Lucretia Smith - Hiring in Newark

Live-In Full-Time Nanny Available in Newark, NJ: Lucretia S.

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$26/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

A mature, nurturing, and highly experienced Career Nanny with over a decade of dedicated early childhood experience and a lifelong background as a mother of adult children. Combines deep expertise in early milestone tracking, behavioral guidance, and household management with the practical wisdom, stability, and crisis-management skills of a parent. Seeking a long-term or live-in position in the Greater New York area.

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Availability

Start: Oct 12, 2026
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Age Groups

Preschoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified

Other

Meal prep

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)

More About Me

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

Relevant experience includes over a decade of childcare work in both private homes and classroom settings. I’ve served as a nanny, preschool teacher, teacher’s assistant, and children’s program coordinator, caring for children from infancy through elementary age. I’ve also provided in-home childcare, managing daily routines, meals, transportation, and age-appropriate learning activities. I’m experienced with multiple children at once, comfortable with pets, and skilled at creating safe, structured environments that support children’s development and well-being.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I enjoy reading to children, introducing them to new stories and encouraging a love for books. I love planning age-appropriate activities that support learning through play, whether it's a simple science experiment, counting games, or letter recognition. I also enjoy taking children outside to explore nature—whether it's a walk around the neighborhood, a trip to the park, or just observing bugs and leaves. And I love sharing my passion for art through fun, hands-on projects like painting, drawing, and crafting with everyday materials.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part of being a nanny to me is the connection I build with the children and the role I play in their growth and development. I truly love watching them learn, explore, and discover the world around them—whether it's their first time recognizing a letter, figuring out how something works, or expressing themselves through art. Knowing that I had a hand in shaping those moments, even in small ways, brings me so much joy and fulfillment.

My experience with special needs children...

I don't have formal experience with special needs children, but I'm a patient, attentive caregiver who is open to learning and adapting to meet the needs of any child in my care. I'm comfortable following guidance from families and professionals to ensure each child feels safe, supported, and understood.

The most important part about being a nanny...

One of my favorite nanny moments was with a family I cared for with two young boys. The youngest, about a year old, wasn't talking yet but had a habit of pulling off his socks and hiding them—always right before we needed to leave. I searched everywhere for them, and in a moment of playful exasperation, I asked out loud, "Where are your socks?" not really expecting an answer. He left the room with his bottle, and a few seconds later came back, bottle still in his mouth, holding one sock in each hand. I laughed so hard—he knew exactly where they were the whole time.

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