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Leonna - Professional Childcare

Leonna G

Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead

Active 4 days ago
26
bookings
127
hours worked
13
families served
26
years experience
Babysitter

About me

I work in a challenging environment with some children who have behaviour and special Ed needs from all different backgrounds and all walks of life. I have been working with children and young people for 26 years now and I still consider myself as young and fit. I was previously a Special Guardian to my nephew for 6 years from the age of 10 months old. I would be a great carer for your child/ren as I believe I have a lot to offer.

Leonna has 17 years experience in childcare. She has worked as a teaching assistant, play worker and a learning mentor. She has worked in challenging environment with some children who have behaviour and special Ed needs from all different backgrounds and all walks of life. She would be a great carer as she has a lot to offer.
Occupation
Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead
Education
Child and Young People's Workforces QCF, 2013 - 2013, Havering College, London, England. Childminding Level Three, 2012 - 2012, Haringey college, London, England. Autism Awareness AND Advanced SEN, 2015 - 2016, Online, London, England. Advanced Safeguarding Training Prevent Training PACE Training
Employment
Playworker, 2000 - 2009, Hornsey YMCA, London, England. Support worker - key worker, 2009 - 2010, Community Link Services, London, England. Residential support worker, 2010 - 2011, St. Christopher's fellowship, London, England. Teaching assistant, 2013 - 2013, Applied Education Solutions, London, England. play worker, 2014 - 2014, Churchfield Primary school, London, England. Learning support assistant, 2014 - 2017, Churchfield Primary school, London, England. Learning Mentor, 2017 - 2024, Churchfield Primary school, London, England. Current - Mental health and wellbeing lead & DSL
Languages
English
Youngest child cared for
Newborn month(s)
Experience
26 years
Special Skills
First Aid Autism awareness Advanced SEN Approach Training - safe handling

Qualifications & Experience

Paediatric First Aid
Enhanced DBS
Newborn Experience
Driver's License
Has Own Car

References

Leonna looked after 3 kids. She is reliable trustworthy and I have always been happy to leave the boys with her. She's good at recognising potential problems and solving them herself as well as I love her ability to be patient. She can get the boys out of a tantrum and sympathetic without having to dismiss them. The would do park activities, play doh, stories, drawings/colouring, days out, movie nights (in), building with lego or magnates, and taking them to soft play or museums.

— Charlie H

She looked after 4 kids. She was patient with them. My eldest is 14 and the youngest is 4 and she's looked after them for 14 years. She is amazing! Shes' on time, trustworthy, creative, understanding and I am hoping she'll look after my next child. She is able to handle all 4 children according to their age range. My eldest and her have a great relationship and maintain great communication. She takes them out, they do a lot of art work, arts and crafts, cooking. She keeps them entertained while looking after them. I would recommend her in a heart beat.

— Desreen D

Reviews (7)

Babysitter

“Leonna looked after my 3 children (8, 6, & 1.5) two days in a row. She was professional, very confident and respectful. She has a warm and calm personality and my kids got along with her. She handled nap, food prep, bath time, sibling quarrels, and a scraped knee with no problem! All while keeping everything tidy and in order. It was a pleasure working with her and I would be very happy to have her babysit for us again.”

— Leslie O Verified
Since May 2017
Babysitter

“Leonna was punctual and organised. She was very good with my daughter and everything went smoothly. Leonna had activities planned which included painting and drawing and my daughter enjoyed this. I would welcome her again ”

— Victor S Verified
Since Apr 2017
Babysitter

“Leonna was charming and very attentive. She arrived on time and immediately bonded with our son. She enquired about his routine to ensure the transition was as smooth as possible. I would love to work with her again. ”

— Magali C Verified
Since Apr 2017
Babysitter

“Friendly and experienced working with kids. I would recommend Leonna, she was good with update checks. ”

— Taj U Verified
Since Sep 2017
Babysitter

“Leona was great with my children, she made drawings with my children, very patient and soft spoken.I connected much with her and felt my children were in very safe hands whilst away from them.”

