Childcare in Barking

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Asta M.
  • From £15 /hr
  • Barking
Cacher Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People holder (LLC)
| I am trustworthy, self motivated, responsible, loving Nanny and Mom’s helper, who has completed childcare training courses provided by the London Learning Consortium. Also I am certified in First Aid. I am a mother of two children. As being a mother it gave me major understanding of baby’s/child’s needs. I have experience of working with families with babies and children aged between 6 month and 10 years. In a past I had opportunity to work as practitioner in the private nursery with children age between 11 months and 3 years. The last my job it was a nanny’s position for a lovely family, where I was taking care of the girl 2years old girl. I am very passionate about my work therefore, I am always doing my best and seeking an opportunity for self improvement, that I could play an active role in supporting babies/children's development and also meet the different needs of families in order fulfill the wishes of adult family members and ensure that the needs of the child/children under my care are met, assuming full responsibility, as this is, in my opinion, the most important part of my job.
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  • From £15 /hr
  • Barking
Cacher Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People holder (LLC)
| I am trustworthy, self motivated, responsible, loving Nanny and Mom’s helper, who has completed childcare training courses provided by the London Learning Consortium. Also I am certified in First Aid. I am a mother of two children. As being a mother it gave me major understanding of baby’s/child’s needs. I have experience of working with families with babies and children aged between 6 month and 10 years. In a past I had opportunity to work as practitioner in the private nursery with children age between 11 months and 3 years. The last my job it was a nanny’s position for a lovely family, where I was taking care of the girl 2years old girl. I am very passionate about my work therefore, I am always doing my best and seeking an opportunity for self improvement, that I could play an active role in supporting babies/children's development and also meet the different needs of families in order fulfill the wishes of adult family members and ensure that the needs of the child/children under my care are met, assuming full responsibility, as this is, in my opinion, the most important part of my job.
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From £15 per hour \
Sonia B.
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • Barking
1 Verification
I am a very reliable and an honest individual
| I absolutely love looking after children, I have my own child who is 4 years old now I also worked in a hospital for 3 years working with mums and babies so therefore I see my future career working as a babysitter, I love to work somewhere where I have a passion and love for what I do. I am available to work Thursdays and fridays. I need a week notice in advance due to childcare issues.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Barking
I am a very reliable and an honest individual
| I absolutely love looking after children, I have my own child who is 4 years old now I also worked in a hospital for 3 years working with mums and babies so therefore I see my future career working as a babysitter, I love to work somewhere where I have a passion and love for what I do. I am available to work Thursdays and fridays. I need a week notice in advance due to childcare issues.
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From £10 per hour \
Shereen P.
1 Verification
  • From £8 /hr
  • Barking and Dagenham
1 Verification
Responsible and fun babysitter
| Highly dependable and adaptable Babysitter with an exemplary record of parent and child satisfaction. Able to respond quickly and creatively to unusual or difficult child care situations. Flexible schedulling availability to include all days, evenings and weekends.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Barking and Dagenham
Responsible and fun babysitter
| Highly dependable and adaptable Babysitter with an exemplary record of parent and child satisfaction. Able to respond quickly and creatively to unusual or difficult child care situations. Flexible schedulling availability to include all days, evenings and weekends.
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From £8 per hour \
Jasmine G.
  • From £12 /hr
  • Barking and Dagenham
Empathetic educator: Nurturing growth and fostering development
| I have extensive experience in child care, with a focus on providing safe, nurturing, and educational environments for children. I am skilled in managing daily routines, preparing meals, assisting with homework, and facilitating creative and developmental activities. My experience includes working with children of various ages, including infants, toddlers, and school-age children. I emphasize positive discipline techniques and encourage social, emotional, and cognitive growth through age-appropriate activities. Additionally, I maintain strong communication with parents to ensure a collaborative approach to child development and care.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Barking and Dagenham
Empathetic educator: Nurturing growth and fostering development
| I have extensive experience in child care, with a focus on providing safe, nurturing, and educational environments for children. I am skilled in managing daily routines, preparing meals, assisting with homework, and facilitating creative and developmental activities. My experience includes working with children of various ages, including infants, toddlers, and school-age children. I emphasize positive discipline techniques and encourage social, emotional, and cognitive growth through age-appropriate activities. Additionally, I maintain strong communication with parents to ensure a collaborative approach to child development and care.
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From £12 per hour \
Mariangeles S.
  • From £10 /hr
  • Barking and Dagenham
Experienced child minder in East London
| I am a first aid qualified nursery teacher working over a year in a Montessori school. I am familiar with theoretical childminding practise and have experience in practice. I speak 4 languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English and Guinean Creole and I am comfortable helping with homework. I am able to drop off and pick up, do light housekeeping and plan activities to do with the children.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Barking and Dagenham
Experienced child minder in East London
| I am a first aid qualified nursery teacher working over a year in a Montessori school. I am familiar with theoretical childminding practise and have experience in practice. I speak 4 languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English and Guinean Creole and I am comfortable helping with homework. I am able to drop off and pick up, do light housekeeping and plan activities to do with the children.
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From £10 per hour \
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The average hourly rate for child carers in Barking is between £12 and £15
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FAQs for finding childcare in Barking

How much does it cost in 2025 to hire a childcare provider in Barking?

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide childcare services will cost an average of £13.30 per hour as of January 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each childcare provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time childcare.

How can I find childcare help near me?

Care.com currently has 47,343 childcare providers Barking. You can search for childcarers by their distance from Barking and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialise in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Barking that have worked with the childcarers you're interested in.

What interview questions should I ask a childcare provider?

You want to find a childcare provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Barking, you should ask questions about the fun things each childcare provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past childcare experience, references from other families in Barking and if they are certified in first aid.
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