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Ojai, CA 93023
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About Susan
Experience: 10 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
Children are naturally eager to learn and grow as they play. It's exciting to share curiosity and enthusiasm, as we explore, discover, and create, especially outdoors! I taught preschool for 14 years. Since then it has been a joy to work as a nanny with children newborn to five years, in five wonderful families. Training with educational programs has broadened and enriched my experience. My practicum was a unique chance to work closely with parents and children in a co-op classroom under a Master Teacher. Volunteering in Open Classroom offered fun learning activities for children, K-6. Creating and guiding my own Outdoor Classroom Camp was an opportunity to offer exciting and joyful outdoor experiences to families in my community. Caring for children and families is my life's work. I love being creatively and actively involved in work that matters.
Reviews
Claudia S.
Reviewed on 11/20/2024
We were incredibly lucky to have had Susan as our nanny as she is an exceptional one. She is literally the definition of a 'gem.' We found her on Care.com and hired her to take care of our then 6-month-old baby and our three-year-old when I went back to work full-time, and it was the best decision. Every single day she went above and beyond to care for both of our children, quickly adapting to their routines, while also stimulating each individually with age appropriate activities. Since our oldest loved stories, she would bring new books every week about subjects he was interested in. These were books that she either bought or got at the library for him without anyone asking. She would also bring blocks or puzzles for them. She's an outdoor person, so she would always take our infant on fun strolls. As a former pre-school teacher, she knew exactly how to engage with him and his skill motors developed tremendously. Also, whenever our oldest would struggle with big emotions, Susan was wonderful at helping him process them. I really cannot speak highly enough of Susan. We were devastated when we had to move back to Los Angeles for work and leave her behind. We would hire her again in a second. She is truly a gift to any family.
Services
Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
Willing to care for up to 1 child
Rates
Recurring jobs
$30-38/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$30/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Child care
Craft assistance
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Transportation
Travel
Qualifications
Education
Ventura College
Associate degree
Languages
English
Sign_language_asl
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Child development associate
Early child development knowledge
Early childhood eductation
Other Qualifications & Credentials
AA in General Education. All coursework completed for AAs in Psychology
and Art History.
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
Contact Susan to check their availability
mon
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
tue
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
wed
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
thu
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
fri
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
sat
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
sun
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
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