Indianapolis, IN 46240
from $24 per hour
(31)
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Experience: 10 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
My specialty is newborn/toddler care. 95% of my jobs have been with 1st time parents. It's a very special privilege to be an important part of a child's life. Mutual respect for oneself, siblings, and parents is very important, along with just enough love to hold it all together. One of my previous babies was born, needing open heart surgery. During my time with this family, he required additional surgeries. I am fully vaccinated and have first aid training. I've also been through child development classes and a graduate of Indiana University in early childhood education. Long-term full-time positions are my preference. I'm willing to negotiate the configuration of hours that would accommodate the family's schedule. Finding the right fit, working together, and the communication between the parents and the nanny are extremely important to me. When that all comes together, it's an awesome and absolutely wonderful experience for the parents, the child, and the nanny.
Carrie P.
Reviewed on 3/10/2024
Diana became our nanny initially for our oldest child when he was 2 months old. He’d spent some time in the NICU, so I was quite concerned about finding a nanny who had experience with first-born delicate infants who required extra care. Diana made us feel completely comfortable right away. Her experience, and guidance with all of my questions throughout her tenure, gave me so much confidence as a first-time mom. Then came along our second son when our first was about 1.5 years old. We asked Diana if she would like to stay. Diana was ecstatic at the proposition. Diana's the kind of nanny who not only gets right in and does her job well, but also becomes family. She and our first were inseparable. Knowing that she would stay with our family with baby 2 was a great relief and blessing to us. She’s very creative and diligent with activities for children, and every day they were engaged. They went on nature walks and brought back a plethora of sticks, leaves, and cones for their arts and crafts projects. They painted pictures, read books, and enjoyed the zoo in downtown Indy where we lived at the time. They loved music and silly dancing. Our first-born still asks to listen to “Dance Monkey” that he and Diana would dance to when he began to walk, and it has become a favorite of his younger brother’s too. It was a wonderful experience to see the three of them bonding. Diana also takes a lot of photos daily, and for the social media savvy and those comfortable with sharing photos online (she asks permission before initially sharing which I thoroughly appreciated,) she will share and tag for friends and family to also enjoy the precious memories. She continues to repost and tag when they come up in the “on this day” memories function which is a delight for us to enjoy again. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a perfect fit that will quickly grow to feel like family. Diana is exceptionally easy to talk to, and she always communicated with us what our kids would be doing each day. Our boys have moved on to school. So, sadly she is no longer full-time with us, but she is still our go-to for babysitting if we’re lucky enough that she is available. On a personal note, Diana has remained a dear friend, confidant, and advisor beyond her time with us. If you’re fortunate enough that she is available, rest assured that you’d be making an excellent choice in her.
Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
Willing to care for up to 2 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$24-36/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$30/hr
2 children
$40/hr
Can help with
Craft assistance
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Swimming supervision
Travel
Education
Indiana University - Bloomington
Associate degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
Child development associate
Early child development knowledge
Early childhood eductation
Trustline Certified California
Additional details
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
7:30 AM–4:30 PM
7:30 AM–4:30 PM
7:30 AM–4:30 PM
7:30 AM–4:30 PM
7:30 AM–4:30 PM
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