Live-In Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Austin, TX: Dana M.

$25/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I am a career early childhood professional with an M.Ed., a teaching license, and endorsements in Special Education and ESL. Over the past 15 years, I have helped toddlers and preschoolers thrive. My style is silly, high-energy, and fun, while remaining completely laid-back and down-to-earth with families.I believe kids learn best through curiosity and hands-on play. I design custom, multisensory materials and tactile centers that naturally build reading, math, and social skills. Highly respected by coworkers and parents for my warm, collaborative spirit, I excel at meeting every child exactly where they are at developmentally.I also have extensive experience managing logistics and organizing community events for 300 participants, bringing ultimate safety and structure to your home. I own a safe vehicle, am background-checked, and while my CPR/First Aid is being renewed, I will have it ready for my start date. I cannot wait to bring big smiles and a relaxed vibe to your home!

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Availability

Start: Sep 1, 2026

Full-time

Live-in

Age Groups

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

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

10+ years of experience caring for:

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

More About Me

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

My relevant experience directly caring for children spans fifteen years across public schools, private homes, and pediatric hospital settings. As a licensed early childhood teacher with a Master of Education, I have spent a decade leading blended preschool classrooms for three- to five-year-olds, designing inclusive, play-based environments and custom multi-sensory activities. Alongside my school career, I have served as a private in-home caregiver, managing daily household routines and partnering with families to provide tailored developmental support. My foundational care background also includes serving as Lead Instructor for a toddler program, where I focused on daily care, emotional nurturing, and milestone tracking for children aged one and a half to two years old. Additionally, I spent multiple summers volunteering in the Child Life Department at Comer Children’s Hospital, providing therapeutic bedside play and emotional comfort to pediatric patients

My experience with special needs children...

I have managed many diverse needs under one roof for many years. My room welcomed children with official assessments alongside many who were completely undiagnosed. Rather than using clinical labels, I rely on gentle, daily observation to understand how each child uniquely ticks. For children with known plans, I seamlessly weave their goals into fun routines. For undiagnosed children, I am excellent at noticing subtle sensory triggers or communication gaps during play. I read behavioral cues naturally and de-escalate tantrums with steady, gentle patience. This experience taught me to reject rigid, one-size-fits-all care. I simply focus on crafting custom multi-sensory materials that match a child's natural curiosity. Moving into a private home allows for a highly beneficial one-on-one dynamic. Free from large group distractions, I can focus entirely on nurturing your child's great self-confidence, milestones, and total daily joy.