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Allendale, MI 49401
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Experience: 10 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
I'm a professional nanny in the Grand Rapids area and I'm seeking my next family to care for long term. I was employed by my previous family for 3 years and enjoyed my time with them immensely but it was time for them to transition out of my care and into preschool. :) I have an education background in child development and stay up to date on current child safety guidelines. I have good judgement regarding safety risks and child illnesses, and I communicate clear boundaries with children while remaining patient and even-tempered. I have good communication skills with parents and will pour affection on your precious little kiddos! I am happy to provide reference phone numbers for my previous employers, who can share more about their experience with me.
Olga S.
Reviewed on 9/28/2023
Tara is the best of the best!!! She has babysat for us on the weekends for our kids ages infant - 11 years old. We met her initially because she was our neighbor's full time nanny and our kids really hit it off and became great friends so we had the pleasure of spending time with Tara daily while our kids played. Tara is incredibly warm and kind. As a mom and experienced nanny, she is so knowledgeable about what kids needs are at different stages. She is very patient and caring and at the same time is so great at staying on schedule and making sure the day is nicely structured. What I love about her approach is she will sit down with the child and talk things over so they know exactly what to expect and can have a nice, fun and structured day which helps kids stay on track in terms of playing, behavior and learning. Tara is great at planning interesting and developmentally appropriate activities and outings too. She is also very mindful when it comes to healthy habits like hand washing, nutritious snacks, etc. A very conscientious person. I think Tara is one of a kind. She is so kind, dependable and trustworthy- truly a tremendous blessing for anyone that has the privilege to work with her!
Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
Willing to care for up to 3 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$20-28/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$21/hr
2 children
$24/hr
3 children
$27/hr
Can help with
Craft assistance
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Travel
Education
Baker College of Muskegon
Associate degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Child development associate
Doula
Early child development knowledge
Early childhood eductation
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
7:30 AM–5:00 PM
7:30 AM–5:00 PM
7:30 AM–5:00 PM
7:30 AM–5:00 PM
7:30 AM–5:00 PM
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