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Jade G.
Jade | Central Bedfordshire
5.0
1
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £10 /hr
  • Central Bedfordshire
1 Verification Hired once
Babysitter/ Childcare
| I am qualified at Level 3 childcare and I am a qualified Teaching Assistant at Level 3. I have worked at 4 different nurseries from the age of 16 (currently 22). I have also worked in a secondary school. I am friendly, professional, caring and reliable. Also, I have experience with children who have special educational needs and disability.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Central Bedfordshire
Babysitter/ Childcare
| I am qualified at Level 3 childcare and I am a qualified Teaching Assistant at Level 3. I have worked at 4 different nurseries from the age of 16 (currently 22). I have also worked in a secondary school. I am friendly, professional, caring and reliable. Also, I have experience with children who have special educational needs and disability.
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From £10 per hour \
Shannon L.
Shannon | Bedford
5.0
1
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £11 /hr
  • Bedford
1 Verification Hired once
I am a child carer with 11 years of experience.
| Hi, my name is Shannon. I have cared for young children and young adults for 11 years now. I started working when I was 13, I am now 24 years old. Usually I care for children with disabilities and support the family with care at home or taking them out for the day. However I have also had experience with mainstream children and I have a very calming presence which makes the children feel at ease. I have worked as a team leader in an after school club (I did this for 5 years). I have also trained as a teacher in a primary school and secondary school. I am currently waiting to start my new job as a teacher in July so I am looking for some work for the next three weeks. I am a fun, reliable and caring person. I love working with children and I have very good behaviour management skills whilst having the most fun we can have together to build a good bond. I am adaptable for when things change and I am always happy to follow your preferences for your child. I can cater for all needs and abilities. I have taken numerous training and lots of safeguarding courses to support me in the care of young children. I hope I can support your family as best I can and provide the trust and care for your children whilst I am with them.
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  • From £11 /hr
  • Bedford
I am a child carer with 11 years of experience.
| Hi, my name is Shannon. I have cared for young children and young adults for 11 years now. I started working when I was 13, I am now 24 years old. Usually I care for children with disabilities and support the family with care at home or taking them out for the day. However I have also had experience with mainstream children and I have a very calming presence which makes the children feel at ease. I have worked as a team leader in an after school club (I did this for 5 years). I have also trained as a teacher in a primary school and secondary school. I am currently waiting to start my new job as a teacher in July so I am looking for some work for the next three weeks. I am a fun, reliable and caring person. I love working with children and I have very good behaviour management skills whilst having the most fun we can have together to build a good bond. I am adaptable for when things change and I am always happy to follow your preferences for your child. I can cater for all needs and abilities. I have taken numerous training and lots of safeguarding courses to support me in the care of young children. I hope I can support your family as best I can and provide the trust and care for your children whilst I am with them.
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From £11 per hour \
Kellie M.
Kellie | Bedford
4.0
1
Hired once
  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
Hired once
Searching for the family to settle in with. I have a boy of my own who I’d love to bring along.
| I’ve worked in children for around 9 years, I’ve been room leader in a nursery and taken charge or around 18 children per day. I’ve also had many positions in which I’ve had sole charge or up to three children. I hold a level 3 in childcare/ first aid and a current DBS.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
Searching for the family to settle in with. I have a boy of my own who I’d love to bring along.
| I’ve worked in children for around 9 years, I’ve been room leader in a nursery and taken charge or around 18 children per day. I’ve also had many positions in which I’ve had sole charge or up to three children. I hold a level 3 in childcare/ first aid and a current DBS.
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From £10 per hour \
Lucy R.
Lucy | Bedford
1 Verification
  • From £12 /hr
  • Bedford
1 Verification
Im happy , bubbly and would love to help anyone that needs a reliable babysitter:)
| Hi I’m Lucy I’m 25. I’m first aid trained , dbs checked & I’ve got over 8 years experience in childcare and SEN children:) I work in a nursery Monday to Friday so offer evenings during the week and then flexible on weekends babysitting :) Look forward to hearing from you
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Bedford
Im happy , bubbly and would love to help anyone that needs a reliable babysitter:)
| Hi I’m Lucy I’m 25. I’m first aid trained , dbs checked & I’ve got over 8 years experience in childcare and SEN children:) I work in a nursery Monday to Friday so offer evenings during the week and then flexible on weekends babysitting :) Look forward to hearing from you
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From £12 per hour \
Jasmin N.
