Taylor Melau - Hiring in Cottonwood

Live-In Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Cottonwood, AZ: Taylor M.

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$22 - $25/hr
3 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I have a genuine passion for working with children and creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they can thrive.

I'm a dependable, patient, and attentive. I believe every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and encouraged. I love planning fun, age-appropriate activities that promote creativity, learning, and confidence.

I'm also highly organized and understand the importance of maintaining routines, preparing meals, assisting with light housekeeping related to the children, and communicating openly with parents so everyone feels supported and on the same page.

As a mom myself, I understand how much trust it takes to leave your child with someone else. I care for every child with the same patience, kindness, and respect that I want for my own daughter. My goal is to build a strong relationship with each family while providing reliable, compassionate care that allows children to feel happy, secure, and loved.

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Availability

Start: Jul 15, 2026
I'm flexible on schedule and can work 5 days a week or 7 if needed.
Full-time
Live-in

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License
CPR
First Aid

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)

More About Me

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

I have experience caring for children in both private family settings and through caring for my own daughter. I have 3 years of experience teaching at a Montessori school (ages infant-4 years old). Throughout my childcare experience, I have cared for children of various ages, providing attentive supervision, engaging in educational and creative activities, preparing meals and snacks, maintaining daily routines, assisting with naps and bedtime, and creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and feel supported.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

**Activities I Enjoy Doing with Children**

* Arts and crafts
* Reading books together
* Outdoor walks and nature exploration
* Trips to parks and playgrounds
* Sensory play
* Music, singing, and dancing
* Building forts and imaginative play
* Educational games and puzzles
* Baking and simple cooking activities
* Science experiments
* Coloring, painting, and drawing
* Building with blocks and LEGO
* Storytelling and pretend play
* Library visits
* Water play (when appropriate)
* Age-appropriate learning activities
* Helping with homework and reading practice
* Flash cards, letters, numbers, and educational games
* Encouraging independent play and confidence-building
* Celebrating milestones and creating fun daily routines

My goal is to make every day engaging, fun, and enriching while creating a safe, loving environment where children can learn, explore, and feel supported.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part of being a nanny is creating a safe, loving, and supportive environment where children feel valued, understood, and free to be themselves. I believe children thrive when they know they are cared for consistently, encouraged to explore and learn, and treated with patience and kindness. Building trust with both the children and their parents is essential, and my goal is always to provide dependable care while helping children grow into confident, happy, and compassionate individuals.

The most important part about being a nanny...

One of my favorite parts of being a nanny is watching a child's confidence grow. Whether it's seeing them accomplish something they've been working hard on, hearing them learn a new word, or watching their face light up when they master a new skill, those moments are incredibly rewarding. I also love the little everyday moments, reading stories together, hearing their funny observations, sharing laughs, and building a relationship where they feel safe, loved, and excited to learn. Knowing I've made a positive impact on a child's day is the most fulfilling part of being a caregiver.

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