Karen Perkins-Dara - Hiring in Irvington

Part-Time Child Care Provider Available in Irvington, NJ: Karen P.

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$23/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

My name is Karen, and I am currently seeking a full-time or part-time nanny position with a wonderful family. I bring over 15 years of professional childcare experience, caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children with patience, structure, and genuine warmth.

For the past five years, I have owned and operated a residential cleaning company, which strengthened my organizational skills, reliability, and deep respect for maintaining a well-run home. This experience allows me to support not only children, but the overall flow of a busy household.

I understand the importance of trust, communication, and consistency. Whether it’s engaging children in creative play, assisting with homework, preparing meals, or helping maintain routines, I am committed to making family life easier and more peaceful.

I would love the opportunity to bring my experience, dedication, and positive energy to a family in need of dependable support.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Weekdays 7:00am - 5:00am
Full-time
Part-time
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

Other

Car
Light housekeeping
Meal prep

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

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Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Activities I enjoy doing with children include arts and crafts, outdoor play, reading stories, puzzles, music, and creative learning games. I love anything that encourages imagination, confidence, and fun while helping children learn and grow naturally through play.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part about being a nanny is creating a safe, loving, and consistent environment where children feel secure and valued. Beyond supervision, it’s about nurturing growth, encouraging curiosity, and building trust with both the child and family. Patience, empathy, and reliability help shape a child’s confidence, emotional well-being, and overall development.

The most important part about being a nanny...

My favorite nanny moment is when a child runs to me with a big smile, excited to share something they learned or created. Those little moments of trust, joy, and connection remind me why I love what I do.

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