Charley
Nanny in Waterlooville (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Feb 2014 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 31 May 2025
My Summary
Babysitter/Part-Time Nanny In Waterlooville And Surrounding Areas
About Me
I am 54 yrs old and gave up a career in teaching as a Headteacher a few years ago. I found the paperwork etc overtook everything else and I rarely had time to spend with children, which is what I love to do. I had my own craft business for a few years but now work purely as a babysitter/nanny. This allows me to enjoy the company of children again plus more flexible hours as I support different families at different times as needed.
I like spending time with children of all ages.....cuddling babies, playing peekaboo, singing songs, reading books to toddlers, helping primary age children with homework, playing board games, or just chilling and relaxing with older ones.
I hope to meet you soon.
Charley (Charlotte officially!)
My Experience
I have had 10 years teaching experience from newborns at Nursery through the Primary age range. I was then a Headteacher for 10 years. I took my first school from satisfactory to good, and my second school had outstanding status throughout my time there. One of the schools I led also had a daycare nursery attached which I managed. It took children from 3 months old and we received a good Ofsted report. (When all the paperwork got too much, staff would find me playing in the baby room to relax!!)
Prior to this, as a student and then newly qualified teacher, I babysat in my home town of Bristol, and was a nanny and mothers help in the holidays, including looking after newborns which was just gorgeous! I was also a Brown Owl, and ran a youth club for 10-16yr olds.
I have extensive experience of children with a wide range of special needs, including emotional and behaviour needs as well as learning and physical/sensory needs.
I have gained lots more experience with newborns and very young children over the past 2 years, including weaning and working as a night nanny.
I currently have a few families who I babysit for once or twice a month, but am looking for some more. I would prefer regular sitting as I can then get to know the children and build a relationship with them, but I am also available for one off, short notice jobs.
I am happy to meet you and your child/children prior to becoming a regular sitter as I think this is fairest on the children. However, if you need me at short notice, I would always arrive 10-15 minutes early so I can discuss routines, favourite toys, comforters, any medical issues etc with you before you leave. I also always text when your child/children are settled down for the night so you have peace of mind on your night out.
My Qualifications
Ba(Hons) QTS in education and music
Adv/Dip Ed in Educational Psychology
MA/Ed in Leadership and Management
First Aid qualified
Up to date DBS check (January 2025).
Numerous child protection and safeguarding courses
My Availability
I am available most days and evenings,both in the week and weekends.
I don't have a problem with late nights.....I'm a bit of a night owl myself!
I can also do overnight stays if that is required.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 16/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
- Nannying from £14.00 per hour (gross)
£12 an hour for evening bookings. (£13 an hour from April 2025)
£14 an hour for daytime bookings. (£15 an hour from April)
£18 an hour if 4 or more children .
Minimum 4 hours per booking.
Fees to be negotiated for special dates such as New Years Eve, Valentines etc.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 27/01/2025)
- UK Passport (added 07/02/2023)
- UK Driving Licence (added 07/02/2023)
- Other (added 20/02/2024)
- Training Certificate: Understanding and Addressing Behaviour (added 02/04/2023)
- Training Certificate: Speech, Language and Communication (added 02/04/2023)
- Training Certificate: Improving Childrens Leanring Through Play (added 02/04/2023)
- Training Certificate: Supporting children with SEND in the Early Years (added 02/04/2023)
- Training Certificate: Promoting Positive Behaviour (added 01/04/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: Paedeatric First Aid FUll Course (added 21/03/2023)
- Exam Certificate: Masters Degree MA(Ed) (added 12/02/2023)
- Exam Certificate: BA Hons(QTS) Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Studies and Music with Qualified Teacher Status (added 12/02/2023)
- Exam Certificate: Advanced Diploma in Education (Child Psychology) (added 12/02/2023)
- Exam Certificate: National Professional Qualification for Headship (added 12/02/2023)
- Marriage Certificate (added 12/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Supporting Early Language Development (added 07/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: ADHD Awareness (added 07/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Autism Awareness (added 07/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Understanding Anaphylaxis (added 07/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Concussion Awareness (added 07/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Undertanding Asthma (added 07/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Understanding Epilepsy (added 07/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: First Aid Essentials (added 07/02/2023)
- Exam Certificate: Understanding Diabetes (added 07/02/2023)
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5 out of 5
Parents say
The nanny is consistently described as excellent, with multiple glowing reviews. Parents praise her natural ability with children, professionalism, and reliability. She engages well with kids of various ages, performing tasks like feeding, changing, and playing. Her presence puts parents at ease, allowing them to enjoy time away while knowing their children are in safe, capable hands.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Charley. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
I cannot emphasize this enough but she was absolutely brilliant!! My baby interacted so well with her, she read her books, sang for her, fed her, changed her nappy, gave her water, did so well with my baby girl I will absolutely be booking her again!! Xx
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Lucy
on 18/02/2025
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Charley
on 19/02/2025:
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I had a great time playing with Amelia, she’s such fun! I look forward to spending lots more time with her. X
As soon as I met Charley, I knew my little one was in safe hands. At 7 months old, I was anxious at the thought of leaving her with a babysitter for the first time, but Charley arranged to meet us beforehand and filled me with confidence that they would be fine, and they were! Her communication was great throughout (tailored to my preferences) and I really enjoyed my evening out. Then, to top it all off, I came home to a peacefully sleeping baby. Absolute magic
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Aniwaa
on 20/11/2024
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Charley
on 20/11/2024:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Cuddling babies is never a chore; one of my favourite things to do and she’s so gorgeous!!
