Childcare in Shaftesbury

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Zoe C.
  • From £12 /hr
  • North Dorset
Completed CPLD L2 Looking for a new experience for CPLD wanting to build on experience and CV
| Hi my name is Zoe! level 2 college for CPLD Completed, up to date DBS check, No professional experience. Personal experience within my house hold, oldest and I have 5 younger siblings from 0-15years 2 having disabilities. I do not drive but I would hopefully like to progress into that when I start to earn money so I can extend my distance to become a more successful attribute to the child care sector Community My skills - I am very adaptable so I am able to think my feet very quickly and adjust to any situation With a high level of professionalism and standards -I am an active listener - I am good at maintaining a positive attitude to anything that comes my way - I am always willing to put in 1000% know matter What the task may be during my shift - I am very punctual and organised and I have very good time management skills -I am good at communicating and I am a very confident speaker - I am very strong towards perseverance and commitment - I can balance being empathetic, fun with being professional and responsible creating a good friendly professional bond with the children
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  • From £12 /hr
  • North Dorset
Completed CPLD L2 Looking for a new experience for CPLD wanting to build on experience and CV
| Hi my name is Zoe! level 2 college for CPLD Completed, up to date DBS check, No professional experience. Personal experience within my house hold, oldest and I have 5 younger siblings from 0-15years 2 having disabilities. I do not drive but I would hopefully like to progress into that when I start to earn money so I can extend my distance to become a more successful attribute to the child care sector Community My skills - I am very adaptable so I am able to think my feet very quickly and adjust to any situation With a high level of professionalism and standards -I am an active listener - I am good at maintaining a positive attitude to anything that comes my way - I am always willing to put in 1000% know matter What the task may be during my shift - I am very punctual and organised and I have very good time management skills -I am good at communicating and I am a very confident speaker - I am very strong towards perseverance and commitment - I can balance being empathetic, fun with being professional and responsible creating a good friendly professional bond with the children
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From £12 per hour \
Aretha F.
Hired once
  • From £14 /hr
  • North Dorset
Hired once
Happy, honest and positive nanny.
| My names Aretha I’m 33 years & I live in Shaftesbury with my fiancé and baby daughter 10month old. I have over 15years childcare experience with NVQ 2/3 in childcare. I have first aid, Food hygiene and safeguarding with an up2 date DBS online. I have multiples experience and baby experience including experience with ages from 0-17years. I have worked in many nurseries around Dorset and hampshire and have worked on cruise ships while travelling the world. Im currently a nanny to twins aged just over 1 when I started. I will be looking from work from September 2023 2/3 full days on any days. Looking around the areas of Blandford, Wimborne, Dorchester area or Shaftesbury.
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  • From £14 /hr
  • North Dorset
Happy, honest and positive nanny.
| My names Aretha I’m 33 years & I live in Shaftesbury with my fiancé and baby daughter 10month old. I have over 15years childcare experience with NVQ 2/3 in childcare. I have first aid, Food hygiene and safeguarding with an up2 date DBS online. I have multiples experience and baby experience including experience with ages from 0-17years. I have worked in many nurseries around Dorset and hampshire and have worked on cruise ships while travelling the world. Im currently a nanny to twins aged just over 1 when I started. I will be looking from work from September 2023 2/3 full days on any days. Looking around the areas of Blandford, Wimborne, Dorchester area or Shaftesbury.
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From £14 per hour \
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FAQs for finding childcare in Shaftesbury

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

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide childcare services will cost an average of £12.08 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.

How can I find childcare help near me?

Care.com currently has 715 childcare providers Shaftesbury. You can search for childcarers by their distance from Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury, 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 Shaftesbury and if they are certified in first aid.
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