Urban Mamas

We are now enrolling for the 2013 – 2014 school year.   

Enrolling for summer camp as well!

 The Willow Tree Preschool is an eclectic fusion of philosophies blending a respect for nature, with a focus on art, in a rich, lush, warm beautiful home environment created to meet the needs of the young child, developed with over 20 years of experience.

We are influenced by the progressive early childhood programs of Reggio Emilia, Italy and honor and protect this magical time of childhood. Play is at the core of everything we do, it is through playful exploration that real learning happens, creative thinking evolves, problem solving develops, and true connection and meaning is made; encouraging children to explore and build meaning through their experiences.

The preschool hours are from 9 am to 1 pm for children 3 to 5 years of age.

Check out our website at http://www.willowtreepreschool.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Willow-Tree-Preschool/173664659338236

We would love to meet you and your child, contact us at kim@willowtreepreschool.com

 

One of our beloved families is moving so we have an opening for the 2013-2014 school year!

 At Heartwood Preschool, children learn in a safe, small, nurturing environment where they can develop independence, find out about other people and their cultures, and learn to accept and appreciate the similarities and differences among us. We encourage the children to maintain their natural curiosity and love of learning while participating in a structured play-based environment.

• Heartwood Preschool has been state certified since 2003
• We are an Eco-Healthy Child Care facility located in NE Portland
• We are a Certified Wildlife Habitat
• Community Garden plot 2 blocks away
• Exposure to Spanish
• Great ratio!  2 dedicated, loving teachers with a maximum of 13 children a day
• A close-knit community of families who maintain friendships long after their Heartwood years!
• Drama specialist from Shaking The Tree Theatre
• We are a Licensed Music Together Preschool!  Tuition includes weekly visits from a Music Together Specialist, CD's and songbooks, as well as Music Together gatherings for the whole family.

Tiny Revolution Montessori is an authentic Montessori early childhood program for ages 3 months to 6 years.  We are located at 2036 NE MLK blvd Portland 97216. Our entrance is on the backside of the Albina Community Bank building. We are currently enrolling babies into our Infant program.   

Our infant program offers a Montessori experience with trained, talented staff and beautifully prepared classrooms. We provide cloth diapers, organic food, and we also incorporate the Suzuki early education music curriculum. Foreign language is introduced to the children through our French and Spanish speaking teachers.  For more information or to schedule a tour please email us at tinyrevolutionmontessori@gmail.com

www.dragonflypreschoolportland.com
        

Safe, Clean, Media-Free Environment.

Loving, Experienced Care Givers.

The Northeast Community Child Development Center (NCCDC) has limited openings in our Preschool Program

Enroll now!

NCCDC is a unique parent-cooperative childcare center. We've been providing exceptional child-centered care and education in the same close-in northeast location for more that 30 years!

At NCCDC we....

• Focus on the children first
• Involve parents and staff in all aspects of the cooperative
• Make learning playful
• Value a diverse and tolerant environment
• Foster mutual respect
• Create a safe and beautiful place to play, learn and work

NCCDC features...

• a rich play-based curriculum
• a newly renovated outdoor play space
• full day care for children ages 1 to 5, two to 5 day per week schedules
• low child to adult ratio
• experienced, professional staff

Please visit our website for more information and to request a tour

http://www.pdxchild.org/

Or call us at 503-284-8797

Let your child explore, create and learn at grandma's place. We're proud to present four convenient Portland locations: Center Village, Rose Quarter, Clark Family Center and Clark Family Center Infant and Toddler Annex.

Mighty Oaks is currently accepting applications for our summer sessions (offered week by week) and for the 2013-14 school year.  Limited spaces will become available June 18th.  Contact us to schedule an informational tour! Visit our website at www.mightyoakspreschool.com or check us out on facebook at:www.facebook.com/mightyoakspreschool

Nanny for hire, in my home or yours! 

I am offering care 4 days/week (flexible days) between the hours of 7:30am and 6pm. I’m looking for one or two little ones to join myself and my 4-month old beginning in July. 

