Catherin
Nanny in Elstead (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Oct 2012 Last Updated Jun 2025 Last Login 23 Jun 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I’m Catherine, I live in Elstead, Surrey.
Experienced, reliable, and nurturing caregiver with 12 years of dedicated service providing high-quality care for children from newborns to school-aged. Skilled in creating safe, stimulating, and educational environments that promote emotional, social, and physical development. Strong communicator with parents, able to adapt to each family’s unique needs. Confident managing allergies, special dietary requirements, and developmental milestones.
Key Skills
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Level 2
Paediatric First Aid certified
Level 3 ‘Caring for Children’ qualification
Health & Safety in the Workplace
Food Safety
Jolly Phonics & Montessori-inspired learning
Nutrition and cooking for children
Allergy awareness (including coeliac and eczema care)
Weaning, potty training, and sleep routines
Full clean driving licence
DBS checked
My Experience
Private Family | 2022-2024
Sole care for a 6-month-old alongside my daughter of the same age — creating a positive, shared play experience.
Managed all nursery duties: bottle prep, laundry, organising clothing.
Supported weaning while managing potential allergies.
Daily outings including countryside walks and playgroups.
Private Family | 2019 – 2022
Cared for two children (ages 1 and 5 at placement).
Supported home schooling during the pandemic.
Planned and prepared nutritious meals, took children to activities (groups, swimming).
Handled nursery duties and occasional food shopping.
Private Family | 2021 (3-month temporary role)
Provided care for a 6-month-old with severe eczema — managed medication and skincare routines.
Bottles, weaning, educational play, and outdoor walks.
Private Family | Sep 2020 – Mar 2021
Part-time nanny for 2-year-old twins.
Supported nursery preparation, early phonics, and educational play.
Private Family | Sep 2019 – Aug 2020
One day a week caring for a 1-year-old boy.
Managed routine, developmental play, outings (using family car).
Private Family | Apr 2015 – Oct 2019
Nanny to three children, managing a busy household schedule.
Organised school runs, clubs, music lessons, medical appointments, and shopping.
Ensured gluten-free diet for middle child with coeliac disease.
Provided detailed daily updates to parents.
Private Family | Mar 2014 – Mar 2015
Nanny for two children.
Organised school, activities, meals (allergy management), and daily routines.
Regular communication with parents.
Nursery Assistant | Toad Hall | Aug 2014 – Dec 2015
Supported children with potty training, weaning, and supervised meals.
Set up activities and handled end-of-day handovers to parents.
My Qualifications
EYFS Level 2
Paediatric First Aid
Food Safety
Health & Safety in the Workplace
Jolly Phonics / Montessori training
Level 3 Certificate: Caring for Children
My Availability
Please contact me regarding availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 18/06/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
- Nannying from £20.00 per hour (gross)
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 20/09/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid (added 22/09/2021)
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5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Catherin. 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.
We used Catherin to babysit our daughter whilst at a dinner. She was very good with our daughter and our daughter remarked how nice she was. Have hesitation in recommending Catherin.
John H
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Overall
by
Caterham
on 14/01/2015
My children adore Catherine and we love having her she is fun and bubbly and we welcome and trust her around our young children - Would highly recommend and have recommended to all my friends!!
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Overall
by
Parent
on 17/08/2013
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