Daniella Derrane
London
Summary
Experienced childcare professional with 10 years of expertise in nurturing children from 8 months to 8 years. Proven ability to create structured schedules, build strong relationships, and manage parental expectations while ensuring children's safety and happiness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
FULLTIME NANNY
Hattie Whelan
London
01.2025 - Current
- Started when the child was 8 months
- Building a strong relationship with both parents and the child to ensure a smooth transition for the sole-care role
- Creating a strong routine for the young child including managing nap times, weaning, classes and reaching milestones adapting routine as the child grew older
- Maintaining a secure, child-friendly environment with engaging activities and outdoor play to promote physical activity
- Keeping child play areas clean and tidy and helping with light chores
FULLTIME NANNY
Hilary Whelan
London
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Having known this parent and child through my Nursery job previous to this, the position arose to become their nanny as mum returned to work. My full-time employment began in Jan 2024, however I began part-time work in Oct 2023, settling in and maintaining relationships with both children, Boy 10 months and boy 3 years.
- My role was sole-charge - preparing breakfast, getting the older boy ready for nursery, preparing his bag and ensuring we arrived on time. my day with the younger child consisted of adhering to his routine of classes, playgroups and naps.
- all child areas were maintained to a great level of cleanliness and care, all meals and some snacks were homemade and healthy with batch cooking for children provided, bath-time and maintaining good communication with the parents throughout.
- Job only ended due to the family relocating to Ireland.
NURSERY PRACTITIONER/ROOM LEADER
The Barnes Village Nursery
London
11.2016 - 09.2023
- I started at the village in the 2 year old room
- I had key children which I had to regularly observe and plan specific activities tailored to their interests and needs
- I often spoke to the parents and enjoyed setting up the activities using a range of media and sensory materials
- I then moved up with the same group of children that I settled to the pre-school room
- I helped them prepare for school and build their independence and confidence
- After working as a practitioner for 3 years, I was then promoted to room leader
- I had to complete weekly planning, manage my team of staff and ensure the children are always kept safe, valued and happy.
- Ensured a safe, nurturing environment for children through consistent supervision and careful monitoring of play areas.
AFTERNOON NANNY
Rachel Palmer
London
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Having settled this child and being a constant throughout his nursery life, his mum asked me to become their afternoon nanny as the younger child then attended our nursery
- This included keeping the girl entertained until school pick up, bringing them to any classes they had, attending play dates and working together with the parents for consistency
- My hours varied depending on the school holidays and parents needs.
AFTER SCHOOL NANNY
Emily Weston
London
01.2016 - 12.2019
- I worked as an after school and holiday nanny for a parent at little muffins after building up a strong relationship with the children, aged 3 and 7, and parents
- This entailed sticking with the established routine during the evening, such as homework, dinner and bedtime
- I also organised activities of the children's interests during the holidays and kept them engaged and entertained.
NURSERY PRACTITIONER
Little Muffins
London
01.2015 - 05.2016
- After leaving sixth form knowing I had an interest in working with kids, I started at little muffins nursery to gain experience alongside gaining my NVQ qualification
- I started in the baby room and liaised with the parents and other staff members to work out individual routines for each child
- I then worked in the toddler room and developed my understanding of the eyfs by involving myself in planning activities and helping complete observations and reports for the children.
Education
GCSEs -
Sion Manning
Skills
- Child supervision
- Meal and snack preparation
- Certified in early childhood education
- Light housekeeping
- Potty training
Certification
- NVQ LEVEL 3 CHILDCARE QUALIFICATION 2016
- FIRST AID CERTIFICATE FEB 2026
- DBS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FULLTIME NANNY
Hattie Whelan
01.2025 - Current
FULLTIME NANNY
Hilary Whelan
01.2024 - 09.2024
AFTERNOON NANNY
Rachel Palmer
09.2020 - 07.2022
NURSERY PRACTITIONER/ROOM LEADER
The Barnes Village Nursery
11.2016 - 09.2023
AFTER SCHOOL NANNY
Emily Weston
01.2016 - 12.2019
NURSERY PRACTITIONER
Little Muffins
01.2015 - 05.2016
GCSEs -
Sion Manning