Tasha D. Nanny in Del Mar, CA 92014.

I want to act as a good grandmotherly influence to your children :) I am filled with a life-time of experience in childcare beyond that of my own children. I even put my ex-spouse through medical school by running a child care center in our home (although now, years later, I only babysit in my clients' homes)...
I re- certified11/10/13 in CPR for Children. I have been a volunteer on a Disaster Assistance Team for the Red Cross and have served as a spokesperson for the San Diego Epilepsy Foundation. My character is impeccable. I am reliable, loving, kind and energetic. I am a stable Del Mar homeowner. I believe a good babysitter is more than merely entertainment for a child. She should guide, encourage and teach many little (age-appropriate) lessons. But children also need time to grow, imagine and create on their own. It is the balance of the two that promotes a sense of accomplishment for children. Even when "my" children are playing on their own, I do not put TV on for myself. Most television is objectionable especially for children and I never watch if they are awake and rarely when they are asleep. I believe there is interesting and educational television programming, but even it should be viewed on a limited basis, not used as a crutch. Latest studies by the American Pediatrics Association suggest that children under age two should not watch any DVDs (educational or otherwise) and validate my opinion.
If my parents ask me for a commitment I, in turn, expect that same commitment from them. I may charge more than other less experienced applicants but it is appropriate compensation; simply put, I have more experience by far, come loaded with great credentials and bring into the family unit a dynamic grandmotherly influence.
I wrote a syndicated newspaper column called "American Nanny". In it I discussed relevant subjects to young families.  I also wrote reviews of children's literature . I was a Food Editor and was trained in France and Italy (good for cooking lessons). Additionally, I won seven medals in the local Senior Olympics for swimming (good for pool/beach playtime). In March 2011 I returned from Ethiopia where I worked briefly with children through World Vision as a volunteer.  By August 2012 I had been a volunteer with a Foster Children's camp in Julian.  Previously, I have been a volunteer in Julian for children with Epilepsy.   I always come well prepared to engage the children in healthy, new topics.