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Vanessa B

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Child care in my Lumberton home
Lumberton, Texas
Active over a week ago
5 years exp.
From 10.00/hour

Sitter in Lumberton, Texas

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Firstly, I'm in the final stages of becoming a foster mom and what a better place for your kids to play than at my home? I've had all the state required background checks, a homestudy (so you know the house is safe!), CPR & first aid in infants, children and adults, various classes on behaviors and medications etc. Let me tell you a little about how my house is currently to comply with state regulations for foster families. All doors going to the garage or large fenced backyard have to have a lock up out of reach of little kids, so no one goes outside without my knowing. All meds are double locked in a closet and then in a filing cabinet, this includes topical creams and pet meds. Bookcases and the living room tv are all braced to the wall or entertainment center. They will NOT fall over. All outlets have covers, drawers and under the sink doors have child locks on them, and all cleaning supplies are kept out of reach of kids in the house or in the garage behind a locked door. Gas cans are kept outside away from the house, each room has a working smoke detector and there are several fire extinguishers throughout the house and in the garage. The buildings outside are pad locked and the pool will have safety measures such as a fence and gated door going around the steps and deck getting into the pool as well as around the equipment. As of this listing, the new pool is not up but will be. I do have pets- a cat, dog and a turtle. My cat is super shy around strangers so you and your kids my never even see her. My dog on the other hand loves to have soft tummy rubs and will roll on her back to get them and not let you stop. If you are lucky she will grab a toy and play you a song so you keep petting her. Both of them are up to date on all vaccinations and see the vet regularly. My turtle lives outside in his own fenced yard and comes when I call him. Depending on the time of the year he might be in hibernation so again, you and your kids might not see him either. Now about me- My name is Vanessa and I'm a divorced woman who moved in with her father several years ago to look after him when he needed it. When I was married and living in Arizona I was a Child Habilitator working one on one with child clients I saw a few times a week for various reasons. I worked for several years with mentally and physically challenged adults as well as the elderly. I worked in a hospital caring for patients on the Ortho/Neuro/Med/Surg/Stroke floor so have experience in a lot of different areas and those with ranges of disablities. Your child(ren) will be treated with dignity and respect and by a loving sitter. I will provide healthy meals and yummy (sugary?) snacks that you will have a menu of for the week so you are able to see what your child(ren) will be eating. If you prefer to bring food for your child(ren), you are more than welcome to do that. Any allergies or food dislikes will be worked around and substituted, just know that there will be peanuts and milk in the house. How will your child(ren) spend their time at my house? It depends on the age obviously but a few of the things all ages will be doing is arts and crafts, games, making a treat to take home on occassions, play time (I have a lot of toys, books, puzzles, dress up items, cars and trains etc), riding bikes, outside play either here or at the local park and if you are okay with it, swim under strict supervision. Younger kids might have a short nap or laying down quiet time depending on their hours here. If the kids are in school, they can do homework here. If I have appointments I need to go to, your kids will be safe coming with me. I have booster seats and car seats. I am looking for 1-2 kids right now ages 2 to 7 (Have younger kids? Talk to me and lets see what I can do for you). I can watch them between the hours of 7a-3p Monday- Friday. If you work weekends and have days off during the week that might be something we can work out as well. CHILD CARE PRICES- Full Time Care - $10/hr for 1st child, $5/hr for 2nd child for up to five hours of care a day. $400/week for 1st child, $200/week for 2nd child (weekly fee applies when your child(ren) are with me past 5 hours a day) Part Time Care - $10/hr for 1st child, $5/hr for 2nd child for up to five hours of care a day. $240/week for 1st child, $100/week for 2nd child (weekly fee applies when your child(ren) are with me past 5 hours a day for up to 3 days a week. There are different choices you can do in regards to my providing meals and snacks for your child(ren). Each week you'll fill out a form telling me which meals/snack I'll be providing so I'm sure to plan enough food for the day, feel free to change it as needed, just be sure to remember to tell me lol. MEAL OPTIONS- (extra from the hourly/weekly childcare fee- cost is per family and not child) A) breakfast, lunch, and two snacks (mid morning and afternoon) - COST $20/week B) breakfast and mid morning snack - COST $10/week C) breakfast OR lunch and two snacks (mid morning and afternoon) - COST $15/week D) lunch and afternoon snack - COST $10/week E) two snacks (mid morning and afternoon) and you provide their lunch/and or breakfast - COST $6/week F) one snack (depending when you pick up your child will determine which snack they get ie: mid morning or afternoon) - COST $4/week I'll have some paperwork for you to fill out for me so I can keep record and know specific things about your child(ren) such as allergies, food dislikes, any special needs etc. I can give it to you when you come see the house or can mail it. Please return it on your first day with me :) If you have any other questions, or want to see a sample of a weekly menu please leave me a text message or an email.
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Availability

I can work:
Full-time
Occasional
Part-time
Summer only

Experience

Ages include:
Early school
Toddler
I can look after:
Number of children: 2
I have advanced experience with:
Sick children
Twins/multiples

Qualifications

CPR
First Aid

Services

Responsibilities include:
Arts & crafts
Babysitter
CPR
Has own vehicle
Meal prep
Pickup & dropoff
Swim supervision
Travel

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