Mayra Escalera - Hiring in Torrance

Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Torrance, CA: Mayra E.

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$30/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Mayra, I am a 47 years old mother of three. I have over 25 years of experience working with special needs children and young adults of all levels of need. I also have 2 years experience with elderly care. I am passionate about caring for others and am looking for a long term position with a family I can grow with. I have strong references.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
•I am available Monday-Friday 8am-10pm •Flexibility on Saturday’s •Occasionally overnight •Available for travel
Full-time
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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References

Mar 2024 - Apr 2026

Cheryl
"Mayea is passionate and a dedicated Caregiver."
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2025

Linda
"Mayra was absolutely one of the employees that was trusted to be on time for her duty. Respectful and treated everyone cheerful to make the environment pleasant to be in. It’s rare that she would take off work unless it’s a definite emergency. Very dedicated employee."
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Mar 1996 - Jun 1998

Lezlie
"We hired Mayra to watch our son who was 5 years old. She would walk him to and from school and when they got home , she would give him a snack and then do any homework that he may of brought home. She would also do crafty activities with him or take out to play ball. My son loved her as well as my husband and myself. We highly recommend her services!"
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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified

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)
Adults (18+ years)

More About Me

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

•Behavior Specialist with Torrance Unified School District
•Para Educator, Health Care Assistant with LAUSD
•Independent Contract as Care Giver with Paulson Family
• Care Giver with Always Best Care
•Baby Sitter for Farkas Family

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Indoor and outdoor activities children enjoy. Going to local parks for outdoor play with other children and enjoying walk gathering material from mother nature to do fun projects. I enjoy coming up that engages children in fun learning lessons through play.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part of being a Nanny is building a safe and trusting relationship with both the parents and their children. Maintaining a clear line of communication and professionalism is key in order to establish a lasting bonding relationship that is very important to me.

My experience with special needs children...

Over 25 years experience with children and young adults of all levels of need . Previous employed by Torrance Unified School District and Torrance Unified School District.

The most important part about being a nanny...

One memorable moment I have is doing arts and crafts home made pencil holder that 20 yrs later that now grown young man still refuses to throw out. Another memory is putting my skates on while he rode his bike and playing with him at the local park.

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