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Experience: 25 yrs
I am a mother, teacher, stepmom, grandma, foster mom, babysitter, sister, aunt, friend. I have tons of experience with taking care of children of all ages. I love singing, organic gardening, being in nature, being creative, loving children, and seeing their smiles and capacities unfolding. I am very warm and patient and a believer in positive discipline, and lots of outdoor play. I am a trained Waldorf teacher with over 15 years experience working with children and families. I can do childcare for one child or many, I also provide childcare for events.
We feel incredibly lucky to have had Vanessa in our lives. She is so much more than someone who simply watches the kids — she truly enriches their lives every time she is with us. She is constantly doing thoughtful, nature-based crafts and hands-on activities that encourage creativity, curiosity, and a love for the outdoors. She spends time teaching my two children about nature, animals, caring for our planet, and most importantly, how to be kind, compassionate humans. The values she models and reinforces in our home are things that matter deeply to our family, and it shows in the way our kids talk, play, and think. She also incorporates healthy cooking and teaches the kids about nourishing foods in such a fun and natural way, which I really appreciate. On top of all of that, she is incredibly easy to work with, flexible, dependable, and intuitive. She somehow notices and takes care of things around the house, helps organize my life, and lightens my mental load without me even having to ask. She consistently goes above and beyond in ways big and small. Having her in our home has been one of the best decisions for our family. She is caring, proactive, trustworthy, and genuinely invested in helping our children grow into thoughtful little people. I cannot recommend her highly enough
5/4/2026
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$35/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$31/hr
2 children
$34/hr
3 children
$37/hr
4 children
$40/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Child care
Companion care
Craft assistance
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Packing/moving
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Travel
Education
West Coast Institute in Br itish Columbia
College degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Early childhood eductation
Other Qualifications & Credentials
Family childcare training
private school specialty teacher
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