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Sabrina Prestifilippo

London,United Kingdom

Summary

15+ years of childcare experience gained through both structured nursery / school environments and as a private nanny. Warm, dedicated and committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for babies - children of school age, including those with additional needs. Highly adaptable and dependable through range of temporary cover roles, now seeking a family for longer-term permanent role where I can have a greater long-term impact on the children in my care.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Nanny

Cricklewood’s
London
2023.01 - 2025.05
  • Oversaw daily care as sole charge nanny for 6-month-old, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
  • Created nutritious vegetarian meals, aligning with dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Implemented a variety of engaging activities such as playdates and educational outings, enhancing social skills.
  • Coordinated laundry and wardrobe management, maintaining an adequate supply of essentials.
  • Established weekly meal plans, promoting healthy eating habits.
  • Communicated regularly with parents, providing updates and developmental feedback.
  • Guided infant through key developmental milestones, fostering cognitive and physical growth.
  • Encouraged language development through interactive reading, singing, and music activities.

Nanny

Hampstead
London
2021.10 - 2022.12
  • Ages: 1 (G), 3 (G), 5 (G
  • Managed all nanny responsibilities with primary focus on sole charge for 1-year-old, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
  • Assisted in creating a fun and engaging environment by attending age-appropriate classes such as rhyme time and messy play.
  • Handled children's laundry and coordinated meal planning and preparation for all children.
  • Prepared for transition to nursery in September, supporting family in seeking new childcare arrangements.

Nanny

Tufnell Park
London
2021.01 - 2021.08
  • Role ended when girl moved to nursery in September 2022
  • Age: 1 (G)
  • Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene and dressing independently.
  • Coordinated play dates and outings to foster socialisation skills in children.
  • Maintained a safe and healthy environment for children by adhering to hygiene standards and safety procedures.
  • Enhanced communication skills with regular reading and storytelling sessions.
  • Implemented bedtime routine effectively resulting in peaceful nights.

Nanny

North London
2017.05 - 2020.09
  • Prepared nutritious meals, promoting healthy eating habits amongst children.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from day activities to nighttime routines, ensuring restful sleep.
  • Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene and dressing independently.
  • Administered first aid treatments when necessary, prioritising child safety at all times.
  • Discussed progress and behaviour with parents regularly maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Nurtured children's love for learning by incorporating educational activities into daily routines.
  • Enhanced communication skills with regular reading and storytelling sessions.

Room Leader

Bright Horizons
2009.11 - 2016.07
  • Progressed in responsibility throughout tenure, ensuring all needs met for up to eight children in care as room leader with oversight of other staff to maintain required safety ratios
  • Completed progress checks and 'learning stories' for families
  • Ages: Under 2s through pre-school
  • Monitored children's progress closely, tailoring plans to meet individual needs.
  • Promoted an inclusive atmosphere where every child felt valued and accepted.
  • Participated actively in staff meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions.

Nursery Nurse

Woodlands Day Nursery
2007.10 - 2009.05
  • Supported nursery practitioner with all tasks to ensure children’s wellbeing and safety
  • Supported weekly planning of indoor and outdoor activities, including creative messy play and developmental activities
  • Attended parents evenings to contribute meaningful insights into children’s development progress

Live-Out nanny

East Finchley
London
2025.09 - Current

Supervised daily care of 12-month-old boy.

Prepared fresh meals following recipes.

  • Ensured nutritional needs were met.
  • Planned and participated in educational activities.
  • Coordinated library visits, play dates, and park outings.
  • Stimulated social and cognitive development through music and dance.
  • Handled laundry and maintained cleanliness of play areas.
  • Maintained routine including naps, playtimes, and meals.
  • Provided a safe environment during care hours.
  • Taught Italian and read Italian books daily.

Skills

  • First aid, EpiPen, food allergies training
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Fluent Italian; intermediate Spanish
  • Weaning
  • Cooking and nutrition
  • Toilet training
  • Performing Arts Diploma (dance and ballet)
  • Level 3 Cache in Early Years
  • Know-How of educational games
  • Bedtime routine implementation
  • Experience supporting children with SEN needs and physical disabilities
  • Makaton diploma (to support able-hearing children with learning / communication difficulties)

Timeline

Live-Out nanny

East Finchley
2025.09 - Current

Nanny

Cricklewood’s
2023.01 - 2025.05

Nanny

Hampstead
2021.10 - 2022.12

Nanny

Tufnell Park
2021.01 - 2021.08

Nanny

North London
2017.05 - 2020.09

Room Leader

Bright Horizons
2009.11 - 2016.07

Nursery Nurse

Woodlands Day Nursery
2007.10 - 2009.05
Sabrina Prestifilippo