Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Gainesville, FL: Lillian W.

$20/hr

3 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi my Name is Lillian Whitehurst i am an experienced Preschool teacher and professional Nanny I offer a Variety of Services, where your child's safety and happiness are my top priorities. As a dedicated and experienced nanny, I strive to provide a nurturing and enriching environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive. With a passion for childcare and a commitment to fostering positive relationships, I am here to support families in their journey of raising happy and healthy children. My personalized approach and genuine care can make a difference in your family's life.

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Weekdays 5:00AM - 10:30PM

Full-time

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Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a child care provider?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

Work Experience

3 years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

More About Me

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

As a preschool teacher, I cultivated a rich learning environment where young minds could flourish. My role involved designing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, fostering social and emotional development through interactive activities, and providing individualized attention to each child's needs. I created a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where children felt valued and encouraged to explore their curiosity. Through my guidance and mentorship, I helped prepare children for kindergarten by instilling essential academic and life skills. My experience as a preschool teacher equipped me with the ability to be the best nanny i can be. Learning from the environment and how kids work with one another. My experience as a preschool teacher equipped me with the patience, creativity, and adaptability necessary to excel as a nanny, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment for your child's growth and development.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

As a nanny, I thoroughly enjoy engaging children in a variety of developmental and entertaining activities tailored to their interests and needs. Some of the activities I love include:
Outdoor Adventures: Exploring nature through walks in park. etc etc.
Creative Arts and Crafts: Unleashing our imaginations with painting, drawing, etc
Storytime and Puppet Shows: Stimulating
a passion for storytelling, puppet shows, or acting out their favorite stories with costumes and props.
Sensory Play: Encouraging sensory exploration through activities like sensory bins filled with various textures.
Baking and Cooking: Fostering culinary skills and creativity by involving children in simple baking and cooking activities.
Music and Dance: Learning Fun with music and movement through sing-alongs, dance parties.
Gardening and Plant Care:
These activities provide opportunities to promote holistic development across various domains, including physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and creative skills.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part of being a nanny is building a strong and nurturing relationship with the children under your care. This involves not only attending to their physical needs but also providing emotional support, encouragement, and guidance as they navigate the world around them. Building trust, communication, and mutual respect lays the foundation for a positive and enriching experience that fosters the child's growth, development, and well-being.

My experience with special needs children...

As a preschool teacher, I've had the privilege of caring for special needs children, providing them with personalized attention and support to ensure their success and well-being in the classroom environment. My approach to caring for special needs children involves several key aspects

Individualized Education Plans
Education Plans (IEPs)
Differentiated Instruction: I employ a variety of teaching strategies and instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
Positive Behavior Support: I utilize positive reinforcement techniques, clear expectations, and consistent routines to promote positive behavior and social skills development.
Sensory Integration:I incorporate sensory integration activities into the curriculum to help regulate sensory input and promote self-regulation skills.
Social Skills Development: I facilitate peer interactions, cooperative play, and social skills development activities to help with acceptance of self.

The most important part about being a nanny...

During diaper changing time, as I was in the middle of cleaning up a particularly messy situation, the baby decided it was the perfect moment to showcase their newfound talent – blowing raspberries with their mouth! Needless to say, I ended up with a face full of bubbles and laughter echoed through the room as the baby giggled away, completely delighted with their performance. It was a messy yet hilarious reminder of the unpredictable joys of caring for little ones.