Kalei Watwood - Hiring in Lakeside

Babysitter Available in Lakeside, CA: Kalei W.

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$20/hr
7 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi there! šŸ‘‹šŸ¼ My name is Kalei, I am 26 years old and I have always had a passion for childcare. I have over 7 years of paid and unpaid experience as a babysitter of children ages 6 months to 6 years. Of the families I’ve cared for, I have been described as a kind, attentive, patient and loving sitter, which means the world to me.
I have taken 11 units of Early Childhood Education courses at Grossmont College and I plan to finish my Associate’s in the Fall. My college education was important for me to gain not only for my career but for myself to understand children on a deeper level, and how I can be the best provider for every child at whatever stage they are at.
It would be an honor to help you keep your little one(s) on the right read while keeping them safe and happy! If you would like to chat with me and see if I’m your perfect fit, feel free to reach out!

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Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation
Light housekeeping
Meal prep

Work Experience

7 years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)

More About Me

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

I have two nephews ages 2 & 6 who I frequently care for while they are visiting and it’s given me a deeper understanding of how to properly care for children of the two age ranges. It’s also given me an idea of how to juggle caring for two children at once, attending to their unique needs while making the environment fun!

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I like to provide learning activities that align with the parent’s goals for their child, and help give their children different ways to learn through play. I find that giving the child a variety of age-appropriate toys/activities allows them to feel in control of their environment, so I will offer them a few different ones at a time that will accomplish the same purpose. For example, letting a child pick WHICH book to read instead of a book vs another object allows me to ensure we get reading time and eliminate distractions.
I also, of course, love just playing! Whether they enjoy make-believe, dancing or crafts, I believe play is just as important as learning so I make sure there is plenty of both.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Some of the qualities I believe to be the most important when it comes to being a nanny, in my experience, are as follows:
- Attentive
- Responsible
- Reliable
- Communicative
- Knowledgeable
- Passionate
There are, of course, many more but I believe these are the core values that I strive for in order to be the best nanny I can be. I not only think it’s extremely important to be these things for the children I care for, but for the parents as well. I strive to become an extension of your family, someone you can trust and rely on when needed.

My experience with special needs children...

My 6 year old nephew, who I occasionally watch, has autism. While I do not have experience caring for other special needs children, caring for him in the way I’ve learned he needs has taught me that understanding what kind of care he needs and when is really key to caring for him, and I believe the same can be said for other special needs children. I am open to learning the specific needs of your child so I can provide the absolute best care for them in they ways they need!

The most important part about being a nanny...

M favorite nanny moments always happen during the quiet moments. The sense of accomplishment you feel after finally getting the baby to sleep, or the sweet first-time hugs initiated by them, or the way their eyes light up as we both witness their breakthrough learning moment. Those moment are what fill my heart with joy and solidify my love for childcare.

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