Childcare in Plymouth

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Lisa J.
4.0
1
Hired once
  • From £12 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Hired once
I have no daytime availability due to being employed in a nanny position.
| Not available currently during the daytime due to nannying position. Former full time nanny and nursery nurse looking for a new part-time nanny position due to recent redundancy. Mum of two boys, caring and nurturing nature. I have 30 years of experience in various childcare roles including 4 nannying full time roles. These include looking after a family with a nearly 2, 3 and 5 year old girls, a pair of 3 month old twin girls, a nanny share with 7 and 9 month old girls and looking after a family of three children age 2, 4 and 6. Fully qualified, paediatric First Aid trained and car driver.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
I have no daytime availability due to being employed in a nanny position.
| Not available currently during the daytime due to nannying position. Former full time nanny and nursery nurse looking for a new part-time nanny position due to recent redundancy. Mum of two boys, caring and nurturing nature. I have 30 years of experience in various childcare roles including 4 nannying full time roles. These include looking after a family with a nearly 2, 3 and 5 year old girls, a pair of 3 month old twin girls, a nanny share with 7 and 9 month old girls and looking after a family of three children age 2, 4 and 6. Fully qualified, paediatric First Aid trained and car driver.
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From £12 per hour
Nina P.
5.0
1
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £10 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
1 Verification Hired once
Professional, reliable, Ofsted registered childcarer in Plymouth, England and surrounding area.
| Hi, I am an Ofsted registered childcarer. I currently work as a supply SEN teaching assistant throughout Devon. Previously I was a paediatric complex care healthcare assistant. I have experience with autism and other learning difficulties but can assist with learning of mainstream children. I can be paid by direct payment or through government tax-free childcare accounts. I will consider all contracts including unsociable hours and those with complex needs.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Professional, reliable, Ofsted registered childcarer in Plymouth, England and surrounding area.
| Hi, I am an Ofsted registered childcarer. I currently work as a supply SEN teaching assistant throughout Devon. Previously I was a paediatric complex care healthcare assistant. I have experience with autism and other learning difficulties but can assist with learning of mainstream children. I can be paid by direct payment or through government tax-free childcare accounts. I will consider all contracts including unsociable hours and those with complex needs.
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Having Nina to look after our 3 years old boy was really good she made us feel so comfortable and she is so professional with a lot of experience."
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From £10 per hour
Lucy B.
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
1 Verification
I am fun and loving and think it’s important for the children to have fun
| I am a student at the University of Plymouth and am looking to earn some extra income doing a job I love. I have previous experience in child care, I have worked for an organisation that provides respite care for disabled children in my local area back home. I have also done separate babysitting/PA work before, for some of the families we help within the charity.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
I am fun and loving and think it’s important for the children to have fun
| I am a student at the University of Plymouth and am looking to earn some extra income doing a job I love. I have previous experience in child care, I have worked for an organisation that provides respite care for disabled children in my local area back home. I have also done separate babysitting/PA work before, for some of the families we help within the charity.
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From £10 per hour
FAVOUR V.
  • From £12 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Child care support, adults support, nanny, general support
| I have so many years of child care, I have taken care of children in both their physical, emotional and phycological needs. I am so passionate in taking care of their total well-being to give them a smooth and happy living and ensure their positive growth and wellness.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Child care support, adults support, nanny, general support
| I have so many years of child care, I have taken care of children in both their physical, emotional and phycological needs. I am so passionate in taking care of their total well-being to give them a smooth and happy living and ensure their positive growth and wellness.
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From £12 per hour
Leah H.
  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Babysitter, Nanny in Cornwall But Can Travel!
| Hi, my name is Leah, I' am a 26 year old non smoker. I have a clean driving licence and have held this for 8 years now, I studied childcare in high school and then also went onto college where I took my NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in childcare and early years. I have a Level 4 Teaching Assistant Qualification and have studied Teaching And Learning at university! I have been a teaching assistant for primary schools and also worked with the agency step teachers in different nursery and school settings. I looked after my sisters from the legal age of 13 as and when needed for my parents and also look after 2 different families that have 5 children each. I organised all the school discos and I was also a team leader for St Germans rainbows, brownies and guides and also Tideford cubs, I have a lot of experience with SEN and challenging behavior. I' am a calm and passionate person with a passion for ensuring manners and polite behavior. If there is anything else you would like to know please don't hesitate to contact me .
