Childcare in Ferndown

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Laura B.
  • From £9 /hr
  • East Dorset
Qualified, Experienced, Young Babysitter, Ex-Au Pair
| I'm am a qualified Early Years Practitioner with 3 As in Technical Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, Early years Educator. I was a Au Pair in America for 1 year looking after 2 boys (5&9). I've worked with babies up to reception age in work experience. As well as special needs. I'm Currently studying Occupational Therapy at BU. I'm a comfortable driver with my own car and I am use driving with children in the back seat. Please message me if you think we would be a good match
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  • From £9 /hr
  • East Dorset
Qualified, Experienced, Young Babysitter, Ex-Au Pair
| I'm am a qualified Early Years Practitioner with 3 As in Technical Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, Early years Educator. I was a Au Pair in America for 1 year looking after 2 boys (5&9). I've worked with babies up to reception age in work experience. As well as special needs. I'm Currently studying Occupational Therapy at BU. I'm a comfortable driver with my own car and I am use driving with children in the back seat. Please message me if you think we would be a good match
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From £9 per hour \
Morgan R.
  • From £10 /hr
  • East Dorset
I am fun and energetic , I enjoy teaching new things and simply having fun with the children
| I have been in the childcare sector for 3 years now I have worked in many nursery’s caring for children . I have worked with children with disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome. I am mackaton trainer and first aid . I have food hygiene certificate as well as many more .
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  • From £10 /hr
  • East Dorset
I am fun and energetic , I enjoy teaching new things and simply having fun with the children
| I have been in the childcare sector for 3 years now I have worked in many nursery’s caring for children . I have worked with children with disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome. I am mackaton trainer and first aid . I have food hygiene certificate as well as many more .
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Josephine G.
  • From £9 /hr
  • East Dorset
Creative, active, young babysitter / nanny
| Hello i am Josephine! I am currently looking for a job in the childcare industry as i love to entertain and teach children so this is a perfect opportunity for me. I am 19 years old and a university student on summer break. I have several important qualifications such as first aid, i am creative and active, but most importantly responsible, so I won't struggle to interact with children of any ages! I can't emphasise enough how excited i am to start working with children and hoe much i enjoy it. Hope to hear from you soon!
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  • From £9 /hr
  • East Dorset
Creative, active, young babysitter / nanny
| Hello i am Josephine! I am currently looking for a job in the childcare industry as i love to entertain and teach children so this is a perfect opportunity for me. I am 19 years old and a university student on summer break. I have several important qualifications such as first aid, i am creative and active, but most importantly responsible, so I won't struggle to interact with children of any ages! I can't emphasise enough how excited i am to start working with children and hoe much i enjoy it. Hope to hear from you soon!
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From £9 per hour \
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FAQs for finding childcare in Ferndown

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

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide childcare services will cost an average of £11.99 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 1,876 childcare providers Ferndown. You can search for childcarers by their distance from Ferndown 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 Ferndown 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 Ferndown, 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 Ferndown and if they are certified in first aid.
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Childcare in Ferndown

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