Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Mountain View, CA: Kayla B.

$24/hr

1 year of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m Kayla!
I am a creative, fun loving, cultured and well rounded nanny who has a passion for inspiring the global learners and leaders of tomorrow! My childcare philosophy draws from a diverse range of influences, but I am most fond of the “Visible Child Method.” I do my best to stay informed on relevant childcare practices and media while taking into account your personal beliefs, traditions, and background. As a nanny I find that simple and consistent daily/weekly schedules that consist of both rest and play periods are the most effective when caring for children at any age. To quote one of my favorite childcare books “Children are people now.” And as parents/guardians, I can promise you, under my care, your children will feel nurtured, confident, and capable.

Note: I am relocating to Long Beach in May 2020 and will be available to begin then.
At this point my services are Ideal for expecting families, families with a nanny who will be moving/graduating in May of 2020.

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Weekdays 9:00AM - 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

Qualifications

Certifications

CPR

First Aid

Other

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

Work Experience

1 year of experience caring for:

High-schoolers (13-17 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Infants (0-11 months)

More About Me

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

It may seem a bit unusual that my experience for large groups of children is so extensive; allow me to clarify!
In addition to providing in home care as a nanny and babysitter , I have had the privilege of working with children ages Newborn to six years old in multiple daycare settings. I believe my work experience with larger groups of children is a terrific advantage when it comes to working with families; Being familiar with/ great at scheduling, seeing, using, and developing educational tools and resources first hand, and learning how to connect with children who have a wide variety of experiences, interests and skills!

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Indoor (can also be done outdoor):
-Bubble blowing
-Independent Reading
-Story time/ Skits /Improvisational Games
- Cooking/Meal Prep
- Puzzles
- Boardgames
-Interactive Team-based iPad games
-Educational Team-based iPad games
-Drawing/Coloring
-Collages
-Dance Party!
-Child-Friendly Beginner Yoga
-Child-Friendly Beginner Meditation
-Sing-a-longs (I play guitar and hand drums and I have a lot of cool musical instruments)
- Educational Flashcards/Homework Help/Tutoring
- Art History/Art Projects
-Chores
-Learning a New Language!

Outdoor:
- Educational Field Trips to Ordinary Places! (Taking kids to places in their communities and teaching about the world around them helps foster empathy) and how to navigate it safely! Places we go include: grocery stores, post offices, playgrounds, parks, bus rides, train rides etc.)
-Community Service/Volunteering/Donating
- Trips to the Library
-Beach Days
-Picnics
-Hikes
-Pokémon Go!
-Jump rope
-Frisbee
-Sidewalk chalk

And more!

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important thing to remember about being a nanny, is that your influence directly impacts the way the children you care for are able to learn and grow. One must be balanced, neutral, and confident. That being said, it’s also important to remember that No situation is perfect. No day is perfect, no person is perfect, no activity is perfect. In moments when you fail, you must have the wisdom to not only learn the lesson, but teach the lesson. Without failure, there is no growth and growth means finding more ways to teach and inspire the young minds you have been chosen to care for.

My experience with special needs children...

I have cared for three special needs individuals ages 12-17.

14 year old girl with Rhett Syndrome (non-verbal, intellectually disabled, limited mobility, living assistance).

17 year old girl with Autism (social cues, behavioral assistance, living assistance)

15 year old boy with Autism (social cues, intellectually disabled, behavioral assistance)

I approach all of my clients and their families with love and compassion with the ultimate goal of trying to make the absolute most of your child/loved ones life through public outings, at home skill-building, and through advocacy work that inspired and uplifts clients and families.