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Experience: 10 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
Melanie is a UCSB graduate with over 20 years of nanny/babysitting experience with children ages newborn-10 years old. She has taught dance to preschool-12th grade in studios, schools, and after school programs since 2002. She was a teacher's aide in a kindergarten class, and has experience helping with after school daycare and recess duty. She also spent a year assisting with a 4th grader's homeschool curriculum. Melanie recently began taking classes with the Early Childhood Education program at Santa Barbara City College. She did this to enhance her skills in working with children, with better knowledge to support the child in their growth and development. Melanie will begin grad school in the fall, and these courses also support her goals to become a child therapist. Melanie strives to keep children active and engaged, and takes a kind and gentle approach. She also takes safety seriously, and always mindful to keep a watchful eye.
Natalie C.
Reviewed on 1/31/2021
Melanie watched after our daughter 1-2 days/week from when she was 11 months to when she was 3.5 years old. My daughter loved "Miss Melanie" and always had a blast with her. Melanie was great at getting my daughter outside to play and they often enjoyed exploring in nature, finding fun off the beat paths and even playing in the creeks together. Melanie was also great at keeping her on a good nap schedule and taking my direction about the structure we wanted for the day. Finally, Melanie was always watching out for my daughter's safety and prioritized keeping her safe at all times - which was of utmost concern for our family. My daughter still talks about wanting Miss Melanie to come over and play often. Although I have decided to not go back to work, we will use Miss Melanie for date nights as much as she will have us.
Age groups
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs
Willing to care for up to 3 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$25-35/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$25/hr
2 children
$30/hr
3 children
$35/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Craft assistance
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Education
Santa Barbara City College
Graduate degree
Naropa University - 2026
Currently attending
Graduate degree - Clinical Mental Health Counseling/somatic Psych.
University of California - Santa Barbara - 2009
Bachelor degree - Dance
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Early childhood eductation
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
3:00 PM–8:30 PM
3:00 PM–8:30 PM
3:00 PM–8:30 PM
1:30 PM–8:30 PM
10:00 AM–8:30 PM
10:00 AM–8:30 PM
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