Flora M.

Meet Flora

• Speaks English
• Comfortable with pets
• Has a car

I'm a nanny/tutor with over 12 years professional experience providing loving direction for children in both individual family and nanny-share settings. I've cared for children aged 2mos - 12 years, and I also have many years of volunteer experience in youth programs for teens. I'm very comfortable with, and have proven competence in, caring for several children at once, and my teaching / childcare approach is based on showing deep reverence for children - giving them the encouragement to explore the world while developing good habits - and providing a loving and confident safety net for them to count on. My goal is for every child to feel truly cherished and happy. I work closely with parents to ensure the highest quality care and direction for their wonderful children. If desired, I can plan daily/weekly schedules, including but not limited to: educational outings & outdoor activities, level-appropriate education, and creative Read more projects. Emotional intelligence, academic curiosity, deductive reasoning, creativity, empathy, and age-appropriate responsibility are strongly encouraged. I'll also document & report child development milestones to parents, and and like to have ongoing, open communication with them. I believe it is important to not only think of what a child needs in the present, but to also keep in mind what helpful skills they will need ahead in life. Therefore I try to help children gain strong confidence in themselves, encourage them to explore the world around them, and help them develop a healthy sense of self-reliance. This may look like: studying the natural sciences, ample reading time, solving puzzles, and praising them for their curiosity. My approach implements 'Love and Logic' principles, as I feel this system honors children's intelligence and provides the guidance they need to confidently navigate decision-making/responsibilities. I'm also very comfortable supporting a school-provided curriculum/homework load, if needed. I'm a certified childcare provider by WA State, and have been trained in infant and child CPR (although I need to update my certification, which I'm more than happy to do). In addition, I'm passionate about organic whole foods, and I love to provide a healthy daily diet to support healthy & happy children. I'm very happy to answer any questions you may have, and discuss if I may be a good fit for your nanny needs!

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