Jasmin | Bedford
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
1 Verification
Active passionate child carer
| Ex nursery manager. I have vast experience within childcare from professional to personal. I have done altogether, around 15 years work experience within nurseries and primary schools, which you can see from my profile. As a result of this, I have become familiar with the planning and organisation involved in providing childcare and have gained the necessary skills and qualifications needed to look after and care for children from newborn up to 5 years+. I feel that with my previous experience, enthusiasm and mindfulness, I would make an excellent, reliable babysitter/nanny. I particularly enjoy working with young children as I find it rewarding being part of their day to day development. I have a clean, up to date DBS check and paediatric first aid. I am fully flexible and very reliable.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
Active passionate child carer
| Ex nursery manager. I have vast experience within childcare from professional to personal. I have done altogether, around 15 years work experience within nurseries and primary schools, which you can see from my profile. As a result of this, I have become familiar with the planning and organisation involved in providing childcare and have gained the necessary skills and qualifications needed to look after and care for children from newborn up to 5 years+. I feel that with my previous experience, enthusiasm and mindfulness, I would make an excellent, reliable babysitter/nanny. I particularly enjoy working with young children as I find it rewarding being part of their day to day development. I have a clean, up to date DBS check and paediatric first aid. I am fully flexible and very reliable.
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From £10 per hour \
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The average hourly rate for child carers in Bedford is between £11 and £14
Emily M.
Emily | Central Bedfordshire
  • From £8 /hr
  • Central Bedfordshire
hi my names emily i am fun n friendly
| i hold several courses including btec national diploma in childhood studies, cache course working with young people and children with special needs and currently studying cache course level 3 in childcare. I am fun to be around, patient and sociable.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Central Bedfordshire
hi my names emily i am fun n friendly
| i hold several courses including btec national diploma in childhood studies, cache course working with young people and children with special needs and currently studying cache course level 3 in childcare. I am fun to be around, patient and sociable.
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From £8 per hour \
Gemma T.
Gemma | Bedford
  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
(No longer looking for a job) kind regards Gemma
| Experience: I have 8 years experience working with children. - Nanny experience of 6 years. (2 years of this was work experience) - Nursery nurse/room leader experience of 2 years. I also have experience for children with disabilities, special needs and health problems such as; ADHD, autism, asthma, diabetes and premature birth. (All references upon request) :) Qualifications: - Full DBS check - Level 3 diploma for children and young people - First aid training (has recently ran out on 30.09.2019, will be renewed in 2020 due to a waiting list) - Food safety training - Equality and Diversity training - Disability equality training - Safeguarding training - Duty of care training - Moving and handling objects and people - Pet first aid and CPR (incase relevant) - Childcare student of the year (whilst studying at college).
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
(No longer looking for a job) kind regards Gemma
| Experience: I have 8 years experience working with children. - Nanny experience of 6 years. (2 years of this was work experience) - Nursery nurse/room leader experience of 2 years. I also have experience for children with disabilities, special needs and health problems such as; ADHD, autism, asthma, diabetes and premature birth. (All references upon request) :) Qualifications: - Full DBS check - Level 3 diploma for children and young people - First aid training (has recently ran out on 30.09.2019, will be renewed in 2020 due to a waiting list) - Food safety training - Equality and Diversity training - Disability equality training - Safeguarding training - Duty of care training - Moving and handling objects and people - Pet first aid and CPR (incase relevant) - Childcare student of the year (whilst studying at college).
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From £10 per hour \
Fiona C.
Fiona | Bedford
  • From £11 /hr
  • Bedford
Caring, homely, nanny looking for part-time hours, can be flexible with hours.
| I am a 53 year old mother of 3 adult children and grandmother to 4 amazing children. I am currently a P.A. And most recently worked in a residential children's home for 2 yrs. I have previously worked for just over a year in a nursery with children age 0 to 4. Immediately before that I worked as a part time nanny for a lovely family with 2 children for 3½years. I have also many years ago childminded and been a foster-carer. I feel passionately about good quality, fair, consistent, fun child care and enjoy helping families who need support in caring for their children whilst managing their careers. I also enjoy cooking, love pets and I'm happy yo help out with meal preparation and pet care. I have only part time hours available at present but can work weekdays, evenings and weekends and look forward to hearing from you if I can be of help. Kindest regards Fiona
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  • From £11 /hr
  • Bedford
Caring, homely, nanny looking for part-time hours, can be flexible with hours.
