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Melissa M.

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Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

from $15 per hour

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About Melissa

Experience: 10 yrs

I have worked with children for over 20 years. I have babysat, nannied multiple times only leaving because of moving, and have worked in daycares. I have 4 young children of my own. I have done many years of personal research learning about infant and young child development. I love playing with and encouraging growth with these young children and partnering with their family in that development! I am currently have training in CPR, First Aid, and all of the basic trainings necessary for working in a childcare center. My reason for leaving my last daycare job was that I was working 45+ hours a week and needed to be with my own children more. I also discovered that I work better with more individualized care within one family rather than with 12 families. I am a strong believer in learning through play and the importance of reading books and creating together, even with the babies! I would love the opportunity to partner with your family in providing the care your family desires!

Most recent review

5.0
based on 2 reviews

Melissa is one of the most committed and hard working people I know. She's very generous, has a heart for children, and is fun loving. She's great with kids and has creative and exciting ideas to keep them interested, and she's always looking for new ways to help them learn. She is a learner herself, and is devoted and intentional to gaining ideas from others to increase her knowledge on child psychology and the best child care possible. I would definitely trust my own kids with Melissa, and any children I've met have loved her! I you're looking for someone who is childlike, loves children and gets along with them well, Melissa is a great, nurturing care giver! You would be greatly blessed to have her!

MG
Morgan G.

8/18/2016

Services

Age groups

Rates

Recurring jobs

$15-25/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$20/hr

2 children

$23/hr

3 children

$26/hr

4 children

$29/hr

Can help with

Child care

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Organizing/laundry

Swimming supervision

Qualifications

Education

Northwestern College - Orange City

Bachelor degree

University of Northern Iowa

Some college

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Other Qualifications & Credentials

Food service training

blood borne pathogens

and SIDS awareness certificates were earned while working for previous daycare.

Additional details

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

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