Childcare in Carrickfergus

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Kerry K.
  • From £11 /hr
  • Carrickfergus
Caring practitioner
| Preschool leader for the last 5 years and have worked with children for 8 years. Level 5 in leadership & management Level 3 in childcare First aid trained Safeguarding trained Food and hygiene trained
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  • From £11 /hr
  • Carrickfergus
Caring practitioner
| Preschool leader for the last 5 years and have worked with children for 8 years. Level 5 in leadership & management Level 3 in childcare First aid trained Safeguarding trained Food and hygiene trained
... more
From £11 per hour \
Karen L.
1 Verification
  • From £12 /hr
  • Carrickfergus
1 Verification
Experienced Child Carer
| I have over 20 years experience of looking after children. I have 3 sons of my own, now aged 20, 22 and 24. I worked as a Special Needs Classroom Assistant through the Education Authority for 12 years before moving on to work with the Homeless and Children in residential children's homes through the Belfast Trust. I am NISCC registered and have attended courses in paediatric first aid, child protection and Safeguarding Children and adults.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Carrickfergus
Experienced Child Carer
| I have over 20 years experience of looking after children. I have 3 sons of my own, now aged 20, 22 and 24. I worked as a Special Needs Classroom Assistant through the Education Authority for 12 years before moving on to work with the Homeless and Children in residential children's homes through the Belfast Trust. I am NISCC registered and have attended courses in paediatric first aid, child protection and Safeguarding Children and adults.
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From £12 per hour \
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FAQs for finding childcare in Carrickfergus

How much does it cost in 2024 to hire a childcare provider in Carrickfergus?

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide childcare services will cost an average of £11.60 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 1,512 childcare providers Carrickfergus. You can search for childcarers by their distance from Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus, 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 Carrickfergus and if they are certified in first aid.
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Childcare in Carrickfergus

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