| I am a 53 year old mother of 3 adult children and grandmother to 4 amazing children. I am currently a P.A. And most recently worked in a residential children's home for 2 yrs. I have previously worked for just over a year in a nursery with children age 0 to 4. Immediately before that I worked as a part time nanny for a lovely family with 2 children for 3½years. I have also many years ago childminded and been a foster-carer. I feel passionately about good quality, fair, consistent, fun child care and enjoy helping families who need support in caring for their children whilst managing their careers. I also enjoy cooking, love pets and I'm happy yo help out with meal preparation and pet care. I have only part time hours available at present but can work weekdays, evenings and weekends and look forward to hearing from you if I can be of help. Kindest regards Fiona
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From £11 per hour \
Chantelle D.
Chantelle | Bedford
1 Verification
  • From £8 /hr
  • Bedford
1 Verification
Chantelles childcare
| Hi my name is Chantelle, I live in Oakley with my partner and daughter who is 5 years old, we have a cat called Tigger who is very lovely and friendly and is used to being around small children. I am a friendly and caring person and aim to work closely with parents and carers to provide the best possible care for each child . I am registered with Ofsted and am also a member of PACEY. I live in a quiet area close to the village park. I aim to provide a happy and safe environment for the children and to plan lots of fun activities for the children to learn and reach their full potential. I have lots of toys and equipment for children of all ages so they will always have plenty to do. I plan to do things like take the children for walks to explore the outdoors, to the park to get exercise, cooking activities, arts and crafts and story time. I can pick up and drop off at the local schools and pre school in Oakley and also will provide home cooked healthy meals for the children. I am happy to accept childcare vouchers.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Bedford
Chantelles childcare
| Hi my name is Chantelle, I live in Oakley with my partner and daughter who is 5 years old, we have a cat called Tigger who is very lovely and friendly and is used to being around small children. I am a friendly and caring person and aim to work closely with parents and carers to provide the best possible care for each child . I am registered with Ofsted and am also a member of PACEY. I live in a quiet area close to the village park. I aim to provide a happy and safe environment for the children and to plan lots of fun activities for the children to learn and reach their full potential. I have lots of toys and equipment for children of all ages so they will always have plenty to do. I plan to do things like take the children for walks to explore the outdoors, to the park to get exercise, cooking activities, arts and crafts and story time. I can pick up and drop off at the local schools and pre school in Oakley and also will provide home cooked healthy meals for the children. I am happy to accept childcare vouchers.
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From £8 per hour \
Charlotte B.
Charlotte | Central Bedfordshire
  • From £8 /hr
  • Central Bedfordshire
Friendly, bubbly and a qualified teacher! I am available for child care as well as babysitting.
| Hello! My name is Charlie and I am a qualified teacher in Bedfordshire, teaching Business and Maths. I started babysitting from a young age and now provide child care as well as tutoring. I am very friendly and outgoing. I have a full driving license.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Central Bedfordshire
Friendly, bubbly and a qualified teacher! I am available for child care as well as babysitting.
| Hello! My name is Charlie and I am a qualified teacher in Bedfordshire, teaching Business and Maths. I started babysitting from a young age and now provide child care as well as tutoring. I am very friendly and outgoing. I have a full driving license.
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From £8 per hour \
Ann P.
Ann | Central Bedfordshire
  • From £10 /hr
  • Central Bedfordshire
23 years experienced child carer. Qualified NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing.
| Hi my name is Ann i am 39 years old. I am a mum of 4 (none of my children would need to come to work with me ) I am an NNEB qualified child carer with 23 years varied child care experiennce. I am looking for local child care work,permanent or temporary,babysitting, one off days,after school,-am open to suggestions on hours. I am a driver with my own car. I have 23 years of varied child care experience looking after children from new born to 11 years old. My current position is an administrator at a children's centre. I have worked as a pre school deputy and safe guarding officer. I have worked as a nursery nurse,teacher assistant,playworker,live in nanny,daily nanny,babysitter. I have 24 hour care experience,weaning experience,twin experience. I am a mum to 4 children. I am available for full time days or part time days. I am available for evenings and weekends. I am avavilable for regular babysitting or one off's. Please contact me to check availability to see if i can help you and your family. Kind regards, Ann.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Central Bedfordshire
23 years experienced child carer. Qualified NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing.
