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The average hourly rate for child carers in the United Kingdom is between £10 and £13
Eda G.
Eda
  • From £14 /hr
  • Liverpool
4 1 Verification Hired x 3
Ofsted registered, Experienced,certified, trustworthy and reliable non smokers nanny/babysitter .
| I am 15 years experienced and certified as a ( Ofsted Registered /CPR and First Aid) nanny/ babysitter. I have a full and clean driving license. I am an Ofsted Registered Nanny/Babysitter and I have public liability insurance. I am experienced with asthma and I have a medication certificate as well. I take great pride in offering a high quality childcare. I love to work with the children and love to see their development and grow. I love dancing, singing, painting, hand craft and paper .I love to be creative. I am quite comfortable with pets. I have a residence permit and a work permit. I'm experienced, trustworthy and patient people. I have full of love, knowledge and experience with children of all ages. I am a mother of 2 beautiful teenagers as well. I feel very comfortable with pets. I have reference letters and certificates which can be shown on request. I am look forward to helping you care for your love one. Eda
Eda is an outstanding, very relaxed and extremely helpful nanny. I have two children under 2 years of age and it is difficult (to me at least, but it did not seem so to Eda!) to deal with both at the same time sometimes. She is also the only English speaking nanny I met so far who managed to connect well with my older daughter, as she is starting to speak, but in Polish and Spanish (as those are the languages me and my husband speak to the children). If Eda was available full-time, I’d be happy for her to work with us every day. I strongly recommend her!"
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Reviewed by Monika G.
Rosa L.
Rosa
  • From £9 /hr
  • Erith
1 1 Verification
Nanny-Babysitter, Creative, Warm and Trustworthy in DA8 1QL ERITH Bexley.
| My name is Rosa. I am 36, Italian, I studied Fine Arts and I live in DA8 1QL At the moment I have a flexible part time work as assistant in an art studio at Europa Trading Estate (Erith) but I am looking for another occupation for an extra income. I am an energetic person, I love family environments, and I like children. I have a profound respect for them and I understand their needs. I am happy to play with puppets or do modelling and drawing for the kids. I worked as an au pair for a family with a 2 year old and a newborn. I have done babysitting for a 4 year old girl. I worked as childminder/cook for 1 boy and 2 girls and I had other temporary childcare experiences in London. As an au pair I woke up at 7am with the baby, gave him breakfast and washed/dressed him and went to the to nursery. As childminder, I supervise the children in their after school homework and play and cooked healthy food for supper. I am able to prepare Italian, tasty meals! I have also a good eye for details because I am an artist, as you will see on my CV. I am well organised, I can work on schedule on cleaning, bed changing, laundry etc. If you require. I have references, Eu passport and DBS check to show you on request. I can commit short or long time. I am looking forward to hear from you. Kind Regards Rosa
Rosa let us down the night before she was due to start. Unreliable and a waste of everyone's time."
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Reviewed by Eleanor H.
Maria S.
Maria
  • From £12 /hr
  • Barnet
3 1 Verification Hired x 2
Mary's Childcare
| I am an enthusiastic person with more than 10 years progressive experience caring for children of all ages, from newborn upwards. I consider myself to have so much patience for working with children. I like to play, supervise their play and assist them in learning, and helping them to achieve each development stage. As I have good energy levels, I enjoy being active. I have experience in working with children, as a nanny as well as at nurseries and primary schools. I am very experienced, as I have a growing up daughter and twin sons. I am currently working part time at the weekends at a childcare centre. I enjoy encouraging children's learning and development in most activities, such as creative activities, imaginative learning games, fun games, and story times. I would greatly appreciate it if you can give me the opportunity to prove that I have the right qualities and qualifications to work with you and your family: Paediatric First AID, CRB/DBS Check (In UK), Health and Education certificates , EDI Certificate in Personal Safety Awareness, I have some accountability studies. I also have excellent references and qualifications upon request. Kind regards, Maria S
Maria was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our children in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with the kids! She brought all her certifications with her on the first day and was very happy to share them without us having to request them. The kids were super happy and we look forward to calling her again! Many thanks!"
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Reviewed by Leticia T.
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What is the going rate for a childcare provider in 2024?

The average rate for hiring a childcare provider on Care.com as of March, 2024 is £11.87 per hour. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, how much experience the childcare provider has and the number of children to be watched. Other factors that may also influence the rate include the need for additional childcare duties and any specialised care needs you have, such as overnight care.

How can I find someone to provide childcare for my kids?

The first step is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your childcare search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids.

After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find childcare providers that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of childcarers, or search for childcare providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, reviews, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can get in touch with them, schedule interviews and hire the childcare provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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