Childcare in Poole

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Nikki T.
5.0
2
1 Verification Hired 3 times
  • From £15 /hr
  • Purbeck
1 Verification Hired 3 times
Nanny; Fun, Loving and enthusiastic.
| I have 14 years experience with children newborn to 14 years old. I have worked as a babysitter, nanny, a nursery nurse, childminders assistant, mothers help, nanny/general assistant. I also worked with a childminder for work experience whilst in school and I've also worked in an after-school club with children ages 5 - 14 years old. I have worked with children with special needs these were autism, global development delay, speech therapy, down syndrome and a little deaf baby. I love working with children as they change everyday and I like to watch and help them develop. I have really good knowledge of the eyfs and use this within my day to day activities I also have a 7 year old nephew and a nearly 4 year old niece who I have sometimes on weekends. I have a range of childcare experience and I'm qualified nvq level 3. I also have many other child related qualifications. *** Ofsted registered **
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  • From £15 /hr
  • Purbeck
Nanny; Fun, Loving and enthusiastic.
| I have 14 years experience with children newborn to 14 years old. I have worked as a babysitter, nanny, a nursery nurse, childminders assistant, mothers help, nanny/general assistant. I also worked with a childminder for work experience whilst in school and I've also worked in an after-school club with children ages 5 - 14 years old. I have worked with children with special needs these were autism, global development delay, speech therapy, down syndrome and a little deaf baby. I love working with children as they change everyday and I like to watch and help them develop. I have really good knowledge of the eyfs and use this within my day to day activities I also have a 7 year old nephew and a nearly 4 year old niece who I have sometimes on weekends. I have a range of childcare experience and I'm qualified nvq level 3. I also have many other child related qualifications. *** Ofsted registered **
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Leanne F.
5.0
1
1 Verification
  • From £12 /hr
  • Poole
1 Verification
Level 3 Childcare practitioner - Lots of experience
| Hi, My name is Leanne. I have roughly 12 years experience working with children through nursery work and nannying. I have mainly worked with ages 2-4 however i have done some after school club work which meant caring for children up to 8 and my nannying and babysitting positions include all ages up to 14. I love working with children and providing a safe and stimulating environment for them. My main role now is that of a part time nanny allowing me to take adhoc work and continue my studies in midwifery. I love being a nanny as it allows me to put my attention into families to provide them with reassurance that their child is being well looked after and happy! I have my own transport and i hold many certificates of training including paediatric first aid, safeguarding, behaviour management, food hygiene and many more and many childcare qualifications. My years of experience have enabled me to be the best child carer i can be. I am friendly, approachable and would love to help a family in need. :)
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Poole
Level 3 Childcare practitioner - Lots of experience
| Hi, My name is Leanne. I have roughly 12 years experience working with children through nursery work and nannying. I have mainly worked with ages 2-4 however i have done some after school club work which meant caring for children up to 8 and my nannying and babysitting positions include all ages up to 14. I love working with children and providing a safe and stimulating environment for them. My main role now is that of a part time nanny allowing me to take adhoc work and continue my studies in midwifery. I love being a nanny as it allows me to put my attention into families to provide them with reassurance that their child is being well looked after and happy! I have my own transport and i hold many certificates of training including paediatric first aid, safeguarding, behaviour management, food hygiene and many more and many childcare qualifications. My years of experience have enabled me to be the best child carer i can be. I am friendly, approachable and would love to help a family in need. :)
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Leanne has been absolutely brilliant looking after my son, a very friendly professional and bubbly young lady. Leanne has been available at short notice, always on time and even from the first time Leanne looked after my son... I felt very much at ease, with no worries and was kept updated. I would highly recommend Leanne, her qualifications and experience are clear to see, along with a very caring nature- Leanne even did our washing up!! Can't thank her enough"
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Louise B.
5.0
1
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £13 /hr
  • Poole
1 Verification Hired once
Ofsted Registered Nanny 26 years Experience in Childcare & Early Years
| Based in Poole, Married to Paul and we have 4 adult children in their 20s.. I have over 27 yrs experience in childcare & Early years, working & supporting families & Caring for children from Newborn - 16yrs, Providing high quality childcare as a Nanny & Maternity Nanny. Providing fun with a number of indoor & outdoor activities and a variety of educational & play so children can grow as individuals. Attending toddler groups, Parks, Indoor play area's and trips to Honey brook and Farmer Palmers enjoying the great outdoors and lovely walks. Each child receives their own learning journal monitoring there progress following the EYFS seven area's of learning to prepare children for nursery/school, giving them life experiences & important life skills which will continue as they grow. I Have completed many childcare qualifications in Early Years care & Education, have been DBS checked, up to date Pediatric first aid, Higher level safeguarding trained and I am a SENCO coordinator, and have completed many more courses relating to childcare and the Early years. I have collected many references from families over the years which are displayed in my resume.
