Mel
Babysitter in Reigate
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Female Member since Jul 2016 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 14 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
I have been a childcare professional since I was 18. I have one child who attends a local school in Surrey. I am qualified with a NNEB diploma, I have a childcare degree gained at Kingston University and a BA Honours in childcare and Social Work.
I am currently employed in a local nursery as Bank staff SENCO. I drive my own car and I am very happy to travel to a job to care for your little and big ones! . I am outgoing and like to have fun and make children smile, I do not have a problem with getting messy or engaging in pretend play acting as a favourite superhero or princess!
I currently work term time to fit in with school holidays, however I can provide holiday childcare as long as my son can attend. Hebis12 so very independent and no trouble. I love going out and about so I would be happy to go on trips with the children and to the local park to keep them entertained anything is not a problem.
I am also avaliable for evening babysitting care in the week after 6pm and possible overnight once I get to know your family and you are comfortable with me.
I would be happy for you to meet my son and for him to see your child/ children if this is agreeable.
I am a dedicated and reliable mum and professional. I love children and have focused my life and career choice in promoting their welfare. I enjoy being with children and having fun! I do not mind doing what makes them happy or a challenge. Therefore anything you require with your little or bigger ones is not a problem just ask! Pets also no problem!
My Experience
I have worked in childcare for over 27 years. My experience in childcare settings and with and family social work ranges with children aged birth to 18 years. I have cared for mixed heritage children and those with disabilities including global delay and autism. I have worked in various capacities over the years as a nursery nurse. These include positions in a private nursery as a child care professional and manager, as a neonatal nursery nurse in a special care baby unit and as a private daily and live in nanny.
I was a family Social worker till recently posted in London and did this happily for over 12 years. In this position I undertook Court Parenting Assessments as an independent Childcare Assessor. Following the birth of my son in 2010, the continual management of early mornings, ongoing late nights and weekend work meant I had no time with him. Therefore my decision was made to return to my first love caring directly for children with a local nursery. I currently work in Horley as Bank staff Senco so I have special educational needs experience particularly with ASD.
I baby sit for many families from my previous employments and currently look after friends children on occassion after school so I am sure they will offer references if you require.
My Qualifications
I have the NNEB childcare qualification gained when I was 18 years old. I can not up load this on the system which i am trying to clarify with Childcare but I can bring all documents with me.
I also obtained a BA Honors in childcare and diploma in Social Work in 2000. Since then I have completed various training in respect of caring for children in my work capacities including 2 post qualification childcare awards in London.
I am currently studying for the SENCO qualification and have just completed Mental Health and Welfare of Young Children, which is vital information and support for our little ones in this current climate.
My Availability
I am available for evening weekday babysitting and also weekends day, afternoon and evening.
I could accommodate holiday childcare during the day as long as my son can attend.
I am available for babysitting in the local area Reigate, Redhill, Horley and Dorking. If it doesn't say what you need just ask!
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 03/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £11.00 per hour
Baby sitting:
£11.00 per hour for up to two children up to midnight. (weekday or weekends). Then after midnight till 1am £15ph. After 1am £20ph.
Additional children will incur a slightly higher fee but this can be negotiated.
Overnight stays on a weekend can be arranged once I get to know your family and when your child is completely comfortable with me. A flat rate overnight is applied from 12 midnight to 7am of £250. Prior to and after this time the hourly rate applies.
A petrol allowance may be required if a distance away from stated areas. This can be added to sitting fees but agreed in advance.
My Documents
- Training Certificate: safeguarding children (added 07/03/2018)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 07/03/2018)
- Exam Certificate: POSTGRADUATE AWARD IN CHILDCARE STUDIES (added 11/05/2017)
- Exam Certificate: FAMILY AND CHILDCARE STUDIES BA HONS (added 11/05/2017)
- Exam Certificate: Diploma in Social work (added 11/05/2017)
- UK Driving Licence (added 11/05/2017)
- DBS Check (added 11/05/2017)
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