Joanne
Nanny in Darwen (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Jan 2024 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 24 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Joanne. I am 36 years old and live in the Lower Darwen area. Mother to a 1 year old girl and 2 teenage boys!
My Experience
Aside from 15 years experience of parenting my own 3 children, I have worked in a number of settings with children and young people. I have worked as a self employed childminder, in a school with hearing impaired children and with Looked After children. Currently, I work as a self employed nanny/mother's help.
My Qualifications
BA Hons Community Leadership
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Allergy Awareness
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
9 A-C GCSE including Maths and English
Level 3 Nanny Award
My Availability
I am currently working with 3 families providing adhoc childcare and regular mothers help work. My availability can vary based on what work I already have booked in. Please message if you would like to book in.
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| Last Updated: 12/06/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £13.00 per hour
- Nannying from £13.00 per hour (gross)
Fees may be negotiable depending on requirements
My Documents
- First Aid Certificate (added 12/06/2024)
- DBS Check (added 05/02/2024)
- UK Passport (added 22/01/2024)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Joanne. 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.
Joanne was absolutely amazing with my three children. Joanne helped me out last minute as I had a wedding to attend. She instantly put me at ease, she clearly has a lot of experience looking after children. The children had a great day and enjoyed spending time with her. Thank you Joanne !
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Nic1286
on 03/11/2024
We haven’t ever used a baby sitter before (our son is nearly 5). Our little boy has additional needs and I am a very overprotective mum, but I felt like a trusted Joanne as soon as we spoke. She came across like a very caring, professional person - which she was! 😊 she was great with our little boy and he was very happy and calm whilst with Joanne. She put us at ease and was really accommodating. Would definitely use Joanne’s services again to look after our little boy , has given me and my partner a chance to have some time together which we wouldn’t normally get. Highly recommend. Thank you Joanne x
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Tara T
on 14/10/2024
Joeanne amazing great witg my 3 children with addtional needs . Done amazing job at home cleaning done amazing job . Commication is great and 100 percent reliable . My children get super exited when know they looking after by her i feel relaxed and happy knowing my children are safe . thank u . I strongley recommend Joeanne :)))
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craig
on 16/08/2024
Joanne is such a caring and nurturing person and has made both my children Aged 9 (additional needs) and aged 4 feel so at ease in her home. They love spending time with her and can’t wait to go again. Joanne at short notice helped me with her nanny and childcare services. Her home is well catered for children of all ages and is such a fun yet safe space to be in. Thank You so much both the kids have said “Joanne is the best” and I couldn’t agree more.
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Kiren
on 22/07/2024
Joanne has been amazing helping me exactly when I needed it. She was on time, reliable and my boy loved to play with her. So much so that he started winging when he realised that she is leaving.
It's so difficult to find someone reliable/professional and especially last minute and I'm forever grateful for Joannes help during a week that was a nightmare for us. I highly recommend her and for sure I will contact her again if I need it.
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Simona
on 21/07/2024
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Joanne
on 22/07/2024:
Thankyou I was so glad that I was able to help you and your family in a time of need! I'll be more than happy to help again in the future xx
Joanne has been the first babysitter I have ever used for my 20month old daughter , I have always used family and friends with my two older children when they were younger but no longer have this option.
I was very nervous about having a stranger in my house and looking after my daughter however I really shouldn't have been she is the most wonderful help and is definitely becoming a best friend to my daughter she loves every minute she spends with her and is always entertained from the minute I leave her. Joanne always pays attention to details with everything she does and I know she is in good safe hands.
It's like a breath of fresh air now we can relax and have some much needed time out from time to time and also when needed for other events too she has been a godsend and comes highly recommended.
Thanks ❤️
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Rachael
on 14/06/2024
Joanne has been amazing for me helping at home do cleaning and childcare . She takes my daughter to activities every week and picks all
children up after school/ Clubs . My children are relaxed and happy when she looks after them . Her communication and keep me updated is brilliant . My children have special needs she great at adapting to their needs . She great recourses for postive rewards which has helped my sons visual seeing they have been regonised foe good listening . I recommend joanne to anyone . thank u
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craig
on 13/06/2024
Such great reliable lady :) . Takes my daughter to her gymstactics class . My daughter feels happy and safe with joanne . She massive help and very punctual and communication is great :)
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craig
on 13/05/2024
I 3 children with additional needs :) they love 2 day Holiday club . Communication great all the way . Kids love going cant wait for summer Holidays
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craig
on 13/04/2024
I hired Joanne to look after my son Noah who is 12 with special needs as I had unfortunately been let down by a family friend. Joanne was happy to help with very little notice which was amazing. I was nervous about leaving my son as I haven’t left him with anyone else in the day time but I needn’t have worried, he was more than fine in Joanne’s care.
Joanne having that experience of special needs it’s absolutely fabulous and definitely put my mind as ease.
I will definitely use Joanne’s services again and highly recommend her.
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Aylin
on 03/03/2024
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