Rachel
Babysitter in Hove
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Female Member since Apr 2021 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 21 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello, I am an Early Years Teacher Trainer and Life Coach living in Hove (BN3) with over 14 years professional experience in the Early Years sector.
My last role was for a Nursery School in Hove as Senior Teacher (0-5 years) and the Baby Room Lead (0-2 years).
My current role consists of training new teacher students on an EYITT level 7 course to provide outstanding teaching and childcare.
The senior role involved day to day running of the 72 place nursery, employees, children and ensure the highest safety for everyone. As a lead teacher: I manage the smooth running of our baby room (up to fifteenth 0-2 year olds); activities; children dietaries and preferences; weaning babies, making and sterilisation of bottles; sleep routines. Team building; parent relationships and building a positive environment for the children to thrive!
I have over 14 years professional early years experience for children aged 0- 5 years, and Key Stage 1, with 7 years of this working with babies (0-6 months) and infants (6 months to 2 years).
I have Teen Experience, and children aged 12 - 18 years as I worked on a variety of overnight summer camps, here in the UK and across the pond (USA).
I am fun, outgoing, friendly, welcoming, organised, trustworthy and creative person. I have great communication skills and a passion in child development. I use this to build every child's unique gifts by providing them with exciting and imaginative play experiences.
I pride myself in having great professional relationships with you and your child while supporting you, as the parents, to the best of my ability with caring for your child’s needs. I understand how children develop through strong attachments from birth and know the importance of my role.
My other passions include Life Coaching (Certified), fitness, nutrition and travel.
I believe that anybody can do anything if they have a clear goal and the right mindset.
I have a Post Graduate degree in Education with Early Years Teacher Status (level 7), a DBS, Safeguarding trained, and have my Paediatric First Aid for children aged 0-18 years.
I have a Baby Yoga Certification 0-5 years, completed October 2022 which I use to help support your children's development in a fun and exciting way, learning yoga, being able to self-regulate and support independence from these early stages in life.
My Experience
I am a highly qualified Early Years Teacher who graduated (Sept’ 2021) from the University of Brighton with a Post Graduate Certificate in Early Years Education with Early Years Teacher Status (Level 7).
I gained my BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree (Level 6) from the University of Chichester in 2013.
Before that gained my B-Tec National Diploma (Level 3) in Early Years in 2009.
I have over 13 years professional childcare experience in a wide variety of private, state nurseries and creches, age ranges from 0-5 years and Key Stage 1.
I can care for twins and up to four children of different ages. I have experience working with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
I understand and can manage a multitude of a child’s daily routine. From sleep/ nap times, simple meal preparation, making and warming bottles, weaning babies, feeding children, and caring for children’s unique development.
I support parents to help their children to gain confidence with their peers, develop their communication and language, encourage physical milestones such as supporting babies to crawl and potty training children.
I understand that you as the child's parent are just as important as the child I am caring for. I am able to adapt well to different circumstances and environments. No day at nursery is ever the same but this is what I love about my job and why I stayed in this sector for so many years.
I have a true passion for working with young children and I am excited to continue to share my services with you.
My Qualifications
Life Coaching Certification 2022
Early Years Yoga Certification- Sept’ 2022
Paediatric First Aid - January 2022
Safeguarding Children - January 2022
Level 2 Food Hygiene Course Nov’ 2021
Post Graduate in Early Years Education with Early Years Teacher Status - Sept’ 2021
Makaton Training - 2021
Schema Play Accreditation - Feb’ 2021
FGM CPD Certified 2021
Safeguarding Children 2020 & 2021 - As part of my Post Graduate Course
Paediatric First Aid 2019
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree from the University of Chichester in 2013
B-Tec National Diploma in Early Years in 2009
BHASVIC: GCSE English (B) and AS Level Business Studies
Dorothy Stringer High School, 9 GCSEs including Maths and GNVQ ICT
My Availability
I am available evenings and weekends, with occasional overnight stays.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | yes |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | no |
| Last Updated: 20/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
Babysitting from £12 per hour*, for more than one child or weekend availablity price increases - please ask for more details.
*Special Occasions and weekends price increases. Please contact for more details.
Daytime and evening babysitting on the weekends.
Evening babysitting during the week in local area.
Available for last minute babysitting.
Available for overnight babysitting only on occasional Friday or Saturday’s.
Available for special events, birthdays & weddings, please contact me for more details on this.
Additional £10 is required for safe travel home via taxi.
3 hour minimum booking.
Cancellation fee applied when cancelled within 72-hours (date of session).
I accept bank transfers and cash.
My Documents
- Training Certificate (added 20/11/2024)
- Exam Certificate (added 20/11/2024)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 20/11/2024)
- DBS Check (added 21/10/2024)
- Training Certificate: BTec National Diploma (added 23/06/2023)
- Exam Certificate: Early Years Yoga Certification (added 07/03/2023)
- Exam Certificate: Post Graduate in Early Years Education with Early Years Teacher Status (added 06/03/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid 2022 (added 11/01/2022)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Children 2022 (added 11/01/2022)
- UK Passport (added 04/04/2021)
- UK Driving Licence (added 04/04/2021)
- Training Certificate: BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree (added 04/04/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Rachel. 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.
Just what we needed. Professional, punctual, easy communication and most important of all the children were happy and comfortable with her. Would not hesitate to use Rachel's babysitting services again. Thank you :)
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rach6122
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on 26/03/2023
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Rachel
on 03/04/2023:
Thank you so much for your kind words. Your children were a pleasure to look after. Hope you all enjoyed your visit to Brighton🙂
Racheal is an amazing sitter. She made me feel absolutely comfortable about me leaving my little one for the first time. She was punctual, supper friendly & professional.
I would 100% recommend
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on 02/10/2022
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Rachel
on 02/10/2022:
Thank you so much! Looking forward to looking after your little one soon! 😁
I hired Rachel to look after my 14month old son on the night of my wedding. Having never used a babysitter before I was worried about leaving my son in the care of one. Rachel made me feel at ease. We met prior to the event and my son instantly took to her . Rachel was very professional and absolutely lovely.
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Jodhi
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Rachel
on 04/04/2022
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Rachel
on 13/04/2022:
Thank you so much, you both were very welcoming and your son was a delight to look after 🙂
Nice babysitter: smiling, punctual, happy
Did 3h at my place with my 18 month old son, feeding, playing
Thanks, Rachel
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Jules
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on 17/12/2021
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Rachel
on 23/12/2021:
Thank you so much for your kind words. Look forward to working with you again and looking after your little one in the new year 😀
Last minute plans, racheal was at my house within half an hour! having never had a babysitter for my 3 year old daughter before, I was worried about everything! but upon her arrival she told me about herself and answered any questions I had, then whilst out, frequently text me to let me know everything was okay and my daughter was fine which really allowed me to relax and enjoy myself. Even before I went out the constant reassurance she gave in letting me know everything would be fine. It's because of racheal I feel like I can have a life again and I wont be asking anyone else to babysit :)
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Teri
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on 11/07/2021
Response by
Rachel
on 12/07/2021:
I was happy to help and thank you, this really means a lot!
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