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  • From £13 /hr
  • Poole
Ofsted Registered Nanny 26 years Experience in Childcare & Early Years
| Based in Poole, Married to Paul and we have 4 adult children in their 20s.. I have over 27 yrs experience in childcare & Early years, working & supporting families & Caring for children from Newborn - 16yrs, Providing high quality childcare as a Nanny & Maternity Nanny. Providing fun with a number of indoor & outdoor activities and a variety of educational & play so children can grow as individuals. Attending toddler groups, Parks, Indoor play area's and trips to Honey brook and Farmer Palmers enjoying the great outdoors and lovely walks. Each child receives their own learning journal monitoring there progress following the EYFS seven area's of learning to prepare children for nursery/school, giving them life experiences & important life skills which will continue as they grow. I Have completed many childcare qualifications in Early Years care & Education, have been DBS checked, up to date Pediatric first aid, Higher level safeguarding trained and I am a SENCO coordinator, and have completed many more courses relating to childcare and the Early years. I have collected many references from families over the years which are displayed in my resume.
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From £13 per hour \
Matt D.
1 Verification
  • From £13 /hr
  • Poole
1 Verification
In summary, I am a confident individual who enjoys the outdoors and meeting new people.
| I'm Matt, currently in my second year of studying Business and Management at Bournemouth University. Before pursuing my degree, I served as the supervisor for a Pre-School room at a nursery just outside of Bournemouth, overseeing the daily operations and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for the thirty-eight children in my care. My responsibilities included managing day-to-day activities and fostering both educational and recreational experiences for the children attending the setting. Prior to this role, I accumulated five years of experience working in two different nurseries, where I interacted with children ranging from three months to four years old. Additionally, I have a background in weekend nannying for various families with children of different age groups. Beyond childcare, I've worked as a water-sports instructor, teaching sailing, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayaking to children aged 6 to 15. Moreover, I spent three months working as part of a children's club in Croatia.
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  • From £13 /hr
  • Poole
In summary, I am a confident individual who enjoys the outdoors and meeting new people.
| I'm Matt, currently in my second year of studying Business and Management at Bournemouth University. Before pursuing my degree, I served as the supervisor for a Pre-School room at a nursery just outside of Bournemouth, overseeing the daily operations and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for the thirty-eight children in my care. My responsibilities included managing day-to-day activities and fostering both educational and recreational experiences for the children attending the setting. Prior to this role, I accumulated five years of experience working in two different nurseries, where I interacted with children ranging from three months to four years old. Additionally, I have a background in weekend nannying for various families with children of different age groups. Beyond childcare, I've worked as a water-sports instructor, teaching sailing, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayaking to children aged 6 to 15. Moreover, I spent three months working as part of a children's club in Croatia.
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From £13 per hour \
Elana C.
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • Poole
1 Verification
Experienced in childcare ages 3 months and up. Patient and caring person.
| Hello my name is Elana. I have spent the last 2 winter seasons working as a childcare nanny, in a small team in a holiday resort, caring for babies and children up to 13 years old. I worked on a 1:1 ratio for under 1's. 1:2 ratio for 1-2's and 1:3 ratio for 2-4's. This is to give you an idea but will depend on the setting and any other children in my care, if you have older children too. In between times I worked as a nursery assistant, working with larger groups and with 1:1 children requiring additional support.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Poole
Experienced in childcare ages 3 months and up. Patient and caring person.
| Hello my name is Elana. I have spent the last 2 winter seasons working as a childcare nanny, in a small team in a holiday resort, caring for babies and children up to 13 years old. I worked on a 1:1 ratio for under 1's. 1:2 ratio for 1-2's and 1:3 ratio for 2-4's. This is to give you an idea but will depend on the setting and any other children in my care, if you have older children too. In between times I worked as a nursery assistant, working with larger groups and with 1:1 children requiring additional support.
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From £10 per hour \
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The average hourly rate for child carers in Poole is between £10 and £13
Juliet M.
1 Verification
  • From £12 /hr
  • Poole
1 Verification
Experienced &caring babysitter with passion to create a safe environment for children
| I'm offering childcare, senior care &household services. I love being a babysitter &have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers &kids (including twins!)I also do meal preparation, creative play &bedtime routines
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Poole
Experienced &caring babysitter with passion to create a safe environment for children
| I'm offering childcare, senior care &household services. I love being a babysitter &have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers &kids (including twins!)I also do meal preparation, creative play &bedtime routines
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Suzie T.
