Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Madera, CA: Kaniya J.

$17/hr

2 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I’m Kaniya! I took and finished child education in high school and have worked hands-on in classes, daycares, and in homes with children in the past. I’ve received my ARC certificate and truly take the responsibility of keeping your child safe as my utmost priority (while having fun!!). I’m very adaptable when it comes to children and will do my best to meet all their needs!

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Everyday 8:00AM - 8:00AM

Full-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a child care provider?

Full-Time Part-Time

References

Feb 2024 - Jun 2025

Mimi Jones

"Kaniya’s has a great skill with my children. She cooks cleans and does arts and crafts. She doesn’t mind coming in last minute or staying longer which really helps me out. She’s awesome, I recommend her for sure!"

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Aug 2022 - Jun 2024

Stephanie

"I’ve known Kaniya for almost three years now as the Dean of Curriculum and as the co-advisor for the Black Student Union at MSHS. I deeply value her contributions to our school and am consistently impressed by her work and commitment to compassion. She has served in officer positions for two years and has taken our club from 6 members to 47 members. She participates in BSU field trips, conferences, and collaborates with many people. Kaniya balances her academics while creating lessons for BSU on Black culture. As an Associated Student Body member, she actively participates in events and task force groups. I admire her ability to prioritize tasks with compassion. Kaniya is goal-oriented and plans to pursue a career in education. Time and again I have seen when Kaniya sets her mind to something, she accomplishes it. There is no doubt in my mind that Kaniya will be successful in life and I can't wait to see all the wonderful things she does. Thank you for your time, Stephanie H."

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Aug 2021 - Jun 2024

Patty

"Please accept my congratulations regarding Kaniya Johnson Hatcher's successful completion of the Fresno ROP Careers in Education class. This class is part of the Fresno ROP system operated through the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. Fresno ROP, in partnership with 22 school districts, provides career classes to over 5,000 high school and adult students throughout Fresno, Madera, and Mariposa counties. Ka'Niya earned and received a Certificate of Completion and a Student Competency List. The Certificate of Completion verifies that Ka'Niya completed the class with a grade of C or better. The Competency List informs potential employers of the career skills Kaniya mastered. ROP believes that academics combined with practical work-based learning provides a successful transition into today’s world. Sincerely, Patty H. ROP Instructor"

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

CPR

First Aid

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

Work Experience

2 years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

More About Me

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

I've worked in numerous settings with children over the past 3 years. My passion for childcare arose in high school where I took a sequence of education courses to prepare me for college. I was officially placed as an intern during my senior year of high school where I cared for 5-month-olds to 2.5-year-olds. This position consisted of washing hands, taking off shoes, greeting parents and children as they were signed in, taking temperature, engaging in play, preparing food or bottles, feeding at tables, burping, focusing on building fine motor skills, engaging with staff, and filling out my time sheet and reflecting each week with my supervising teacher. Along with this commitment I competed in skill-based competitions in an extracurricular club called FCCLA and was rewarded for my work over the years with a cord at graduation. These opportunities have allowed me to confidently work with children from 5 months old to 10 years old.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I am very active, as I’ve been a student athlete for the majority of my life so I love to take children on walks, set up outdoors activities, and swim to entertain children. I love crafting. I enjoy making paintings and I have gathered a collection of art mediums over the years as I’ve explored what’s most fun for me. I love to reuse, repurpose, and recycle when it comes to children's toys (I made a toy for children and competed on a state level with it). I focus on activities that encourage positive behaviors such as fine and gross motor skills. I like exploring and creativity which is why I’m so fond of children. Being around kids made me gain more curiosity and think creatively!

The most important part about being a nanny...

The reason I choose to work with children is because I genuinely connect with them on a human level. For myself, it’s fulfilling to be a positive influence in their lives, watch them grow, and support them as they’re figuring out this world. Witnessing a child's development is incredibly rewarding. And having positive influence in their lives is a privilege that I feel all children should have!

My experience with special needs children...

My personal experience lasted about 6 months. I was hired to babysit 3 kids (ages 2-8 y/O), one being autistic and having ADHD. I was able to apply what I learned in my child development and psychology class when approaching this new experience. And I found myself most successful when staying observant and catering specifically to the child’s needs. I learned many new things, such as how to handle meltdowns and find the cause of them, appropriate play, behavioral patterns (that helped me influence good behaviors), and overall, how neurodivergent kids may need more attention but should be handled with empathy, just like any other
person. I learned many valuable techniques and was able to widen my perspective on children through this opportunity, and I’m hoping to learn more in the future!

The most important part about being a nanny...

My favorite moment was after a month of introducing and practicing with a toddler at my internship they were taking interest and trying to read books on their own.