Babysitter Available in Scottsdale, AZ: Terri D.

$20/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I’m Terri, a warm, energetic and dependable nanny with more than 15 years of paid childcare experience. As a mature nanny and mother of two grown daughters, who now have families of there own, ( proud of my grandchildren Charlotte and Landon😊💞) I consider my life experience a true Asset. As an empty nester, becoming a professional nanny felt like a natural next chapter because caring for children, supporting families, a household and creating a warm, organized home environment have always been second nature to me. I bring patience, good judgment, stability and genuine maternal warmth to families I support. My daughters also attended Montessori school for three years, giving me firsthand familiarity with child-led learning and encouraging independence. I am from the Midwest, strong family values, Integrity , strong moral compass..Love all animals, loyalty and integrity are key! I dream to someday have the largest sanctuary for feral cats. I feed and care for a colony of 40

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Monday to Friday ( open) Available weekends Overnights Flexable

Full-time

Occasional work

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a babysitter?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special-needs experience

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

High-schoolers (13-17 years)

Adults (18+ years)

More About Me

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

Along with my professional childcare experience, I was a young mother,raising two daughters and have cared for nieces, nephews and grandchildren. I have years of experience with families here in the valley, and in California. I have experience with newborns through teenagers and understand how children’s needs change at every stage. I can help with meals, routines, school transportation, homework, homeschooling support, children’s laundry, light housekeeping, errands,personal shopper, groceries, and pet care. I am attentive, organized and comfortable becoming a dependable extra set of hands for a busy family. I am also a licensed massage therapist, and a professional makeup artist.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

love making childhood fun, creative and meaningful. Depending on each child’s age and interests, I enjoy reading, arts and crafts, music, dancing, imaginative play, puppet shows, cooking, baking, nature walks, museums, the zoo, swimming and outdoor adventures. I also enjoy helping with homework and practical life skills. I believe children learn best when they feel encouraged, involved and free to explore while still having consistent routines and boundaries

• Consistent, dependable, and attentive care
• Montessori familiarity
• Homeschooling and homework support
• Clear and respectful communication
• A warm, nurturing, and organized approach
I truly love supporting children as they learn, overcome challenges, develop confidence, and reach important milestones. I look forward to finding a family with whom I can build a meaningful and mutually respectful relationship.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part of being a nanny is earning a family’s trust while making each child feel safe, loved and understood. I believe in being dependable, patient and fully present, while following the parents’ wishes and maintaining consistent boundaries. My goal is to provide the kind of care that gives parents peace of mind and helps children feel confident, trustworthy,secure and happy
I offer dependable care, maturity, flexibility, strong communication, unconditional love... I take pride in making parents’ lives easier while creating a safe, happy and well-run environment for their children💞🙏👯‍♂️💫.

My experience with special needs children...

I mentored a boy with autism for approximately five years and have personal experience supporting my own child for many years with learning and behavioral challenges, so I can speak from personal experience! 🙏🤷 We had many obstacles to work through at every stage of her development, thankfully prayer and faith and perseverance got us through. These experiences taught me patience, consistency, observation and the importance of meeting each child where they are. I focus on strengths, communicate closely with parents and willingly follow established routines or guidance from teachers and therapists. I believe every child deserves to feel respected, capable and supported💞

The most important part about being a nanny...

My favorite nanny moments are the ones when a child suddenly realizes, “I did it!” Whether it is learning a new skill, overcoming a fear or simply feeling proud of themselves, seeing that confidence grow is incredibly rewarding. I love knowing that my patience, encouragement and steady support helped them feel safe enough to try. Those small moments of trust and connection are what make being a nanny so meaningful to me.