Springfield College

Hi everyone! I'm here to offer your family loving care, nurturing, fun, consistency, guidance, plus the full gamut of child care services. I have 23 years of experience caring for others and thoroughly enjoy helping families like yours. I love children, pets and people in general. My experiences: Youth advocate, child care provider, activities planner/participant, at a battered women's shelter 4 years full time. Serving 330 youth annually. Published 2 pamphlets on preventing child abuse and neglect. Lesson learned, many children were not safe. 9 years of giving my heart to guide 28 spirited young people, placed in foster care. Some days were challenging, we successfully worked through those challenges. Once again, I've decided to extend my heart, childcare skills, expertise, knowledge to those of you seeking a safe caregiver.

As a caregiver with over two decades of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My friendly, patient, and calm demeanor allows me to connect with children and create a nurturing environment. I am comfortable caring for up to two children, aged 0 to 11, and am happy to help with cooking, light housekeeping, carpooling, and travel. When it comes to enforcing household rules, I believe in open communication with children and parents. I follow the parents' preferred communication method and provide regular updates on their child's day. I enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and educational games that promote learning. I hold a college degree and have completed coursework in early child development. I am certified in First Aid and CPR, and I am comfortable with pets. My personal touch and dedication to providing a safe, nurturing environment make me an ideal choice for childcare.

Hi! I'm Karly, and I'm a pediatric occupational therapist. I have experience working with children from 0-21. I also have extensive experience working with children with disabilities. Looking for some extra work this summer and possibly continuing throughout the school year. I work in a school system, so my availability will change in August when school starts again. Looking forward to being considered to take care of your kiddos this summer!

Hello! I currently work at a school as an occupational therapist for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and I am seeking opportunities to provide care to children after school and evenings as well as some weekends. I have experience with children of all ages, and I especially enjoy engaging with children in outdoor play, sensory exploration, and activities that foster creativity and support their unique interests. If you would like to talk further, please let me know! Thank you!

Hello! I have had a lot of past experience with child care. I have been looking after children for about 10 years and I love being around children. I have looked after kids ranging from the ages of 6 months to 12 years. I have a positive attitude and I am enthusiastic around kids. I have dealt with many different babysitting tasks and believe I have developed patience and determination through those experiences. I have also served as a member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters where I had the opportunity to work with kids once a week. Through this, I learned to serve as a mentor and a role model for kids who benefit from positive energy in their lives. Some of my previous jobs consist of working as a camp counselor and a paraprofessional at an elementary and middle school. In addition, I spent all of my last school year babysitting and tutoring a 9-year-old boy. Just recently, I babysat and tutored an 11 and 12-year-old kids as well. Through these jobs, I have had the chance to work one-on-one with kids and have built relationships with them. I am able to have fun being around with children and my various past experiences have taught me to deal with a wide range of age groups.

I have a BA with a double major in Art and Elementary Education. I have been a preschool teacher then Director, and the Supervisor of Youth and Family Programming for a local community center. I have had the opportunity to include special needs students in my after-school classes and in the large day camp I directed. Every summer I had 3 or 4 "special care" campers (with at least 2 diagnoses each) whom I had direct responsibility for. I made sure the young adult aides did everything to support the camper appropriately throughout the camp day. I recently left this position with an impeccable record of transparency and a perfect safety record. Even when I was the Supervising Director I keep a foot in the classroom teaching 2 art enrichment classes a week, one after school Lego Club, and scheduling myself 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the childcare room on Thursdays. "Don't ask someone to do a job you wouldn't do " ... but I really do it because kids teach me so much and keep me energized! I was responsible for the safe operation of the "child-sitting room" for ages 6 weeks to 6 years old while the parents used the community center. Those little ones are great. I have 4 years experience as a 2s teacher, 5 years with the 3s, and more than 10 with 4s and kindergarten. I have 20 summers with school-aged children. Family pets are great. Our 2 children are on their own now but I always enjoyed helping them discover new skills through play and encouragement. I have a clean driving record and the large top of the line Jeep Commander. Recently I tutored a second grader in reading and mathematics and another 4th grader in research methods on the computer. I offer a professional demeanor but your kids will think I am just plain fun to be with!

I started my child care experience babysitting at the age of 14. At 16 I became a teachers aide in a preschool and by 19 I started my first nanny job. I have been a nanny for the past 17 years now and I have loved every child I have cared for. I'm eager to help children learn and grow by exploring their own world and abilities. I have worked with children as young as infants all the way up to teenagers. There's not an age that I haven't enjoyed working with. I am also a mom of two wonderful little girls and I have loved every minute with them. I'm looking for a family that wouldn't mind if my 4-year-old tags along when she is not in preschool. She is easy going and gets along well with other kids younger or older. I am available to care for your child in your home or mine whichever is best for you. I have a play room and a completely fenced in yard with a swing set for the kids.

I am a health-care professional who holds a master's degree in clinical psychology. I have years of experience in caring for persons with dementia as well as ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases, and enjoy assisting them live life to their fullest potential. I am an excellent cook, and don't mind light housekeeping and pet care or even farm duties. I believe that kindness, patience, and a sense of humor are essential to providing good care, as well as a true commitment to this work, which I have firmly developed over the course of my career.

Currently I work part time as a substitute teacher and I also work part time for several families as a nanny. Most of these families have pets such as: fish, cats, and dogs. Some of these families have wanted me to work exclusively with their pet when they were on vacation or working long hours. I have worked with different cat and dog breeds mostly. I have also had hamsters and a pet snake as pets that I have taken care of in the past. I feel very confident and comfortable with any pet care that is needed.

I have kids od my own, the younger ones are in college. I loved seeing them learn something new and important every day. I believe in the importance of manners, responsibilities, and academics. I have worked in a daycare in the past and, for the past 20 years, have been a teacher assistant in an elementary school.