Heather S.

Meet Heather

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Hello - I'm wondering if there's a little one (infant to pre-school age) near my house in Battle Ground, who needs some TLC a few to several hours a week in my home. I have worked with children and families in a variety of roles for over 20 years, babysitting/nannying, violin teaching, preschool caregiving (home-based and formal day care center), and I was a social worker with at-risk families. I think some of the most foundational parts of childcare include a good, positive connection in a safe environment with quality care, support, education, and communication with the parents. In my past nannying, I kept a log of the child's day for the parents to review and occasionally sent pictures for them to have an additional glimpse into their child's day. I am nurturing and good with supervision. I enjoy reading to kids, taking them on walks and other outings, teaching Read more age-appropriate skills, and watching them learn. I value supporting parents who are attentive to their children's well-being. My husband & I moved to Battle Ground in 2022. We have a small home-based business and love being home, as well as going on walks. I grew up taking care of kids, fully planned to be a mom, and then went the career route instead, since I didn't meet my husband until my 30's. Now in my 40's and no longer planning to have children of our own, I've enjoyed being a wife & homemaker for the past few years, as well as helping my husband start our small business. Years ago, when we lived in Virginia, I nannied for a little girl that we both really bonded with and enjoyed incorporating into our life for the couple years that she needed care. My husband is also great with children, helping with supervision, education, protection, nurturing, and age-appropriate activities. We both have a quiet, calming nature that is comforting to little ones. Our home dynamic is calm, quiet, clean, and orderly. We do not have pets but enjoy feeding hummingbirds & chickadees from our porch and deck. We're interested to add a special little one to our lives, like we have enjoyed in prior years. I understand that not everyone is a fit with just anyone, so it would be important to me to meet in person first and see if the fit seems to be mutually beneficial for your family and ours.

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