Karenlou
Nanny in Tendring (also available for babysitting)
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87.6 miles from SL8 5XG Female Member since Nov 2009 Last Updated Jul 2025 Last Login 16 Jul 2025
My Summary
About Me
AVAILABLE FROM NOVEMBER 2025
Hello, I hold a childcare diploma and OFSTED registration. Ideally looking for 35-40 hours as a full time nanny in and around Colchester and Tendering.
I am a fun and patient nanny who enjoys spending time working with children. I have 20+ years experience.
In my spare time I like to socialise with friends and visiting my own family.
When going out and about, I encourage the children to join in with various activities alongside both children and adults. Along with organising days out and playdates to help social sides of life I also help teach life skills suitable to the children's ages whilst developing their knowledge ready for school.
My Experience
I have 25+ years experience looking after children of all ages.
I started babysitting triplets when I was 16 years old and the children (in the begining) were two years old. Since then I have looked after many children from one day old up to 14 years old.
I have cared for children at all times of the day. Sometimes from 4am until very late evening and often throughout the night for multiple days at a time.
I have kept them safe and entertained with various activities such as: Bike rides, Picnics, going to the beach/park/zoo/soft play areas, cooking, enjoying arts and crafts, dancing, role play and playing games as well as days out at attractions and taking part in various baby and toddler groups.
My Qualifications
Child Daycare Diploma
OFSTED Registered
DSB (CRB) checked
Paediatric First Aid
Asthma and Allergy Trained
Food Hygiene
AND MORE. Please view my documents.
I hold a full clean driving licence. It is insured for business use.
My Availability
Available from November 2025
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 15/07/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £16.50 per hour
- Nannying from £16.50 per hour (gross)
To be decided between both parties
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at The Mayflower Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
My Documents
- Basic Disclosure Check (added 21/01/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 21/01/2019)
- Full CV (added 06/12/2022)
- Training Certificate: Promoting Positive Behaviour (added 06/12/2022)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 06/12/2022)
- Reference: Latest Employer (added 26/09/2022)
- Reference: message from my current family.after.the conversation about ending my current contract (added 15/08/2022)
- Exam Certificate: Food hygiene (added 21/01/2019)
- First Aid Certificate (added 21/01/2019)
- Reference (added 21/01/2019)
- Reference: Latest reference (added 09/08/2018)
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for KarenLou. 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.
She was dismissive of our children's needs, criticizing their eating habits and emotional responses. She also displayed unprofessional behavior.
It became evident that Karen was emotionally immature and ill-equipped to handle the demands of caring for children with special needs. She seemed to use the position to fulfill her own emotional needs rather than focusing on the well-being of our children.
She expressed enthusiasm for the job, and willing to learn about disabilities but didn't read up before hand or take in information from the 4 tester sessions. She used to call my daughter outbursts paddy's.
Karen quit after only two weeks of working with our children. This was far too short a time to establish a meaningful bond. She initially gave a month's notice until January 1st but then quit unexpectedly on December 13th, breaking her written agreement. She blamed her mental and physical health issues on our children's special needs.
Having her leave in a rapid way made my oldest upset and thought she had done something wrong. I had to reassure her on a number of occasions that is was a Karen problem not my daughters. She said she didn't even say goodbye.
Karen was unable to control and protect the safety of two small children outside of a pram. She blamed the children for her inability to manage two non-verbal toddlers.
When she gave us two days notice of her not returning Monday. She blamed it on my boys disabilities. Karen on many occasions said my children were destroying her mental and physical health.
She showed me reviews on the day I met her but I should of asked for ways of connecting references. As it was not provided. Which is my fault.
Positives
She was able to clean up after food she cooked for the children.
Laundry tasks
Turn up and finish on time only 1 time she was late.
Likes dogs.
Is able to do bed bath time.
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Jeffery
on 18/12/2024
Response by
KarenLou
on 18/12/2024:
Dear Jade,
I am so sorry you feel this way, unfortunately for me this decision was not made lightly nor was it anything negative towards your children what so ever.
My working environment was not suitable for me and I was not going to spend 9.5 hours for multiply days in a situation I didn't have to be in.
Unfortunately we were not a good match.
Thank you Karen for looking after my children, very prompt on time absolutely had no worries . Will always use Karen when needed x
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ghridas1
on 24/04/2019
Response by
KarenLou
on 11/08/2021:
Thank you so much. Always happy to help.
I can easily recommend Karen, she has been an absolute lifesaver looking after my 2 children aged 7 and 2. The girls have LOVED having Karen look after them, she is fun, kind and caring. She fitted into our home life so easily and was incredibly flexible when work commitments made is late. 5 stars for Karen!!
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by
Parent
on 21/10/2015
Response by
KarenLou
on 26/10/2015:
Thank you so much. Such a shame you didn't have more hours to offer. Don't forget im only down the road any time you need a 'princess x2' sitter ????
Karen has helped to look after both my two children (3& 4) while I have been busy or away. I feel completely content knowing they are safe and happy with her. She's incredibly kind, efficient and calm with them and makes my life incredibly easy. She's a natural with any children and is always willing to please and help with anything.
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by
Kats
on 21/10/2015
Response by
KarenLou
on 26/10/2015:
Thank you Kats. I've loved having the children and im looking forward to my next Saturday with you. Karen x
We have had the pleasure of having Karen look after our children & she deserves the 5 star rating & more! She has fitted in with us like one of the family & the children adore her! I would happily recommend this amazing lady.
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by
Parent
on 11/10/2014
Response by
KarenLou
on 26/10/2015:
Thank you so much trace, hope your all doing great.x
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