Childcare in Southend-on-Sea

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Patricia A.
  • From £12 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
Passionate Child Carer Person
| Being a mother of 3 and taking courses in the field of child care equips me to fit for the position I am applying for. Currently work with Golden Little Gem as a child care Minder assistant.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
Passionate Child Carer Person
| Being a mother of 3 and taking courses in the field of child care equips me to fit for the position I am applying for. Currently work with Golden Little Gem as a child care Minder assistant.
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From £12 per hour
Emily T.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
1 Verification
Hi, my name is Emily
| My name is Emily and I'm 22 years old. I studied for my Level 2 in Childcare in 2012. I have worked in a nursery looking after children aged 0-5. I have also worked as a babysitter looking after a 3 year old. I am currently looking for a babysitting/nanny position to get my career started. I would love to hear from you.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
Hi, my name is Emily
| My name is Emily and I'm 22 years old. I studied for my Level 2 in Childcare in 2012. I have worked in a nursery looking after children aged 0-5. I have also worked as a babysitter looking after a 3 year old. I am currently looking for a babysitting/nanny position to get my career started. I would love to hear from you.
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From £8 per hour
Tamzin P.
  • From £10 /hr
  • Rochford
Confident, fun and experienced babysitter
| Hello, my name is Tamzin and I am 20 years old. I am looking for babysitting jobs for the weekends just to earn that extra cash to help me move out! I have four years experience working with children from ages 6 months to 7 years from working at a Day Nursery. I passed my Cache Level 3 Diploma Course for Childcare with A*s and enjoy working with children and helping their development in the best ways possible. I have lots of experience working with the EYFS and especially enjoy messy activities that can enhance children’s creative skills in the best way possible. I am currently learning to drive but unfortunately COVID-19 has not helped that too much and am also currently learning to speak Afrikaans which is my parents first language and where we came from. If you have any questions please message me!
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Rochford
Confident, fun and experienced babysitter
| Hello, my name is Tamzin and I am 20 years old. I am looking for babysitting jobs for the weekends just to earn that extra cash to help me move out! I have four years experience working with children from ages 6 months to 7 years from working at a Day Nursery. I passed my Cache Level 3 Diploma Course for Childcare with A*s and enjoy working with children and helping their development in the best ways possible. I have lots of experience working with the EYFS and especially enjoy messy activities that can enhance children’s creative skills in the best way possible. I am currently learning to drive but unfortunately COVID-19 has not helped that too much and am also currently learning to speak Afrikaans which is my parents first language and where we came from. If you have any questions please message me!
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From £10 per hour
Clare S.
  • From £8 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
Experienced Babysitter, Nanny, Au Pair willing to do Errands, Light Housekeeping, Laundry - Southend-on-Sea SS2
| Hello my name is Clare. I'm 26 years old and have 10 years plus childcare experience. I have worked as a nanny, nursery nurse, child-minder, biz leader/ supervisor and also done baby sitting since I was 13 years old. I have a level 2 and 3 in childcare and education. I have been on many course to improve my childcare knowledge and keep up to date. I have looked after children from new born babies to 17 years of age in various settings. I have an additional baby unit qualification. If you would like any more information or have any questions please contact me. Many Thanks. Clare
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
Experienced Babysitter, Nanny, Au Pair willing to do Errands, Light Housekeeping, Laundry - Southend-on-Sea SS2
| Hello my name is Clare. I'm 26 years old and have 10 years plus childcare experience. I have worked as a nanny, nursery nurse, child-minder, biz leader/ supervisor and also done baby sitting since I was 13 years old. I have a level 2 and 3 in childcare and education. I have been on many course to improve my childcare knowledge and keep up to date. I have looked after children from new born babies to 17 years of age in various settings. I have an additional baby unit qualification. If you would like any more information or have any questions please contact me. Many Thanks. Clare
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From £8 per hour
Anne-Marie B.
  • From £10 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
Annie - kind, respectful, fun, energetic, sporty, polite
| Hello, my name is Anne-Marie (Annie) I am 27 years old, have worked with children since I left school in 2008. I have experience working with children in different childcare settings working with newborn to adults. I love sports, being creative and fun. I am very energetic love experiencing new things. I am kind,caring,respectful, well mannered and love seeing and helping others. I hope I can help you with your family with my professional childcare support and experience. Look forward to hearing from you soon.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
Annie - kind, respectful, fun, energetic, sporty, polite
| Hello, my name is Anne-Marie (Annie) I am 27 years old, have worked with children since I left school in 2008. I have experience working with children in different childcare settings working with newborn to adults. I love sports, being creative and fun. I am very energetic love experiencing new things. I am kind,caring,respectful, well mannered and love seeing and helping others. I hope I can help you with your family with my professional childcare support and experience. Look forward to hearing from you soon.
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From £10 per hour
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The average hourly rate for child carers in Southend-on-Sea is between £10 and £13
Megan L.
  • From £8 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
Experienced child carer looking for babysitting/nanny work in Southend-on-sea area!
| After becoming an au pair to a 11 month old baby in Barcelona, Spain in summer 2015 I fell in love with childcare. Since then from September 2015 I tutored English and babysat for sisters aged 7 and 9 I really grew part of their family and worked with them for 2 years until June 2017. Since returning to the UK last summer I worked as a children’s princess party host appearing as ‘Moana’ but primarily I have been teaching dance to all ages from 3 year olds to adults! I would love to further my career in childcare around the Southend-on-sea area so don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions :)
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
