Tara Kruse - Hiring in Elgin

Part-Time Child Care Provider Available in Elgin, IL: Tara K.

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$20/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I have 20years experience with caring for children. I am a mother of 2 little ones. i care for the small ones as if they are my own.

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Availability

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Full-time
Part-time
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

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)

More About Me

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

I'm a licensed cosmetologist of 30 years. I went back to child care when I had my own babies. I bring my 2 year old with me. He is a calm and sweet little man. Having him with me has help socialize others so when school starts it is easier.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I love outside activities as long as the weather permits. Reading, coloring, crafts. I love the children to have free play to just be themselves as well.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Consistency, patience, kindness even in moments of a tantrum.

My experience with special needs children...

Growing up on of my best friends had down syndrome.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Is when they start to see you as a friend. Someone they can count on.

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