Dorothy R.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 30 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Philadelphia, PA 19147
Meet Dorothy
- Speaks Dutch and German
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! My name is Dorothy. I'm 53 and a mother of a 20 year-old daughter with extensive experience caring for children of all ages especially infants and young toddlers. I am fully versed in all approaches to child care whether they include formula fed breastfed, cotton diapers or disposable diapers, sleep and activity scheduling etc. I enjoy providing stimulating and engaging care that includes playground activity, museums, zoo visits, outdoor physical activity as well as learning and comprehension activities. I'm physically fit and able to care for older children, taking them to activities and sports as well as helping with homework and tutoring. I have two years of college studying physics and am fluent in German and Dutch. I have access to a vehicle as needed and a full clean driver's license as well as full FBI and state background checks and clearances, first aid and CPR certification for pediatrics Read more and adults, and Safer Sleep for Infants to reduce the risk of SIDS certification. Currently I am a full time infant teacher at a Center City School but would like to transition into part/full time private child care.
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Basic Criminal
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Motor Vehicle Records
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
Experience
$20-$45/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
Education
Attended Columbia University in the City of New York
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Potty Training
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies