Experienced and Reliable Nanny for Your Family
Providing loving care and education for your children.
Experienced and Reliable Nanny for Your Family
Providing loving care and education for your children.
About Rickie Pearce
Experience
I have been a professional nanny for over 30 years, working with children from newborns to teenagers. I am experienced in all aspects of child care and am skilled in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow and thrive. I am also strong advocate for GENTLE PARENTING
Qualifications
I gained my NNEB in 1986 and updated my qualification to the Certificate in Early Years Practice (level 4) in 2010 I am OFSTED Registered, A Paediatric First Aider and DBS police checked
Curriculum Vitae
Rickie Pearce
Profile
I am an NNEB with 38 years qualified experience. In 2010 I updated my qualification to the Certificate in Early Years Practice (level 4) I am OFSTED Registered, Paediatric First Aider and DBS police checked. I have extensive experience of working in a variety of settings with children of all ages and backgrounds. In my present position I have become a strong advocate for GENTLE PARENTING.
I have also worked as a facilitator and adult tutor and enjoy helping people to achieve their aims and reach their full potential. I am more than willing to undertake further training as required and enjoy the opportunity of increasing my skills and knowledge.
Skills
I have a wide knowledge of all aspects of childcare from 0-14 years of age. I am a very patient, empathetic, caring person with a great sense of humour ideally suited to caring roles.
I am experienced in all Microsoft office and have taught, beginners computing classes for adults.
I am well organised, methodical, an excellent timekeeper and enjoy a challenge.
Employment History (Please see Jobs in detail for more information)
Sep 22 – Present
Full time nanny 10 month baby and 4 year old girl
Aug 21 – Sep 22
Nanny baby 12 months
Nov 18 – Aug 21
Nanny 10 month Baby girl 4 days a week
Jan 16 – Nov 18
Various short term nanny positions
(See Jobs in detail for more information)
Jun 14 – Dec 15
Recruitment Consultant and Ad Hoc Nanny
Sep 13 – May 14
Nanny/housekeeper 2 boys 9 and 11 years
Jul 13 – Sep 13
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Oct 12 – Jul 13
Nanny Baby girl 5 weeks old
Jun 12 - Sep 12
Holiday Nanny for girl 11 and boy 6 years
Apr 12 - Jun 12
Care Worker. Caring for elderly clients in their own home.
Nov 10 - Mar 12
Senior Nursery Nurse at a small day nursery working with babies to school aged children.
Aug 06 - Nov 10
Nanny/Housekeeper. 3 girls 10,8 and 4 years
(After school care and full time during the holidays)
Apr 07 - Aug 10
IT Tutor - teaching beginners computing classes
Oct 09 - Jun 10
Nanny for baby girl 8 months 1 morning a week
Sept 05 - Apr 09
IT facilitator - full time until Aug 06 then part-time
Nov 04 - Sep 05
Various short-term nanny positions
Aug 03 - Nov 04
Nanny Three girls 7,5 and 1 years
Jan 03 - Aug 03
Nanny two boys 7 years and 4 ½ years
Aug 02 - Dec 02
Nanny for boy 18 months
Jun 98 - Aug 02
Nanny two girls 5 months and 2 years
Apr 95 - Jun 98
Supervisor, baby unit of a small local day nursery
Jun 86 - Apr 95
Various nanny positions
(See Jobs in detail for more information)
Education and Training
Level 2 Award in an Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years
September 2023
NCFE CACHE
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years
March 2023
NCFE CACHE
A variety of webinars including Schemas, Positive Parenting, Sensory Processing
2020 - 2021
Kinderly
Understanding Behaviour - Effective Discipline for 0-8yrs
September 2019
Sarah Ockwell-Smith
Paediatric First Aid
March 2022
Dec 2018
Tigerlily First Aid Training
Supporting Breastfeeding Mums
Nov 2018
Gingham Kids
Safeguarding & Welfare
April 2018
Gingham Kids
Food Hygiene Course level 3
September 2017
Oplex Careers
Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Level 2
December 2015
Westminster College
Certificate in Early Years Practice (Level 4)
July 2010
Open University
Level 3 Certificate in Delivering Learning
April 2007
West Suffolk College
Level 2 Certificate in Adult Numeracy and Literacy
May 2006
West Suffolk College
Various other computer classes
2006 - 2007
West Suffolk College
City and Guilds Information Technology
Level one and two
2002-2005
Microsoft Office
NVQ Assessor in Child Care D32 & D33
1997
Harlow College
Montessori Education
1990 - 1992
Correspondence Course
Maths, Psychology GCSE
1987 - 1989
Evening Classes
NNEB, Communications
1984 - 1986
Cambridge College of Further Education
7 ‘O’ Levels, 2 CSE’s
1979 - 1984
Soham Village College
Other Points of Interest
I enjoy my computer, walking, listening to music, cooking, reading and photography.
