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♥ Opening for Infants, Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers ~ Full-time, Part-time, On-Call, Drop-in, Overnight, Holidays & Weekends ♥
(Ages: 3 months - 4 years)

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Hello. I am a 25 year old mother, and part time student looking for a family in need of a part time nanny.  My family and I just moved, so I lost my job as a nanny, where I was caring for another child along with my own, within my own home. Now I’m looking for a part time child to care for outside the home, where I can potentially bring my own 2 year old daughter with me. 

 

I am highly qualified to be your nanny. Before having my own daughter, I was employed at CCLC “Children’s creative learning center”, as a full time toddler teacher. Before that, I was employed at A Childs Kingdom working mainly with toddlers, and infants. I have worked part time in a few other licensed child care centers, and I’ve been employed as a nanny for two different families. Over all, I have nine years working with children and I love doing it. 

 

I contain an abundant of skills including empathy, energy, communication, listening, playfulness, creativity, organization, multi-tasking etc.  

 

If I sound like I could be a good fit for your childcare needs, please feel free to email me at:

 

itskatelin@gmail.com

 

I look forward to hearing from you!

 

"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." - Winnie the Pooh

Burntwood Nursery accepts children from 6 weeks until he or she is ready for a toddler/preschool program, around the age of 24 months. By keeping Burntwood Nursery available to more infant-based care, children are able to share in activities directly related to their age group, without distractions of a preschool setting.

I am a mother of 2 and enjoy the baby stage so much, I want to make a career caring for little ones and watching their precious first 2 years. Please feel free to contact me for more information. Take care and God Bless!

- Kristi Schmidt, owner

Visit us at: www.burntwoodnursery.com
Call: 503.329.8347

(CPR/First Aid Certified for Pediatrics and Adults)

Hello!

I am 25 year old college graduate and freelance photographer/musican/artist/jewelry/ maker who loves children! Most of my childcare experience comes from working for friends and family and in my hometown Mankato, Minnesota and photographing children of all ages at a local Portrait studio in Portland.  My area of work allows me to have a very open schedule with a few photo gigs on the weekends. I am very flexable and am open to working anywhere from five to forty hours per week! I love to teach children about expression through art, reading, free play, music, dance, and even goofing-off! I am reliable, always on time, and enjoy cleaning, cooking, and enjoy engaging with children. I've held various positions that relate to childcare in one way or another, including; eco friendly house cleaning, planning and leading activities at an assisted living home, as a sales associate at a toy store, and cooking in a non-profit kitchen. My rate is $10/hr with $2 for each additional child,  and references are available upon request. I currently live in NE Portland and prefer to work in Portland. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, I am looking forward to hearing from you and your family!

Sincerely,

Patti Miller


patricialee.miller@gmail.com

Play Academy, A Successful Start for Every Child

 

Hello. My name is Claudia and I'm the Owner/Director of Play Academy, a brand new, certified preschool right here in Portland near the city center. We are located in SW Portland in the Council Crest neighborhood by Healy Heights Park, only 1 mile from the OHSU Campus and Hospital, and 2 miles from downtown.

 

At Play Academy, we are committed to providing your child with the highest quality of care and developmental opportunities available. Our approach is based on the belief that children learn and develop most effectively in a fun, social, nurturing, and inspiring environment. We blend the best of play and academics.

 

High-Quality Learning

I have over 10+ years experience with a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education with honors and my graduate thesis was in Math Acquisition. I'm certified at Step 11 in the Oregon Registry for Childhood Care and Education.

 

Child-Centered Care

We provide individualized programs to nurture the holistic development of your child. Our unique programs provide opportunities for growth in all five areas of child development - language, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical.

 

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Readiness

Our developmentally appropriate curriculum ensures your child will meet Oregon's standards, but we believe in supporting them to exceed them.

 

Structured Full-time Programs

* Toddler, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs

* Weekly Lesson Plans

* Ages 2 to 7

 

Flexible Hours for Working Parents

* Open Year Round, Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm

* Optional extended hours available from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

 

Fully Licensed Child Care

* Licensed by the State of Oregon

* Healthy snacks are provided, organic food available

* Certified Eco-Healthy Child Care

 

References Available.

 

Schedule a Tour

Please call to learn more and schedule a tour of our academy. Call 503-719-5038 or, email me at claudia@playacademy.com Also, please visit our website at www.playacademy.com

 

Thank you.

 

 

 

Mamas!

Tired of missing appointsments or meetings because you couldn’t find a baby-sitter.  Or maybe you just need a break and possibly even a date night but don’t know what to do with the kids?  Then bring them to Kids Klubhouse, where they will have fun and you will have peace of mind knowing they’re safe.

Kids Klubhouse is a state licensed drop-in childcare facility accepting children ages 30 mon. thru 12 yrs.  We have been located in the West Hills by St. Vincent’s for over 11 years providing lots of fun and safe activities.  There’s a small registration fee($15) and just a one hour minimum.  We charge $6.00/hr for one child and $10.00/hr for two kids.  All of our staff are enrolled in the Oregon Criminal History Registry and are First Aid/CPR certified.  Call 503.297.1400 or visit our website at www.kidsklubhousepdx.com for more information.  We are located on Barnes and Miller in the West Hills Shopping Center by QFC.  

