Lia C
Nanny in Hoddesdon (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
About Me
Hello! My name is Lia. I’m a fun, bubbly and outgoing person who has lived in the area all my life. I come from a close-knit family and have a wonderful long-term partner. My Italian heritage has given me a love for family, laughter, and good food — all things I try to bring into everyday life.
Outside of family time, I enjoy seeing friends, keeping active and love going to the theatre whenever I can. Friends and family would describe me as caring, friendly, and reliable — someone who naturally connects with people of all ages. Growing up in such a supportive community has made me appreciate the importance of trust and warmth in childcare, and I always aim to bring that same energy and enthusiasm to every family I work with.
My Experience
I have 23+ years of experience in childcare, working with children from newborns right through to school age. I began my career in a children’s day nursery, where I spent five years caring for little ones from birth to four years old. After that, I became a full-time nanny for one family, supporting twins from seven months old through to their school years — an experience that really deepened my passion for nurturing children’s development and building strong, lasting relationships. Since then, I have continued to nanny for a variety of families, caring for children of all ages adapting to each family’s individual routines and needs. In addition to this, I have also had experience working with children with special educational needs.
In addition to nannying, I spent three years as a Teaching Assistant at a Primary School, which gave me a broader skill set and valuable insight into early education. Alongside my main role as a nanny, I’ve always taken on regular babysitting jobs, many with long-standing families who trust me for overnight stays and ongoing support. In more recent years, I’ve also helped families with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and general organisation — ensuring their day-to-day lives run that little bit more smoothly.
My Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Childcare
Child Protection
Phonics experience
Safe Guarding Children
St Johns Ambulance First Aid certificate
Active & valid DBS certificate
My Availability
I have outlined my latest availability below. My current working situation means that I can only commit Monday evenings (available for school pick up) & Wed-Fri for full time hours. I am always open to discuss babysitting, overnight stays & weekend work on an ad-hoc basis.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £17.00 per hour
- Nannying from £19.00 per hour (gross)
Happy to discuss this further based on your requirements. See more details below:
Hourly Nanny Rates:
Daytime care (minimum rate): from £19/hour.
This is reflective of my 23+ years experience delivering quality childcare.
Hourly Babysitting Rates:
Daytime care (minimum rate): from £17/hour.
This is reflective of my 23+ years experience delivering quality childcare.
Hourly Overnight Babysitting Rates:
From 6am-midnight = Standard hourly rate applies (£17/hour)
Fixed Sleeping Hrs fee (Midnight - 6am) = £60
*Pricing may vary based on number of children & babies under 18 months.
Transport costs:
I have a full driving license. Happy to travel and would only ask for a standard per mile fee of 0.45p to cover total milage of my journey.
Custom Packages:
For special occasions - please provide the below information for personalised pricing:
-Number of children
-Duration of required care
-Specific requirements (overnight stay, logistics etc )
-Any other info you deem relevant
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 04/02/2026)
- Full CV (added 17/11/2025)
- First Aid Certificate (added 16/11/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: Keep a Beat - Safe in your Hands Certificate (added 22/10/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: TQUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First aid (added 13/11/2022)
- Training Certificate: Level 3 Children Care Learning and Development (added 01/12/2018)
- Training Certificate: Level 2 Early Years Care and Education (added 01/12/2018)
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Parents say
The nanny is consistently described as warm, calm, and reliable. Parents appreciate her patient and caring nature, as well as her ability to engage children in creative activities. Her friendly demeanour puts both parents and children at ease, making her a highly recommended childcare provider.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lia C. 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.
We’ve been lucky to have Lia help us with childcare on several occasions. She is naturally calm, kind, and incredibly patient even when our herberts were full of energy and the house felt chaotic. She has a reassuring presence, and the children felt comfortable with her straight away. We always felt confident leaving them in her care and would happily recommend her to any family looking for a loving and dependable nanny.
by
moose
on 07/01/2026
Lia has been assisting my family for the last 2 years. My daughters are 5 years and 1.5 years. She is caring, reliable, and I can always depend on her. She takes the girls out on trips or walks and does creative activities with them. They love it when Lia comes over to look after them!
by
Leah116
on 22/10/2025
I was first drawn to Lia because of her approach to learning about my daughter’s needs/routine prior to arriving for any babysitting date. Her caring and friendly nature stood out when we first met and made me feel at ease when choosing a babysitter for my daughter.
Lia is punctual and very friendly - I’d be happy to recommend her.
by
HollyK
on 22/10/2025
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