Childcare in London

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The average hourly rate for child carers in London is between £11 and £14
Maria P.
Maria
  • From £20 /hr
  • Camden
1 1 Verification
Full-Time/Part-Time Babysitter, Nanny with 6 years of experience
| I am a patient, understanding and enthusiastic Child Care Assistant. I enjoy working with children and I am committed to providing the best possible care for them, as well as giving them the attention they need to aid their learning and development. I am hard working, reliable, energetic, punctual, trustworthy and have a positive attitude towards life I am available for work at short notice. I have excellent spoken and written English; I am originally from Spain, so if your child is currently learning Spanish, then I would be able to help them practice. I currently hold an OCR Level 3 for teaching assistants, which qualifies me for nursery through to year six & NNEB. As well as all the relevant skills and qualifications, I also have two years experience working as a teaching assistant in a primary school. Beyond that, I worked for five years in the capacity of a live out nanny for four families, each time I was looking after children from birth to nine years old. I was responsible for taking the children to and from school, assisting them with homework, oversaw piano lessons, took care of them whilst they were sick, prepared home cooked meals, and housekeeping, etc
Maria is a very responsible and nice nanny. She is polite, punctual and very motivated by the job. Our 8 year old daughter enjoyed spending time with her and she took good care of our children."
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Reviewed by Alain D.
Hanisa R.
Hanisa Featured
  • From £20 /hr
  • Hammersmith and Fulham
6 1 Verification Hired Once
I strive to provide a loving and nurturing environment.
| Hi! My name is Hanisa. I am a mother with lots of experience. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving childminder . I have CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education with a clean DBS. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I am friendly, patient and caring person. I am very passionate about childcare and I find working with children very rewarding. I'm a healthy balance of an easy going/patient attitude, and assertive when needed. I understand the importance of my role, and I'm willing to take on that responsibility. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park, zoo, softplays, etc. But I can also spend the day at home colouring, dancing, and playing eye spy. It is very easy for me to connect with kids.
My children spent 2 days a week with Hanisa for several months and they loved her - even though my kids didn`t speak a word of English! She was incredibly cheerful and welcoming and made great efforts to make it as comfortable for the kids as possible. She was also very flexible regarding dates and times and also came to our home in the evenings for babysitting. I can wholeheartedly recommend her as a child minder."
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Reviewed by Kiran B.
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FAQs for finding childcare in London

How much does it cost in 2024 to hire a childcare provider in London?

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide childcare services will cost an average of £12.80 per hour as of May 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each childcare provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time childcare.

How can I find childcare help near me?

Care.com currently has 51,986 childcare providers London. You can search for childcarers by their distance from London and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialise in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in London that have worked with the childcarers you're interested in.

What interview questions should I ask a childcare provider?

You want to find a childcare provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in London, you should ask questions about the fun things each childcare provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past childcare experience, references from other families in London and if they are certified in first aid.
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