Files coming soon.
Employment in Detail
Rickie Pearce
Employment in Detail
SEP 22 - PRESENT
Nanny
I returned to the family I left last year when the mother went on maternity leave to care for the 10 month baby and her older sister before and after school and during the school holidays.
It’s been lovely to spend such a long time with this family watching the children blossom and develop.
Sadly, the family are planning to move to Bristol in August as the mother has accepted a new job.
AUG 21 –SEP 22
Nanny
In August 2021 I cared for another young baby with separation anxiety. The parent’s and I worked together to help her through the transition successfully.
We had great fun together exploring the local toddler groups and attended a weekly forest school.
NOV 18 – AUG 21
Nanny
In November 2018 I began caring for a 10 month baby girl whilst her parents worked and studied 4 days a week.
We worked together to support the baby with her separation anxiety.
This position has really made me question my parenting style and as a result I have become a strong advocate for gentle parenting.
As both parents are key workers, I’ve continued to work throughout lockdown providing love, support, and care during these uncertain times.
The position came to a natural end when the mother went on maternity leave. As we were saying our goodbyes, she turned to me and said, “Don’t fall in love with another family we’d like you to come back.”
NOV 18 – NOV 19
Nanny
I worked as a nanny for this family 1 day a week caring for their 5 year old boy and 2 year old girl
This position came to an end when my present family needed to rearrange my working week.
JUL 18 – OCT 18
Nanny/Housekeeper
In July this year I began working full time for a family with 2 boys, 7 and 4 years who were relocating from Hertfordshire.
Both boys started at a new school in September, I helped make this as smooth a transition as possible for them.
Sadly, a change in the family’s circumstances forced them to terminate my contract prematurely.
MAR 17 – JULY 18
Nanny
In March 2017 I began caring for an active 12-month baby for two long days a week.
The position came to a natural end when the mother was expecting her second child.
I also worked as a nanny/housekeeper for a family with 3 older girls and housekeeper for another family I used to nanny for.
SEP 16 – MAR 17
Nanny
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with younger children again. The children were 2 ½ and 12 months old when I first started looking after them in September 2016.
The baby is milk and soya intolerant.
The position was supposed to be long term but due to a change in circumstances, the family have been forced to terminate my contract.
JAN 16 – SEP 16
Nanny/Housekeeper
At the beginning of 2016 I returned to nannying and worked three days a week for a family of 3 girls 12, 9 and 4 years.
I was employed on a short-term contract until the youngest child started full time primary school.
I also worked as a housekeeper one day a week for a family I used to nanny for.
JUN 14 – DEC 15
Recruitment Consultant
In June 2014 I became a self-employed recruitment consultant for a local nanny agency. I really enjoyed the challenge of doing something totally different but at the same time making use of all the years of experience I have had as a nanny.
The role allowed me to work as an ad hoc and emergency nanny, so I could combine my love of children with the consultancy work.
I looked after a 12-year-old boy and 7-year-old girl for one family twice a week and 2 girls 2 and 4yrs once a week.
I worked as an emergency nanny caring for an 8-month baby for two months whilst he was between nannies.
At the end of 2015 I decided that although I thoroughly enjoyed the consultancy work I needed a more consistent income.
SEP 13 – MAY 14
Nanny/Housekeeper
Part time care of 2 boys 9 & 11years. Both boys have undiagnosed behavioural problems, which I found extremely interesting researching and learning more about.
The job is to end prematurely as the boys’ mother has decided to give up work.
JUL 13 – SEP 13
long term illness
Unfortunately, I contracted chronic fatigue syndrome and was unable to work for this period.
OCT 12 – JUL 13
Nanny
I cared for a baby who was only 5 weeks old. Both parents worked full time, Mum was a doctor at a local hospital and was often on call, whilst Dad was away from home overnight, so I stayed over a few nights a month.