  • From £10 /hr
  • Purbeck
Fun & active Nanny - Ofsted Registered
| Hello, my name is Suzie and I have been a working in childcare for 4 years. Originally starting as a live-in nanny back in 2013 looking after just one child; however since 2013 I have gained a variety of experience with all ages & abilities including working as a nursery nurse within a nursery (and after-school care). I have a handful of certificates and qualifications, including being Ofsted Registered, having an enhanced DBS, Pediatric first aid & food hygiene level 2. I'm also a qualified outdoor adventure manager (watersports) & instructor - specialising in teaching children and families how to sail, paddleboard, kayak & windsurf. Being an outdoors person, I do wish to get the most of our beautiful environment in Dorset - Walks, cycles, getting out on the water & enjoying the good weather! I would say that i'm a bubbly person, a warm heart with plenty of enthusiasm & energy! I absolutely adore children, and work hard to suit their needs, goals & ambitions! I'm open minded, understanding and keen to learn new methods & skills. I'm keen to help around the house, look after pets, school runs & house sit. Sometimes life gets a little hectic, i'm here to be an extra pair of hands.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Purbeck
Fun & active Nanny - Ofsted Registered
| Hello, my name is Suzie and I have been a working in childcare for 4 years. Originally starting as a live-in nanny back in 2013 looking after just one child; however since 2013 I have gained a variety of experience with all ages & abilities including working as a nursery nurse within a nursery (and after-school care). I have a handful of certificates and qualifications, including being Ofsted Registered, having an enhanced DBS, Pediatric first aid & food hygiene level 2. I'm also a qualified outdoor adventure manager (watersports) & instructor - specialising in teaching children and families how to sail, paddleboard, kayak & windsurf. Being an outdoors person, I do wish to get the most of our beautiful environment in Dorset - Walks, cycles, getting out on the water & enjoying the good weather! I would say that i'm a bubbly person, a warm heart with plenty of enthusiasm & energy! I absolutely adore children, and work hard to suit their needs, goals & ambitions! I'm open minded, understanding and keen to learn new methods & skills. I'm keen to help around the house, look after pets, school runs & house sit. Sometimes life gets a little hectic, i'm here to be an extra pair of hands.
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Suzie is a wonderful nanny, and my children think the world of her! Suz really gets down to both my girls level of thinking, in order to communicate and make a happy friendship, one of my daughters is autistic and finds it difficult to make friends, however suz overcame this by communicating in a way that my daughter could understand. The girls always ask "when's Suzie coming to play?" We enjoyed having Suz as our ad-hoc nanny, especially when she took the girls to the beach, and loved her puddings she made the girls. Highly recommend Suzie, and best of luck!"
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Jessica J.
  • From £10 /hr
  • Poole
Love looking after children
| Hi my name is jess I'm a outgoing bubbly person I have worked in childcare for about four years I work in a nursery just looking to earn more money
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Poole
Love looking after children
| Hi my name is jess I'm a outgoing bubbly person I have worked in childcare for about four years I work in a nursery just looking to earn more money
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Alice M.
  • From £10 /hr
  • Poole
Hi my name is Alice. I am 19 years old living in Poole Dorset.
| I have had 2 years working experience in childcare where I worked with children ranged from 3 months- 14 years However I was Mostly based in the baby unit however I have worked equally with all different ages and loved doing so:) I am a qualified level 2 practitioner and I take pride in doing what I love to do:) If you have any questions Please contact me :)
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Poole
Hi my name is Alice. I am 19 years old living in Poole Dorset.
| I have had 2 years working experience in childcare where I worked with children ranged from 3 months- 14 years However I was Mostly based in the baby unit however I have worked equally with all different ages and loved doing so:) I am a qualified level 2 practitioner and I take pride in doing what I love to do:) If you have any questions Please contact me :)
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From £10 per hour \
Sharon M.
1 Verification
  • From £9 /hr
  • Poole
1 Verification
Very bubble and very energetic. A bouncing mum people call me
| I am a mum to 4 lovely children 2 girls 2 boys ages 15/14/11/9 I am age 32. I don’t have any actual qualifications in child care but I have been a mum my self for 15 years
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  • From £9 /hr
  • Poole
Very bubble and very energetic. A bouncing mum people call me
| I am a mum to 4 lovely children 2 girls 2 boys ages 15/14/11/9 I am age 32. I don’t have any actual qualifications in child care but I have been a mum my self for 15 years
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From £9 per hour \
Amy B.
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • Poole
1 Verification
I am a level 3 qualified childcare practitioner I have worked with children for just under 4 years.
| I've always been very bubbly and happy and I have a connection with children that's surprisingly well I've always helped people where I can with there children, my mum has 4 children so I helped with my two younger siblings and I have done a few baby sitting jobs for family friends, I have a level 3 qualification in childcare and got this through tops day nursery, I had a bond with many of the children and I hope to continue to build bonds with the children I meet.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Poole
I am a level 3 qualified childcare practitioner I have worked with children for just under 4 years.
| I've always been very bubbly and happy and I have a connection with children that's surprisingly well I've always helped people where I can with there children, my mum has 4 children so I helped with my two younger siblings and I have done a few baby sitting jobs for family friends, I have a level 3 qualification in childcare and got this through tops day nursery, I had a bond with many of the children and I hope to continue to build bonds with the children I meet.
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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 Poole?

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide childcare services will cost an average of £11.89 per hour as of November 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.

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