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Melody J.

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North Royalton, OH 44133

from $20 per hour

(3)

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About Melody

Experience: 10 yrs

I am a licensed teacher in Family and Consumer Science, AMS (American Montessori Society) Early Childhood Certified, and Registered Diet Technician with 25+ years experience in general education, childcare, nutrition, family studies, wellness, fine arts, music, and Montessori curriculum. I love children of all ages! Competencies include teaching (multi-curriculum areas, full grade-level content, PreK-4th, tutoring to 12th), nutritional meals, home organization, children's environments, music, sports, event planning (parties & play), scheduling and more. My licenses are current via ODE, AMS, and CDR including valid BCI and FBI background checks. I am equipped to home school and care for kids. I also worked as an early childhood teacher, Parent & Me, for 12 years and managed church nurseries. I am musical, a home studio owner, teaching music and fine arts over a decade. I am a good investment for your childrens future. I love pets too! Let's connect and discuss your needs.

Most recent review

5.0
based on 3 reviews

Melody has been caring for our almost 8-month-old son for the past ~3 months, and we couldn’t be happier. She is reliable, trustworthy, thoughtful, and an excellent communicator. I feel confident leaving my son in her care. Melody is respectful and accommodating of parenting decisions (e.g., napping location and feeding preferences). She is knowledgeable about and experienced in all aspects of caregiving, including early childhood development, nutrition, and engaging activities. My son especially enjoys the music she incorporates into her care, which makes their time together fun and enriching. I highly recommend Melody to any family looking for a loving yet professional caregiver.

MB
Molly B.

2/23/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$20-40/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$23/hr

2 children

$26/hr

3 children

$29/hr

Can help with

Craft assistance

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Qualifications

Education

Kent State, Tri-c, And Columbus Montessori Education Center

Graduate degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Certified teacher

Early child development knowledge

Early childhood eductation

Other Qualifications & Credentials

AMS (American Montessori Early Childhood Certification) DTR (Dietetic Technician Registration) ODE Certifications in Family and Consumer Science CPR and First Aide Certified

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

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Care.com Background Check

Completed