Akhila G
Nanny in Southall (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 3 days
Member since Mar 2020 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 24 Jan 2025
My Summary
Loving, Caring & Organised Nanny
About Me
My name is Akhila Gill, and I am a dedicated childcare professional with over 12 years of experience working with children. I am 30 years old and have been passionate about fostering a positive and supportive environment for children since the age of 18. Throughout my career, I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in childcare, and I am committed to continuing my professional development by regularly participating in training courses to stay current in the field.
Professional Qualities:
I am an enthusiastic and confident individual, known for my bubbly personality and strong interpersonal skills. I take great pride in being well-organized, and I believe that these traits, combined with my extensive experience, make me a great fit for any family. I am adaptable and have a natural ability to bond with new families, ensuring a smooth transition and fostering a positive atmosphere.
Personal Interests:
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy reading and singing, which allow me to unwind and maintain a balanced lifestyle.
Reason for Seeking New Position:
As my current contract comes to an end due to the children I care for growing older and attending school for longer hours, I am now seeking a new family to join. I am eager to bring my skills, enthusiasm, and experience to a new opportunity and continue making a positive impact in a child’s life.
My Experience
I began my career in childcare by successfully completing a childcare apprenticeship at a nursery, where I worked for four years with children ranging from birth to 5 years old. During my time there, I served as a key worker for 11 children and gained extensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Additionally, I provided ad hoc babysitting services for many families at the nursery, which inspired me to pursue a career as a nanny.
After completing my apprenticeship and becoming a qualified Early Years Educator, I transitioned to part-time nannying while studying Childcare Management at university. I have since earned a degree in Childcare Management, further enhancing my understanding of best practices in early childhood care.
Nanny Experience:
For the past 11 years, I have worked as a full-time nanny, caring for children ranging from birth to 12 years old. My experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of children’s developmental needs, and I take pride in creating structured routines that align with family expectations while maintaining a high standard of health and safety. I am also skilled in planning activities that promote both developmental milestones and personal interests.
Philosophy and Approach:
I firmly believe in the importance of learning through play as a key component of children's development. I focus on providing engaging daily activities and regularly attending classes and groups to foster social skills and emotional growth. I am a strong advocate for busy, well-planned days that balance structured activities with opportunities for free play.
Experience & Skills:
- Creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children
- Extensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development
- Managing school drop-offs and pick-ups
- Assisting with baths and bedtime routines
- Planning and facilitating educational activities and crafts
- Organizing indoor and outdoor play sessions
- Preparing fresh, nutritious meals and snacks; managing weekly meal planning
- Grocery shopping and maintaining kitchen organization
- Providing homework assistance
- General housekeeping duties, including laundry for children and keeping the house tidy
- Supporting potty training and sleep training
- Attending playgroups, classes, and extracurricular activities
- Scheduling and attending medical appointments, including doctor's visits
- Organizing outings during school holidays
- Preparing school uniforms and bags for the day
- Coordinating attendance at after-school clubs and activities
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Experience with overnight nannying
My Qualifications
Childcare Intermediate Level 2
Childcare Advanced Level 3
Degree in Early Years Childcare
Coronavirus Risk Assessment Certificate
Children’s Behaviour Training 2020
Children’s Well-being Training 2020
Children Health & Safety Training 2020
Enhanced DBS Certificate 2020
Paediatric First Aid Certificate 2020
EYFS updated training and Development Matters 2020
Enhanced DBS Certificate 2024
Paediatric First Aid Certificate 2025
My Availability
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 22/01/2025 |
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Nannying from £17.00 per hour (net)
Open to discuss fees that work for both parties depending on hours and tasks .
My Documents
- Reference: Most recent reference (added 10/01/2025)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid & Safegaurding (added 10/01/2025)
- Full CV (added 16/10/2024)
- Reference: REFERENCE (added 31/08/2022)
- Reference: REFERENCE (added 31/08/2022)
- DBS Check (added 21/09/2020)
- Training Certificate: Health & Safety (added 08/09/2020)
- Training Certificate: Wellbeing Of Children (added 01/09/2020)
- Training Certificate: Behaviour Training Part 1 (added 01/09/2020)
- Training Certificate: Behaviour Training (added 01/09/2020)
- Exam Certificate: CHILDCARE ADVANCED CERTIFICATE (added 04/06/2020)
- Exam Certificate: CHILDCARE INTERMEDIATE (added 04/06/2020)
- Training Certificate: CORONAVIRUS TRAINING (added 04/06/2020)
- Exam Certificate: CHILDCARE MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA (added 04/06/2020)
Reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Akhila G. 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.
Akhila looked after my sons for a few weeks this summer (2022) and was amazing!!
My sons (aged 2.5 & 5) warmed to her so quickly. She would take them out to our local parks and playgrounds, did trips to the theatre, soft play cafes, Kew Gardens and Bushy park. She would have them feed, bathed and dressed for bed by the time my husband and I had finished work!
I can not recommend Akhila enough! She really was such an incredible help and just a warm and calm person to have in our home looking after our sons.
by Jottie on 14/10/2022
Akhila looked after my son aged 2 for a short period of time during November 2020- jan 2021.
I am a single father and freelancer and Akhila was amazing and flexible! She worked for us for two months temporarily whilst I was in the process of switching jobs and moving house . We discussed that she would want to eventually return back to full time work and she was willing to help me out until I found a more permanent job. She even helped with the process of selecting our new part time nanny. My son absolutely loved her and he kept to his routine despite the move thanks to Akhila
I can not express how great she is and how much myself and my son could rely on her during such a crazy time !
I recommend her to your family with no doubt.
by Dan on 29/06/2021
Akhila looked after my 2 kids for a period of 1.5 years then aged 4 and 6 years.
She was punctual, reliable and most importantly was a natural with kids. She genuinely enjoys being around children and is able to connect with them effortlessly.
She was meticulous about her duties and got children to keep to their routine. She knew how to establish boundaries and could manage the children well.
My children fondly remember her and we are lucky to have her over for babysitting once in a while. I would highly recommend her!
by Pooja on 01/09/2020
Akhila looked after my two boys aged 1 and 5 at the time. This was a full time position with my younger son and after school with my eldest.
She was great at prepping meals and ensuring the kids stuff was ready for the next day. She is very organised and would have a planner on the fridge for me to see what the children ate and what activities the younger baby had or was going to have for the next day.
She is very friendly and easy to get along with and I never worried with my children being in her care especially given her amount of experience and qualifications.
I would highly recommend her as a nanny .
by LauraL on 28/08/2020
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