My experience includes:

• 15+ years working with families as a childcare provider
• 5+ years as a Montessori  Classroom Assistant  in infant, toddler, and primary classrooms—most  recently with Portland Montessori Collaborative (www.pdxmc.org)
• 3 years working with families as a birth and postpartum doula
• CPR and First Aid  Certification, Oregon Food Handler’s Card, Criminal History Registry

Alberta Arts Area Morning Preschool

Hummingbird School is a space where children are encouraged to explore, interact, create, imagine and express themselves.  The program is designed to allow students to discover the world through play in an environment that is unhurried, loving and secure.  Our approach is child-led rather than teacher-directed.  Through free play and open ended art activities, children challenge themselves to work on the skills they need to learn and develop.  A focus on play and creativity also allows preschoolers many opportunities to interact with peers and practice emerging skills such as empathy, flexibility, problem solving and negotiating.

 

            

Established School with Experienced Teachers

Integrated Academics

Collaborative Problem Solving Approach

Free Play Foundation/Art & Music Focused

Democratic School

Daily Outdoor Activities

Spanish & Sign Language

 

For more information visit our website at www.hummingbirdschool.com

or contact Kelly at 503-750-0500 to schedule a visit

 

 

Our Waldorf-inspired preschool is searching for a part-time assistant/lead teacher for the summer (6/4-8/22).  We are a small in-home school, offering half and full day care.  The position includes working three days a week as an assistant with 12 children, and alone as a lead teacher in the afternoon with 5-6 children.  

 *There may be an opportunity to continue working with us next year, which we can discuss at the interview.

The Job:

In the morning you will be busy leading table activities and assisting the lead teacher in:  monitoring/documenting play, facilitating problem solving meetings with children, helping guide children through transitions and joining in the fun!

In the afternoon you will work alone with 5-6 children, (One of the Co-Directors will be available to help, if needed).  The afternoon program includes nap, outside play, snack, inside free play clean up and focused activities. The position also includes half an hour of cleaning at the end of the day

We are looking for someone who can commit to this schedule and is available to work the entire summer. 

I am a registered in home child care provider with over 14 years of experience.  I offer child care in my North Portland home from 7:30-5:30 Monday -Friday.  We are located near Rosa Parks & Trillium elementary school.

We are looking for someone to watch our daughter 2 days a week starting in June. She will be 3 months old at the time. We are in inner SE Portland and are open regarding location (we work in NE
and downtown and would be happy to take her somewhere in one of those areas.) The specific days of the week are flexible, to be worked out together. Our ideal would be to share a nanny with another family but we are open. We are looking for someone with plenty of infant experience and references. If you are a family with a nanny to share or are a nanny open to PT work please contact Andi at andicurry@gmail.com. 

Join Teacher Megan for a fun, informal evening of Q & A at Peninsula Children's Center. She'll talk with you about our curriculum (centered around The Creative Curriculum, a nationally recognized, developmentally appropriate, research-based curriculum framework), and show your her great classroom and our large, fun playground learning environments. She looks forward to meeting you and answering your questions on Wednesday, May 8, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at our main campus 4720 North Maryland Avenue, Portland, OR 97217. Please rsvp to our Co-Director of Education for Preschool and School Age Programs Amber at amber@penchild.org or 503-280-0534, ext. 33.

Heart in Hand Preschool is a Waldorf certified preschool in the Alberta Arts neighborhood since 2002!

In a lovely little cottage surrounded by a native playgarden children enjoy creative play time, homebaked bread and daily puppet plays.

Please call to arrange a visit and check out Green Bean Books calendar for monthly puppet plays!

We also offer a summer camp in August and Parent Child classes during the school year!

Pay a 'pretent visit' now at heartinhandpreschool.com  

Let your child explore, create and learn at grandma's place. We're proud to present four convenient Portland locations: Center Village, Rose Quarter, Clark Family Center and Clark Family Center Infant and Toddler Annex.

