I am looking for a family with 1 or 2 young children in need of a safe and happy home day care. And/or families with school age children in need or before/after school care. I've always had a passion for child development, caring for children and spent 20+ years in child watch and teaching at a private preschool, in addition to raising 3 very successful children of my own. My philosophy towards raising children is providing opportunities to play, explore, imagine, build and create and stimulate their growing minds. I believe that books and reading is most important. Reading to children is so rewarding to me. I raised my children that a family is a team and we all have to work together which I really feel fosters compassionate team players. I've found that I've become really good at redirecting the energy of strong willed children when need be as I raised a strong willed child of my own. And children who have a tendency to be shy feel safe with me because I also raised a child who struggled with this. I am a very compassionate and patient person who loves children! I am expecting my first grandchild this summer and am looking for a family to do a nanny share at my daughter and son-in-law's house in Webster and I am looking forward to meeting you and your family!