Nikki, a Nanny for Hire in Kentwood, MI 49512
I have many years of experience with many different age children. Starting when I was 14 I babysat children ranging from infant to elementary age, many on a regular basis.
I started Grand Valley State University in 2005 working towards a degree in Elementary Education. This gave me experiences observing, tutoring, and working in small groups and one on one within the classroom. Although I ultimately decided after 4 years that moving away to be a teacher was not what I wanted at that time in my life; I continued at Grand Valley to pursue my History degree, until my husband and I were blessed with our little girl in 2009. Of course she has taught me the ins and outs of life with an infant and toddler, I also worked at a child care center for 2 years. At the center I began as an assistant teacher, where I floated between the different age groups, Including infant all the way up to school age children. I became the lead teacher in the 2-year-old classroom where I created lesson plans (including fine and gross motor activities, sensory experiences, outdoor fun, etc.), and took care of the day to day needs of 4-8 children.
Starting in 2010 I began Nannying for a wonderful little boy (age 2. 5-4. 5), my daughter accompanied me. I prepared breakfasts and lunches, helped potty train him, did crafts and activities, brought to experience many area parks and attractions, and picked him up from preschool as needed. My daughter and him have become fast friends and have learned many valuable social lessons from being together.