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Annie T.

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Valparaiso, IN 46383

from $25 per hour

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About Annie

Experience: 10 yrs

With years of experience nurturing young minds, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. I am a former bilingual elementary school teacher with expertise in social emotional development. I focus on helping young people find their voice, build their resilience, and learn to navigate the world through play, structure, and discipline. My approach is patient, creative, and friendly, and I tailor my communication with you to your preferred method. I'm comfortable caring for children from infants to pre-teens, and I happily engage in activities that support their interests. I believe in discipline as a teaching tool, not punishment. I speak both English and Spanish fluently. I have a car, am comfortable with pets, and I'm eager to bring my experience and dedication to your family.

Most recent review

5.0
based on 1 review

I’ve worked with a lot of childcare providers in different settings, and Annie has been the most impressive and skilled, by far. She not only met and exceeded expectations with her work with our two sons (ages 6 & 8), but also helped me as a parent unlock what goals and needs were best suited for our family. She provides a holistic approach and applies well-researched strategies. Her warm welcoming demeanor immediately engaged our children’s attentions and trust and they were able to learn, grow, and build valuable skills while not just having a good time but also feeling proud and confident about themselves and their new found abilities. She allowed our kids to feel heard and empowered while also keeping them accountable and respectful of themselves and others. She is reliable, empathetic, professional, safety-oriented, creative, and creates a warm and nurturing environment. She is also skilled at cooking/baking and mindful of healthy nutrition. In a short time, our sons were able to increase their independence by taking initiatives in handling daily responsibilities. Their listening and communication skills also improved and showed increased abilities to handle stress and conflict. Annie provided helpful feedback reports of the days or weeks events and identified individual strengths and areas for continued growth. We feel at total ease leaving our children in her hands and have been so grateful for the comfort and support she’s given our family. We would highly recommend her to anyone seeking quality level child care, enrichment and/or tutoring.

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Susannah L.

9/9/2025

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$25-35/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$21/hr

2 children

$24/hr

3 children

$27/hr

4 children

$30/hr

Can help with

Child care

Companion care

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Qualifications

Education

The Evergreen State College - 2002

College degree

Languages

English

Spanish

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Certified teacher

Early child development knowledge

Early childhood eductation

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

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Completed

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