Cathy
Babysitter in Hitchin
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Female Member since Sep 2014 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 19 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Lots of availability over the Christmas period what with the arrivals of bundles of joy underway, I have a rather adhoc availability program enabled with open-planning & flexibility right through to 2025 including overnighters. Patient, understanding, fun-loving & a flexible go-to, keeping up with both change & stability while continuing the reassurance of making infants/toddlers & children to feel at ease no matter what situation whether it be stay at home, outings to the park, library, soft-play , clubs, swimming, off to training or just supervised music practice as-well as supporting, caring and helping the newer Mums &/or Dads & grandparents. Encouraging enthusiasm in any aspect of learning, interacting the best way possible with siblings & if wanted the “help-out” in tidying or household chores whilst enjoying the update to parents on how they are developing, reacting & doing whether it be story-time or taking their 1st steps. More than happy to go with the flow or follow a set-routine from mornings in one household to evenings in another, fitting in last min. ad-hoc & as always, love the privilege of doing so.
My Experience
Daily observations and monitoring on child behaviour
Preparing food, serving meals, organising snacks and refreshments
Teaching table manners and etiquette in a friendly manner
Administering medication
Play activities and songs
Reading to children and teaching pronunciation and spelling
Knowledge and putting into practice of health and safety
Observing and regulating rest periods
Supervising and organising activities including painting, drawing & handicrafts.
My Qualifications
Safety Of Children Certificate
First Aid x 2
VITAL Training
Fire and Safety
Confidentiality Scheme
Food & Hygiene Certificate x 2
Business Administration
I.T. Levels &
computer courses
Customer Service
Book Keeping & Sage
GCSE grades
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
My Availability
Afternoons, weekends, evenings &/or overnight.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 18/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
Flexible
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 21/10/2024)
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 16/10/2024)
- Other (added 14/10/2024)
- Utility Bill (added 14/10/2024)
- UK Passport (added 19/04/2023)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 25/01/2022)
- Exam Certificate: Childcare Certificate (added 10/01/2022)
- UK Driving Licence (added 29/12/2018)
- Utility Bill: Electricity Bill (added 27/12/2018)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Cathy. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
Cathy looked after our son from 6 months old (2022 jan), she came all 5 days 9-5.30 even weekends when we needed help, now our son is 3+ and going to preschool, but we still call Cathy when we need help, Cathy is very caring, responsible, and friendly with both our children, she even spend time with our 10 year old daughter and both our children like her, she is available during weekends, even late nights & early mornings always on time & always contactable.
We would happily recommend Cathy to any parent !
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Kushan
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on 18/10/2024
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Cathy
on 19/10/2024:
I have such an amazing time with your children that when I’m with them it feels like we all actually love each other. I am very lucky to have met you all, thank you so much for finding me in the 1st place & calling on me the amount of times that you do, I am totally honoured.
Cathy has been absolutely amazing with my son! He loves spending time with her, and it’s clear she genuinely enjoys playing with him. She’s always coming up with fun, creative activities that keep him engaged and happy. I feel completely at ease knowing she takes such great care of him. Highly recommend
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Nidhi
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on 17/10/2024
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Cathy
on 17/10/2024:
Awwwh it’s an absolute pleasure Nidhi, I love being with him too, he is just the most polite, adorable & inquisitive little man, can’t believe he is 3 already, it only feel like yesterday that he was a baby, x
“We couldn’t have asked for a better babysitter! Cathy is incredibly caring, responsible, and always goes above and beyond for our daughter. She is able to join in my daughters interest as well as do homework and engage her in trying new things and ensures that she is safe and happy. Our daughter absolutely loves Cathy, she is always very excited when Cathy is coming round to look after her. We highly recommend Cathy to anyone looking for a completely reliable and exceptional babysitter!”
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Rockcity
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on 16/10/2024
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Cathy
on 16/10/2024:
Oh bless thank you so much, I absolutely love looking after her and you are always utterly amazing too!
Cathy has looked after my children (now 6 and 9) for just over 5 years. Cathy is a ray of sunshine and the kids absolutely adore her. She is always on time, helps with taking my children to their swimming lessons and carries dinner and bedtime routine with ease.
I would highly recommend Cathy as a babysitter!
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Lauren
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Cathy
on 15/10/2024
Response by
Cathy
on 16/10/2024:
5stars😍you gave is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING as were your lovely words, childcare.com emailed saying they are looking into the 2star error, it’s an admin glitch thank you so much for letting me know on WhatsApp that you NEVER put 2stars or not being able to edit to add the ‘meals’ part you mentioned which was btw always an absolute pleasure, I feel you did most of it anyway lol. Childcare.com emailed back saying they’ll get the technical team their end but don’t have a contact number to or amend 😭Thank you so much for having me all these years & as you know I totally love being with your 2, you’ve been wonderful & thank you for all you’ve done too, I have had the best times & feel like Mary Poppins when I’m with you.
When we were looking for a babysitter for our son we went through quite a few but were not convinced with any of them. Cathy has been looking after our son now for nearly 6 years and we couldn’t ask for better care. We loved Cathy so much that we had her looking after our daughter (now 2y) as well. Cathy is always punctual and helps out where possible, and most importantly the kids love her. My daughter always does a little happy dance when she sees Cathy coming :) We honestly couldn’t not fault Cathy as a babysitter
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MumOFTwo
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on 25/08/2023
Response by
Cathy
on 27/08/2023:
Oh my goodness Selene that is SO lovely of you! What absolutely gorgeous things you’ve said about me!! Thanks you so so much! X
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