Santa Rosa, CA 95404
from $30 per hour
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Experience: 10 yrs
Hi! I have been a nanny for children ages newborn-teenage years & was with my last family for 5 years! I have over 20 years of experience in child development as an assistant director at a large childcare center, a preschool teacher, an after-school teacher, a counselor (at multiple camps), a soccer coach, as well as an activities director at a 5 star resort in Guam. I have cared for multiple sets of twins, families with up to 4 children, a child with ADHD & a child with Pervasive Development Disorder on the Autism spectrum. I have 33 units in Child Development & my Site Supervisor permit from CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing. I'm Infant/Child/Adult CPR & First Aid certified, have my TB clearance, TDAP shot, CA Fingerprint Clearance & a clean DMV driving record. I am also a member of NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) to keep me updated on the most current research & news about child development. I am also a member of the International Nanny Association.
Elysha joined us in August of 2021 and nannied our 16 month old toddler twins and one other toddler of about the same age. I still recall the first time she walked through our doors; she was like a magnet to our children. She entered, got down on their level and was immediately engaging; her comfort with our twins and their comfort with her was apparent from the get-go. Practically speaking, Elysha is godsend. For two years she has fit our exact needs; two days per week at our home from 8am - 5pm. She is consistent and on-time. She has enormous attention to detail, is dedicated to a clean, safe and joy-filled home (our home never looks or feels better than when I come home after an Elysha day). Philosophically, we see eye-to-eye. It’s clear that she understands child development, and her skills from her time as a preschool teacher are clear in her interactions with our kids. She is kind, gentle and holds consistent boundaries. She’s endlessly creative, remarkably energetic and her treasure chest of kid-friendly activities is seemingly bottomless. She always comes up with an activity or experience that is accessible to them; nature walks to collect natural treasures, painting with what they find, new songs, weather observations, plant identification, letters, numbers, etc. Most importantly, our kids love her and they feel safe in her presence. Likewise, we feel safe knowing that Elysha is in charge of our children. If you have any questions, please contact us directly. Otherwise, just know that we enthusiastically recommend Elysha for whatever childcare role she is being considered.
6/26/2023
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$30-40/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$29/hr
2 children
$32/hr
3 children
$35/hr
4 children
$38/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Craft assistance
Swimming supervision
Travel
Education
Santa Rosa Junior College - 2002
Associate degree - Child Development
Languages
English
Japanese
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Certified teacher
Child development associate
Early childhood eductation
Special needs care
Other Qualifications & Credentials
I have obtained my Child Development Site Supervisor Permit from the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Associate Teacher Certificate & 33 Units in Child Development. I have also attended multiple Child Development & Leadership Conferences.
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
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