Aptos, CA 95003
from $30 per hour
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Experience: 10 yrs
Hi, I'm Mary Anne! My desire to provide a secure, caring nest for children to thrive and grow has been the foundation for my work with children (from toddlers to school-age) for 16 years. I would love to help your children explore their own interests and the wonderful world around them, to make every experience meaningful. I've been lucky to have quite a bit of higher education behind me in understanding the latest research, but ultimately it is my own lived experience that tells me that social and emotional learning (self-awareness, social awareness, responsible decision-making, self-management, and relationship skills) form the foundation for all other kinds of learning. I work to understand each child's needs and what they deeply care about, which enables me to tune into both the challenges that they are ready for and where they might need support. I want to support your family's morals and ethics. I also enjoy multitasking, cooking, errands and laundry. I'd love to meet with you!
I am writing to tell you about our wonderful experience with Mary Anne C as our nanny for our four year-old and infant boys during 2019 and 2020. When Mary Anne joined us, our older boy had recently been diagnosed with autism and was having regular visits with a behavioral specialist to ready him for preschool and beyond, so we knew about best practices around how to support our son. From the beginning of her time with us, we were pleased that Mary Anne was in sync with how we parents and the specialist were already relating with him. Mary Anne provided a calm, trustable atmosphere that allowed him to organize his experience and play by himself and with her in an organized and more creative way. He had easy and fun days with her, playing at home and at the nearby park and library, and enjoying meals and snacks. Diaper changes, naps and helping with his laundry were also relaxed and often sprinkled with laughter. When our younger son was 2.5 months old and I was ready to resume working from home, we were happy to have Mary Anne, who provided the same kind of gentle, grounded care that allowed our baby to be quite comfortable and attached to her and to have a mellow, cozy experience with her. I can confidently recommend Mary Anne as a skilled, responsible and conscientious nanny and a warm and caring addition to your family. Sincerely, Nicole
9/8/2026
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$30-35/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$30/hr
2 children
$33/hr
3 children
$36/hr
Can help with
Companion care
Groceries/errands
Meal prep
Education
Pacific Oaks College
Graduate degree
Pacific Oaks College
Graduate degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Early childhood eductation
Other Qualifications & Credentials
M. A in Counseling Psychology
John F. Kennedy Univ.
1993. M. A. in Human Development
Pacitic Oaks College
2007. Training: Leslie Koplow's Emotionally Responsive Practice
RIE(Resources for Infant Educarers)
Reggio-Emilia's child-driven project
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