I hope to be back for more cuddles soon. X
Charley is a great babysitter and I highly recommend her. She is bubbly and lively. My daughter has such fun with her. She is professional and reliable, cooks dinner, did homework, played out. Is flexible when I was running late, always turns up on time. I felt my daughter is in safe hands. She updated me as well. Will only use Charley when I need babysitter. Recommended her to my brother too.
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Leila
on 22/07/2024
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Charley
on 06/08/2024:
Thanks so much for the lovely review. I had great fun with Yasmina… singing and dancing. We even made doing homework fun!!
Hoping you’ll need me again soon as I’d love to spend more time with her!
Charley looks after my boys whenever my husband and I have our ‘date night’.
She truly is a gem and myself and my husband are so pleased we found her, after waiting 7 years from when we had our first son, to finally arrange for a babysitter. Both my boys really look forward to when Charley comes which is down to how caring, warm and understanding she is. All the things that I usually do with my boys Charley does without hesitation. There have been a couple of times when I have left the house worrying about something, usually one of the boys being upset but Charley always texts to reassure me that everything is fine- which to me shows that she can manage these situations well. My youngest son recently had a night terror and Charley managed it really well, getting him back to sleep soundly.
Considering all of Charley’s credentials, as well as her performance, her hourly rate is very very fair!
*Thank you Charley for giving the husband and I that much needed time together as a couple, with the reassurance that our boys are well looked after- we really appreciate you :)
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Pamela
on 18/02/2024
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Charley
on 18/02/2024:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I always look forward to seeing your boys! And Jack the dog of course! I hope I get to be your fitter for many years to come and see the boys growing up. They’re a real credit to you both. X
I found Charley through the website and was interested in her doing some evening babysitting for us. Our regular childminder then became ill after an operation and Charley agreed to do two full days of childcare at short notice. She came and met our boys (aged 1 and 2 ) the day before she was looking after them and provided excellent references from people who I spoke to the same day. She was punctual, brilliant with the boys and kept me updated whilst I was at work. We are so pleased to have found her and we look forward to using her babysitting services a lot in the future!
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Parent
on 05/08/2014
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Charley
on 05/08/2014:
Thank you so much for the lovely review! Your boys are TOTALLY gorgeous! Never met brothers who are (very nearly!) always happy and cheerful, and they get on so well! It really is a pleasure spending time with them, whether we stay in playing, painting etc, or go out to the park or for walks. I hope I get to look after them for years to come so I can see them growing up! I'm always excited when I see you name pop up in my diary and know it's nearly time to visit!
See you soon.
Charley
Charley has been looking after our daughter Clarys over the last 6 months on several occasions when we go out on Saturday evenings but also when she had chicken pox and was not allowed to go to nursery.
It is lovely to see how their relationship has progressed over the last months. Clarys is really looking forward to the evenings when Charley comes home to look after her. She really has a great time playing with Charley.
Charley is also really professional and has a lot of experience with children.
I am extremely happy to recommend her as a babysitter.
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VIRGINIE
on 03/08/2014
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Charley
on 05/08/2014:
Thanks so much for the review Virginie. I always look forward to seeing Clarys too! She's so much fun and it's lovely seeing her grow and develop so much inbetween my visits! She's a real credit to you, and I look forward to spending lots more time with her!
Best wishes
Charley
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