Find experienced child care providers in Canaan, NY

I have 10+ years of experience caring for children and have nannied for multiple families with infants. I have worked in childcare centers for many years, teaching children ages 6 weeks-12 years, where I have been both an Assistant Infant Teacher and a Lead Toddler Teacher. I also have worked extensively in the animal welfare field and am completely comfortable with any pets in the home. Through pursuing my Infant/Toddler CDA Credential, I have been CPR/First Aid certified. I'm open to either a full or part time position and have references available. If you have any questions feel free to send me a message!

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.

I have been babysitting for family/community people for about 10 years now. I have four younger sibilings that I have babysat for over 10 years. I also nannyed for a women who had two children, 9 months and 2.5 years for about a year, i worked about 20 hrs a week. I have also interned at Williamstown Elementary, ran afterschool activites at Lanesboro Elementary, worked at the BCC daycare for a summer, and my last job was at a home daycare 5 days a week. I currently am a babysitter for 3 families for date nights and so they can run errands. I also do alot of wedding babysitting for people who are from out of town during the summer months. ALso with babysitting, i run erramds, clean, do laundry, and take care of pets too.

My name is Lelia Bruun and I am 61 years old and am a full time nanny ( 7 years)with extensive childcare experience for 40+ years( lead 8 years of Children’s Health Playgroups and worked as after school program at the Berkshire Waldorf School. I have three children of my own ages 31, 29,and 20. I have served as the local Fund Rep for the Fresh Air Fund for 25 years which provides Summer experience for NYC inner city children ages 7-18 years of age. I also work for Education First High School Exchange year as the International Education Cordinator(10 years) and for Cultural Care Au Pair for (10 years)). I have background checks completed for each of these programs.

Hello! Thanks for stopping by my profile. First, let me start by introducing myself. My name is Marisa, I am 30 years old. I would describe myself as compassionate, caring, and an eccentric individual with a strong work ethic and love for all people. I would really like the opportunity to get back into child care which is what brought me here! I have been a babysitter for numerous families over the span of around 15 years or so. I have babysat newborns up to the oldest being 13 at the time. I am looking to be employed by a family that would preferably need me on a consistent basis. I am SEVERELY allergic to cats so please keep that in mind when looking to hire me. Thanks so much for stopping by :)

Howdy! My name is Cudzu (they/them). I have about 10 years of experience in caring for children ranging from toddlers to adolescents and am currently a Behavioral Technician - a job that I adore! I am EEC certified, CPR/First Aid trained, have attended multiple trainings on Child Development so I can have a better understanding of any challenges (or triumphs and milestones!) that occur, and even hold a ServSafe from my food industry years. I'm committed to providing a safe, fun, nurturing, and consistent environment for your kiddos and am open to any further questions you might have. I'm looking forward to connecting with you!

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

Hello! My name is Robin, I'm 20 years old, I'm a BU graduate, and I love working with kids! I have experience babysitting for multiple families with age range from 3-12. I also have experience working with individuals with special needs through a special ed residential school. I am CPR, first aid, and crisis prevention certified. I love working with kids because they provide such a fun and unique perspective that you can't get anywhere else.

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.

I am dedicated to helping nurture the next generation. Connecting to the land is essential for children learning to ground and regulate as well as to feel joy, safety, and centeredness in their bodies. 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.