Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Bellingham, WA: Constance M.

$25/hr

8 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Constance. I grew up in a large family of 11 children, and I became an auntie at 3 years old, which sparked my passion for childcare. I started babysitting at 13, initially caring for my nieces and nephews, and as I grew older, I began nannying for other families.
I’m very comfortable caring for multiple children, and I’ve gained a wealth of experience over the years.
I truly enjoy nurturing and supporting children as they grow and develop, and I consider it a privilege to be a trusted part of a family’s journey.
Currently, I am taking CPR and First-Aid classes and will have my certification soon.

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Availability

Start: TBD

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

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)

More About Me

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Indoor activities that are a big hit with kids are things like DIY craft projects. I find that it is more fun to tailor it to the season (like Thanksgiving for example), that way they also know that it's only displayed during that holiday or event, and look forward to the next season's projects.
Depending on their age we could do some baking together.
Build Lego sets and blanket forts.
Working on puzzles, board, and card games.
Simply science experiments.
Interactive story time where we make props or puppets.
I also play the piano and have given lessons to kids, if you have a keyboard for me to use.

For outdoor activities, I enjoy doing little nature walks, bike/scooter rides, and rollerblading. Frisbee, or ball games. Chalk art or chalk games.
Bug hunting (some kids love it some kids hate it).
Backyard or neighborhood park picnics.

My experience with special needs children...

My twin brother has Down syndrome, and growing up, my family often joked that I was more like a second mom than a big sister. Since he graduated from high school in 2015 and no longer has access to professional therapy, we've noticed a decline in his speech abilities. While it’s been challenging for others to understand him, the most difficult part for him has been the frustration of not being able to express himself clearly. Over the past year and a half, I’ve been working closely with him on simple speech exercises to help him practice and remember how to pronounce difficult words. It’s incredibly rewarding to see him reach each milestone and gain more confidence and pride in his ability to communicate.

I also have a nephew with ASD and another nephew who was non-verbal for several years, so I’ve gained valuable experience in adapting to their individual needs and finding ways to help them express themselves in ways that feel comfortable for them.

The most important part about being a nanny...

A few years ago, I worked as a live-in nanny for a wonderful couple in Bellevue, WA, who unexpectedly found themselves with a newborn while both parents were working full-time. I moved in to help care for their 10-year-old and 3-month-old sons, and I stayed with them for two years, until they moved to eastern WA.
During my time with the family, I formed a close bond with both the children and parents, and it was gratifying to be involved in the kids' milestones.
My favorite moment with this family was being there for the baby's first steps. At the time I was going to a weekly bible study group and I often brought the baby along when his older brother was at his friend's house. One time after going for a few weeks, my friends got a video of the baby taking his first steps to me, it was the cutest and sweetest moment to be a part of.