— Oby N Verified
Since Apr 2017

Background Checks

Enhanced DBS
ID Verified
Address Verified
Interviewed
Reference Checked

Availability

M T W T F S S
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Overnight

Rating Breakdown

5.0
7 reviews

Background Checks

Enhanced DBS
ID Verified
Address Verified
Interviewed
Reference Checked

About me

I work in a challenging environment with some children who have behaviour and special Ed needs from all different backgrounds and all walks of life. I have been working with children and young people for 26 years now and I still consider myself as young and fit. I was previously a Special Guardian to my nephew for 6 years from the age of 10 months old. I would be a great carer for your child/ren as I believe I have a lot to offer.

Occupation
Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead
Education
Child and Young People's Workforces QCF, 2013 - 2013, Havering College, London, England. Childminding Level Three, 2012 - 2012, Haringey college, London, England. Autism Awareness AND Advanced SEN, 2015 - 2016, Online, London, England. Advanced Safeguarding Training Prevent Training PACE Training
Employment
Playworker, 2000 - 2009, Hornsey YMCA, London, England. Support worker - key worker, 2009 - 2010, Community Link Services, London, England. Residential support worker, 2010 - 2011, St. Christopher's fellowship, London, England. Teaching assistant, 2013 - 2013, Applied Education Solutions, London, England. play worker, 2014 - 2014, Churchfield Primary school, London, England. Learning support assistant, 2014 - 2017, Churchfield Primary school, London, England. Learning Mentor, 2017 - 2024, Churchfield Primary school, London, England. Current - Mental health and wellbeing lead & DSL
Languages
English
Special Skills
First Aid Autism awareness Advanced SEN Approach Training - safe handling

Background Checks

Enhanced DBS
ID Verified
Address Verified
Interviewed
Reference Checked

Qualifications & Experience

Paediatric First Aid
Enhanced DBS
Newborn Experience
Driver's License
Has Own Car

References

Leonna looked after 3 kids. She is reliable trustworthy and I have always been happy to leave the boys with her. She's good at recognising potential problems and solving them herself as well as I love her ability to be patient. She can get the boys out of a tantrum and sympathetic without having to dismiss them. The would do park activities, play doh, stories, drawings/colouring, days out, movie nights (in), building with lego or magnates, and taking them to soft play or museums.

— Charlie H

She looked after 4 kids. She was patient with them. My eldest is 14 and the youngest is 4 and she's looked after them for 14 years. She is amazing! Shes' on time, trustworthy, creative, understanding and I am hoping she'll look after my next child. She is able to handle all 4 children according to their age range. My eldest and her have a great relationship and maintain great communication. She takes them out, they do a lot of art work, arts and crafts, cooking. She keeps them entertained while looking after them. I would recommend her in a heart beat.

— Desreen D

Rating Breakdown

5.0
7 reviews

Reviews (7)

Babysitter

“Leonna looked after my 3 children (8, 6, & 1.5) two days in a row. She was professional, very confident and respectful. She has a warm and calm personality and my kids got along with her. She handled nap, food prep, bath time, sibling quarrels, and a scraped knee with no problem! All while keeping everything tidy and in order. It was a pleasure working with her and I would be very happy to have her babysit for us again.”

— Leslie O Verified
Since May 2017
Babysitter

“Leonna was punctual and organised. She was very good with my daughter and everything went smoothly. Leonna had activities planned which included painting and drawing and my daughter enjoyed this. I would welcome her again ”

— Victor S Verified
Since Apr 2017
Babysitter

“Leonna was charming and very attentive. She arrived on time and immediately bonded with our son. She enquired about his routine to ensure the transition was as smooth as possible. I would love to work with her again. ”

— Magali C Verified
Since Apr 2017
Babysitter

“Friendly and experienced working with kids. I would recommend Leonna, she was good with update checks. ”

— Taj U Verified
Since Sep 2017
Babysitter

“Leona was great with my children, she made drawings with my children, very patient and soft spoken.I connected much with her and felt my children were in very safe hands whilst away from them.”

— Oby N Verified
Since Apr 2017

Availability

M T W T F S S
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Overnight