Sitter in Portland, Maine

Summary: Dear families, For the last fifteen years, I have been a nanny for multiple families, caring for children aged three months through twelve years old. I have a Masters in early child development. I have worked with children in daycare and nursery schools as well as in clinical settings. I love being a nanny at home because my years of working in group settings outside the home showed me how important one to one relationships are for optimal early development. I also believe home and what's familiar provide the richest learning environment for little ones. I am infant/child CPR and first aid certified and have a clean driving record/background check. I require my employers to pay nanny taxes. My personal interests include drawing, painting, improv theater and movement, yoga and gardening. Description of Skills: Imaginative play! Creative crayons! Building buildings and bridges! Piecing puzzles! Always ready to read! Dance to the music! Dramatic play. Also potty and sleep training.