Hi urbanMamas-

I just wanted to take a minute to tell you about a new preschool opening in the Alameda neighborhood. The Magic of Dance Preschool is a home based, dance and arts based preschool. We believe that children learn from all of their interactions in the world and as such, we strive to provide an environment that caters to all of their senses.

Mighty Oaks is currently accepting applications for our summer sessions (offered week by week) and for the 2013-14 school year.  Limited spaces are available.  Contact us to schedule an informational tour! Visit our website at www.mightyoakspreschool.com or check us out on facebook at: www.facebook.com/mightyoakspreschool

• We offer 2, 3, or 5 day options in the AM (9-12:30) 
• We offer 2 or 4 day options in the PM (1-4)
• 6:1 student/teacher ratio
• Play & discovery based curriculum

“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.”-Montessori

ChildRoots, A Center for Young Children, (www.childroots.com), is an environmental and Art-and-Science-based learning community, dedicated to providing superior childcare for children ages six weeks to six years.

I am a 28 year old nanny and art student. One of my part time childcare positions is ending and I am looking for another great family to begin working with, ideally within the next 2-4 weeks. I have one other family I do regular care for on Thursdays (I also do occasional sitting and fill-ins for several other families when I'm available.) My weekday availability is M/W any time, and Tuesday until 4;30. Friday afternoons may also be a possibility, especially after Spring term ends. 

I have been a nanny/childcare provider full time since 2003, but have been relied on to babysit younger siblings, family members, and neighbors since the late 1990s. I have experience caring for children ages 0-13. I've worked in preschool and in-home childcare settings and was a live-in nanny for 2 years in Baltimore. I am comfortable caring for multiple children of same and varying ages including infants, toddlers, and school age children.

www.portlandbabyschool.com   *   971.266.3606

Located in North Portland in the Mississippi neighborhood, Portland Baby School has 2, 3, 5, and now 4 day openings for children from 3 to 9 months old.

At Portland Baby School, Children learn to:

• Think critically and creatively
• Empathize with others
• Communicate well
• Move with dexterity

My daughter, Mary has attended Chrysalis Home School in NE Portland for the last three years.  It was nothing short of a magical experience.   We knew as soon as we walked in that it was the right fit for our daughter and our family.  We've recently moved to California and are hard pressed to find a school that measures up.  The teachers at Chrysalis are exceptional.  I can honestly say that my daughter was safe, respected, listened to, and welcomed into an warm and loving enviroment at Chrysalis.  There, through structured play and activities she was able to learn and develop at her own pace.  She made wonderful friends and loved going to school every day.  I would recommend this school to anyone looking for a great preschool where their child can be themselves and you can rest assured that they are in just the right place.  There are a few openings in the Fall of 2013 at Chrysalis, if you have a child looking for a great school please check it out. 

Chrysalis Home School

433o NE 70th Av

Portland, OR 

503.287.8481

 

 

For families who live, work or play in North/Northeast Portland and parents who want the best possible education for their 6-week to 5-year old children, Peninsula Children’s Center
offers a comprehensive, high-quality early childhood program.

In addition to our full-day classrooms we now have a part-day preschool classroom for 3-5 year old children who are potty-trained. We are enrolling children now for September 2013.

Our curriculum is centered around The Creative Curriculum, a nationally recognized, developmentally appropriate, research-based curriculum framework. Exploring this framework within a stable and enriching environment through the positive, nurturing and engaging relationship between your child and teacher promotes problem-solving, critical thinking, social-emotional development and content area skills.

Our historic brick building and playgrounds are nestled in one of North Portland’s quietest neighborhoods: our location has great access to I-5 and yellow line Max. The building and grounds comprise a whole city block with trails; learning gardens; and two large, partially-covered play areas to allow your child to be engaged through play, dialogue and collaboration.

Please visit our website at www.penchild.org for more information and/or cont
act Tracy at (503) 280-0534, ext. 36 or tracy@penchild.org. She would love to talk with you today about our program and how we can fit your family’s needs. We look forward to hearing from you!

