Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Los Angeles, CA: Ana V.

$30/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Ana Sofia. I’m 29 years old and have been in the childcare industry since the age of 16, starting off as a babysitter, but nannying became my full time job at the age of 23. I’ve worked for the same family for the past 6.5 years caring for their growing family of now 4 children ranging from the youngest at 1 y/o to the oldest at 8 y/o.
I have plenty of newborn experience as I cared for 3 of the children as newborns.
I am a very patient and nurturing person and don’t shy away from caring for children with special needs. I try to keep my work space tidy, organized, yet fun and creative. Self expression and communication are extremely important to me, especially when it comes to a child’s development and the overall family dynamic. My hope is to make a parent’s life easier and help the household run as smoothly as possible.

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Weekdays 8:00am - 5:00pm

Full-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a child care provider?

Full-Time Part-Time

References

Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

Cecilia Lafontaine

"Ana started with us babysitting at around 16 years of age, but became our nanny right out of high school at 18. She spent two years working live-in with our family until we moved to Walnut Creek in the summer of 2014. She’s responsible, creative, loving, kind, fun spirited, and really easy to get along with. She prepared nutritions meals and snacks for the kids, helped with pickup, and laundry/light housekeeping around the house. My kids love her so much and ask about her til this day. She’s the best!"

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Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

Nicolas

"She was caring and punctual. Always willing to go the extra mile."

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special-needs experience

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

More About Me

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I love playing games such as Go Fish, Candy Land, and Uno. These games are great when little ones are learning numbers and colors, as well as teaching them to take turns, patience, and to be a good sport when things don’t go their way. I also love arts and crafts, painting, scavenger hunts, cooking, going to different parks and museums, hanging out at the beach, reading, and playing dress up or games where they are free to use their imagination.

The most important part about being a nanny...

I believe being a supportive and understanding adult in their life is the most important thing a nanny can be. Knowing that they are safe in my care and seeing me as a friend who they can openly and safely communicate with is key for me, and it helps me really bond with these children as well as helping them communicate with their parents, deepening their bond and creating a safe and supportive family structure.

My experience with special needs children...

Early in my career, I cared for a child with selective mutism, and most recently worked with a child who has ADHD.

The most important part about being a nanny...

I love car rides. It’s such a simple thing, but listening to music in the car and talking about our day, hearing them express themselves differently as they mature, and being a safe space for children to open up to whether they’re feeling down or having the best day ever has been one of my favorite things as a nanny.