Meet Katie: A nanny and babysitter in Rowville, VIC

Hi families,

I'm Katie, a passionate professional Early Childhood Educator with 10 years experience. I have experience and formal training in holistic pedagogy including Steiner education and nature play based curriculums and am skilled in creating age appropriate creative and play based learning and supporting children to thrive.

I have just had a day open up so am currently looking to support another lovely family 1 to 2 days part time, ideally locally to the Dandenong ranges or eastern suburbs.

A little about myself…

I've been working with children professionally for the last 10 years, with children aged 12 weeks to 12 years with extensive experience with the 1-5 age range.

Currently I’m working permanent part time with a wonderful family as a sole care nanny Monday through to Wednesday. I’ve held different hats in my career including sole care nanny roles, running a family daycare, working as a OSHC coordinator both in Steiner primary settings and local school settings, in long day care and as a IHC (in home care) educator delivering educational play based learning for families with complex needs.

I hold a wealth of experience, including working with multiples, nutritious cooking and meal prep, creating age appropriate activity's & working with holistic methodology and a passion for nature play for children.

My strengths are my caring, honest and transparent approach to my work and as a carer I am creative, fun, patient, nurturing and kind while valuing appropriate boundaries and maintaining a healthy routine/rhythm to support the children to feel safe and thrive.

My hobbies include dance, art, nutrition, cooking, travel and being immersed in nature/natural landscapes. I value communication, transparency and mutually respectful relationships.

On top of my qualifications I have my full license with clean driving history, current employee WWCC, Childcare first aid, asthma and epi pen training, food handling certification, SIDS training certification, allergy training certificate, and child protection certification.

I would love to hear from family looking to employ a part time nanny with my skill set. Thanks!