Hello families with young children.  Little Lights Playschool is a gentle first step from home to school.  We offer a small class size for children ages 3-5.  Each day follows a rich nurturing rhythm inspired by nature and the seasons.  We paint, bake bread, create seasonal crafts and share in fairy tales and nature stories.   Each day we explore the world we live in with long outside playtime and neighborhood walks.  We focus on the development of strong social skills always showing respect and kindness for each other and ourselves.  In Portland, we are so lucky to have such wonderful options for early childhood education.  Please consider Little Lights Playschool for your child’s first school experience.

Program hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9-1. 

Please call to set up a tour.  www.littlelightsplayschool.org

Hummingbird School Alberta Arts Area Morning Preschool Hummingbird School is a space where children are encouraged to explore, interact, create, imagine and express themselves. The program is designed to allow students to discover the world through play in an environment that is unhurried, loving and secure. Our approach is child-led rather than teacher-directed. Through free play and open ended art activities, children challenge themselves to work on the skills they need to learn and develop. A focus on play and creativity also allows preschoolers many opportunities to interact with peers and practice emerging skills such as empathy, flexibility, problem solving and negotiating.

~Established School with Experienced Teachers

~Integrated Academics

~Collaborative Problem Solving Approach

~Free Play Foundation/Art & Music Focused

~Daily Outdoor Activities Spanish & Sign Language 

For more information and/or a tour contact Kelly Wild 503-750-0500 or visit the website at www.hummingbirdschool.com

Reggio-inspired, affordable, state-certified, full-day preschool in NE Portland. Petunia Preschool has the happiest kids and parents in town, and we are now enrolling for ages 2-5!

We welcome all types of families into our community - come take a tour of our awesome little school.

For more information, visit our website: http://petuniapreschool.com/

To schedule a tour, call Jessica at 503-288-5177 or email us at petuniapreschool@gmail.com

Hi there. We are looking for an energetic PT nanny, preferably on Tuesday/Thursday to care for our twin 6 month old boys. Must love to be silly and love to play! We’re interested in someone who is mature, responsible, has previous twin infant experience, has a clean driving record & safe car, and is CPR certified.  Also looking for someone with infant signing experience (or someone willing to learn), who would help out making baby food, comfortable with cloth diapering, and would be willing to pitch in around the house (unloading dishwasher, folding children laundry) as time allows. We have a 3 year old daughter, and it’s possible you would have to take her or pick her up from school. There’s also the possibility to full time work in a few months if we make a match.

Concordia Montessori in NE Portland is an enriching community for students ages 14 months - 6 years old. We are proud to offer an affordable, high quality, in-home Montessori option for working families in our NE neighborhood.  We are currently enrolling for our toddler program (ages 14-28 months).

Marti's Place, a Certified home based child care is looking for an experienced child care specialist.  We specialize in infants up to three years old.  We are located in NE Portland, Alameda neighborhood.

We have a full time position as well as a part time position open now.  Both positions are starting immediately.

If you have at least two years experience working in a certified setting, registry in the Oregon Criminal History Registry and a desire to work in a fun, happy, family oriented child care that has been around for 30 years,  please send your resume as well as a cover letter explaining how your experience would be helpful for us (nanny work does not count in the two year's required experience).

Check out our website too!

Hope to chat with you soon!

Marti

Martisplace.org

martisplace@gmail.com

Let your child explore, create and learn at grandma's place. We're proud to present four convenient Portland locations: Center Village, Rose Quarter, Clark Family Center and Clark Family Center Infant and Toddler Annex.

Join us for our Kindergarten Round Up on 3/2 from 10-2! CMLC schools offer fresh and healthy snacks, lunch and organic dairy, small class size of ten students, fun educational activities, Starfall curriculum, field trips and much more. Come visit us at www.MYCMLC.com We have six locations that may be fairly close to you! Hope to see all your smiling faces soon!

