Zoa D.

About Zoa

I have over five years of professional childcare experience supporting children from infancy through adolescence across multiple long-term families, in addition to experience working in a childcare center and as an elementary school paraprofessional. My childcare experience has included several long-term positions with families of two to three children, providing consistent care ranging from after-school support and date nights to extended overnight and multi-day care. I have maintained relationships with several families for multiple years and continue to provide care on an as-needed basis. My responsibilities have extended well beyond basic childcare and have included: * School transportation, pickups, and drop-offs * Homework support and tutoring * Meal planning and preparation * Grocery shopping and household errands * Laundry and light household cleaning * Household organization and maintaining routines * Scheduling appointments and coordinating activities * Medication support as directed by parents * Overnight and extended care * Travel and transportation with children * Pet care * Managing the needs and schedules of multiple children simultaneously * Communicating with parents regarding schedules, routines, needs, and activities * Independently planning age-appropriate activities and daily routines I have planned and facilitated a wide variety of educational, recreational, and enrichment activities based on children's ages and interests, including: * Library visits and educational programs * Parks, playgrounds, and outdoor activities * Walks and nature exploration * Swimming and climbing * Educational games and science experiments * Arts, crafts, and imaginative play * Activity and recreation centers * Age-appropriate enrichment projects * Playdates and social activities In addition to my private childcare experience, I worked in a childcare center for approximately three years and most recently worked as a paraprofessional in a kinder class.