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  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Babysitter, Nanny in Cornwall But Can Travel!
| Hi, my name is Leah, I' am a 26 year old non smoker. I have a clean driving licence and have held this for 8 years now, I studied childcare in high school and then also went onto college where I took my NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in childcare and early years. I have a Level 4 Teaching Assistant Qualification and have studied Teaching And Learning at university! I have been a teaching assistant for primary schools and also worked with the agency step teachers in different nursery and school settings. I looked after my sisters from the legal age of 13 as and when needed for my parents and also look after 2 different families that have 5 children each. I organised all the school discos and I was also a team leader for St Germans rainbows, brownies and guides and also Tideford cubs, I have a lot of experience with SEN and challenging behavior. I' am a calm and passionate person with a passion for ensuring manners and polite behavior. If there is anything else you would like to know please don't hesitate to contact me .
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From £8 per hour
Did you know...
The average hourly rate for child carers in Plymouth is between £10 and £13
Vilma V.
  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Experienced babysitter
| I am a kind, caring, fun loving nursery nurse. I absolutely love the great outdoors! I believe in focusing on the positives, learning through play and teaching children kindness. My most recent experience is with 2 to 4 year olds, as I have been the senior nursery nurse for a 2-3's room and pre school room, I currently work in a pre school. I have previous experience children up to 10 years old too, as before becoming a nursery nurse I worked with many families as a babysitter. My strengths are the willingness to learn new things and my passion for childcare and I have made close relationships with the children and parents I work with. I am available all day on Wednesdays and weekends, can do nights and evenings every day of the week. I am also available around the clock on school holidays (excluding the 6 week holiday at summer and Christmas) I'm looking forward to hearing back from you!
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  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Experienced babysitter
| I am a kind, caring, fun loving nursery nurse. I absolutely love the great outdoors! I believe in focusing on the positives, learning through play and teaching children kindness. My most recent experience is with 2 to 4 year olds, as I have been the senior nursery nurse for a 2-3's room and pre school room, I currently work in a pre school. I have previous experience children up to 10 years old too, as before becoming a nursery nurse I worked with many families as a babysitter. My strengths are the willingness to learn new things and my passion for childcare and I have made close relationships with the children and parents I work with. I am available all day on Wednesdays and weekends, can do nights and evenings every day of the week. I am also available around the clock on school holidays (excluding the 6 week holiday at summer and Christmas) I'm looking forward to hearing back from you!
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From £8 per hour
Laura T.
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
1 Verification
Babysitter and Home help
| Currently, I volunteer at a toddler group which I love doing and I love interacting with the children and their parents/ carers. The thing that I am most passionate about is watching how the children grow and develop. Previously, I have volunteered in a vast number of different nursery and preschool settings in Plymouth and I also undertook various different childcare courses. I am CRB checked because it was required for my volunteering at the toddler group.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Babysitter and Home help
| Currently, I volunteer at a toddler group which I love doing and I love interacting with the children and their parents/ carers. The thing that I am most passionate about is watching how the children grow and develop. Previously, I have volunteered in a vast number of different nursery and preschool settings in Plymouth and I also undertook various different childcare courses. I am CRB checked because it was required for my volunteering at the toddler group.
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From £10 per hour
Jade B.
  • From £12 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Hi, I’m Jade and I live in Plymouth, UK.
| Hello! I am 25. I’m qualified within the childcare sector which means I have all the relevant training and requirements to help with your everyday/occasional needs. I charge £12 per hour but am happy to negotiate if this is out of your budget. I have relevant experience of both in a nursery setting, within babysitting and nannying. I hope that I can help you.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Hi, I’m Jade and I live in Plymouth, UK.
| Hello! I am 25. I’m qualified within the childcare sector which means I have all the relevant training and requirements to help with your everyday/occasional needs. I charge £12 per hour but am happy to negotiate if this is out of your budget. I have relevant experience of both in a nursery setting, within babysitting and nannying. I hope that I can help you.
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From £12 per hour
Charlotte D.
  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Level 3 childcare qualified, fun, friendly babysitter with a versatile schedule.
| Im level 3 qualified in childcare and currently training at University to become a Primary school teacher. I have babysat for many families in my own town of children ranging from 5-13. I have also worked in professional environments such as nurseries, preschools and primary’s school, meaning I have thorough experience with children ageing newborn year 4. I am also currently working as a teaching assistant for an agency. I can babysit up to 3 children under the ages of 10 (if children are older, the more I can look after). I can help children with homework, pick up and drop off to school, take them to extra curricular activities, carry out bedtime routines and/or any other requests parents may have.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Level 3 childcare qualified, fun, friendly babysitter with a versatile schedule.
| Im level 3 qualified in childcare and currently training at University to become a Primary school teacher. I have babysat for many families in my own town of children ranging from 5-13. I have also worked in professional environments such as nurseries, preschools and primary’s school, meaning I have thorough experience with children ageing newborn year 4. I am also currently working as a teaching assistant for an agency. I can babysit up to 3 children under the ages of 10 (if children are older, the more I can look after). I can help children with homework, pick up and drop off to school, take them to extra curricular activities, carry out bedtime routines and/or any other requests parents may have.
