Lucy
Nanny in London: Richmond Upon Thames (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Oct 2016 Last Updated Mar 2024 Last Login 21 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am fun, positive, enthusiastic, always love putting a smile to a child’s face making them laugh to listening to them tell me about their imaginative ideas stories.
I have always been complimented on being calm and very affectionate around children. I feel being a nanny allows me to express my creativity and imagination during play.
I am a fun, loving caring mum of two boys with the time to be a nanny now that they are at secondary school.
As a mum of boys are now teenagers I would like to think I know what parents expectations are when leaving their child with someone else and understand how it can be placing a child in someone else's care which is why I would ensure the parents needs are always met as well as the child's by keeping the parents up to date on how we have spent the day and any developments.
I am a very outdoorsy person out in all weathers, energetic always running around after little ones getting them to be active as much as possible whether it be kicking a ball to going on an explore.
I attend toddler groups, music classes and go on outings to Wetlands, Kew Gardens, Science & History Museum.
I have taken children on outings to the zoo to theme parks, always making fun memories.
As much as I’m a believer in a bit of outdoor time I also believe every child deserves access to books whether it be their own or in a library. I love the thought that goes into them and always try to bring a story to life for the children.
I love the way children’s imaginations and creativity flourish with books teaching them to sit and learn about patience.
I always try to do a mix of activities whether it be role play, baking, play doh, dancing and a bit of acting.
I create fun at home through various activities doing role play, interacting and finding the key to what they enjoy and love helping to be a part of that. There is never a dull day or where it is the same, always like to explore the world of imaginative play and create fun times full of laughter and smiles.
One of the things I love about being a nanny is the difference you can be to a child’s life, always know you’re doing something right when met with them running up to you to give a massive cuddle to see you again the next day with a
“love you” is the most sweetest touching thing to hear from children and really makes my day knowing that they must feel loved and cared for.
When I am not going on outings I like to think it's important to create fun at home through various activities doing role play, interacting and finding the key to what they enjoy and love helping to be a part of that. There is never a dull day or where it is the same, always like to explore the world of imaginative play and create fun times full of laughter and smiles.
I like to keep in touch with the parents on how the day is going via a messages with photos, I’ve been told my photos are very much on a professional quality level and something I take great pride in as these moments go by so fast!
My Experience
I have 10 years experience as a nanny all of my positions have been long term lasting anywhere between 4-5 years as well as making room to help additional families.
January 2019 to present in Hammersmith.
I have been working for a family full time for four years looking after a 5 and 3 year old,
helping the brother adjust with the changes to his little sister being born in the challenging times of lockdowns when everything was closed off.
Helping to keep the boy then at 2 and a half entertained whilst caring for the baby sister, making sure the two reached all the developmental milestones weaning, potty training.
June 2015 - 2018 in Richmond Upon Thames.
Caring for a girl of 18 months and her 3 year old brother.
January 2014-2015 in Richmond Upon Thames.
Caring for newborn twins and a sibling fours of age.
I have also catered to many different events as a nanny including working as a holiday nanny looking after four children sole charge all under 5 as 16 months, 2, 3 and a 4 year old.
I also helped out as a nanny whilst parent's had a party needing 8 children supervised ages ranging between 8 month old to 3 years sole charge, the parents were very impressed with how I managed to keep the children quiet and focused without wanting any of the parents attention or any tears.
Prior to nannying I worked as a children's representative part of a sports holiday in water sports where I was able to combine my passion in sports and looking after children.
I have also worked in a nursery observing the needs and different levels of children following the EYFS, creating my own ideas and have identified how to improve the development of the child whilst giving feedback to the parents.
I have also cared for children with special educational needs and behavioural problems. I have found it is very rewarding being a big part in helping developmentally, one of my proudest moments being helping a four year old to overcome selective mutism and in turn then ready developmentally to start school and be confident within his vocabulary and peers.
My Qualifications
NCFE Cache level 3 award in Childcare & Education.
Privately educated onto further education A levels.
CRB
Baby massage course
First Aid certified
My Availability
I am available to help with evening babysitting & weekends and any holiday travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Thank you
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My Fees
- Babysitting from £13.00 per hour
- Nannying from £13.00 per hour (net)
£12ph
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 28/03/2023)
- Reference (added 23/09/2017)
- Full CV (added 20/09/2017)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lucy. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
Lucy was absolutely wonderful. She arrived on time and was fantastic with my daughter who hasn’t had many sitters before. Would thoroughly recommend her.
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There is no other way to describe Lucy's childcare but as absolutely amazing. Lucy is extremely passionate about her job and you can really tell that she is happy among children with so much love and dedication. She was always doing all sorts of activities from parks to zoos to playgroups, both my kids have developed enormously with Lucy. She has such a lovely, warm nature and fun personality you can easily see why my boys loved her tremendously alongside her sweet gentle caring nature. My boys speech have come on in leaps and bounds I believe this is a credit to her. Lucy also has a very artistic ability to get the boys making creative works of art which is a pleasure to come home to.
l felt completely reassured when I dropped my boys off, she keeps in contact with me as and when I need it throughout the day. I interviewed many nannies in my search for the best and she by far stood out, my boys would always smile with joy and hug her at the beginning of the day not wanting her to go home by the end of the day. I feel grateful that I've met her:)
Thank you Lucy
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Lucy is fantastic! Can’t recommend her enough. She is very professional and reliable, I felt incredibly reassured when I came back to see my 7 month old baby so happy and content after her day with Lucy.
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Lucy was a fantastic choice for us, we couldn't have asked better care for our children. My children were running up to her giving her hugs, even telling me they didn't want her to leave at the end of the day!
She has a lovely gentle way, showing love and affection around children.
She used so much initiative recommending places in the area, she took my two on lots of outings & classes. My boys came home beaming telling me all the fun they had at the park with Lucy.
She's also great at keeping my boys calm and engaged. She played a big part in helping my boys to learn how to read and gave confidence in helping to progress.
I can thoroughly recommend her for the next family, I wish we could have had Lucy for longer but our schedules and hours we needed changed.
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Lucy is very creative looking after my baby in an out of home setting and is always flexible.
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by
mamaofgi
about
Lucy
on 04/05/2017
Response by
Lucy
on 14/05/2017:
Thank you for the lovely review, your daughters are a joy to look after, so adorable. I love looking after them :)
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