My name is Cole Jon Roy Doig and I’m writing this posting to introduce myself to the Urban Mama’s community and offer up my services as a part time childcare provider here in the Portland area. I have worked with hundreds of children all throughout Portland ever since I moved here four and a half years ago to finish my undergraduate degree. During my last few quarters at school I volunteered as a teacher for the A.K.A. Science program at Sabin Elementary School in N.E. Portland and also helped with their homework-help club whenever needed. At this time I also began working at ChildRoots Center for Young Children. Throughout the years there, I have worked as a classroom aide, chef, primary care provider, all-around handy man and really just about every other role imaginable at a childcare facility! By working at both their main-center and also the satellite schools they have opened in the last two years, I’ve gained extensive experience with a wide age-range and learned the techniques and language necessary to provide developmentally appropriate care to infants, toddlers and preschool kiddos. I have a particular knack for working with toddler aged children. The amount of language development and awe that goes with being a wobler is pretty fun to witness and engage. I’ve also been lucky enough to share my previous experience studying Puppetry at The Evergreen State College where I completed my B.A. and acquired all the prerequisite credits necessary to gain a teaching certification in elementary education. ChildRoots hosts several seasonal community events throughout the year and at the last few Winter-fares I’ve had the pleasure of writing/performing several highly praised and unconventional puppet shows for the children and families at the center. Many families from the center have in fact contacted me asking for me to prepare puppet shows for birthday parties and other events.

We're looking for a nanny on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8-4 (flexible on time) for our soon-to-be 6-month-old daughter starting in March (flexible on date). The position includes spending time with an energetic weimaraner from time-to-time.

Main responsibilities would include:

• Creating a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for the baby
• Implement daily routines (she is already on a consistent nap schedule and will be just starting solids)
• Prepare meals and feed
• Perform light housework related to childcare including washing the baby's clothes, cleaning up after meals, and tidying play areas (would pay extra for doiong additional household chores)

Education and Experience

• High school graduate
• Training in early childhood education preferred

Since she takes at least two naps each day, so this could be a great position for someone finishing their degree who wants to get paid while doing homework.

We would also consider nanny-sharing if anyone in the area is interested in banning together.

Contact Rebecca at becca.combs@gmail.com with a letter of interest/resume.

Creative Minds Learning Centers are family owned child care centers serving the community since 1997. They have opened their sixth school in the Happy Valley/ Clackamas community and are accepting applications for Infants - Kindergarten children. This school is beautifully designed with murals and creative interest areas which are sure to delight your child. Creative Minds are Oregon Program of Quality, State and ECO certified and winners of Red Tricycle's Child Care. Check out their website to learn more about their philosophy and story: Creative Minds Website 

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First Impressions Preschool LLC is a small home based Preschool founded and directed by Robyn Bodin, M.ED.  We are a Licensed and Eco-Healthy Certified Family Child Care Home in the beautiful Alberta Park Neighborhood of NE Portland, Oregon. We offer quality care for children ages 2.5 to 6, Monday through Friday 8:30~12:30 with after care available until 5:00 in the afternoons.  

 

At First Impressions Preschool, we provide a safe, nurturing, and loving environment for children to develop a love of learning through exploration, imagination, self-discovery, collaboration, and creativity. We have a small teacher to child ratio and two teachers in the classroom everyday. Children are seen and valued for their amazing gifts and abilities to do meaningful work, wonder, and play. We celebrate the growth and development of the whole child while building a community of learners who practice respect for oneself, each other, and the environment. We encourage children to be active in their learning and provide them with the tools to be responsible, independent, and successful.

We have limited openings for September 2013! 

At Heartwood Preschool, children learn in a safe, small, nurturing environment where they can develop independence, find out about other people and their cultures, and learn to accept and appreciate the similarities and differences among us. We encourage the children to maintain their natural curiosity and love of learning while participating in a structured play-based environment.

*Heartwood Preschool has been state certified since 2003

*We are an Eco-Healthy Child Care facility located in NE Portland

*We are a Certified Wildlife Habitat

*Community Garden plot 2 blocks away

*Exposure to Spanish

*Great ratio!  2 dedicated, loving teachers with a maximum of 13 children a day

*A close-knit community of families who maintain friendships long after their Heartwood years!

