Part-Time Child Care Provider Available in Novi, MI: Kate Y.

$15/hr

3 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi there! My name is Kate. A senior in high school who is eighteen years old, compassionate toward children, and driven to help parents in need I have three wonderful dogs at home, and I've also taken care of cats, so I'm naturally good with both housework and pet care.
I enjoy doing yoga, exploring new places, creating art, and listening to music when I have free time. I love to share these creative and physical means with the children I work with through my hobbies.
In addition to providing daycare, my motivation is to make sure that families have happy pets and a clean home. It brings me joy to create a a loving setting where children are free to explore, learn, and express themselves. My experiences taking care of my own dogs, doing housework, and working as a nanny have helped me become stronger at multitasking, patient, and adaptable. My passion is supporting parents in their busy lives while assisting children in growing, learning, and feeling safe.

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Mon 1:00PM - 11:00PM

Tue 7:30AM - 3:30PM

Wed 12:30PM - 11:30PM

Thu 8:00AM - 1:00PM

Fri 1:00PM - 11:30PM

Part-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a child care provider?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

CPR

First Aid

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Work Experience

3 years of experience caring for:

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 have had wonderful experiences as a child caregiver. One that comes to mind is the summer I worked as a babysitter for my younger cousins. They loved it when I would read stories to them and go on make-believe adventures in the mornings. I recall planning easy yet enjoyable events that kept them interested and energized, like scavenger hunts or arts and crafts classes.
I helped them with their meals during that time as well, introducing them to some new, healthy snacks that they ended up loving. I discovered that mealtimes became an enjoyable opportunity to introduce them to new foods and promote healthy eating practices.
In addition to the enjoyable activities, I also developed the ability to be a comforting person for them when they were upset or had small arguments. Recognize their emotions and settle disputes peacefully. Their improvement in managing emotions and developing effective communication skills was incredibly encouraging.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

As a nanny, I enjoy involving kids in a variety of enjoyable and educational activities.
Reading Adventures: I love sharing fascinating stories with others and delving into new worlds via books. It's an excellent method for developing their creativity and reading comprehension.
Emotional Guidance: I think it's important and rewarding to teach kids how to control their emotions. To help them deal with situations calmly, I involve them in exercises such as deep breathing or narratives about feelings.
Fun Sports and Games: Keeping them active while encouraging teamwork and problem-solving is fun when doing interactive games like hide-and-seek or the introduction to basic sports skills.
Creative Arts and Crafts: It is amazing to see their creativity blossom via these kinds of projects.
I love Nature exploration because introducing children and exploring is fun. I love taking them on nature walks or park explorations.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Emotional maturity and responsibility

The most important part about being a nanny...

Kids put on an unplanned backyard theater show. Equipped with cardboard boxes, used sheets, and an abundance of creativity
The youngest played bizarre characters and energetic stagehands, while the oldest, a budding storyteller, dealt with the script. I was amazed at their commitment to one another and their camaraderie as they practiced. The play developed into an imaginative narrative about courageous explorers saving a kindly dragon. Their Their excitement was contagious, and I could not help but get lost in their fantastical universe.
Mistakes occurred—misplaced dialogue, unstable props—yet those instances just accentuated the appeal. Their happiness was indescribable and radiated a contagious energy that influenced the entire room.
Seeing their creativity blossom and how they encouraged one another, celebrating every success, no matter how tiny, was what made it really unique. It was a celebration of friendship, cooperation, and unbridled creativity rather than just a play.