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Ophelia S.

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Silver Spring, MD 20906

from $30 per hour

(11)

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About Ophelia

Experience: 10 yrs

Dependable, patient, compassionate and dedicated teacher/nanny and Newborn Care Specialist with nearly 20 years of serving parents in the DC metro area. Proven track of providing safe, caring and stimulating environments for children in home settings. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Created and maintained safe, nurturing environments for children of various ages Developed age appropriate activities to stimulate development Managed daily routines including meals, naps and activities Collaborated with parents to ensure consistent care Able to cope with unexpected situations and remain calm. Took relevant action to ensure the safety of a child in distress. Managed daily routines SKILLS Childcare and development Newborn and Infant care Meal preparation First Aid and emergency response Activity planning and execution Time management Communication with children and parents. I observe covid 19 protocols, vaccinated with booster and Tdap. Certified in CPR, Newborn and Postpartum Care.

Most recent review

5.0
based on 11 reviews

Ophelia was the full time nanny to our son from age 1 1/2 through age 2 1/2 and any family would be fortunate to have her care for their children! She is a blessing - a deeply caring, patient, organized, conscientious, and experienced caregiver. She has cared for our toddler with an exceptional combination of warmth, professionalism, patience, and genuine love. Every day, she shows up fully engaged, attentive, and committed to our child's happiness, development, and well-being. She has over 20 years of childcare experience and an incredible depth of knowledge about child development. She is proactive, thoughtful, and always one step ahead, whether planning enriching activities, anticipating developmental needs, maintaining routines, maintaining clean and organized spaces, or finding creative ways to encourage learning and growth through play. Her patience is remarkable. She approaches every stage, challenge, and milestone with calmness, kindness, and consistency. She has a natural ability to connect with children, making them feel safe, loved, understood, and confident. Beyond her exceptional caregiving skills, she is incredibly reliable, trustworthy, organized, communicative, and professional. She takes tremendous pride in her work. Families searching for an exceptional nanny—someone experienced, nurturing, proactive, patient, dependable, and truly gifted with children—should not miss the opportunity to work with her!

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Sylvie V.

7/10/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$30/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$27/hr

2 children

$30/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Child care

Craft assistance

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Swimming supervision

Qualifications

Education

Presbyterian College of Education, Ghana.

College degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Certified teacher

Additional details

Non-smoker

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mon

8:30 AM–5:30 PM

tue

8:30 AM–5:30 PM

wed

8:30 AM–5:30 PM

thu

8:30 AM–5:30 PM

fri

8:30 AM–5:30 PM

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Completed

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