Introduction

I am Ricky, I am 36 years old and live in Tokyo. I love animals and often go to cat or dog cafes as I find them very enjoyable. I like to go outside to explore nature and I often go to Shinjuku park to relax in the shade. I enjoy going swimming and do this on a regular basis. I am from England and love to drink tea!

I moved to Japan as I love the culture. I am very polite in my nature and this works well in Japan. I am studying Japanese currently at a Japanese Language school in Tokyo. I currently work part time at a School in Minato for children aged 1-7. I speak at a conversational level to the children I work with at school but I am not fluent. I speak a little German but only the basics.

I love taking children at school to sand pits as it is fun to get messy, especially in the rain. I also love to take the children I work with to the park as it is lovely to see children fascinated by their discoveries such as bugs and flowers! My favourite thing to do is to make up bedtime stories, making the child the main character. I like to make the stories funny and relatable, and they always seem to get children to sleep.

CANCELLATION POLICY (all timing is calculated based on the start time of the scheduled sitting)
48+ hours before the scheduled sitting: No cancellation fee
Between 48-24 hours: 50% of sitting fee
Within 24 hours: 100% of sitting fee (+ transportation cost if on the way)

Mein Name ist Ricky. Ich Komme aus England. Ich Liebe Katze und hund. Ich liebe Tea Getrinkt. Ich bin lehrer. Ins England, Ich Bin Social Worker. Ich spreche Bischen Deutsch.

Experience

I currently work as a teaching assistant in PreSchool in Minato Ku part time. I work across 2 different classes; one with 4-7 year olds, one with 1-3 year olds. I am experienced in changing nappies, feeding children, reading to them, supervising them with arts and crafts, implementing nap time, assisting with potty training and ensuring child safety in both the classroom and trips out. I work with about 20 children one other teacher. I have a teaching qualification with TEFL.

In 2023, I worked at the same school but full time and was acting as a Childminder via CareFinder for various different families who I had regular bookings with. I would help take care of the children by cooking for them, cleaning the house, helping bathe them, helping them with their homework, getting them ready for bed, reading them stories, engaging in play and most importantly supervising them and keeping them safe. I worked with both solo children and sibling groups. I also did English sittings.

From 2016 until 2023, I worked as a Social Worker in England making sure children and their families were supported in order to meet the children’s needs and keep them safe.

From November 2023 until September 2024, I was in the UK. During this time, I worked with refugee children who had been separated from their parents. I helped them find homes, help them enrol in education, support them with their mental health and took them to health appointments on a regular basis. The children were aged 11-17 years old. In addition to my Social Work degree I have a qualification in understanding Autism and have worked with many children with additional needs, so I am more than happy to provide child care to children who may need additional support.

I have a vast experience of child care and also a good knowledge on how to best promote children’s wellbeing. I hope given this I am able to work with your family and help take care of your children.

Can Babysit

Children

  • 1 year old
  • 2 years old
  • 3 years old
  • 4 - 6 years old
  • 7+ years old
3 Children

Skills & Services

Languages

  • English

Services

  • Online Lessons
  • Pick up children from
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Cooking/Meal Preparation
  • Care with foreign language
  • Homework help
  • Events
  • Overnight
  • Travel
  • Pet care
  • Toilet training

Certificates

  • Not Completed Government Approved Babysitter Training
Social worker, English TEFL, Autism Qualification

Availability

 
6am - 9am
9am - 12pm
12pm - 3pm
3pm - 6pm
6pm - 9pm
9pm - 12am
12am - 6am
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
This schedule may not be up-to-date.

Reviews

5
Your rating: 5

彼はとても優しく親切です。
子供達に寄り添って沢山の遊びや学びを与えてくれました。
自然や動物をこよなく愛して大切にしている姿は子供達も学ぶべきものがありました。
本当にありがとうございました😊
また会える日まで❤︎

He is very kind.
He was close to the children and gave them lots of fun and learning.
Children should also learn from the way he loved and cherished nature and animals.
Thank you very much 😊
Until we meet again ❤︎

Yuka
5
Your rating: 5

He is so professional person that he brought some English books suitable for 4 year and 5 year boy.
My sons loved the books!

Yasuyuki
5
Your rating: 5

Ricky is excellent, very kind and professional. My son likes him very much.

Anna

ありがとうございます😊 thank you so much 😊 Looking forward to our bookings!

Ricky
5
Your rating: 5

[CareFinder Team Review]

Ricky, a friendly and nature-loving babysitter from England, brings a sense of adventure and creativity to his care. With a passion for animals, he enjoys visiting cat and dog cafes, and his love for exploring nature makes him the perfect companion for outdoor activities with children. Ricky's storytelling skills shine through as he crafts funny and relatable bedtime stories that capture children's imagination. With his polite nature and dedication to providing a fun and engaging experience, we believe Ricky will make a great sitter for any CareFinder Family!

Juan@CareFinder

ありがとうございます😊 thank you so much 😊

Ricky
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