Joanna

My Summary

My Experience

I’m a mum with several years of hands-on experience caring for my own child, and I’ve also had experience caring for a young baby for another family. I’m currently studying Psychology at university, which has given me a strong interest in child development, attachment, behaviour and the ways children learn and communicate.

When caring for children, I’m comfortable following their existing routines around naps, feeding, play and outings, while also providing plenty of warm interaction and age-appropriate stimulation. I particularly enjoy caring for babies and young toddlers and creating a calm, engaging environment where they can explore, play and develop at their own pace.

I’m naturally very attentive to children’s cues and needs, but I also believe childcare should feel enjoyable and relaxed — for the child and for the parents.

My Qualifications

I am currently completing a BSc in Psychology and have successfully completed two years of my degree. In my final year, I will be specialising further in child development, which is an area I am particularly passionate about. I have consistently been a high-achieving student and have developed a strong academic interest in child development, attachment, behaviour and wellbeing.

Alongside my degree, I have completed a 200-hour Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training and am currently completing additional training to become a qualified children's yoga teacher.

I am also a mother with five years of hands-on experience caring for and raising my own child. While this is not a formal childcare qualification, it has given me extensive practical experience of caring for a young child and understanding their needs, routines, emotions and development.

I am currently arranging a DBS check and will be completing a Paediatric First Aid course within the next month. I will update my profile as soon as these are completed.

My Availability

I’m primarily available during school hours, from around 9am until 3pm, Monday to Friday, as outside of these hours I’m with my beloved five-year-old.

I’m a keen cyclist and cycle everywhere, so I’m happy to travel within a fairly wide area around me. Depending on where you’re located, I can usually reach you within around 5–30 minutes by bike. I’m therefore particularly well suited to families looking for reliable daytime childcare while their little ones are at home.

My university timetable from October is also very manageable, with classes only two days a week, so I’ll have three weekdays with broad availability and can be flexible around my university days as well. On some days when I have university, I may still be available for shorter daytime bookings.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £15.00 per hour

£15/hour | 2-hour minimum | daytime childcare