Marilena
Babysitter in Ilford
My Summary
About Me
I offer a warm, safe and welcoming home-from-home environment where children feel happy, loved and supported.
My childcare focuses on helping little ones learn, play and grow at their own pace, while building confidence, independence and social skills.
My childcare services include:
A safe, caring and nurturing environment.
Fun, age-appropriate learning activities.
Arts, crafts, messy play and creative activities.
Storytime, singing, music and educational games.
Outdoor play, walks and trips to local parks.
Support with early learning, communication and development.
Healthy routines, rest time and plenty of individual attention.
Regular communication with parents about their child's day.
I understand how important it is to find someone you can trust with your little one. My aim is to make every child feel comfortable, valued and excited to come each day.
Happy children, happy parents and lots of little adventures along the way! ?
My Experience
I have 15 years of experience working with children, including 11 years as a childminder in Canary Wharf, London, and 4 years as a babysitter in Italy.
Childcare has always been something I genuinely love. Over the years, I've cared for children of different ages, helping them learn, grow and develop in a safe, happy and nurturing environment.
One of my proudest achievements was being ranked 8th nationally in the Best Childminder awards in 2016, with my achievement featured in The Mirror.
My experience has taught me that every child is different. I believe in building strong, trusting relationships with children and parents, providing individual attention and making each child feel valued and secure.
I am patient, caring, reliable and passionate about creating a home-from-home atmosphere where children can have fun, explore, learn and thrive.
For me, childminding isn't just a job. It's something I've dedicated many years of my life to, and I still love every minute of it! ??
My Qualifications
Qualified teacher for nursery and primary school; Level 3 Diploma for Educational Child Care
My Availability
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
My childcare rate is £20 per session, with two sessions per week costing £40 in total.
I offer a caring, safe and engaging environment for children, with a focus on their individual needs, routines and wellbeing.
I'm happy to discuss flexible arrangements depending on your family's needs.
My Documents
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