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Jasmin S.
Jasmin | Shepway
  • From £8 /hr
  • Shepway
I’m 28 years old and live in Folkestone Kent where I have most of my life.
| I have worked in childcare for over ten years and have worked with children from 3 months to 8 years. I did my level 3 at college so I did lots of work placements. Im first aid trained and have an up to date dbs.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Shepway
I’m 28 years old and live in Folkestone Kent where I have most of my life.
| I have worked in childcare for over ten years and have worked with children from 3 months to 8 years. I did my level 3 at college so I did lots of work placements. Im first aid trained and have an up to date dbs.
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From £8 per hour \
Summer Q.
Summer | Folkestone
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • Folkestone
1 Verification
I am a caring, patient person who loves to help children develop and reach their full potential.
| Hello my name is Summer and I have had experiences with working with children of ages between 0-8 for the past five years where I have learnt many new skills. I am qualified with level 3 and 4 childcare qualification and currently have first aid training.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Folkestone
I am a caring, patient person who loves to help children develop and reach their full potential.
| Hello my name is Summer and I have had experiences with working with children of ages between 0-8 for the past five years where I have learnt many new skills. I am qualified with level 3 and 4 childcare qualification and currently have first aid training.
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From £10 per hour \
Chelsea D.
Chelsea | Shepway
  • From £9 /hr
  • Shepway
Children should have the means of expression and be surrounded by people who they can trust
| I grew up in a big family with 4 younger children and was babysitting them often, I also have a 2 year old niece and my own child who’s 4 months so I have a wide range of different skills in childcare. I recently got a distinction in my level 3 extended diploma and I have all GCSE’s passed and above. I also spent my work experience in a primary school.
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  • From £9 /hr
  • Shepway
Children should have the means of expression and be surrounded by people who they can trust
| I grew up in a big family with 4 younger children and was babysitting them often, I also have a 2 year old niece and my own child who’s 4 months so I have a wide range of different skills in childcare. I recently got a distinction in my level 3 extended diploma and I have all GCSE’s passed and above. I also spent my work experience in a primary school.
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From £9 per hour \
Ciara T.
Ciara | Shepway
1 Verification
  • From £15 /hr
  • Shepway
1 Verification
20 Years Experience
| My name is Ciara, and I am 43 years old, with over 20 years childcare experience, working in Nurseries, caring for, and supporting babies and children up to 5 years old, with their development. I have worked in a range of nurseries over the years, including British Armed forces Nurseries on the Barracks in Germany. I have had extensive training on safeguarding, and have recently updated my first aid training. I have 4 children of my own, 3 grown boys, 24, 20, and 18, and a 10 year old daughter. I have lots of knowledge and experience in behaviour management, emotional support and regulation, and can develop target to support targeted areas.
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  • From £15 /hr
  • Shepway
20 Years Experience
| My name is Ciara, and I am 43 years old, with over 20 years childcare experience, working in Nurseries, caring for, and supporting babies and children up to 5 years old, with their development. I have worked in a range of nurseries over the years, including British Armed forces Nurseries on the Barracks in Germany. I have had extensive training on safeguarding, and have recently updated my first aid training. I have 4 children of my own, 3 grown boys, 24, 20, and 18, and a 10 year old daughter. I have lots of knowledge and experience in behaviour management, emotional support and regulation, and can develop target to support targeted areas.
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From £15 per hour \
Emily E.
Emily | Shepway
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • Shepway
1 Verification
i’m caring, responsible and fun!
| i am very good at using my initiative and i’m very adaptable, i love working with children and seeing them grow and develop, after 2 years of working in a nursery, i have made so many great bonds with the kids, i think im a very creative and fun character and i love to sing, dance, create and read with children. i have a level 2 qualification in childcare and have recently started my level 3 course which i am due to finish beginning of 2026. i am available every evening of the week, some saturday mornings and afternoons and sunday afternoons, depending on my rota (which is different every week) i am free 1/2 weekday afternoon a week
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Shepway
i’m caring, responsible and fun!
| i am very good at using my initiative and i’m very adaptable, i love working with children and seeing them grow and develop, after 2 years of working in a nursery, i have made so many great bonds with the kids, i think im a very creative and fun character and i love to sing, dance, create and read with children. i have a level 2 qualification in childcare and have recently started my level 3 course which i am due to finish beginning of 2026. i am available every evening of the week, some saturday mornings and afternoons and sunday afternoons, depending on my rota (which is different every week) i am free 1/2 weekday afternoon a week
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From £10 per hour \
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The average hourly rate for child carers in Folkestone is between £11 and £15
Hayley H.
Hayley | Shepway
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • Shepway
1 Verification
Friendly Nanny looking for part ####.### days a week
| I have always worked with children. I started off in a nursery and worked with all ages. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and learnt a lot. I moved on to become a Nanny. I love my job, it's so fulfilling and enjoyable. My hobbies are riding my bike ,swimming, horse riding, jogging and walking my dog! I have worked with many different ages and have no real preference. I am a fully qualified childcare cache Diploma level 3, first aid trained and Ofsted registered . I am available from Jan 2019.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Shepway
Friendly Nanny looking for part ####.### days a week
| I have always worked with children. I started off in a nursery and worked with all ages. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and learnt a lot. I moved on to become a Nanny. I love my job, it's so fulfilling and enjoyable. My hobbies are riding my bike ,swimming, horse riding, jogging and walking my dog! I have worked with many different ages and have no real preference. I am a fully qualified childcare cache Diploma level 3, first aid trained and Ofsted registered . I am available from Jan 2019.
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From £10 per hour \
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How much does it cost in 2025 to hire a childcare provider in Folkestone?

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide childcare services will cost an average of £13.00 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 1,452 childcare providers Folkestone. You can search for childcarers by their distance from Folkestone 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 Folkestone 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 Folkestone, 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 Folkestone and if they are certified in first aid.
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