Emma, garde d’enfant à Edinburgh EH4

Hi, my name is Emma! I have over 4 years experience in childcare, through varying roles, and enjoy meeting new little people!

I have worked in nurseries, babysat many children, led girlguiding UK & scout groups, worked as a nanny and been a summer camp counselor. I have also worked onboard 2 of the Disney Cruise Line ships as a Youth Activities Counselor and supervisor.

I currently work in a nursery with babies, aged 6 months - 20 months.
I have experience with every age group from newborns to 17 year olds. I also have a large family with 12 younger cousins, which has given me plenty of experience! I also have first hand experience with additional support needs and learning difficulties in children.

I am a fully qualified nursery practitioner with my HNC in childhood practice.
Over my time in childcare I have also taken other training courses including:
Diabetes in children, along with first hand experience in this with my 5 year old cousin (Type 1 diabetic for 3 years. I am able to deliver insulin injections as well as being able to use an insulin pump)
ADHD
Baby sign language
Autism
First aid
Child protection
Special Educational Needs & Disability/SEND (including dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyspraxia)
Mindfulness in children
Sensory Processing Disorder

My favourite things about working with children is that they teach us so much even when they don’t mean to - we can learn so much from these little humans, they make me laugh endlessly and they’re so adaptable and resilient!