Krissie

My Summary

Easter Half Term Availability

My Experience

I've worked in childcare for 21 years through various roles. I've worked as a babysitter ever since leaving school at 16yrs, I was a Nursery Nurse for 8 years in a primary school in London, a childcare practitioner for 4 years in a baby nursery in Buckhurst hill, mothers help to triplets for 2 years, and I've brought my own 3 beautiful children up too.
I'm NVQ3 qualified with 21 years of skills, knowledge & experience under my belt. I tell my families "childcare simply runs through my blood"

I began my journey as a private nanny agter lockdown in 2021.

I've helped families with things like getting back into work after maternity leave whilst I care for their baby, making this transition stress free for both the baby and the parents. I've assisted families at events such as weddings and parties. I care for babies/children whilst parents can enjoy the event fully.
I have been an after school nanny where I care for children until their parents get home from work.
I've helped families on an Adhoc basis when they need a last minute sitter.
I've also helped families during Ramadan, school half terms such as Easter, Summer and Christmas times.

I've helped families in emergency situations also.
A family had an awful accident and they needed wrap around care 24/7 for their children. I was able to facilitate this and had help in place immediately. This help was provided for 12 months whilst the parents recovered from there injuries.

I've worked in many different settings over the years. I feel now, as a nanny, providing that extra special one on one care is where my heart lies. I wish I had made the jump to being a nanny years ago!

I have newborn experience. I enjoy working with babies & toddlers, as these early stages of life are crucial for learning & developing. A happy, healthy & balanced toddler will grow into a healthy, happy & balanced individual later in life. I am very patient, calm & creative. I love singing songs, reading stories and Children very often enjoy being in my company. I create this safe, fun "world" of fun and adventure. I bring stimulating activities along with me which focuses on helping children learn and develop. I try to bring a focused activity everyday I'm with your child. These activities will help your childs vocabulary, understanding, shapes, colours, predictions, mathematical language, sensory development, emotional development and so much more.

I have toddler experience. I can help families navigate potty training, aswell as helping to navigate the lovely "terrible two's" phase. I work together with parents ensuring these transitional stages in their child's lives are approached with care and sensitivity. I'm here to help the children understand their feelings and emotions aswell as helping to assist parents through somewhat challenging times.

I find childcare a very rewarding role. It's more then just caring for a child for a day here & there. I always ensure each child has got the very best out of me. I strive for making children thrive. I plan creative and exciting activities for the children in my care ensuring the activities will help the children learn.

I also have experience working with older children too. I worked in a school setting for 8 years. I provided care to children of the ages of 4-10. I make learning fun & I encourage and support all children to get involved in the activities that I plan. If a child really did not want to take part then that's ok. I respect every childs wishes.

I also have experience with working with SEN children. The needs of the children have varied over the years such as, Autism, speech & language delay, ADHD, Anxiety, Global Development delay, behavioural disorders, sensory processing delay. I find I can really connect and understand SEN children through observations, working with parents, and getting to know the individual child. Not all SEN children fall into the same bracket. What works for one child, will not work for another. I'm patient and extremely understanding.

I will work with you to ensure your child is safe, happy & that all his/her needs are met. I will prepare nutritionally balanced meals & snacks throughout the day. I will attend to light housekeeping such as laundry for your child, tidying of child's toys & bedroom aswell as keeping the kitchen clean & tidy.

Your child is your pride & joy and my aim is to care for, teach & ensure your child is happy whilst you are away as I know as a mother if your child is happy & well cared for then you are happy & you can relax doing your job. Or just relax whilst out with friends for the day/evening.

My families that I currently work for have said to me "Krissie, your services are life changing"
This comment was from a mum who suffers with a long term illness. I helped her with her then 1 year old son since December 2021. I helped her with the day to day runnings of being a mum. We were a partnership and I ensured mum got plenty of rest when she needed it. I helped to lighten the load so she could be the best mum for her son and older daughter once I left the house and finished my shift.

Another family recently said "krissie is the best nanny we could ever dream of. Krissie is flexible in her approach and focused on connecting and creating the best environment for our then 1 & half yr old son. Krissie cared for our son for 6 months and she is an extension of our family. Our son loves her"

I have had the pleasure of working with 15 different families over the last 4 years and I keep intouch with them all and still babysit for some.

My Qualifications

Professional Development
NVQ3 in childcare
First Aid qualified
Child protection short course
DBS checked

*currently studying child psychology

My Availability

I currently Nanny
Mondays PM
Tuesdays PM
Wednesdays PM
Thursdays 9am-6pm
Fridays 9am-6pm

I am also free for evening/weekend babysitting. I am available most weekends for daytime care too I just require some notice. If you need a helping hand on the weekend whilst you attend to other commitments please just contact me. I will bring fun, engaging activities and stories to share with your child whilst I am caring for them.

If I am not free to assist you, I can contact my network of nannies to find the next available nanny or babysitter for you.

Any questions please do get intouch.
Krissie

My Fees

• Babysitting from £18.00 per hour
• Nannying from £20.00 per hour (gross)

I'm a highly experienced and qualified career nanny. I will provide stimulating, fun activities to help your child grow and learn whilst in my care. My fees aren't just an income for me. They help to provide resources and fun days out so your child thrives in my care. I'm always keeping my personal development updated too by doing courses throughout the year. I take my role of a Nanny very seriously hence my rates of £20 p/h happy to discuss fees with the right family.