Our hours are:

Mon - Thurs: 8 am to 10 pm

Friday:      8 am to 11 pm

Saturday:      9:30 am to 11 pm

Sunday:      12 pm to 7 pm

Kids Klubhouse is a state licensed drop-in childcare facility accepting children ages 30 mon. thru 12 yrs.  We have been located in the West Hills by St. Vincent’s for over 11 years providing lots of fun and safe activities.  There’s a small registration fee($15) and just a one hour minimum.  We charge $6.00/hr for one child and $10.00/hr for two kids.  All of our staff are enrolled in the Oregon Criminal History Registry and are First Aid/CPR certified.  Call 503.297.1400 or visit our website at www.kidsklubhousepdx.com for more information.  We are located on Barnes and Miller in the West Hills Shopping Center by QFC.  

Our hours are:

Mon - Thurs: 8 am to 10 pm

Friday:      8 am to 11 pm

Saturday:      9:30 am to 11 pm

Sunday:      12 pm to 7 pm

The recent report from the American Pediatric Association was just the type of sensational news story that grabs your attention.  It has all of the elements: children, particularly young ones, television, and a host of potentially bad consequences such as obesity, language delay, inactivity, aggression and a whole host of other not-so-pleasant side effects.

The report, which can be downloaded for free, offers what is believed to be the first look at your child’s exposure to television in a childcare situation. It should also be noted that television has been a hot topic for this group probably since its invention.  And with good reason.  It has been cited as the reason children are not what they should be, why their health is not as good as it was just a generation ago (even though I recall spending some serious time in front of a T.V. when I was young, even if I was only used as the flesh and bones remote for my parents).  But is television the blame for what this journal suggests? I think not and implement it daily in my program.

When I first heard about the topic, I was at first curious how, if television was used as an education tool, something your child will encounter during every step of their formative and educational years in increasing frequency, it could be bad.  Several years back, the topic of television was tackled by a book called “G is for Growing” by Shalom M. Fisch and  Rosemarie T. Truglio.  The basis for this book was Sesame Street and the thirty years it has been present in our child’s life. This is a program we all grew up on and could stand to learn from.

The research offered surveys from large groups of children across numerous income and ethnic backgrounds. We treats all of us to the same feeling since we are different ethnic groups.  What this analysis uncovered offered advantages to lower income children in particular and no real detriment to kids from higher income groups.  Much of the research suggested that the more interaction a parent(s) has with their children, the better the opportunity the child had at overall development in both health and mental acuity. (As a disclaimer, I don’t include Sesame Street in my educational programming leaving that fine PBS  program as an option for your home use that I highly recommend.)

And therein lies the rub.  How much interaction that occurs after the child returns home from childcare is far more important to a child’s development than the use of television as an educational tool during the day.  What these pediatricians studied was the combined effect of what happened during the day and what happened when the child returned home.  Added together and you have red flags flying everywhere.

Television at home is almost a necessity. Even if it is part of the child’s education, parents use it to babysit their child while they prepare dinner, check email or Twit a friend on Facebook.  And now that they know their child might be learning through the use of television in the childcare situation, something has to give. Why not plug 'em in and take a few minutes to yourself?

I do three things which you should consider when exploring the possibility of filling the one spot I have open: #1- television delivers some incredibly important lessons, via selected programs and instructional videos. The repetition of songs and dances, rhymes and exercises offer your child a focal point, which has proven to increase attention span.  Sesame Street was once thought to decrease attention spans with its quick editing but later research determined that it actually did more good than harm.

The second thing: the children are not exposed to commercials.  This is by far the most detrimental influence on our children.  While the programming the child watches in your care or mine should always be of the highest quality, what is sandwiched in between those efforts often falls outside the standards we set for our children.

The last item: there is little likelihood (and certainly none in my childcare) where your child will accidentally be exposed to the news or any programming designed for older age groups. I turn on videos and change the channel at lightening speed, I can assure you. 

As learning tool, driven by the right content, television delivers like no other. In limited quantities (less than two hours a day, spread out over eight to ten hours), television offers a chance to be a kid while being educated in the process.  Add interaction with other kids, art projects, the chance to learn with educational toys and simply time to be young and your child will be well on their way to a healthy adulthood. Stand by your television and be proud! Myself and my family was raised on televisions and so should you and our future generations. Leave it to the professionals on the television!

That said, if you add your use of television with that of your childcare provider, your child might be watching too much.  But before you isolate your child from the education you child needs as a group, it might be better to ask yourself how you use television at home.

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I do still have a fulltime opening for a child aged 2-4 years old.  S/he will receive all of the services you are looking for in a small, in-home group.  If you are interested in a close-in PDX location, peace of mind knowing your child is in the best situation for both of you, drop me a note. I recommend television viewing and stand beside it!

Bonni's Funtastic Daycare

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