Sitter in Poughkeepsie, New York

I'm a stay at home mother currently looking to open up my home and care for children. I love kids and have experience caring for children from ages 6 weeks to middle school aged. I also have experience with special needs children and have helped raised my brother with down syndrome and became the best of friends with one of my former day care children with autism.I've done everything from creating nutritious meal plans to planning learning activities. I also have experience with restricted dietary needs as my 5 year old son has a kidney disease in which that is needed. Providing a safe, fun and comfortable environment for your child is my main goal. Im studying to be an Art Therapist which I feel could be a benefit to your family because I understand the importance of a child expressing themselves through creative ways in which they may not be able to verbally. Giving children a safe haven away from home is always a great thing. Feel free to contact me through email or phone if you feel like I could be a match for your child and I will respond ASAP. This is not a daycare, but a stay at home mom offering a day care like experience in the comfort of my own home with my 9-month-old daughter. *Available as soon as Monday, December 15th 2014. -Mon-Fri -Date nights available upon discussion and request Qualifications: Previous Professional Child Care Experience Preventing SIDS and Promoting Safe Sleeping Certificate Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome Certificate CPR and First Aid knowledge -Certificate expired March 2014 **Small dog present during child care (friendly and playful) as well as my 9 month old daughter ***dog can be confined if requested *As of Jan 5th I will be accepting a job as Peer Counselor for about 3-4 hours a day but am willing to work around schedules for the benefit of you and your child if our hours can correspond with one another.