Suzanne Schafer - Hiring in Fort Collins

Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Fort Collins, CO: Suzanne S.

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$20/hr
8 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I'm Suzanne!
I'm a big sci-fi and gaming nerd who loves exploring the outdoors, creating crafts, and coming up with fun activities. While I don't have children of my own, my dog and cat are definitely my kiddos!
I spent nearly 10 years as a preschool teacher and in-home childcare provider, after starting out babysitting for family and friends at a young age. Although I've worked in another field recently, helping friends with their new baby reminded me how much I enjoy supporting families and caring for young children.
I love creating consistent routines, fostering a safe, nurturing environment, and helping children learn through play and everyday experiences.

Availability:
• Weekdays & weekends
• Overnight care with advance notice (to arrange care for my disabled dog-He's on a set medication schedule)
• CPR & First Aid certification will be renewed upon hire to ensure they are current

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Availability

Start: ASAP
My only obligation is my dogs medication and feeding schedule so an 8 hour day is ideal. Advanced notice for overtime or over nights will allow me to find pet care.
Full-time
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

Other

Car
Light housekeeping
Meal prep
Special needs

Work Experience

8 years of experience caring for:

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

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

Preschool Teacher: 8+ years of experience in a variety of preschool settings, maintaining California's required 1:12 teacher-to-child ratio.
Main experience with children 3 years and under but did run and assist in the afterschool program for some years.
In-Home Child Care Assistant: Provided individualized care in a small-group setting with an approximate 1:3 child-to-caregiver ratio.
Babysitting: Extensive experience caring for children of friends, family, and preschool families, providing reliable, nurturing care for children of various ages.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Art: Using varies art supplies with new and familiar objects to explore different sensations in various environments
Reading: Either engaging young minds or practicing pronunciation
Walks: Observation walks for encouraging imagination while scavenger hunts will engage them in their environment
Games: I enjoy classic games like cards or board games but also enjoy creating games based on the child's interests.
Misc: I love building blocks! I also enjoy finding a child's unique interests and going from there. I always learn from children as much as they learn from me!

The most important part about being a nanny...

I understand the hardships of parenting and the demands of society/work/whatever. Having a reliable and trust worthy person to care for your children is vital for peace of mind! Nannying to me means providing personal and home care for families and children while making sure their basic needs are met while also providing an enriching experience.

My experience with special needs children...

Autism: I do not have much experience with dependent children but I have had several children in my classrooms with varying needs (sitting assistance, engaging with others, sharing toys and attention, toilet training, unique nap time routines)
ADHD: Besides living with my mother, I have preschool environment experience with hyper and unfocused minds.
Anxiety: I have worked with children experiencing life changes and needing additional reassurance, support, and love.

The most important part about being a nanny...

This may not be the best answer, but i am seeing children i used to teach and babysit for turning into adults! One of the main reasons i do not get rid of social media.

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