Sian
Nanny in Cardiff (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Dec 2016 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 30 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am mum to 2 lovely daughters aged 17 and 20 years. My girls, their Dad and I live in Tongwynlais with our very much loved cat. I help at my local toddler group and as a volunteer for Safe Families. I like a challenge and when my girls were little, I set up 'The Wooden Toy Company'! I am a non smoker and car owner. I am a professional career Nanny offering daytime, evening and night time Nannying. I can be available at short notice and can offer ad hock Nanny cover, babysitting and Proxy Parenting.
My Experience
I have experience of new born babies and older children too. I qualified as a nanny at the age of 18 and have continued to build on my professional knowledge with the addition of children and families work related courses and learning though out my working life.
Since 1990 I have worked for families here in Cardiff, London and Brussels. I also worked for 4 years as a Nursery Nurse and Deputy Manager for a local Daycare provider and I have been an approved Kinship carer. I have gained a wealth of experience and consider myself to be equipped and ready to step into any role.
I have Emergency Peadiatric First Aid training including up to date knowledge of Epipen procedures and first hand experience of children with allergies, anaphylaxis, asthma and eczema.
I have DBS checks for organisations that I volunteer for.
My Qualifications
My relevant Qualifications are:
GCSE Childcare
NNEB (National Nursery Examination Board)
ADCE (Advanced Diploma in Child care and Education)
A Level Psychology
Working with Families
Circle of Security
Therapeutic Parenting and Attachment Awareness
Childhood ACE's and Childhood Trauma
Introduction to Mathematical Development in the Foundation Phase
First Aid
Safeguarding
Food Hygiene Certificate
My Availability
I am looking for part time Nanny work. 1, 2 or 3 days a week.
I can also offer ad hock child care to cover for you should your own Nanny call in sick, or to cover your Nanny's Annual Leave or Maternity Leave.
I offer evening babysitting, weekends and over night covers, on-call cover, one-off days if you have an appointment or event to go to or ad hoc proxy parenting if you have work travel commitments or indeed, just planning a little time away.
Feel free to keep my name and number on your fridge for those tricky times! I can be a sort of extension to your family support network!!
Sian x
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| Last Updated: 29/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Nannying from £16.50 per hour (gross)
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
My Documents
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Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sian. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Sian has looked after our two girls quite a few times now-they absolutely love her. She’s reliable, friendly and really trustworthy. We will definitely be booking her a lot more.
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Elen
on 27/10/2024
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Sian
on 27/10/2024:
Thank you Elen, it’s always a pleasure and I look forward to seeing you all again next time xx
Sian was nanny to our two children, a boy and a girl, aged 3.5 and 1.5 for just over six months. And I don’t think it’s possible to explain the true impact sian had on our lives. She’s more than a nanny. She’s a friend, a guide, play expert and child chef all rolled in to one.
Both children have such a strong bond with sian and look forward to their days with her. Nothing was ever too much trouble for sian and it was such a relief and comfort knowing my children were content and safe in her care. Sian’s personal experiences with allergies was also a huge advantage and I felt very safe trusting that sian knew and understood my son’s dietary requirements.
Both children are now in nursery as it worked out best from a logistical point of view but my son still regularly talks about his days with sian and asks when he’s going to see her. Sian is one of a kind and I would have her back in a heartbeat.
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Ro27
on 16/03/2023
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Sian
on 17/03/2023:
Thank you, I really appreciate these lovely, thoughtful words! This is so nice to read, and I miss you all too.
Love Nanny Sian
Sian has been a nanny for my little boy since he was 6 months old. I don’t have enough words to describe how wonderful she is. Sian is wise, knowledgable and so caring and my little boy adores her. I keep saying that she is the best gift I have ever given him. Any family would be lucky to work with Sian, she has been an amazing influence on my little boy’s early years.
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Anod
on 25/06/2022
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Sian
on 25/06/2022:
Awwr how nice of you, thank you.
I count myself equally as lucky to have been entrusted with your gorgeous little boy! I have enjoyed every minute and will miss our adventures.
Does he REALLY have to go to school?! 😉
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Helped me out when I needed care for my 2 v small ones whilst on a fortnightly course.
Both boys seemed v happy with her, and the toddler was stimulated by her imaginative activities.
I felt they were v safe and well occupied in her care, plus she did lunch for them.
Highly recommended
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Jennie
on 10/12/2021
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Sian
on 12/12/2021:
It was a pleasure to care for your little ones over the past 3 months.
Please feel free to get back in touch if you ever need additional ad hoc cover.
All the best, Nanny Sian
Sian was amazing with our under 2 year old little man. She managed to conjure lots of ideas to keep him entertained and stimulated through the day and even made dinner too!
A lovely, warm, caring and reliable childminder. We would highly recommend!!
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Louise T
on 30/10/2021
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Sian
on 02/11/2021:
Thank you Louise for this great review, Sian 🙂
Thank you Sian for being excellent! My daughter is looking forward to the next time you will babysit her-that says a lot :).
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Anu
on 24/10/2021
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Sian
on 25/10/2021:
You are very welcome Anu and many thanks for your review
Sian has looked after our little girl 2 days per week, and our sons aged 7and 9 after school since I returned to work after maternity leave. I cannot recommend her highly enough. I knew on meeting Sian that our children were in impeccable hands. Her kind, warm, softly spoken manner is endearing and our daughter thrived in her care. She is calm and unflappable and we are so grateful to her for her care.
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Cath
on 03/05/2021
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Sian
on 04/05/2021:
What a lovely review! Thank you Cath. I have loved being part of your precious family,
Nanny Sian x
We have Sian with us once a week to look after our 5 month old daughter and she is a delight. I never worry about leaving Elba with her as I know she'll be having a lovely time playing with toys, going on walks and getting plenty of interaction.
Sian has a very friendly and kind manner and as well as looking after Elba it is lovely to welcome her into our home.
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Rachel
on 28/10/2018
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Sian
on 29/10/2018:
Thank you for your kind review! I really enjoy visiting you and sweet Elba and watching her grow and develop :0)
Sian is reliable, kind and wonderful with my 8 year old daughter and 11 year old son. Sensible and unflappable, I cannot recommend her too highly.
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cerir
on 16/09/2018
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Sian
on 22/09/2018:
Awwr thank you Ceri and they are always a pleasure xxx
Sian recently looked after our 3 and 4.5 year old one day a week.
Upon first interviewng Sian I was struck by how organised and knowledgeable she was, she asked all the right questions to ensure the children were safe and happy and treated them consistently with our family values.
She was fab and an instant hit with the kids. Sian collected our daughter from nursery spent the afternoon making yummy cakes and doing craft before picking our son up from school.
Sian is warm and loving, the children looked forward to their days with her and always reported having a great time.
When I came home from work I was met by happy children and a tidy house. One couldn’t ask for more.
I would say having Sian childminding was like leaving the children with a relative rather than an employee. I never had cause to worry and was confident that even if something did crop up Sian would deal with it better than I!
The only reason we no longer need Sian is due to a change in my husband’s work rota. That said I’m sure we’ll remain in touch.
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Parent
on 05/01/2018
Response by
Sian
on 06/01/2018:
Thank you for your kind comments, it was an absolute pleasure to care for your lovely children.
Love Sian x
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