Alvor & surrounding Algarve

Calm, trusted childcare - and a good long walk for the dog.

Babysitting, non-live-in nannying and dog walking for families in Alvor, from someone your children will actually look forward to seeing.

Ages 1–12 DBS checked (UK) English & Portuguese Autism & ADHD experience
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Tati, smiling

About Tati

Someone your children like, and you trust.

I care for children the way I'd want someone to care for family - calmly, patiently, and on their terms. I've looked after children of family members and family friends for years, from toddlers through to school age, and I'm just as comfortable in a home with dogs, cats or anything in between.

Every family runs differently, and I follow your routines, your rules and your house - not the other way round.

Health & Social Care qualifiedFormal training in caring for children and young people
Certified in Children & Young People's Mental HealthTrained to understand and support children's emotional wellbeing
First Aid certified (UK)Portuguese certification currently being completed
Clean DBS check (UK)Portuguese criminal record check in progress
Experience with autism & ADHDComfortable and experienced supporting neurodivergent children

What I offer

Childcare that fits around your week, plus a hand with the dog.

All childcare takes place in your own home, in Alvor and within about a 30-minute drive - including Portimão, Lagos, Praia da Rocha and Carvoeiro.

Babysitting

One-off or occasional evenings, daytimes and weekends - booked as you need them.

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Non-live-in nannying

Full-time or part-time, on a regular schedule that becomes a settled part of your week.

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School holiday care

Full days covered while school's out, with activities built around your child.

Evenings & weekends

Date night, a late shift, a Saturday event - cover for whenever your plans fall.

Emergency childcare

Last-minute cover when something comes up, subject to availability.

Dog walking & pet sitting

A walk for the dog, or company for any pet - added to a childcare booking, or on its own.

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Included every time Meal preparation for the children · bedtime routines · light tidying of toys and play areas
Tati crouched down, gently greeting an animal in Alvor

Local to Alvor

Patient with every animal she meets - not just the ones on the lead.

Whether it's your dog, your cat, or something in between, Tati takes the same calm, unhurried approach - the same one your children get.

Walks along Alvor's beach and harbour, at a pace that suits your dog.

How I work with children

Child-led, unhurried, and led by your rules - not mine.

Activities follow what your child's actually interested in that day, with screens kept to a minimum unless you'd rather I didn't.

Reading
Arts & crafts
Baking
Games
Outdoor play
Creative play

Testimonials

What families say.

I'd recommend Tat to anybody. She's been amazing with my two children - one has medical needs and one is neurodivergent - and she built a close bond with both of them. They really responded to her.

Client, UK

Availability

Seven days a week - just not overnight.

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Daytime, evenings, weekends and school holidays
No overnight care

Pricing

Straightforward hourly rates, by day and number of children.

Monday – Friday

Weekday
1 child€8/hr
2 children€11/hr
3+ children€14/hr
+€3 per extra child

Weekends

Sat – Sun
1 child€10/hr
2 children€13/hr
3+ children€16/hr
+€3 per extra child

Public holidays

Bank holiday
1 child€12/hr
2 children€15/hr
3+ children€18/hr
+€3 per extra child

Dog walking & pet sitting

From €5/hr for dog walking, or €6/hr for pet sitting - available alone or added to a childcare booking.

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Get in touch

Let's find a time that works.

Send over a few details and I'll get back to you to confirm availability and pricing.

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Alvor & within ~30 minutes' drive
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