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Melissa R.
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Westlake Village, CA 91361

from $35 per hour

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About Melissa

Experience: 10 yrs

COVID-19 vaccinated

As a nanny, I make sure to take care of the children I watch, as if they were my own. I have experience with all ages, ranging from 4 months to 15-year-olds. When taking care of 0 to school-age children, I plan & prepare age-appropriate activities including gross and fine motor activities, arts and crafts, and language arts. I believe that children need structure in everything they do, mixed with fun! I like to create somewhat of a loose curriculum for children when I am with them all day. So that the day is not just a block of 8 hours, but it is broken up into a schedule. I plan different activities each week and make sure to get the children out of the house as well! I also make sure all areas of the house that we use are cleaned up; nice & tidy daily. The daily cleaning also includes doing the children's laundry, and vacuuming their bedroom & playroom.

Reviews

5.0
based on 7 reviews
TB

Thanh B.

Reviewed on 9/27/2024

We have had the pleasure of having Melissa as our nanny for the past two years, starting when our daughter was just four months old. We absolutely LOVE her. Her impact on our daughter’s development has been nothing short of remarkable. Thanks to Melissa's nurturing and engaging approach, our daughter’s communication skills and independence are outstanding. At just two years old, she speaks in full sentences, confidently knows her numbers from 1 to 20, as well as her colors, shapes, and the alphabet, milestones we fully credit to Melissa’s patience and guidance.. We’re also thrilled to share that she is fully potty trained. Melissa ensures that our daughter is always active and social, frequently taking her to the park where she loves playing and running with other kids. This has greatly enhanced her social skills and confidence. Although Melissa doesn't have a formal background as a private school teacher, she embodies the qualities of a private educator, providing age-appropriate educational activities that foster our daughter’s cognitive and social growth. She connects with our daughter on a personal level, helping her express her emotions and navigate social situations. In addition to her nurturing approach, Melissa is incredibly reliable and organized, maintaining a structured yet flexible routine that suits our family’s needs. We are extremely sad to lose her and are profoundly grateful for the love and support she has brought into our home since our daughter was a baby. We can’t recommend her highly enough—she is truly an exceptional nanny and has become a cherished part of our family!

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

$35/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$28/hr

2 children

$31/hr

3 children

$34/hr

4 children

$37/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Craft assistance

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Qualifications

Education

Montgomery College - Rockville

Associate degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Child development associate

Early child development knowledge

Early childhood eductation

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

Contact Melissa to check their availability

mon

8:00 AM–4:00 PM

tue

8:00 AM–4:00 PM

wed

8:00 AM–4:00 PM

thu

8:00 AM–4:00 PM

fri

8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Safety

CareCheck

Completed

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