Live-In Part-Time Nanny Available in Santa Cruz, CA: Michelle B.

$25/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hey Moms & Dads-
Believe me, I know... the STRUGGLE IS REAL. You need someone who will care for your children w/ safety & love first & foremost, an adult who will relieve your stress, not add to it.

I am a former stay-at-home mom to 2 brilliant grown daughters, a former addictions therapist (specializing in adolescents for 3 of my 11 years), & I'm vaxxed & boosted.

I live as sustainably as possible, I have a flair for design/artists eye, & I'm also a great cook.

I'm politically progressive, I'm not religious, & I love the outdoors, the beach, hiking, & exploring. I'm a well-rounded empty nester who stayed home with her children for over 9 years. At that time I also cared for other children off & on part-time in my in-home daycare.

I'm a fun, bright, optimistic believer in smoothly-running households.

Let's talk & see if we're a good fit!

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Everyday 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Part-time

Live-in

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a nanny?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

CPR

First Aid

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

More About Me

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

I was a therapist for 11 years. My specialty quickly became women and adolescents. I counseled youth in the juvenile detention center weekly in addition to my usual clinic client load. My heart is still there but it was time for a change.

I have numerous character references upon request.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I believe that children can & should be a part of most of the things that we do on a daily basis. I love doing arts and crafts with them, painting, upcycling broken and/or discarded things, gardening & getting dirty, hiking, biking, taking beach walks, and dancing. I love to cook with children as I find that when they help prepare something they are more likely to eat & enjoy it. They also gain a sense of pride & accomplishment, along with the feeling of being a part of the family system that keeps things running.

A BIT ABOUT MY LOCATION:
I am currently living in the Poway area but am open to live-in positions almost anywhere. I'm looking to explore the area a bit more before signing a long-term lease or buying a home anywhere.
Sometimes my location will say I'm in different areas because the site only allows a search for 32 miles from the 'home location' you list.

The most important part about being a nanny...

There are many: safety, the trust & comfort of the children, rapport with parents, accountability, and love.

The most important part about being a nanny...

At my little daycare, my favorite part was the lighting up of the faces when Mom or Dad or Grandma (whomever) arrived to pick up the littles and listening to the retelling of their day's adventures.