Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in St. Louis, MO: Helen G.

$25/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I’m Helen. A fully vaccinated, lifelong St. Louisan, and graduate of Missouri State University.
At 30, I’ve worked in childcare for more than half my life, and have significant experience in caring for multiple children at once, as well as caring for children with disabilities and/or special needs.
In my free time you can find me playing Dungeons & Dragons, studying Korean and Mandarin, or chilling with my cats. I am able to nanny share, or be paid through a payroll. My rate begins at $25/hr for one child. Please reach out if you have any questions for me!

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Everyday 7:00AM - 7:00PM

Full-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a child care provider?

Full-Time Part-Time

References

Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

Abby

"Helen was remarkable with our children. They care for children with their entire being, and it shows. Our two girls are 4 and 8, and they engaged perfectly with our strong willed kids. Helen is creative, "cool," and sets amazing boundaries with children. They speak to children in a way that is warm AND firm, which is a hard balance to strike. During their time with us, Helen provided ongoing care both during the day for virtual school (in the spring) and nearly full time in the summer months. Their flexibility and skill at managing a variety of dates, camp pick ups/drop offs, travel, etc, was unmatched. They also drove our girls to and from camp quite a bit, and we trust Helen explicitly to do that. If I asked our kids their favorite thing about Helen, they would probably say Helen's taste in music, willingness to do fun things, and the amazing grilled cheese and quesadillas that Helen makes. (In our house, Helen is a better cook than mama, which is fine by me!)."

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May 2018 - Aug 2018

Maria

"Helen was an amazing nanny for my family! I have three kids of varying ages-at the time, my oldest was 13, and thought she was WAY too cool for a nanny. Helen proved her wrong! Helen was excellent with my older children, taking all their thoughts and feelings seriously while also being a hide-and-seek champion. Helen was also amazing with my youngest, she was two at the time and Helen could get her down for a nap better than I could! I always felt secure knowing that Helen was with my kids."

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

First Aid

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

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)

More About Me

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

I started babysitting at 12, and have never really stopped. From the ages of 13-20, I was a teacher’s assistant for the summer arts camps at COCA in University City. The job gave me a lot of great child care experience with a wide range of ages and abilities.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I love to engage in play with kiddos! Make believe, sharing an item back and forth, organizing toys; whatever the child I’m working with likes, I like to do along with them (as long as they want a buddy, that is!) I also love exploring the outdoors, singing, cooking, dancing, and reading with children.

The most important part about being a nanny...

To me, it's treating the child I'm spending time with like a whole human being. I take their feelings, opinions, and preferences very seriously. I enjoy learning about their quirks and thought processes, and do my best to help teach them about how to investigate and work with their Big Emotions (if they're old enough for that sort of thing!).

My experience with special needs children...

I myself am neurodivergent (Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD), so I have a very personal understanding of moving through the world with those neural ways of being. When working for COCA, I worked with children who were neurodivergent and developmentally disabled, as well as children who were physically disabled, so I also have experience helping care for children who use mobility aids.

The most important part about being a nanny...

I’m sure this is a cliche answer, but I truly don’t think I could choose one specific, favorite moment. I’ve gotten to spend time with so many bright, kind, hilarious children and their families, and the wonderful moments are innumerable.