About me

I've always had an affinity for children. Growing up in a Cuban - American household I was the oldest of 13 cousins and was consistently put to work keeping the little ones entertained at family parties. We would put on elaborate shows and have all the parents file in to watch. This is what I fell in love with; a child's propensity to create and share their wonder with the world. I aim to constantly foster this wonderment by encouraging children to engage with their surroundings. I believe it's important to inspire this behavior in all walks of life. I adore working with infants, whose untainted curiosity is such a joy to witness, as well as school age kids in their quest for all knowledge, and I mean ALL of it.

I began my childcare journey when I was 10 years old by discovering I excelled at keeping a room of toddlers entertained during parties. With age I quickly became my family's resident babysitter. Throughout high school and college my name trickled out to family friends and acquaintances and soon my free nights were filled with children's playtime, dinner, baths, and bed time stories. During this time I cared for infants, toddlers, and school age all the way through to preteens. Having worked in many different households I can quickly and effectively get the lay of the land, easily adapting to families specific needs and routines.

I have cared for infants as young as 3 months old and feel comfortable with all the applicable responsibilities necessary to providing a safe and nurturing environment. This entails bottle feeding, burping, bathing, changing diapers, establishing sleep schedules, soothing crying fits and keeping them happily engaged. On the other side of the age spectrum I've watched children as old as 13. Typically for the school ages I assist in after school duties. This consists of starting homework, tutoring when necessary, preparing snack/dinner, attending activities, and occasionally bed time routine for date nights.

Most recently, I worked full time for a family on the Upper West Side with 3 year old twin girls. I assumed full responsibility for school pick up, napping, cooking, and transportation to activities while also planning playdates, doctors appointments, and haircuts. I was an integral part of their potty training process and transition into school life. In my two years with them I developed a full understanding of the day to day ongoings of children in New York City.