About Nawanda

My name is Nikole and I have 8 years experience working in the early childhood field, all in certified childcare centers. I have experience with ages 6 weeks through to school age, with a heavy preference for working with infants and young toddlers. While I enjoy working with children, continuing in the field of ECE is no longer sustainable, and I'm looking to make a change. I prefer to use a child-led approach, where I follow their schedule and cues, as well as their interests in what they like to do. I have experience in a RIE and Reggio Emilia setting. My favorite part of working with children is watching them learn new things, like walking and talking. I use a combination of speaking and some basic ASL to teach different ways of communicating. I live in a house with both dogs and cats, and am comfortable with any pets!