Child Care Provider and Nanny - ELIZABETH H. (User #309466) A child care provider and nanny in Portland, OR 97202

I have regularly sitted for various families in my neighborhood from the time I was 13, from infants to ten year olds. When I was 18 I worked in a Daycare, where I just about single-handedly cared for 10 children- ages infant to six. There I became well practiced in the art of managing multiple terrible two-sies, while simultaneously caring for an infant. I can cook breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks in between. I am also able to do mild tutoring for younger children, as well as mild cleaning around the house if need be. I never like to just sit around, so I am always happy to do a few chores while the children sleep/nap. I have also taught children's classes at my surrounding Park Districts.

I thoroughly enjoy the company of children, and will be a wonderful playmate, teacher, and guardian. I am fun and patient, and manage to keep order by non-aggressive means. I always prefer activities and interaction to T.V. watching or video game playing. I will always jump at any opportunity to go outside for a walk or to a park, or even just aound the backyard. I believe that kids do much better overall when their brains and bodies stay active, and I try to apply that theory to my childcare as much as possible.

As far as special needs children are concerned- I am not specially trained to manage children with disabilities, that I must be clear on. However, I am open to caring for a child with a mild disability- something that would not require extensive knowledge and skills to manage.

I am currently babysitting for two other families; mondays, wednesdays, thursdays, and friday nights. So, currently I am only available tuesday or friday afternoons- or as an occasional weekend parent's night out sitter. 

You can contact me anytime via email or telephone. Thank you!