Katalina

About Me

Therapeutic parenting course
NVQ Level 3 Early Years Educator
QTS - MA in Music Education
Paediatric First Aid (Ofsted compliant)
Level 2 in Safeguarding 
Food Hygiene certificate

13 years' experience in childcare and education: 4 years in secondary school, 9 years in the Early Years - four of which in Ofsted 'Outstanding' settings; 
Over 3 years' employment as a qualified nanny (sole charge)

Speaks English, German
Plays violin, recorder, piano

Expertise with babies - over 7 years' experience with infants and toddlers
Professional childcare to Ofsted standards
Excellent references
 

I am a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator. I have been working with children all my life.
I started babysitting when I was a university student, then went on to teach at a German secondary grammar school and then returned to early years childcare 9 years ago. I worked at a lovely childminding setting in Manchester's leafy Didsbury suburb (Ofsted-rating: 'Outstanding') for two years. Then I moved to Abingdon and started working at a nursery here. The next stage in my carrier was working in Oxford at an 'Outstanding' nursery for two years as an Early Years Practitioner.
Currently, I provide childcare for families in and around Oxford.

I love children and I love what I do. I have specialised in working with children aged 3-24 months. I provide professional childcare to Ofsted standards. I have a wide-ranging experience regarding the needs of the little ones – from development to health and hygiene.

Several years’ work in childcare has given me a thorough understanding of children’s needs – and the many ways they communicate those needs. I know their non-verbal communication, their need for secure attachments and the unique nature of their fledgling intellect.

As a warm, caring, creative and reliable individual with a passion for childcare, I’m confident that I would earn the trust of your baby and your family.