Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Katy, TX: Shirley C.

$18 - $20/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Shirley, and I’m a proud single mother of two beautiful daughters. Caring for children has always had a special place in my heart. Growing up, I loved babysitting and taking care of little ones, but becoming a mother showed me a love, patience, and compassion I had never felt before. I’ve always dreamed of opening my own daycare, but I never knew where to begin. Now that my daughters are a little older, I would love the opportunity to share the love and care I have to give by becoming a nanny. I understand how important it is for a parent to know their child is safe, loved, and cared for. I would care for your child with the same kindness, patience, attention, and love I give my own. Being a nanny is more than a job to me, it’s an opportunity to make a positive difference in a child’s life while giving their parents peace of mind. I would be honored to become someone your family can trust and depend on.

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Availability

Start: ASAP

The days that worked for me would be Monday 8am -5pm Tuesday 8am- 6pm Wednesday 8am -5pm Thursday 8am 6pm Friday 8am -6pm

Full-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

How often do you need a child care provider?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

More About Me

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

I have many years of hands-on experience caring for and working with children of different ages. My childcare journey began at age 14 when I started working at a daycare center, where I continued until I was 20. I also worked in an after-school program and an after-school STEAM program, where I helped children learn, stay engaged, and enjoy a safe and positive environment. I later worked at a school with kindergarten students, supporting them with their daily activities, learning, and development. Currently, I am a cheer coach for children ages 6–13, where I encourage confidence, teamwork, discipline, and having fun. I am also a mother of two beautiful daughters, which has given me even more patience, understanding, and love for children. Through all of these experiences, I have learned how important it is for every child to feel safe, supported, encouraged, and genuinely cared for.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I truly enjoy spending time with children and finding fun and creative ways to keep them happy, active, and engaged. I love going to the park, enjoying the outdoors, singing songs, dancing, and being silly together. I also love building with Legos, coloring, playing with Barbie dolls, and doing arts and crafts. I enjoy activities that allow children to use their imagination, express their creativity, and most importantly, have fun! I’m always willing to get down on their level, play alongside them, laugh with them, and create special memories. I believe children learn and grow through play, creativity, encouragement, and positive attention. Whether we’re creating a masterpiece, building something with Legos, having a dance party, or spending a beautiful day at the park, my goal is to make sure the children in my care feel happy, comfortable, encouraged, and loved. ❤️

The most important part about being a nanny...

To me is making sure every child feels safe, loved, comfortable, and cared for. I know how much trust it takes for a parent to leave their child in someone else’s care, and I would never take that responsibility lightly. I believe a great nanny should be patient, dependable, nurturing, and someone a child can feel safe with. I want the children I care for to know that I’m there to listen to them, encourage them, teach them, play with them, and support them as they grow. Every child is different and deserves to be understood and loved for who they are. As a mother myself, I would want someone to care for my children with love and kindness, so I strive to give that same love, patience, attention, and protection to every child placed in my care.

The most important part about being a nanny...

One of my favorite moments as a nanny was during Christmas time. I absolutely love the holidays and being able to create those magical memories with children makes it even more special. We would decorate for Christmas while listening and singing along to Christmas music, and one of my favorite activities was making huge colorful lollipops to decorate the front yard. We also spent time in the kitchen baking delicious Christmas treats together. I loved seeing the excitement and happiness on their faces as we created, decorated, laughed, and enjoyed the holiday season. Those are the moments that remind me why I love caring for children so much. It’s not just about watching them, it’s about creating a loving, fun environment and making special memories they can carry with them as they grow. ❤️🎄