*Drama specialist from Shaking The Tree Theatre

*We are a Licensed Music Together Preschool!  Tuition includes weekly visits from a Music Together Specialist, CD's and songbooks, as well as Music Together gatherings for the whole family.

*Limited scholarships availalble

Please visit our website for more information about our wonderful program:

http://www.heartwoodpreschool.com/

Our Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heartwood-Preschool/233456916668288?sk=wall

Hi! My name is Meg, I am a 24-year-old graduate student at PSU working on a double masters in Education and Counseling. I have a BA in education, and many years experience working with children and youth of all ages! I have worked for several elementary schools, summer camps, and youth outreach programs. My past experiences include working as a substitute kindergarten and pre-school teacher, running a before-an-after school program, teaching environmental education, and being a youth advocate at domestic violence shelter.

In particular, I am passionate about the arts and outdoor education. I love music, dancing, exploring, crafting, cooking, playing outside, making stuff. I have worked as a professional house keeper and would be happy to take on some cleaning and cooking tasks as well. I have current CPR/First Aid certifications, a clean driving record, and a smooth running, kid-friendly mini van.

I am currently taking some time off from school, and work staff relief for a teen crisis intervention program. Being that I work on-call, I have a very open, flexible schedule. Early mornings, late nights, and weekends are all great for me.I am looking for a regular nanny position or some date-night babysitting gigs- I would love to meet families for either.

Please contact me for a resume, references, and more information!

Thanks!
Meg

(651) 249-5906

meaghan.schmidt@gmail.com

Step by Step Childcare is now enrolling children for its preschool program!!! We use a Montessori and Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum, that allows the children to choose from a variety of activities that build language and math skills, as well as social grace and artistic expression. Our preschool ages are 2, 3, and 4 year olds. We serve breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. Our hours are 7:30-5:30. We have a 2 year old spot available immediatley.

-Email for more infomation or to schedule a tour-

Step by Step CDC

3215 NE Klickitat St. Ptld, Or 97212

(503) 287-9206

Email: info@stepbystepcdc.com

Website: www.stepbystepcdc.com

 

 

Mighty Oaks Preschool is now hosting a monthly Parents' Night Out! This month it will be held on Friday, January 25th from 5:30-9:00pm.

PNO is a time for you to enjoy a date with your significant other, get work done, get a massage, take a nap… just enjoy some YOU time and we’ll handle the rest. Pizza and snacks will be provided! Participants will have the opportunity to play and create from 5:30-7.At 7pm we will show an appropriate movie (children will have the option to continue with their play or get cozy and watch the movie). Reservations are required as spaces fill quickly.

While priority will be given to preschool aged children and their siblings, this event is open to all children aged 2-10.

More information can be found on our webpage at: mightyoakspreschool.com/parents-night-out/

The cost is $30 for the first child and $20 for siblings.

Your family is warmly invited to the annual open house at Rowanberry School on Saturday, January 26th from 10 a.m.-noon. Our open house provides an opportunity for prospective families to meet the teachers, learn about our philosophy and explore the environment.

My name is Preston and I am currently looking for a PT nanny position in Portland! I am in my second year of the MA in Child Counseling program at Lewis and Clark College, and already working for a precious three-year-old boy two days a week. I would be available for a PT nanny opportunity roughly 20-25 hours a week. Continue reading for futher information!

 Enrolling for 2013/14 school year, call to set up a tour now. 

The Willow Tree Preschool is an eclectic fusion of philosophies and approaches to education (including Waldorf and the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy) developed with over 20 years of experience in early childhood education. Blending a respect for nature, with a focus on art, in a warm beautiful home environment created to meet the needs of the young child. Children are encouraged to move and learn at their own pace, inviting them to explore and build meaning through their experiences. At the Willow Tree children’s natural sense of awe and wonder about the world is nurtured through movement, song, and story, with an emphasis on art, nature and seasonal cycles.  In an atmosphere which encourages both active exploration as well as quite time to reflect, your child might choose to bake with the group, engage in dramatic play with a friend, drape herself in silk and dance around the room, paint, or build with a variety of materials…as well as caring for our organic garden, and our guinea pig!

