Lauren P
Babysitter in Colchester
Female Member since Sep 2012 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 07 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
experienced childcare practitioner available for ad-hoc or regular babysitting, weekends and limited weekday evenings
My Experience
I am a mother of 3 children aged 14, 11 and 8. I was previously a self-employed, Ofsted registered childminder for nine years, so have plenty of practical experience caring for children of all ages. I now work in Social Care, so no longer childmind. I have worked in reception class in Primary school, and have experience of working with children with SEND and SEMH support needs.
I have experience in babysitting and nannying for several local families with children from a few months old up to school year 6.
References are available upon request.
My Qualifications
Enhanced DBS check certificate on update service.
Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate (2020).
Full clean drivers licence.
BA Hons degree in Early Years (2021).
MA degree in Social Work (2023).
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Early Years, including units on home based childcare, care of babies and physical development (2014).
Essex Safeguarding Children Board level 2 certificate (2023).
Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
Early Language Development Programme Training.
Best Practice for 2 year olds training.
Best Practice for Babies.
My Availability
I am currently available for local babysitting jobs in Great Horkesley, Boxted, West Bergholt, Highwoods, Myland, Nayland and surrounding areas, on a regular or ad-hoc basis.
| 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 | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 20/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
I charge for babysitting by the hour.
My Documents
- Exam Certificate: BA (Honours) Degree in Early Years 2021 (added 09/09/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: paediatric first aid certificate (November 2020) (added 23/09/2021)
- Training Certificate: Foundation Degree in Early Years (Distinction) (added 19/08/2020)
- DBS Check (added 09/06/2019)
- Training Certificate: level 2 multi-agency safeguarding training (added 17/02/2018)
- Training Certificate: Cypop 5 : understand how to set up a home based childcare service (added 17/02/2018)
- Training Certificate: level 3 Diploma for the Childrens and young people's workforce: Early Learning and Childcare pathway (added 17/02/2018)
- First Aid Certificate: paediatric first aid (added 17/02/2018)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lauren P. 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.
Lauren has looked after both my children my son from 2 and half and then my daughter from 5 months old now 8 and 4, they both love coming and often ask to go when they're at home....
The setting has a great family feel along with educational activities, days out, baking, playground, beach, zoo days out!
Excellent home and garden!
I highly recommend Lauren & Gary and thank then for everything they've done for both of my children and my family.
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Chloe850
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Lauren P
on 03/08/2020
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Lauren P
on 06/08/2020:
Thankyou Chloe, it has been a pleasure to be a part of your children's early years journeys. We will miss seeing you all each week! x
I have used both Lauren and her husband Gary as childminders for my son, he started when he was 11 months and settled in very easily he is now 2 and he enjoys his time at Lauren and Gary's. They are always taking him out on days out and doing activities at home he is always happy to be dropped off and he has fitted in well with the other children.
Lauren and Gary have always made me feel at easy with leaving my son with them as I know he is well looked after and they give him great support in his learning journey.
I would highly recommend Lauren and Gary and we will use them again when we have another child.
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Lauren has looked after our younger daughter on and off for the past year now and has done a really excellent job. She is very flexible and helpful and our daughter always enjoys her stays with Lauren. She is highly efficient and we trust her completely.
We would not hesitate to wholeheartedly recommend Lauren to any parent/guardian.
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philipcs
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Lauren P
on 08/08/2013
Response by
Lauren P
on 23/08/2013:
Thankyou for your lovely review Phil, we are looking forward to welcoming your daughter back soon!
Lauren helps us out with our 2 children, 10 and 5 years old, Before and After school. The children absolutely love the time they spend with her. Lauren keeps them entertained with various activities including reading, art and craft, games and their favourite, baking. My husband and I's work schedules are not set and Lauren has been very helpful, being flexible in providing childcare for us even at last minute- wouldn't manage without her!
We couldn’t have asked for a better child minder and appeciate her help so much!
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Parent
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Lauren P
on 21/05/2013
Response by
Lauren P
on 23/05/2013:
Thankyou for such a lovely review. I really enjoy having your children here, it is nice to be able to do a range of activities and go out after school sometimes. Even though they are all different ages, the children all get along and interact well together, its really lovely to see.
Lauren is an absoluely fantastic childminder and really does provide a brilliant setting and care for the children. On days that my daughter doesnt attend, she often asks when she is going tto see Lauren, which is clearly a sign that she loves her days there. In fact, when we go and meet Lauren in the mornings my daughter squeels with excitement and often runs towards Lauren as she just loves her time with her.
I would highly recommend Lauren for children of all ages. She is such a caring person and always does lots of activities and you can see that she genuinely loves her job and loves being with the children.
I have used numerous childminders over the years and would, without hesitation, say, Lauren is one of the best childminders I have ever worked with. It makes going to work so much easier as I know my daughter has such a lovely time there. In fact, I am just about to send my 6 week old daughter to Lauren 2 days per week and I think that is testament alone as to how much I trust Lauren.
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Lauren P
on 11/05/2013
Response by
Lauren P
on 12/05/2013:
Thankyou for such a lovely review! I love looking after your daughter, it is wonderful to see her learning and progressing as she grows. We are all looking forward to having baby join us soon.
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