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From £8 per hour
Megan B.
  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Hi, I'm Megan. I look forward to working with you!
| Hi, I'm Megan and I'm a nursery practitioner. I'm looking to slightly change my career into nannying. I've got my level 3 NVQ in childcare, I'm DBS checked. I'm reliable and trustworthy. I love doing fun and messy activities and i get along with most people!
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  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Hi, I'm Megan. I look forward to working with you!
| Hi, I'm Megan and I'm a nursery practitioner. I'm looking to slightly change my career into nannying. I've got my level 3 NVQ in childcare, I'm DBS checked. I'm reliable and trustworthy. I love doing fun and messy activities and i get along with most people!
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From £8 per hour
Sonya T.
Hired once
  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Hired once
I have nearly 20 years of child care experience. I am NNEB qualified. I am friendly and caring. I am a good time keeper and am reasonably organised.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
I have nearly 20 years of child care experience. I am NNEB qualified. I am friendly and caring. I am a good time keeper and am reasonably organised.
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From £8 per hour
Rachel V.
  • From £9 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Hi my names Rachel! I'm in Tae15
| My name is Rachel, I'm a 22 year old with a level 2 in child care. I have previous experience working in nurseries and preschools. From April 2017 until January 2018 I was a main care giver to my niece who was ages 1 month-10 months during this time. Although my certificates have ran out I have previously done first aid training and food safety training.
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  • From £9 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Hi my names Rachel! I'm in Tae15
| My name is Rachel, I'm a 22 year old with a level 2 in child care. I have previous experience working in nurseries and preschools. From April 2017 until January 2018 I was a main care giver to my niece who was ages 1 month-10 months during this time. Although my certificates have ran out I have previously done first aid training and food safety training.
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From £9 per hour
Nicola M.
1 Verification
  • From £9 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
1 Verification
I’m a well experienced fun and bubbly babysitter with a huge passion for childcare.
| Hello my name is Nicola I am 20 years old. I raised 3 children one newborn,one 3,and one 8 I raised these three for 3 years.I have also studied childcare as my GCSE for 3 years and gained a level 2 and 3 I am fully CBR checked.charge reasonable prices.i am available 7 days a week. Babysitter
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  • From £9 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
I’m a well experienced fun and bubbly babysitter with a huge passion for childcare.
| Hello my name is Nicola I am 20 years old. I raised 3 children one newborn,one 3,and one 8 I raised these three for 3 years.I have also studied childcare as my GCSE for 3 years and gained a level 2 and 3 I am fully CBR checked.charge reasonable prices.i am available 7 days a week. Babysitter
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From £9 per hour
Britney M.
  • From £12 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Hello my name is Britney and I absolutely love giving children the best start to life!
| Hello, I am Britney, I have been in childcare for 5 years now and have a large family, starting from 3-14, I have babysat for all of them as I am the third oldest grandchild. I also, work in a nursery so there are special needs children and slow developing children that I spend quality time with and children who are exceeding all of there developments, I am also first aid trained and due to start training for special education needs children in September 2023.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Hello my name is Britney and I absolutely love giving children the best start to life!
| Hello, I am Britney, I have been in childcare for 5 years now and have a large family, starting from 3-14, I have babysat for all of them as I am the third oldest grandchild. I also, work in a nursery so there are special needs children and slow developing children that I spend quality time with and children who are exceeding all of there developments, I am also first aid trained and due to start training for special education needs children in September 2023.
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From £12 per hour
Leanne H.
  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Im leanne I am a keen walker I walk every day.I like to play a game of bingo each week with friends.
| I have many years experience looking after children started of when I was 16 working in a nursery looking after 3-5 year olds.since then I have worked in primary schools special needs school looking after autistic children. Then when I finished doing my childcare qualification at 18 I worked as a aupair in spain also had 2 aupair positions in london and glasgow. But my most recent childcare experience is babysitting for a close friend on a regular basis for her 3 children 3,5,7. I have been doing this for 4 years.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Im leanne I am a keen walker I walk every day.I like to play a game of bingo each week with friends.
| I have many years experience looking after children started of when I was 16 working in a nursery looking after 3-5 year olds.since then I have worked in primary schools special needs school looking after autistic children. Then when I finished doing my childcare qualification at 18 I worked as a aupair in spain also had 2 aupair positions in london and glasgow. But my most recent childcare experience is babysitting for a close friend on a regular basis for her 3 children 3,5,7. I have been doing this for 4 years.
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From £8 per hour
Pascale C.