Weekly visits from the yoga and art specialist promote further exploration, enhancing our curriculum.

The preschool hours are from 9 am to 1 pm for children 3 to 5 years of age.

 We would love to meet you and your children. Please contact Kim to arrange a tour kim@willowtreepreschool.com

For more information and an application please go to our website http://www.willowtreepreschool.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/willow-tree-preschool/

Four Portland Locations

503.575.5654

http://www.mybundle-of-joy.com

 

Let your child explore, create and learn at grandma's place. We're proud to present four
convenient Portland locations: Center Village, Rose Quarter, Clark Family Center
and Clark Family Center Infant and Toddler Annex.

Call with any questions: (503) 780-8960

http://www.MyCMLC.com

GREAT NANNY, JUST FOR YOU!

Hi Everyone,

My name is Jillian M. Currently I am looking for a new position as a Nanny. I was involved in a Nanny-share for almost the duration of the year but as the contract term ended and the children turned 1 they were placed in Montessori. I am comfortable doing either another nanny-share, or working for one family. I am comfortable working with up to 3 infants, depending on their ages, 4 toddlers, or 5 children in total but this would really depend on the overall dynamic of the situation. I am also comfortable doing care in your home, or mine. Ideally the position would provide at least 36 hours a week, but this is also flexable as I explore my options.

Here's a little information about me. I have an immense amount of experience with children. I started my babysitting career at 12 years old, after I received my Oregon babysitters training, and CPR certification. Since then, I have had experience in taking care of about 25 different children, usually two or more at a time (five max), in in-home settings. My experience with children ranges from newborns to 13-year-olds. About half of my clientele has been parents of children diagnosed with Autism. I have also worked and volunteered with a school that caters to meeting the needs of children diagnosed with Autism . My tasks at the school included building a summer reading program for some of the more advanced students. I directed the students during "signing times" videos (videos that teach the children sign language). I did teacher aide duties in the classrooms working extensively with the pre-schoolers, and in the occupational therapy room. In addition to this experience, I was also a camp counselor in high-school at Camp Howard outdoor school for 2 seasons.

I love to do activities with children. I am not the type of care provider who will sit children in front of the TV and do my own thing. Just to be clear, I rather children have no screen time during my time with them. I prefer for children to have fun. If the parent permits, I like to take them on outings to the park, or maybe a day to the zoo, children's museum, library, or swimming pool depending on the child's interest. I love doing art projects, or fun cooking activities, playing board games, and will even happily partake in dress up or tea parties. As well as making sure the children enjoy the time we spend together, I firmly believe in education. I like to come up with developmentally appropriate activities that stimulate the intellectual growth of each child. For school aged children I come in great handy for help with homework. 

I am a student and am working towards a degree in early childhood education. I take courses through the local community college's online program, when I transfer next year I will continue primarily with online education. I am familiar with many learning/parenting styles includingMontessori, Waldorf, Attachment Parenting, and Positive Redirection. What I am unfamiliar with, I am willing to learn. My time spent with your children is based on your needs, their needs, and your parenting beliefs. I am very flexiable when it comes to this as I understand it is your child and I enjoy learning new styles. 

I have a license, car insurance, and a car for transporting needs. In addition, I know basic Spanish, and am furthering my skills incase you are interested in your child learning a second language.

I would ideally like a position that offers at least a 1 year contract.

Best,
Jillian

Contact me anytime at:

Jillian.Mathews91@gmail.com

(503) 750-6136 (text friendly)

 

View Reviews, and background check at:

http://www.care.com/r/childcare/jillianm97

We are looking for an experienced childcare provider for our 9 year old daughter Thursday evenings mid Jan - June while we take a class and once/month on Saturdays for a date night. Our home is in NE Portland and we have a couple of cats. Please email with your experience and rates at vrtobin@gmail.com. If we seem like a good match, I would like to chat with you and speak to references.

Thank you