Grace
Babysitter in Edinburgh
Usually responds within 1 hour
Female Member since May 2023 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 15 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
I’m 22 years old and a Philosophy and Politics student at the University of Edinburgh. I’m very active in the student community and I’m a part of several university societies. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my cat, going to the theatre and swimming. I’m looking for babysitting/childcare work in the Edinburgh area, usually on a semi regular/ad hoc basis in the evenings (mostly weekends).
My Experience
I have now been babysitting for close to a decade! I started off with family friends in my home town and look after at least 6 different families over the course of 8 years.
Since starting work in Edinburgh in May 2023 I have worked with over 15 different families, with kids who have a variety of needs, including those with Autism, learning disabilities and other additional needs. The ages ranged from 11 months-12 year olds.
I believe that all families are different and I am happy to work with (and are doing so currently) LGBTQ+ families, single parents, care experienced families, blended families and more!
My Qualifications
I don’t have any formal childcare qualifications, I rely on my experience. I have a basic DBS check and several references available. I have a basic understanding of First Aid but also willing to complete training if required.
My Availability
I’m not currently taking on any school pick up/drop off work at this time. I am also not a full time nanny or child care provider.
My availability will vary depending on my university timetable. I stay in Edinburgh during the summer and over Christmas/New Year. During this time I will be more flexible. I’m happy to meet you and your family for 1 hour for free, after that normal fees apply. If I have to drive to your home I have a 3hr minimum to account for travel time.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 07/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £13.00 per hour
£13 an hour and £16 after midnight starting September 1st 2024.
My Documents
- Reference (added 15/06/2023)
- DBS Check (added 12/06/2023)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 08/06/2023)
- UK Driving Licence (added 08/06/2023)
- UK Passport (added 26/05/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Grace. 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.
Grace is a professional, kind, and experienced babysitter. She took the time to visit with us and our two girls (ages 5 and 7) first before we booked her for babysitting, which was much appreciated. We were immediately impressed with her many years of childcare experience and her warm, friendly demeanour. My daughters have wonderful things to say about Grace and feel very comfortable with her. Would recommend!
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gilmore1
about
Grace
on 01/08/2024
Response by
Grace
on 02/08/2024:
Thank you, that’s so kind of you :)
We've had Grace take care of our boys (6y and 3y) for 18 months now, on an occasional basis, during the afternoons and evenings. She's done evenings and some longer shifts when we went to a child-free wedding. She's coped with a potty training toddler, feeding, playing, bath and bed time and the kids gave a good report afterwards! She's also was an absolute star as at my "significant" birthday party- where she came to take care of the kids so I could relax with my friends, and other parents could also relax as well. I would highly recommend Grace, she's smart, kind, sensible, reliable and my kids like her a lot. I feel very comfortable leaving my children and pets in her care.
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BryonyM
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Grace
on 31/07/2024
Response by
Grace
on 01/08/2024:
Thank you Bryony, really appreciated :)
We've used Grace a couple of times now and are so happy with her care of our two kids- currently 9 and 6. She's so kind and warm with them and they always report having loads of fun with her. Grace is always on time and prompt with communication as well. Since we don't have family nearby, we're so grateful for reliable and trustworthy childcare. Grace is a keeper!
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Shira
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Grace
on 29/07/2024
Response by
Grace
on 29/07/2024:
Thank you Shira, that’s so kind of you :)
I have employed Grace several times to look after my 8 year old daughter and she has always been incredibly warm, professional, and attentive. She is very good at playing with children and with making sure they are happy and taken care of. She is excellent in particular at imaginative play and always exercises empathy with children. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a childminder.
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Justin
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Grace
on 29/07/2024
Response by
Grace
on 29/07/2024:
Thanks Justin, really appreciated :)
We are so glad we’ve found Grace to help baby sit our 7 year old. She is so much fun and really good with kids. She is always punctual, reliable, conscientious and great at communicating.
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SVC
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on 01/10/2023
Response by
Grace
on 02/10/2023:
Thank you for your kind review :)
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