Experienced child carer looking for babysitting/nanny work in Southend-on-sea area!
| After becoming an au pair to a 11 month old baby in Barcelona, Spain in summer 2015 I fell in love with childcare. Since then from September 2015 I tutored English and babysat for sisters aged 7 and 9 I really grew part of their family and worked with them for 2 years until June 2017. Since returning to the UK last summer I worked as a children’s princess party host appearing as ‘Moana’ but primarily I have been teaching dance to all ages from 3 year olds to adults! I would love to further my career in childcare around the Southend-on-sea area so don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions :)
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From £8 per hour
Jackie J.
  • From £8 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
Babysitter, mum and nan
| * I am a babysitter . * I am a mum of 3 , 2 still at home ,and a nanny to 3 . I have worked in childcare for more than 12 years and am currently working in a nursery. I have attended many courses relating to my job and have a current First Aid certificate and DBS check . I enjoy hands on and messy play and like being out and about with my family . My rates depend on how many children I am caring for . I don't drive so living near public transport would be good . Also taxi fare may need to be added depending on the time of finish.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
Babysitter, mum and nan
| * I am a babysitter . * I am a mum of 3 , 2 still at home ,and a nanny to 3 . I have worked in childcare for more than 12 years and am currently working in a nursery. I have attended many courses relating to my job and have a current First Aid certificate and DBS check . I enjoy hands on and messy play and like being out and about with my family . My rates depend on how many children I am caring for . I don't drive so living near public transport would be good . Also taxi fare may need to be added depending on the time of finish.
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From £8 per hour
Harriet T.
1 Verification
  • From £8 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
1 Verification
Fun, reliable and trustworthy childcare.
| Friendly, energetic and engaging 19 year old who has been around children since the age of 7. From the age of 16 I have had my own baby sitting mini business, where I look after friends children on either week day evenings or weekend. I have two younger siblings and nine younger cousins all age ranging from 13 - 3. From the age of 13 I have had the responsibility of looking after my younger brother and sister, with a 10 year age gap in between us my parents have always trusted me with the role of looking after them, this includes: baby sitting, cooking them dinners, picking them up from school, helping with their homework and helping them grow and learn. I am motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well - behaved. I see myself as an expert in successfully managing parents expectations and I am punctual and prompt with the flexibility to provide childcare to busy parents. Since leaving college and working in business admin, currently as a PA, I have decided that it is now time for me to take my childcare career to the next level and do it as a full time role.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
Fun, reliable and trustworthy childcare.
| Friendly, energetic and engaging 19 year old who has been around children since the age of 7. From the age of 16 I have had my own baby sitting mini business, where I look after friends children on either week day evenings or weekend. I have two younger siblings and nine younger cousins all age ranging from 13 - 3. From the age of 13 I have had the responsibility of looking after my younger brother and sister, with a 10 year age gap in between us my parents have always trusted me with the role of looking after them, this includes: baby sitting, cooking them dinners, picking them up from school, helping with their homework and helping them grow and learn. I am motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well - behaved. I see myself as an expert in successfully managing parents expectations and I am punctual and prompt with the flexibility to provide childcare to busy parents. Since leaving college and working in business admin, currently as a PA, I have decided that it is now time for me to take my childcare career to the next level and do it as a full time role.
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From £8 per hour
Saffron D.
1 Verification
  • From £8 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
1 Verification
Experienced Childminder
| I have 7 years Childminding experience, caring for children/babies aged from Newborn - 12 Years and for up to 4 children at once. I really enjoy Childcare and take great delight in training, playing with and giving excellent care to children. I am responsible, fun and caring. I would be so delighted if you considered me to care for your little ones. References availible.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
Experienced Childminder
| I have 7 years Childminding experience, caring for children/babies aged from Newborn - 12 Years and for up to 4 children at once. I really enjoy Childcare and take great delight in training, playing with and giving excellent care to children. I am responsible, fun and caring. I would be so delighted if you considered me to care for your little ones. References availible.
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From £8 per hour
Elle G.
  • From £8 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
I am a warm positive person i have a great passion for working with children.
| I have a total of 5 years childcare experience with various age ranges from 0-5 years working in different day nurseries, pre-schools and as a nanny. During this time I gained various skills in supporting young children and babies physically, emotionally and caring fo their needs holistically as well as ensuring they’re safety and general wellbeing at all times.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Southend-on-Sea
I am a warm positive person i have a great passion for working with children.
| I have a total of 5 years childcare experience with various age ranges from 0-5 years working in different day nurseries, pre-schools and as a nanny. During this time I gained various skills in supporting young children and babies physically, emotionally and caring fo their needs holistically as well as ensuring they’re safety and general wellbeing at all times.
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From £8 per hour
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FAQs for finding childcare in Southend-on-Sea

How much does it cost in 2024 to hire a childcare provider in Southend-on-Sea?

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide childcare services will cost an average of £11.69 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 3,412 childcare providers Southend-on-Sea. You can search for childcarers by their distance from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea, 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 Southend-on-Sea and if they are certified in first aid.
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