I’m a warm, patient, and dependable caregiver who genuinely loves working with kids! I’ve been caring for children since high school, when I regularly babysat for local families, and I continued babysitting periodically throughout college and graduate school. More recently, my clinical training and professional work in Clinical Psychology have involved working with children and families consistently, giving me extensive experience understanding children’s developmental, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.I believe kids need a balance of structure and plenty of opportunities for play, creativity, curiosity, and fun. I love getting down on the floor to play, doing crafts, reading, exploring outside, or creating activities around a child’s interests. I’m also happy to help with homework and routines and enjoy helping kids build confidence and independence.I’m naturally organized and especially good at creating systems that keep things running smoothly. I’m happy to help with children’s laundry, tidying and organizing toys and play spaces, dishes, meal prep, and other household tasks that make family life easier. I’m proactive, detail-oriented, and notice what needs to be done without always needing to be asked.My clinical experience has also taught me to be exceptionally patient, calm, and flexible. I understand that children’s behavior is communication and approach challenging moments with empathy, consistency, and age-appropriate boundaries.

I have graduated from the University of Cincinnati and moved to Chicago in late November! I am getting my Master’s in Public Health with a focus on International Public Service. I have been nannying throughout my time in college and have lots of experience with children - I also have a car!

Hi, I'm Maritza, a student at the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, OH. Rest assured, your search for a trustworthy nanny or babysitter near the university ends here. Reach out to me for potential job opportunities, and let's find out if we're a perfect match for your family.

Hello, my name is Caidance W. I have been doing this since I was 15 my mother owned an in home daycare for most of my life and I was helper, changing diapers, cleaning, feedings, cooking, etc.As I got older around 19 I worked in a daycare for a little while, I have my child safety, abuse, and neglect certification and my food safety while also babysitting on the side, I took care of my niece who has developmental disabilities and required a feeding tube so I'm knowledgeable when it comes to autism, ADHD, and others. I am 20 turning 21 in May. I have worked with many amazing families nannying and babysitting! I am looking for a new wonderful family to help and hope that your family could be my next! I've also been in college online going for my associates in psychology veering towards child development and family hopefully perusing my bachelors in law. I have my CPR and BLS as I took a leap into the medical field as well helping with kidney failure. I am Montessori based in my teaching styles. It encourages self confidence, self awareness and a creative and independent mindset! I enjoy the use of structure! I also encourage pretend play, days out of the house for new experiences, and lots of imagination and creativity! I love doing crafts. I will treat your children as if they were my own! They will feel safe, comfortable and happy within my care! A bit about my life outside of nannying. I enjoy swimming, running, weight training, yoga, new opportunities, traveling, reading, and spending time with the ones I love! I have 2 pet bunnies which are my babies!

Specialized Care: ADHD, Allergies, Autism