About Laura

I've enjoyed working in child care for 24 years, mainly from birth to 13 years old, I specialize in babies and toddlers. I held positions as a patient care advocate, in elder care, and as a Life Skills Trainer for NeuroRestorative, a long term care facility for adults with brain injuries. I have much experience as a nanny, occasional babysitter and as a Youth Care Worker in an institutional foster care home where I took care of meds/first aid, doctor appointments, academic tutoring, and behavioral therapy. I'm trained in letter boarding for nonverbal children, and all therapies-physical, speech, occupational, and behavioral. I love playing outside, coloring, doing art or science projects, cooking, and reading. I'm fluent in Spanish and understand some Portuguese, having traveled internationally often. I also have experience with pet care so I can take care of the family pets at the same time.