The position was to be long term but unfortunately, I contracted a virus and was unable to work for several weeks.
JUN 12 – SEP 12
Holiday nanny
I worked for a single parent family with two school age children providing summer holiday care.
We had a great time exploring all the local parks and having fun on a budget.
APR 12 – JUN 12
Care Worker
At the beginning of April 2012, I started working as a domiciliary carer – looking after elderly people in their own homes, assisting them with personal care, medication, meals and companionship.
I really enjoyed this role and was popular among the clients but unfortunately the care company were unable to give me enough hours.
NOV 10 – MAR 12
Deputy room leader/senior NURSERY NURSE
I worked alongside the room leader in a pre-school room caring for up to twenty 2 ½ - school age children.
In September 2011 I moved to the baby room caring for babies from 4 -18 months
Although the children at the nursery are lovely, I decided that I didn’t enjoy the feeling of being ‘cooped up’ I missed being able to go outside and enjoy the countryside on the ‘spur of the moment’.
OCT 09 – APR 10
Part-time student
I updated my NNEB by studying part time with the Open University and gained a level 4 qualification.
NOV 09 – JUL 10
Volunteer
So that I could update my experience with pre-school children I volunteered one day a week at a local Nursery with children aged 2-3 years.
I now have a much greater understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
AUG 06 – NOV 10
Nanny/housekeeper
The Bushfield family returned from Belgium in August 2006, I re-joined them as nanny/housekeeper as the two eldest children were in full time education and the youngest started school part time.
When the youngest child was settled in full time school, I became an after school and holiday nanny.
SEP 05 -
AUG 06 / AUG 10
IT FACILITATOR/Tutor/Assessor
From September 05 to Aug 06 I worked at our local IT centre as a full-time facilitator. During this time, I was responsible for tutoring adults in all aspects of Microsoft office. My role included presenting workshops, inputting data, prepping, invigilating and marking exams, helping students when they got stuck, filing, and booking exams electronically.
This has been a huge learning curve for me and I have enjoyed my time thus far immensely. I am learning so much and really enjoying the challenge.
Unfortunately, in February 2006 we heard that the government was withdrawing all funding for IT courses and that we were all going to be made redundant. West Suffolk College decided to keep the IT centre open, but only two days a week.
I completed my level 3 Certificate in Delivering Learning in April 2007 and then wrote and taught a beginners computing class a few hours a week.
FEB 05 –AUG 05
Nanny
I cared for two children, Girl 2.5 years and boy 18 months whilst their parents worked from home.
The position ended prematurely when their mother decided that she wanted to return to work part time after her maternity leave
JAN 05
Nanny for three children, Boys 6yrs & 22 months and Girl 4 years
This position was to be long term but unfortunately the family decided during the trial period, that through no fault of my own, we were not compatible.
During my six weeks with the family I had sole charge of all three children. This included taking the older two to school and playgroup and the younger to various music and toddler groups.
DEC 04
Emergency Supervisory cover for playgroup to cover sick leave
I worked for two and a half weeks to cover the playgroup leader’s sick leave, prior to that the group had to close because the deputy did not have the necessary qualification to supervise.
It was during the run up to Christmas, so we had a wonderful time making decorations and practicing for a Christmas performance.
NOV 04 – DEC 04
Part - time Nanny to Five children 10,8,7,5,3½ years
All the children were in full time school and nursery.
The 8-year-old boy is special needs; he has a tracheotomy and is blind. I learnt how to care for the tracheotomy and what to do in an emergency.
During the trial period, I realised that although the children are all lovely, I prefer to care for younger children and not just after school care.
AUG 03 – NOV 04
Nanny for 3 Girls
(7, 5 and 1 yrs)
I returned to the same family (Jun 98 – Aug 02)
Tumble tots, music group, mums and toddlers and swimming lessons.
At the beginning of 2004 the mother was at home on extended sick leave after a skiing accident.
The position is due to end prematurely as the family is moving to Belgium.
JAN 03 – AUG 03
Nanny for 2 boys
(7 and 4 ½ years)
A short-term nanny position caring mainly for the younger child before he started school in September 2003.
I was also responsible for the family’s washing and ironing, the weekly grocery shop and cooking the evening meal.
AUG 02 – DEC 02
Nanny for boy (18 months)
A temporary nanny position originally taken with a view to returning to my previous family (see below June 98 – Aug 02) when the mother returned to work following maternity leave.
