About Elaine

Experience: 10 yrs

COVID-19 vaccinated

Hello, I'm Elaine a mother of 3 and Grandmother (Nonnie) to 2. Aunt to 2 nieces and 3 nephews. I am available for occasional care, date night, weekends, weddings, class reunions & errands, etc. I have over 30+ years of child care experience, Degree in Early Childhood Ed and Political Science, I taught Kindergarten for 7 yrs in Sterling, VA. I was a Certified home day care provider in GA, NY, NC and Daycare owner. I have experience with infants, toddlers, teens, twins, groups of children while parents attend weddings, class reunions, appointments, children under the Autism Spectrum. I am a non-smoker and a strong swimmer.

Reviews

5.0

based on 19 reviews

Ligia G.

Reviewed on 12/15/2024

Elaine was wonderful. It was our first of hopefully many times working with her. Very professional, warm and clearly very experienced working with young children. Our boys adored her instantly. Highly recommend her for child care.

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

12+ yrs

Willing to care for up to 4 children

Rates

Recurring jobs

$25-30/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$26/hr

2 children

$29/hr

3 children

$32/hr

4 children

$35/hr

Can help with

Companion care

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Graduate degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Early child development knowledge

Early childhood eductation

Special needs care

Other Qualifications & Credentials

Training hours in Early Childhood Development

CPR/First Aid/AED certified continuously renewed for 38 years. I have references upon request. I cared for a child who remarkably recovered from liver cancer and his mother suffers from seizures.

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker