Michele
Nanny in Balham
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Male Member since Sep 2021 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 31 May 2025
My Summary
The Italian Manny
About Me
Warm, Gentle & Respectful Childcare in South-West London | Specialised in Early Years
Hi, I'm Michele Colella, digitally know as "The Italian Manny", qualified and passionate childcare professional with a strong background in early childhood education. I have several years of experience supporting babies, toddlers, and young children, always offering loving, developmentally appropriate care tailored to each child’s individual rhythm and needs.
My approach is gentle, respectful, and emotionally aware. I draw inspiration from educational methods that focus on emotional validation and positive guidance — including Montessori principles and tools such as Big Little Feelings and Educazione Rispettosa by Rosicler Ramirez. I love supporting children as they grow in confidence and independence, whether through solo play, practical life skills, or everyday routines.
I’m based in South-West London, where I live with my partner. We’re both Italian and passionate about cooking — our home is often filled with warmth, good food, and laughter.
Families often describe me as reliable, punctual, and deeply caring.
In my free time, I enjoy improving my English through podcasts and books, and spending time with my international circle of friends. You’ll often find me exploring the West End, one of my favourite places in London.
If you're looking for a nurturing, respectful, and experienced caregiver for your little ones, I’d be happy to connect and learn more about your family’s needs.
Warmly,
Michele
My Experience
• Live-out nanny (girl 1 year old and her brother when he came along), Oct. 2020 - July 2023, London.
Provided full daily care including meals, sleep routines, indoor/outdoor activities, and early development games. Built a strong relationship with the family over nearly 3 years.
• After-school Italian Speaking Live-Out Nanny (boy 9 years old), Sept. 2024 - Feb. 2025, London.
• After-school live out nanny (NDA contract), Sept. 2023 - Feb. 2024, London.
Additional Relevant Experience
• Italian Class Teacher (ages 2-7) at Scuola di Sofia Italian School, Sept. 2024 - July 2025, London.
Designed and delivered fun and effective learning experiences to support bilingual children with their Italian. These strategies also enrich the linguistic environment I create as a nanny.
• Physical Education teacher at primary school, Sept. 2018 - June 2020, Italy.
• Sport coach and entertainer at Giocamondo tour operator, Italy.
My Qualifications
• Full Paediatric First Aid
• Big Little Feelings Trained
• Sport and Exercise Science BA
• Sciences and techniques of preventive and adapted exercise MA
• Children Entertainer course training certificate
• Ballet training certificate
My Availability
Dear Families,
I am excited to be looking for a new full-time position starting from September 2025. My current availability for childcare is Monday to Friday. I would be delighted to discuss your family's needs and how I can be a valuable support.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
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| 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Last Updated: 31/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Nannying from £15.00 per hour (net)
My fees depends on duties, number of children, language spoken, part-time/full-time basis, employed/self-employed. Open to negotiate.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 14/03/2025)
- EU Passport (added 02/09/2021)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 02/09/2021)
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