I have 20 years of child care experience as a babysitter, nanny, preschool/kindergarten teaching assistant, lead teacher, and substitute teacher. I have taken care of children in more than 25 private homes. I have taken multiple children to their appointments for pediatrician, dentist, children's hospital specialists, physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. I have continued therapy exercises at home, assisted with homework, and turned educational topics into fun activities for kids. I completed a fitness instruction course in 2002 and have modified the techniques for children to strengthen areas of developmental concern. I completed a nutrition course in 2007 so I focus on providing healthy balanced diets for children. I completed an infant care course and an infant massage course in 2008 to enhance my experience with infants. I have transported children to after school activities and a variety of day trips to playgrounds, animal & fruit farms, and museums. I have provided day care, overnight care, and also taken care of children home sick with cold, flu, head lice, and other childhood illnesses. Light housekeeping, meal preparation, bathing, emphasis on learning, limited TV viewing, and full-time child to adult interaction have always been a standard portion of my child care services. I have re-organized children's toy rooms and entire mudrooms. I have washed, folded, and ironed the entire family's laundry. I have coordinated purchasing groceries at three different stores in a single day to match the families needs for specialty items and best local prices. I have purchased new items for families. I have sorted clothing the children outgrew, waited for parent's approval, sold the items to a resale store, and then returned the profit to the family.