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Ruth A.

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Austin, TX 78738

from $25 per hour

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About Ruth

Experience: 15 yrs

I'm Ruth, a 35-year-old educator and mom to a 1-year-old girl. I have over 15 years of experience as a preschool teacher, nanny, and Spanish tutor. I hold an AA in Child Development and an AA in Early Childhood Education. I am passionate about helping children grow while supporting parents as a trusted partner. I run a safe and nurturing home-away-from-home where children can thrive. Inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia, our days include storytelling, art, sensory play, music, outdoor activities, language development, and bilingual exposure. My goal is to nurture each child's unique interests while supporting milestones and social growth. Location: Bee Cave, 78738 Schedule: 9 AM-3 PM, early drop-off available some days Ages: Infants and toddlers (0-4 years) Credentials: Background check completed, CPR/First Aid certified, certified in infant CPR and choking interventions, certified in sleep training, non-smoker.

Most recent review

5.0
based on 13 reviews

I truly don’t have enough words to praise our experience with her. 🤍 Our son started with her when he was just 3 months old, and as a first-time mom, I was incredibly nervous about the transition — not only around sleep, feeding, and routines during such a changing stage, but also emotionally with him being cared for by someone else for the first time. Somehow, the experience ended up being even better than we could have imagined. What makes her so special is how deeply personalized and loving her care is. She takes the time to truly understand each baby — their personality, needs, routines, preferences — and adapts her care around them. She was always calm, warm, patient, funny, and incredibly loving with our son. One thing I especially appreciated was how communicative she was throughout the day. She constantly sent us photos and updates, which gave us so much peace of mind as first-time parents. I also loved that she balanced indoor play, books, and interaction with outdoor patio time. It always felt like such a warm, thoughtful, enriching environment. Her daughter is also such a sweet part of the experience. She gets genuinely excited around the babies, loves showing them toys, and playing with them. I really feel that added something special for our son — it gave him the opportunity to interact with another child in a safe, loving, home-like environment. Another thing we deeply appreciated was her flexibility. During that time, my husband and I were both transitioning back to work after parental leave, and some weeks looked different than others. On a couple of occasions we unexpectedly needed extra care, and she went out of her way to help us make it work. That support meant so much to us during such a vulnerable transition period. For us, this ended up being the perfect bridge between parental leave and full-time daycare. Our son was with her mainly between 3 and 5 months old, and I truly believe it helped him gradually get comfortable being around other people and in a different environment before starting daycare full time. By the time he transitioned, we felt he already had that confidence and familiarity. Most daycares simply can’t match the level of warmth, calmness, love, and individualized attention she provides. If you’re a first-time parent looking for a softer, more personalized care, I would wholeheartedly recommend her.

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Marieliz C.

6/15/2026

Services

Age groups

Rates

Recurring jobs

$25-35/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$30/hr

2 children

$32/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Child care

Craft assistance

Light cleaning

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Qualifications

Education

Foothill College

Associate degree

Languages

English

Spanish

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Child development associate

Early childhood eductation

Additional details

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

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Completed

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