About Colleen

Experience: 20 yrs

COVID-19 vaccinated

Hello! I'd describe my personality as fun-loving, friendly, and creative. I like working with kids because I want to show them that life has much to offer and beauty can be found anywhere! I'm looking for a job that will allow me to bring my 14 month son with me. I'd like to take care of your children, as I do my own. I started babysitting when I was in middle school. I've been nannying since high school and household managing for the past 10 years. In my spare time, I like to be outdoors, travel, and spend time with my family at parks, libraries, museums, the zoo, or somewhere that enriches our lives! I want to offer a safe and fun environment for your children to learn and grow to be the big humans they're meant to be! Healthy meals and snacks are important to me. Crafts, puzzles, board games, and reading are all activities that I like to encourage. I've taken CPR classes, know general first aid, and have a background in water safety. Ask me more about my caregiving style!

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Lucas S.

Reviewed on 9/30/2024

Colleen worked with our family beginning when our daughters were 3 and 6 months, for about 3 years. She truly is everything you’d ask for in a caregiver - transparent, honest, nurturing, patient, loving, dependable and confident. If we didn’t move further away, we would still be working together for as long as she was available and willing. She never hesitated on adventures and planning activities for the kids, making yummy food, building forts, and following the kids leads. She respected our wishes and was extremely communicative. She’s a natural caregiver and we trust her wholeheartedly. Any family that gets to work with Colleen is truly lucky. She’s one of a kind and our kids absolutely adore her!

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

Willing to care for up to 2 children

Rates

Recurring jobs

$22/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$25/hr

2 children

$28/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Swimming supervision

Qualifications

Education

Community College of Allegheny County - 2010

Some college

Languages

English

Portuguese

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Early child development knowledge

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker