Little People At Play

With the New Year, we are welcoming some changes and I have openings for Childcare in my home.

I have worked with children in every setting from Personal Nanny to Lead Teacher at multiple Daycare Facilities. In the last few years I returned to providing care from my home. I have been in this industry for more than 15 years working with kids of all ages, with a primary focus on 0-4 year olds.

In addition to my Childcare experience, I have been a Birth Doula for 10 years and became a Certified Babywearing Educator through Babywearing International in 2016. I have also received training in infant/child First Aid and CPR.

My husband and I live a block from Washougal High School with our three kids and our dogs. We live on a cul-de-sac off a dead end street that provides the perfect space for us to get outdoors with the kids daily as they ride bikes and scooters and play with the other neighborhood kids. We have a large, fenced back yard for the kids to play more independently. There is also a large field next to our home, several parks and trails near by, and we take regular trips to the Oregon Zoo, Children's Museum, Dizzy Castle, and other adventures.

We make it a priority to get everyone outside every day regardless of the weather so they can run and play. When inside, I have several craft and play opportunities available for the children. I began home schooling my oldest during preschool and have gathered several resources through that experience to use with the children in my care.

I believe that each child should be treated as the human they are. They deserve the same respect and treatment that any adult would experience. We talk to the children with that respect. We set boundaries to keep them safe while allowing them as much freedom as possible for them to learn, explore, and be themselves.

As a family, our approach has been molded by the teachings of people such as Dr. Laura Markham, Alfie Kohn, Lisa Howe, Adele Faber, and more. It is a gentle parenting approach that focuses on prioritizing relationship.

I have space for up to three children in my care at this time. I am open to all ages, with preschool age (3-5) being a focus for us at this time. Care is available Monday-Friday from 7am-5:30pm (earlier and later times available depending on the situation). In addition, weekend/holiday care is available for date nights and special events with notice, depending on availability.

I'd love to answer any questions and see if it's a good fit.