Mary VanSolkema - Hiring in Grand Rapids

Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Grand Rapids, MI: Mary V.

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$24/hr
6 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi there! A little bit about me... I’m a recent graduate from Hope College with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood Education. I’ve been working as a building substitute teacher in the Zeeland Public Schools district, which has given me the opportunity to work with students of all ages and abilities. I also have several years of nannying experience—caring for families with one child all the way up to six kids at a time! I have a heart for working with children of all unique abilities, and I love creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment for them to grow. I’m also a big animal lover and have experience caring for pets alongside childcare. I’m reliable, creative, and passionate about helping kids feel seen, supported, and loved.

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Availability

Start: Jun 8, 2026
Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 6:00AM - 8:30AM
Full-time
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License
CPR
First Aid

Other

Car
Light housekeeping
Special needs

Work Experience

6 years of experience caring for:

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
High-schoolers (13-17 years)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Infants (0-11 months)

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

Nannying children ages 1-14, dog and cat care, asd children, substitute taught early childhood - middle school!

My experience with special needs children...

I work in an ASD room at an elementary school in Zeeland and I love it!!

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