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I’m a grad student getting my Master’s in Education for School Counseling, where I focus on art therapy and mindfulness. I am an artist myself and love doing arts and crafts with kids!

I have many years of childcare experience. I'm currently a toddler teacher at a head start. I worked at a home daycare, worked for COARC and Wildwood, provided in home childcare and am also a mother to three children.

Hi Everyone , My names Leaha, im currently a stay at home mommy and previous nanny ! I was a nanny for 4 years but recently stopped my full time position due to my little mans arrival , now that he is here I'm looking for work again ! I have experience with all age groups as well as multiple children at a time . Iv worked In Daycares as well as elementary schools over the years so I love to help children learn and grow ! I have so much more to share about myself and would love the opportunity to sit and chat some more. Thank you :)

I am dedicated to helping nurture the next generation of humans. Connecting to the land is essential for children learning to ground and regulate as well as to feel the sensations of joy, safety, and centeredness. My bachelor’s degree is in Environmental Education, and I have worked in a variety of related professional settings from residential outdoor education programs to state parks to sustainable farming camps. I hold my Permaculture Design Certificate and am currently training as a clinical herbalist. I enjoy organic gardening and foraging as well as cooking and food preservation. I love to get kids involved with these skills and to help them live into a rhythm of seasonality. Not only fun, these activities are also a way to introduce important ecological and natural history concepts. I personally support outdoor free play whenever it’s safe and feasible, even (especially!) in the wintertime. I encourage kids in developing autonomy along with body and emotional awareness. I also promote creative expression through the use of natural and recycled materials in artistry and craft. I am primarily a stay-at-home-mother, so depending on scheduling, my three-and-a-half-year-old son may come along with me for babysitting.

I began watching children at a young age by being a big sister, caring for family members, and eventually family friends children as well. At 18 years old I began my professional career as a nanny. I have a background in early childhood education, and have also gone to school briefly for psychology. I have background nannying in a Montessori household, as well as other households with different beliefs. My extensive childcare experiences, as well as educational background, I can successfully take care of your children and manage a household. As a productive and vibrant person, I have worked with many young children and enjoyed engaging them in imaginative, and outdoor activities. I have a history of arranging fun engaging activities, and overseeing the children's development. Additionally, I am able to provide care throughout the day including educational play, meal preparation, light housekeeping duties, trips to the park or library, and other activities that may encourage development. I am comfortable playing with the children, reading books, and having primary focus on them. I am a non-smoker, physically fit, I am a very hard worker, and am able to maintain confidentiality. My employers would note me as a calm, resourceful, and impactful nanny who is able to take charge and make decisions based on the guidelines of parents. My childcare skills, with my upbeat attitude and friendly nature, will help me succeed in any nanny role. I would love the opportunity to work with you and your family. Thanks so much for your time. -Alyssa

Before I trained to become a Waldorf kindergarten teacher, I was the sitter for 2 children, Lukas and Hannah, 10 mos. and 4 yrs. old respectively. I also was the caregiver to 2 wonderful little girls, age 21/2 and 5. I absolutely loved it! Once I had my own son,, I received my Children's CPR certificate,.I went to school to be a Waldorf teacher, and interned at the Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner school, and then hired to become an assistant, under the tutelage of Michele Kuzia. What a beautiful form of education. I then worked in the hotel field for several years. I've now circled back to my love of children. My most recent experience has been caring for my nieces and nephews ( 5 months, 3 yrs old, 5 yrs old) I'm looking into getting a certification as an infant care specialist, and also creating movement classes for small children. Working with children is truly a joy for me.

Hello! I'm Alexia, an occupational therapy student at the University of New Hampshire. I’m currently one of my internships for my degree in the Berkshires in a pediatric mental health setting. I absolutely love working with kids and have many years of formal and informal experience. I started out babysitting my younger cousin when I was around 12 and still have an amazing relationship with her today. I have also watched many of my parents' friends' children, of all different ages. I have professional experience working as a summer school and substitute teacher and as a therapeutic training and support specialist for children with mental and behavioral health needs. Some of my favorite things are animals, spending time outdoors, traveling, art/crafting, and baking; all experiences I would be delighted in sharing with your family. My friends and family would describe me as bubbly and on-the-go, I never waste time always trying to make the most of every moment. I love to learn and am more than willing to help kids with homework and other learning opportunities!

Hello! I'm Katie, a babysitter in Egremont Massachusetts with over 8 years of experience working with children ages infant to teen in NYC area and Hudson Valley. Throughout the years I’ve cultivated many meaningful relationships that feel like family. I'm a kind, playful, compassionate, and responsible caretaker who likes to pursue activities that engage with each child's unique interests and talents. I'm a big fan of activities that embrace a child's sense of creativity and wonder; arts and crafts, music, dancing, storytelling, and making movies! I also enjoy sports, games and outdoor activities as well. My services also include light housekeeping, pet care, homework and cooking. I look forward to meeting your family to see if we are a good fit!

Hello! My name is Elise, I am currently a student entering my third year at University of Massachusetts Amherst majoring in both Astronomy and Physics. I have experience working in both public and private child care, and I absolutely love the energy and environment that children create. I am always intrigued by abstract thinking, and I find that children are particularly proficient at this, each in their own unique way. They demonstrate an extraordinary array of skills and creativity, and it is amazing to watch them create new worlds and find unconventional solutions that I never would have thought of. The opportunity to help facilitate a child's process of navigating their worlds, all on the physical, emotional, and mental level, is extraordinary. I find so much joy witnessing a child’s sense of wonder, knowing that whatever they are thinking and experiencing will only lead to more questions and excitement. There have been times when I have learned something from a child as well. I strive to create a symbiotic relationship, which allows all of us to learn and experience things in our own fun and positive way.

I have always enjoyed spending time with children of all ages ever since I was little! I have babysat since I was 12 on and off. I enjoy crafting, going on adventures and being with friends and family. I am always eager to share my passions and hobbies with children (with their permission of course). I am currently in college and work at our on campus coffee shop. School is a huge priority for me to explore my interests in and out of the classroom. I would love to add to my experience by spending quality with kids!