Kirstie8

My Summary

My Experience

My 15 years experience working with young children has equipped me with the ability to apply my formal training to the daily care of children of all ages, and my wealth of knowledge and experience continues to grow. In addition to my NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification, I also have NEST level 3 at distinction level in Maternity nursing/post natal care. My skills and training have enabled me to to use the best care possible, and have also helped me endlessly after the birth of my own baby! Post natal care is so underrated but so very important to both mother and baby.

My career working with young children began in a busy nursery where I mainly cared for young children under 2. I loved the role and worked hard and quickly progressed to senior room leader position running the baby room for babies aged 6 weeks to 2 years. My role was primarily to ensure the safety and well being of all the children at all times, but also to successfully manage individual baby’s progress and routines working closely with their parents and other members of staff within my team. Whilst I loved this start to my career, I soon realised that I missed being able to maintain a relationship with the children and their families as they grew up and moved through the nursery, and started to look into being a private nanny.

I quickly found two amazing families with a nanny share arrangement providing full time sole charge nanny care for their combined 4 children aged 11 months to 5 years. I worked closely with the parents to create a seamless transition between us, and I turn the children were always happy and fulfilled. I managed the busy days of school runs, age appropriate activities or outings, home cooked meals (including managing a severe allergy) homework and bedtime routine. I had an amazing bond with not just the children but their parents and extended families too.

Since my first nanny position I have had the honour of being welcomed into many more families and have provided care for 3 separate sets of twins, families with multiple aged siblings, newborns including night nanny, sole charge overnight care and managing busy school runs.

If you’re interested in my full nanny and working history I’m happy to forward on my full CV on request.

My Qualifications

Level 3 Distinction Post Natal Care/Non-Medical Maternity Nursing,
NVQ Level 3, Childrens' Care, Learning and Development,
Paediatric First Aid,
Child Protection,
EYFS Training,

My Availability

I’m currently fully booked until at least Christmas. I may be able to offer babysitting or emergency/occasional nanny services.

I am able to offer night nanny services 2-3 nights per week, or on an ad hoc relief for new parents of newborns.

A few hours respite relief on a weekend to spend time as a couple, or to shower and do housework with the peace of mind that your new baby being cared for can really help to ease the pressure and stress during those first few weeks and months of parenthood!

I am also available to advise on breastfeeding, routine and weaning.


I live in Lenham, but I am a confident driver with a full clean licence so am happy to travel for the right family.

Please contact me should you want to chat or ask me any questions!

My Fees

• Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
• Nannying from £12.00 per hour (net)

I am open to negotiation depending on location, hours and number/ages of children requiring care. I am happy to discuss this with individual families.