Total care and welfare for the child while both parents worked full time.
The parents were keen for their son to eat some foods from an Indian diet so I was able to learn to cook a few Indian recipes.
JUN 98 – AUG 02
Nanny for 2 girls
(2 years and 5 months)
Total care and welfare for children while both parents working.
I’ve regularly been parent helper at the playgroups the children attend and also minutes’ secretary for the playgroup committee meetings.
I got involved in running a music group and regularly stood in front leading the group with singing and actions.
APR 95 – JUN 98
Supervisor of a 9 place baby unit in a nursery
Total care and welfare of young babies 0 - 18 months.
Supervision of staff and students.
Working as part of a team instead of on my own.
Supervision and motivation of staff and students.
The day-to-day running of a popular baby unit.
Facilitating good parental relationships.
Record keeping.
Qualified first aider.
NVQ assessor.
Nursery procedures e.g. settling in children, accidents, sickness and fire drills.
My deputy and I built up the excellent reputation of the baby unit from day one of its opening.
I worked in the main unit for three months as deputy officer in charge to gain experience in the administrative side of running a nursery. During this time, I took an active part in planning the children’s curriculum, organizing staff rotas, receiving fees, answering telephone queries, welcoming and showing new parents around the whole nursery.
I took part in several workshops concerning childcare and behaviour management.
Providing an environment where parents feel relaxed in leaving their children and confident that they will be well looked after and cared for.
I feel I developed excellent relationships with all the children, parents and staff.
OCT 94 – APR 95
Nanny for 3 children girl
(5 years), boy (3 years)
and baby (7 months)
Total care and welfare of children while mother working full time.
Caring for three children in a very different environment to the one I’ve become accustomed to.
The needs of three young children while the mother on trips abroad.
OCT 89 – OCT 94
Nanny for 3 children
(4yrs, 2 ½ yrs, 4 months)
After moving to Bury St Edmunds Housekeeper/Nanny/Personal Secretary
Total care and welfare of 3 children while parents at work full time.
Also, a part time, sole charge nanny-share for girl 15 months and later 6-month baby sister.
From June 1993, continuing care and welfare for children now in full time education. Then general every day running of a large three-storey town house and basic secretarial work.
To stay sane while caring for three children under 5!
The change over from a breast-fed baby to bottle and weaning.
Enuresis again!
The trials and tribulations of head lice, thread worm and chicken pox.
All three children attended a Montessori Nursery, which created my interest.
I helped rescue a Mother and Toddler group faced with closure (which is still going strong).
Assisting family move to B.S.E. (and wayward cat) while both parents at work. Granny came to help.
Reassuring children they would soon make new friends and like their new schools.
Learning to use the computer and making it do what I wanted it to do.
Using the computer to type out letters and being able to decipher all the long medical jargon and spell the words!
The day-to-day running of a large family home.
Organizing three children to get washed dressed and breakfasted in the shortest time possible.
JUL 89 – OCT 89
Nanny for 15 month girl
(The position was to include caring for triplets, but UNFORTUNATELY, they did not survive)
Total care of child while mother pregnant and father working.
I escorted the child to France where we attended a family wedding (my first trip in an airplane).
Total 24-hour care of a child while parents in hospital.
How to offer comfort and support to the family in their bereavement.
APR 87 – JUL 89
Nanny for boy (2 yrs) and later newborn brother. ALSO, a nanny share for six weeks.
Sole charge of children while both parents at work full time. Supervision and development of all physical, intellectual, linguistic, emotional and social needs necessary for healthy growth. (P.I.L.E.S)
How to deal with and prevent febrile convulsions.
The needs of a pregnant mother before and after birth.
The needs of a new-born baby from day one.
Facilitating the sibling relationship
The practicalities of breast/bottle feeding and weaning.
Coping with bedwetting.
How to set up a successful nanny group.
JUN 86 – MAR 87
Nanny for girl (2 ½ yrs)
and boy (6 months)
General care of two children while mother working part-time (Also supervision of 12 and 13-year-old girls after school and during school holidays.
To manage the varying needs of four children and still maintain a high standard of domestic care.
Files coming soon.
"Rickie proved to be a wonderful caregiver, extremely reliable and loving"
"She made the settling-in-period very easy on parent and child and was always patient, kind and nurturing to our daughter"