  • From £10 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
I'm a student nurse with a passion for looking after children within a fun and happy environment.
| I am university student training to be a nurse, I have always worked with children my whole life and have had to take a 5 month break due to a family bereavement and want to use those months doing something I am passionate about. I have a lot of experience working within families and being flexible with what families need and want, and very much build bonds with the families I work with. I hope that I get the chance to help you out. EXPERIENCE: -I have worked in a nursery for two years while I was at school which was when I first realised that I loved working and looking after children. -Then I went onto help care for two children for three and a half years before I went to uni helping their family with child care and day to day household jobs (And still in good contact with them and go up to help them in my holidays) -I am regularly first aid trained for my nursing course and have done a first aid babysitting course - OVERALL: 5 years experience working with kids aged between 0-8.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
I'm a student nurse with a passion for looking after children within a fun and happy environment.
| I am university student training to be a nurse, I have always worked with children my whole life and have had to take a 5 month break due to a family bereavement and want to use those months doing something I am passionate about. I have a lot of experience working within families and being flexible with what families need and want, and very much build bonds with the families I work with. I hope that I get the chance to help you out. EXPERIENCE: -I have worked in a nursery for two years while I was at school which was when I first realised that I loved working and looking after children. -Then I went onto help care for two children for three and a half years before I went to uni helping their family with child care and day to day household jobs (And still in good contact with them and go up to help them in my holidays) -I am regularly first aid trained for my nursing course and have done a first aid babysitting course - OVERALL: 5 years experience working with kids aged between 0-8.
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From £10 per hour
Claire B.
  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Experienced babysitter/nanny
| Hi I am a first year speech and language therapy student. I have 7+ years experience in childcare, looking after a range of ages. I am a fun bubbly person and I'm very reliable. I aim to provide the best care I can give making sure the children have fun and are safe.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Experienced babysitter/nanny
| Hi I am a first year speech and language therapy student. I have 7+ years experience in childcare, looking after a range of ages. I am a fun bubbly person and I'm very reliable. I aim to provide the best care I can give making sure the children have fun and are safe.
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From £8 per hour
Christina W.
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
1 Verification
Reliable, Fun and Creative Child-Care Provider
| Hello! My name is Christina, and I am a responsible, fun, creative child-care provider with over 10 years of varied experience in childcare. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and have a passion for creating safe, stable, and stimulating environments for young children to explore and grow. I have work experience as a nanny, babysitter, early years teacher, pre-school head and care-giver at a children's home, and have experience in multiple different countries. With my teaching experience, I am quite happy to help children with homework! I have my own transportation and am available to help with meal prep. I am flexible and sensitive to understanding the individual needs of children and enjoy working with parents/employers to come up with ideas for how best to meet those needs. Looking forward to hearing from you!
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  • From £10 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Reliable, Fun and Creative Child-Care Provider
| Hello! My name is Christina, and I am a responsible, fun, creative child-care provider with over 10 years of varied experience in childcare. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and have a passion for creating safe, stable, and stimulating environments for young children to explore and grow. I have work experience as a nanny, babysitter, early years teacher, pre-school head and care-giver at a children's home, and have experience in multiple different countries. With my teaching experience, I am quite happy to help children with homework! I have my own transportation and am available to help with meal prep. I am flexible and sensitive to understanding the individual needs of children and enjoy working with parents/employers to come up with ideas for how best to meet those needs. Looking forward to hearing from you!
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From £10 per hour
Robert Crispin
1 Verification
  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
1 Verification
Plymouth Childcare
| I'm a caring and friendly guy who's a kid at heart so I know I be very good at this job even tho I don't have as much experience as many people. I started 'childcare level 3' which hopefully in the long run will help me work in childcare as a life career.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
Plymouth Childcare
| I'm a caring and friendly guy who's a kid at heart so I know I be very good at this job even tho I don't have as much experience as many people. I started 'childcare level 3' which hopefully in the long run will help me work in childcare as a life career.
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From £8 per hour
Fae C.
  • From £11 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person
| I am a 23 year old Past experiences in childcare include irregular babysitting jobs, and then being an after school nanny while living in London for nearly four months before moving. My responsibilities included school/ extra curricular pick up (and the bus home), providing food and entertainment, bedtime activities and occasional housekeeping jobs.
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  • From £11 /hr
  • City of Plymouth
I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person
| I am a 23 year old Past experiences in childcare include irregular babysitting jobs, and then being an after school nanny while living in London for nearly four months before moving. My responsibilities included school/ extra curricular pick up (and the bus home), providing food and entertainment, bedtime activities and occasional housekeeping jobs.
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From £11 per hour
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FAQs for finding childcare in Plymouth

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

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide childcare services will cost an average of £11.21 per hour as of April 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 1,005 childcare providers Plymouth. You can search for childcarers by their distance from Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth, 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 Plymouth and if they are certified in first aid.
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