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Lakewood, CO 80226
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Experience: 10 yrs
Greetings! I am an experienced professional. I have over 35 years experience working with babies and youth. I am ICS. I have been the youth director at my spiritual center for 2 years before moving overseas. I have been director of weekly summer camps for over 10 years. I have served as caretaker in two separate orphanages. One in which the children had varying degrees of Cerebral Palsy. I have great report with babies and kids of all ages. I have served single children to multiples and twins. My daughter calls me the baby whisperer. I have been the Art instructor in a Montessori school setting as well as home schooling my four, now adults, through high school. I have a college degree and numerous certifications. I am CPR certified. I bring warm smiles, great patience, stability, compassion & genuine love into your home. I provide creative, fun and enriching activities. I also provide house mgmt. I am very grounded, confident and capable with a positive open outlook on life.
We cannot recommend Deanna highly enough. She cared for our son, from fall 2022 through early 2024, and her impact on our family will last a lifetime. He had additional medical needs, including a G-tube, and Deanna supported him with confidence, calm, and extraordinary attentiveness. She also regularly assisted during multiple in-home therapy sessions, always showing patience, collaboration, and deep respect for his unique needs and progress. Deanna is an incredibly gentle and nurturing caregiver. One of the most beautiful gifts she gave was fostering his love of books and language. She read with him constantly and engaged him in meaningful conversation throughout the day. Today, he is an extremely articulate and expressive little boy, and we truly credit Deanna’s consistent, intentional engagement for that growth. Beyond her exceptional skills as a nanny, Deanna became part of our family. With no relatives living nearby, she was not just caregiver — she became an adopted mother to both me and my husband. Her presence brought steadiness, warmth, and emotional support into our home during a very formative and vulnerable season of our lives. She was always open to feedback, receptive to communication, and someone I felt completely comfortable asking for advice and guidance. Her wisdom, compassion, and professionalism made her an absolute joy to work with. We would have kept Deanna with our family indefinitely if circumstances had not changed unexpectedly when I lost my job. Any family who has the opportunity to work with her will be incredibly lucky. Deanna is truly one of a kind, and we recommend her without hesitation.
1/7/2026
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$35/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$28/hr
Can help with
Companion care
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Packing/moving
Transportation
Education
University of Louisiana - Lafayette
Bachelor degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Doula
Early child development knowledge
Special needs care
Other Qualifications & Credentials
Creative
Positive
Experienced
Natural Health
Coaching
Mentoring
Great with kids
detailed
organized
patient
calm
common sense
great listener
great communicator
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
8:00 AM–5:00 PM
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