Maria S.

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Westfield, NJ 07090

from $25 per hour

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About Maria

Experience: 3 yrs

I am a responsible, caring, and dependable childcare professional with experience working with children in both Brazil and the United States. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-age children in private family homes. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Sciences and CPR/First Aid certification, which support my strong understanding of child health, safety, hygiene, and overall well-being. I focus on creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where children can grow and thrive. My experience includes managing daily routines such as meals, naps, hygiene, school schedules, and transportation, as well as planning educational, creative, and developmental activities. I am patient, organized, and adaptable, and I build strong, trusting relationships with children and families. Fluent in English and Portuguese, I am comfortable in multicultural environments and also support light household organization when needed.

Most recent review

5.0

based on 1 review

We cannot recommend Maria highly enough. She has been with our family for the past year and a half and has truly become part of our family. From day one, she has cared for our children with so much love, patience, and kindness, and they absolutely adore her. Maria is incredibly dependable, trustworthy, and responsible. She is an excellent driver and has safely taken our children to school, activities, playdates, and appointments. She keeps their days fun, organized, and engaging while always making them feel loved and secure. She has also been an enormous help around the house, preparing meals for the kids, keeping up with their laundry, and helping our household run smoothly. She consistently goes above and beyond, always looking for ways to help. We’d be happy to speak with you to share more about our experience.

Kelly D.

7/10/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$25-28/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$25/hr

2 children

$28/hr

3 children

$31/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Craft assistance

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Swimming supervision

Travel

Qualifications

Education

College degree

Languages

English

Portuguese

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Additional details

Non-smoker