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Santa Monica, CA 90405
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About Maranatha
Experience: 10 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
Experienced and nurturing childcare provider with a focus on creating a warm and developmentally supportive environment for children. With a background in both high-profile and everyday family settings, I bring over a decade of expertise in child care and proactive household support. Skilled in gentle parenting techniques, Montessori-inspired learning, and non-violent communication, I adapt care to suit each child's needs. I'm a newborn care specialist bringing an understanding of early childhood development, and I provide parents with peace of mind through clear communication and a structured approach to daily routines. My services include educational activities, meal prep, transportation, and light household tasks, tailored to each family's preferences. Additionally, I have experience managing children with diverse sensory and behavioral needs, fostering patience and empathy. Dependable, flexible, and organized, I aim to enrich children's lives while supporting families too.
Reviews
Anna B.
Reviewed on 11/27/2024
Mara has been so helpful to me and my family. She was with our family until my newborn was 7 weeks old. She helped us with all things related to caring for our baby (setting up a routine, baby laundry, washing bottles, hygiene care, organizing our baby room, putting our baby to bed, and more). She provided us tips and also was a great resource when we had questions. She is extremely proactive, does things without being asked, and always comes with suggestions. For example, our baby had some major stomach issues (reflux and gas) and she was able to individualize her care by trying many things to provide my baby comfort. She even reached out to her community for collective advice. As a new parent, I really appreciated her help and guidance. You can tell she truly enjoys her work with babies and treats them as if they were her own. In addition, at the end of her time with us, she was so focused on setting us up for success (setting up sustainable routines and helping us find future care). I highly recommend Mara, especially for new moms and those that need extra support as they recover.
Services
Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs
Willing to care for up to 1 child
Rates
Recurring jobs
$35/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$30/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Craft assistance
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Swimming supervision
Travel
Qualifications
Education
Delaware State University
Bachelor degree
Languages
English
Spanish
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Early childhood eductation
Special needs care
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
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