| Hi my name is Ann i am 39 years old. I am a mum of 4 (none of my children would need to come to work with me ) I am an NNEB qualified child carer with 23 years varied child care experiennce. I am looking for local child care work,permanent or temporary,babysitting, one off days,after school,-am open to suggestions on hours. I am a driver with my own car. I have 23 years of varied child care experience looking after children from new born to 11 years old. My current position is an administrator at a children's centre. I have worked as a pre school deputy and safe guarding officer. I have worked as a nursery nurse,teacher assistant,playworker,live in nanny,daily nanny,babysitter. I have 24 hour care experience,weaning experience,twin experience. I am a mum to 4 children. I am available for full time days or part time days. I am available for evenings and weekends. I am avavilable for regular babysitting or one off's. Please contact me to check availability to see if i can help you and your family. Kind regards, Ann.
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From £10 per hour \
Laura-Kim K.
Laura-Kim | Bedford
  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
Mothers help / assistant / minder / housekeeping
| Hello :) My name is Laura, I am 29, and currently in the process of moving to Bedford. I live my partner, I have a ten-year-old daughter, and my partner has two boys.  Since March 2019 I have been child-minding two young children ages six and eight from home, and now i am going into a nursery setting to gain more professional experience. My goal is to become a full-time childminder from home once I have completed all the relevant qualifications to support children of all ages. I also currently volunteer supporting children in care once a month.   I am looking to start a BTEC in level 2 Early Years in September. I have an enhanced DBS check that was last done in November which i am having currently having an updated one done, and I am booking to do my first aid course.  I absolutely love to help others! I am extremely Nurturing, patient and dependable. I would be more than happy to help parents who need some support with childcare, household chores or any other help that maybe required. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read this :)
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
Mothers help / assistant / minder / housekeeping
| Hello :) My name is Laura, I am 29, and currently in the process of moving to Bedford. I live my partner, I have a ten-year-old daughter, and my partner has two boys.  Since March 2019 I have been child-minding two young children ages six and eight from home, and now i am going into a nursery setting to gain more professional experience. My goal is to become a full-time childminder from home once I have completed all the relevant qualifications to support children of all ages. I also currently volunteer supporting children in care once a month.   I am looking to start a BTEC in level 2 Early Years in September. I have an enhanced DBS check that was last done in November which i am having currently having an updated one done, and I am booking to do my first aid course.  I absolutely love to help others! I am extremely Nurturing, patient and dependable. I would be more than happy to help parents who need some support with childcare, household chores or any other help that maybe required. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read this :)
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From £10 per hour \
Georgie S.
Georgie | Bedford
  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
I am a Nanny/Babysitter
| I am an experienced child care provider. I have worked in nursery settings caring for babies as young as 2 weeks to school aged children. I am currently a nanny for three children. I can cook, clean help the children with homework and provide the best possible care for them.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
I am a Nanny/Babysitter
| I am an experienced child care provider. I have worked in nursery settings caring for babies as young as 2 weeks to school aged children. I am currently a nanny for three children. I can cook, clean help the children with homework and provide the best possible care for them.
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From £10 per hour \
Emma F.
Emma | Central Bedfordshire
1 Verification
  • From £9 /hr
  • Central Bedfordshire
1 Verification
Reliable babysitter, open to any needs
| I have a level 2 in childcare and have been working in nurseries for 3 years now. Recently getting experience within children from 4 years to 9 years in a school.
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  • From £9 /hr
  • Central Bedfordshire
Reliable babysitter, open to any needs
| I have a level 2 in childcare and have been working in nurseries for 3 years now. Recently getting experience within children from 4 years to 9 years in a school.
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From £9 per hour \
Little Gigglers
Little Gigglers | Bedford
1 Verification
  • From £8 /hr
  • Bedford
1 Verification
Childminder in Bedford
| Hi there, my name is Angelika and I am an Ofsted registered childminder in Bedford with experience and understanding to suit your childcare requirements as much as possible. I am very flexible and accommodating.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Bedford
Childminder in Bedford
| Hi there, my name is Angelika and I am an Ofsted registered childminder in Bedford with experience and understanding to suit your childcare requirements as much as possible. I am very flexible and accommodating.
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From £8 per hour \
Rafaela D.
Rafaela | Bedford
  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
Caring, attentive, patient, children loving with experience
| Brazilian looking for a childcare position to practice English and generate additional income. Experience in childcare looking for my own child (11 yo now), relatives and children in my neighbourhood. Additionally nine years of experience working in a children's clothes shop. Attentive, patient, caring, and children loving person. I am flexible in terms of hours and tasks to perform. Ideally in the Bedford area, 5 miles radius.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
Caring, attentive, patient, children loving with experience
| Brazilian looking for a childcare position to practice English and generate additional income. Experience in childcare looking for my own child (11 yo now), relatives and children in my neighbourhood. Additionally nine years of experience working in a children's clothes shop. Attentive, patient, caring, and children loving person. I am flexible in terms of hours and tasks to perform. Ideally in the Bedford area, 5 miles radius.
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From £10 per hour \
Izzie D.
Izzie | Bedford
  • From £9 /hr
  • Bedford
I am responsible and caring, always put the children first and make sure all their needs are met!
| My Name is Izzie, I am 19 turning 20 in December. I am looking to be someone’s nanny/babysitter in order to start my future in nannying, I have experience looking after children from age range newborn to 10years. I have a qualification in Level 2&3 childcare and have done work experience in a primary school as well as babysitting often for family and friends. I am friendly and polite and would like to help anyone who needs it!
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  • From £9 /hr
  • Bedford
I am responsible and caring, always put the children first and make sure all their needs are met!
| My Name is Izzie, I am 19 turning 20 in December. I am looking to be someone’s nanny/babysitter in order to start my future in nannying, I have experience looking after children from age range newborn to 10years. I have a qualification in Level 2&3 childcare and have done work experience in a primary school as well as babysitting often for family and friends. I am friendly and polite and would like to help anyone who needs it!
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From £9 per hour \
Jessica S.
Jessica | Central Bedfordshire
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • Central Bedfordshire
1 Verification
Enthusiastic, bubbly individual.
| I currently work for TUI as a childcare rep but with this panademic my summer season has been postponed until further notice. I can offer a nannying or baby sitting service for at least 8 weeks. I am Level 3 qualified, first aid trained with 9 years experience.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Central Bedfordshire
Enthusiastic, bubbly individual.
| I currently work for TUI as a childcare rep but with this panademic my summer season has been postponed until further notice. I can offer a nannying or baby sitting service for at least 8 weeks. I am Level 3 qualified, first aid trained with 9 years experience.
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From £10 per hour \
Bina Wambui T.
Bina Wambui | Bedford
  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
Baby sitter with support work experience.
| Dear Sir, Madam, My name is Bina i and I live in Bedford. I came across your work advert online and I am really interested in working for your company. I am currently employed as a support worker and i would like to look for additional bank hours with your company. I am eager to work in childcare field to broaden my skills and experience the British culture. I have all the required documents namely: right to work, first aid training and healthcare training certificates. I am diligent in my work and work well in a team or unsupervised. I would appreciate being given an opportunity to work for your company. I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Bina
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
Baby sitter with support work experience.
| Dear Sir, Madam, My name is Bina i and I live in Bedford. I came across your work advert online and I am really interested in working for your company. I am currently employed as a support worker and i would like to look for additional bank hours with your company. I am eager to work in childcare field to broaden my skills and experience the British culture. I have all the required documents namely: right to work, first aid training and healthcare training certificates. I am diligent in my work and work well in a team or unsupervised. I would appreciate being given an opportunity to work for your company. I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Bina
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Bianca P.
Bianca | Bedford
  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
Fun & Creative Nanny!
| I am an enthusiastic Bedfordshire College graduate who spent the last 6 years working as a primary school teaching assistant, working 1:1 with children with special educational needs, autism & challenging behaviour. In addition, I have experience working as a nanny & nursery practitioner in an (Ofsted) Outstanding Nursery with children aged between 6 weeks - 5 years. I’m a super fun & creative individual who can offer childcare & private tutoring. If you have any questions or would like to see references, please feel free to message me!
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Bedford
Fun & Creative Nanny!
| I am an enthusiastic Bedfordshire College graduate who spent the last 6 years working as a primary school teaching assistant, working 1:1 with children with special educational needs, autism & challenging behaviour. In addition, I have experience working as a nanny & nursery practitioner in an (Ofsted) Outstanding Nursery with children aged between 6 weeks - 5 years. I’m a super fun & creative individual who can offer childcare & private tutoring. If you have any questions or would like to see references, please feel free to message me!
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From £10 per hour \
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How much does it cost in 2024 to hire a childcare provider in Bedford?

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide childcare services will cost an average of £12.43 per hour as of December 2024. 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 4,365 childcare providers Bedford. You can search for childcarers by their distance from Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford, 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 Bedford and if they are certified in first aid.
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