Jessica Kennedy - Hiring in Rockford

Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Rockford, IL: Jessica K.

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$20/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

*Life 360 while in care
*flexible
I’m compassionate, genuine & I love to bring out my inner child. My love for working with children stems from a challenging upbringing, which has made me especially attentive and sympathetic to children’s needs.
This passion started when I was 16, after my sister had a baby. The father bailed, so I stepped up, and I found myself captivated by my niece.
As my friends began to have babies, I adored them just as fiercely.
I take pride in the fact that all the babies I’ve cared for over the years have never cried when their parents dropped them off. It’s everything to see how comfortable they are with me, and even more easing their parents' worries. I get the anxiety, but I promise it will fade on that first day.
You can trust me to care for your babies, pets & home, and I’ll leave them in better condition than I got it.
Teaching respect & manners is a priority. I tailor my approach to meet each child's needs.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Everyday 5:00am - 4:30am
Full-time
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

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)

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

I’ve provided regular childcare for several families in my community, where I create a warm and nurturing environment that feels like a second home. I engage children in educational activities that spark their curiosity and imagination, always making sure they feel heard and valued.
Additionally, I’ve participated in youth mentoring programs as well. Together, we navigated their emotions and develop essential life skills, always prioritizing their emotional well being and personal growth.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I tailor our activities to each family’s and child’s unique interests. I focus on essential life skills, emotional maturity, and responsibility while ensuring we have fun. I pay close attention to each child’s personality to create meaningful experiences.

One of my favorite activities is arts and crafts, where I elevate the usual projects. For instance, with a child who loves Barbies, we not only play but also build realistic furniture, turning our playtime into a creative adventure. It’s rewarding to see her excitement as we create together.

Outdoors, we go on walks and adventures, soaking in nature's beauty while learning about the world. Teaching them to garden is a joy as we watch plants grow and thrive. Then we’ll turn our harvest into a meal.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Building trust and nurturing a genuine connection with the children and their parents.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Earning the trust of both the parents and the children. It’s really nice to see the walls come down as they begin to open up. It helps us form a genuine connection. When a child lets me comfort them after they fell and got hurt or just simply a bad day, it fills my heart with purpose. Caring for them in those moments is everything to me.

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