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Melanie M.
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Holyoke, MA 01040

from $24 per hour

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About Melanie

Experience: 10 yrs

COVID-19 vaccinated

NO CURRENT AVAILABILITY Hello, My name is Melanie (Mel). I had been a preschool teacher for 8+ years, and a in home nanny for 6+ years. Working with children is my passion. Influencing future generations feels like my purpose on this beautiful planet we share. I incorporate a large variety of nature play and education. Animals, plants, hikes/trail walks, bugs, and outdoor play as much as we can! I highly value self care and respect. I share my learnings of deep breathing, yoga, self care, and using nature to ground and connect. Art and music are also aspects that are very close to my heart, and a big piece of my teachings. Self expression is so important and should be cherished in young people. I am an artist. I paint, make small statues, puppets, and anything else I want to try! I have a variety of instruments I like to share, including, ukulele, Navajo flute, tongue drum, etc. I hope this is a good start to get to know me!

Reviews

5.0
based on 3 reviews
AA

Amy A.

Reviewed on 8/22/2023

We loved having Mel as our nanny! She is 100% reliable, safe and respectful of our family's style. But most importantly, she is so loving, creative, and fun with the kids. My child LOVES her and feels completely comfortable with her...and so do I. I looked forward to the days when she worked, because I knew my child would have another loving presence who was bringing a lot of energy and fun and her world. We wish Mel could stay on forever, but it was the right time for my child to transition into daycare. I can't recommend Mel highly enough - she became part of our family and she always will be. She kept my child safe, learning, and joyful.

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

12+ yrs

Willing to care for up to 1 child

Rates

Recurring jobs

$24-25/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$24/hr

2 children

$28/hr

Can help with

Craft assistance

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Greenfield Community College

Some college

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Certified teacher

Early childhood eductation

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

Safety

CareCheck

Completed

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