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Long Beach, CA 90804
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About Diane
Experience: 10 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
I am a healthy and active grandmother of 4 and mother of 3, who loves to enrich children's lives with books, creativity, art and outdoor play. My joy was playing with my youngest grandsons (ages 4 and 1) until they moved East a few months ago. Now, I am seeking part-time opportunities to nourish children with books, play and fun activities while their parents work. For over 30 years, I taught early childhood classes and older grades as well. As a teacher with a Masters in education and as an advocate for play, I created a Discovery Room at my last school where 4 and 5-year-olds could engage in all types of play: block building, dress up/dramatic play, water play, making play-dough as a science experiment and acting out stories. The children loved coming to the Discovery Room and I loved facilitating their creativity and development. My current passions are swimming, practicing yoga (I am a teacher as well), bike riding, painting, writing and reading books about anti-racism.
Reviews
Alison C.
Reviewed on 12/3/2022
Diane was completely dependable and caring to our two children and family. She always had an upbeat and happy demeanor which my children loved. She helped with picking them up from school, bringing them to activities, and playing with them at home or at the playground. She engaged them in fun art activities. I still have the special Mother's Day box she helped the kids make for me that contained inspiring messages for me to look at. I highly recommend Diane.
Services
Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
Willing to care for up to 2 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$16-21/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$27/hr
2 children
$30/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Craft assistance
Meal prep
Swimming supervision
Qualifications
Education
Bank Street College of Education - 2013
Graduate degree - Early Childhood Education
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Certified teacher
Early childhood eductation
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
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