Hi, I’m Mary 👋 I’m a passionate, dedicated and nurturing babysitter with **10+ years of experience caring for and supporting children of different ages, personalities and needs**. My approach to childcare is warm, respectful and holistic. I believe children learn best through **real-life experiences, play, exploration and trial and error**. I also believe every child deserves to have a voice, to feel heard and understood, and to be supported with patient guidance rather than simply being told what to do. I love creating an environment where children feel **safe, secure, valued and confident to be themselves**. I take the time to listen, build genuine connections and follow each child’s individual interests, strengths and needs. My babysitting experience and skills include: * Caring for babies, toddlers and older children * Preparing meals and snacks * Supporting sleep and bedtime routines * Nappy changing and toileting * Age-appropriate play and learning experiences * Arts, crafts, sensory and imaginative play * Outdoor activities and adventures * Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour * Maintaining routines while also being flexible to each child’s needs * Creating safe, engaging and nurturing environments * Communicating openly and respectfully with parents and caregivers * Encouraging independence, confidence, choice and problem-solving * Providing calm reassurance when children are upset, anxious or unsettled For me, babysitting is much more than simply supervising children. It is about **building trust, creating meaningful experiences, encouraging curiosity and helping children feel safe enough to learn, explore and grow I understand how important it is for parents to feel completely comfortable with the person caring for their children, and I pride myself on being **reliable, attentive, caring, professional and genuinely passionate about working with children**. I’d love the opportunity to get to know your family and provide your little ones with safe, nurturing and engaging care. 🌻
I have **10+ years of experience working with and caring for children**, which has given me a strong understanding of children’s development, individual needs, safety, routines and emotional wellbeing. Throughout my childcare experience, I have developed skills in creating **safe, nurturing and engaging environments** where children feel supported, respected and confident to explore and learn. I understand that every child is different, so I adapt my approach to suit their age, personality, developmental stage and individual needs. My experience has taught me the importance of **active supervision, patience, consistency, positive guidance and building trusting relationships** with both children and families. I am confident supporting daily routines including meals, nappy changes, toileting, rest and sleep routines, play experiences and transitions throughout the day. I have also gained strong knowledge in: * Child development and age-appropriate learning * Play-based and hands-on learning experiences * Supporting children’s emotional regulation * Positive behaviour guidance * Encouraging independence and problem-solving * Listening to children and respecting their voice and choices * Creating meaningful activities based on children’s interests * Health, hygiene and safety practices * Identifying and managing potential risks * Supporting children through change, frustration or challenging moments * Communicating respectfully with parents and caregivers * Building secure, trusting relationships with children I believe children learn through **play, real-life experiences, curiosity, trial and error, conversation and guidance from the adults around them**. My role is to provide encouragement, boundaries and support while allowing children opportunities to make choices, develop confidence and learn at their own pace. Over the years, I have learned that some of the most important qualities in childcare are being **patient, observant, reliable, calm, nurturing and genuinely present with children**. I am passionate about helping children feel safe, valued and capable while providing families with dependable and professional care.