Sitter in Santa Clara, California

I specialize in the care and teaching of children from newborn to 4 years old. Organic/Non-GMO Meals and Snacks Included. -Play Based Learning. -Free Monthly Parents' Night Out. -Positive Discipline. MISSION: I provide a safe, nurturing environment filled with love, patience and understanding. I am emotionally available to each child creating a child focused space where learning is fun. Through Play-Based Learning authentic learning emerges...I nurture the love of learning by inspiring children to problem solve and expand curiosity, giving each child sufficient time to express, learn and explore. Together, we learn about sharing, cooperation and empathy. I strive for a collaborative relationship between parents and myself promoting cohesiveness between home and school furthering the healthy growth and development of all children in my care. EXPERIENCE: -I have raised 4 children, ages 11, 14, 25, and 26, and have been an active parent participant at their school as well as all their extracurricular activities. -I received my Early Childhood Education Teacher Certification from De Anza College. -I have experience working with all ages of children. -My Daycare license # is 43441478.... -I am certified in pediatric CPR, First Aid and AED. -I am a mandated reporter, have Live Scan fingerprinting, and an extensive background check. -I have completed the EMSA-Preventative Health and Safety Training for childcare providers. PRESCHOOL- Mother Goose Time Preschool Curriculum fosters a child's social-emotional, physical and cognitive development through Play Based Learning. (Designed for Children in the Home Daycare Setting.) All materials are crafted to inspire the children to experience learning through creative expression, play and open-ended discovery. Alignment with all state of California Preschool, Head Start, NAEYC, & Common Core Standards. For more info visit: www.....com or 1-800-52.... ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: -INFANTS: tummy time, cuddling, rolling, sitting, reaching, grasping, crawling, standing, walking, climbing, kicking, cooing, talking, laughing, reading, singing, playing,& napping; -free play; -circle time; numbers & letters & calendar -story time; -music, singing & dance -science; -Lego's & blocks; -yoga & tumbling; -sand and water play; -arts and crafts; -cars/trucks/planes/puzzles; -dramatic play-dolls, puppets & dress-up (boys too) -play dough, coloring & painting; -Simon-says/follow the leader -climbing, sliding, jumping. -Bubbles...