Full-Time Nanny Available in Charlottesville, VA: Lauren S.

$18/hr

4 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Lauren!
My education and experience is in social work and mental health care but have been in childcare full-time for over three years. Children simply add so much joy to my life. I enjoy being present with them—playing outside, doing interactive activities, small craft projects, singing, dancing, reading, etc.
I am more than willing to help ease your family’s load by helping with light household work and meal prepping. I also love animals and have no issue with pets.
If it sounds like I may be a good fit for your family’s needs or you have any questions, please reach out to me via phone or email!

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Weekdays 8:00am - 6:30pm

Full-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

How often do you need a nanny?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

Work Experience

4 years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

More About Me

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

I have two years of experience working with children and families within social services. I helped them navigate and cope through difficult situations, while always prioritizing safety and well-being of the children involved. I maintained therapeutic relationships with children, their foster parents, and biological parents and helped facilitate healthy communication.

I also have many volunteer hours working with special needs children at summer camps and caring for infants and toddlers at a nursery for students’ children.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I love sensory activities—doing different things with uncooked pastas and cotton balls, etc. Small crafts such as painting and 3D puzzles. Playing make-believe and using our imaginations. I love playing outside, talking about everything we can observe. I love reading books, singing songs, dancing, and making meals or snacks they can help prepare.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part about being a nanny is being as fully present as possible with that child/children everyday. Taking the time to see them and hear them, to adequately meet their needs and provide them a safe environment to thrive. I believe children should be treated with respect and love, and in turn they learn how to respect and love others and the world around them.
I believe being a nanny is a huge blessing but also a great responsibility. In spending time with children, I want to be a positive influence for them and an overall support for their family.

My experience with special needs children...

I do not have any official credentials or certifications but have significant experience working with children and teens who experience mental health crises. I also have experience volunteering at special needs day camps working with children with varying special needs, helping provide a safe and fun environment for them.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Kids never fail to crack me up and that is definitely one of my favorite parts of this job. One time I told one of my little boys that he smelled good and he replied, “Thanks! I have bones in my body!!!”