Sifa, a naturally caring, trustworthy and creative individual based in Colchester. I genuinely love working with children and understand the importance of not just keeping them safe, but making sure they feel seen, heard, and happy in your absence. What sets me apart is my ability to build real connections with kids. I bring calm, fun energy into their space, and always respect each child’s personality and pace. Whether it’s imaginative play or quiet reading time, I adapt easily to what suits their needs best.
My Experience
Much of my experience comes from caring for my younger brother, who’s now 13. Since he was a toddler, I’ve been a huge part of his daily routine; from after-school care to bedtime routines while our parents were working. Over the years, I’ve helped him through tantrums, homework meltdowns, and those classic “five more minutes” negotiations at bedtime.
I’ve always found creative ways to keep him engaged. We’ve made obstacle courses out of cushions, built entire Lego cities, turned kitchen pans into drum kits, and even hosted our own “movie nights” complete with homemade popcorn. Through that, I’ve developed patience, a great sense of humour, and strong instincts for keeping kids safe while letting them have fun.
I understand how valuable it is for children to have a babysitter they look forward to seeing, someone who makes them feel secure, respected, and entertained. I strive to be just that.
My Qualifications
In addition to my personal childcare experience, I hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety certification and have a strong background in hospitality and customer service, which has made me confident, patient, and highly organised. All of which I bring into my babysitting work.
My Availability
I’m currently available for afternoon and evening babysitting on weekdays and weekends, with flexibility depending on your schedule. I’m open to semi-regular or occasional bookings and can usually accommodate last-minute needs if I’m not already booked. Communication is really important to me, so I’ll always keep you updated and be clear about my availability.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 06/06/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.50 per hour
Based on my experience and the current going rate in Colchester, I feel that an hourly rate of £10.50–£12.50 is fair. That said, I’m flexible and happy to discuss this based on your expectations.
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 05/06/2025)
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