edit: Early Bird School Openings for ages 12months and up

piemama | Feb 01, 2012 | 0 | Posted in Child Care

We are now enrolling and have immediate openings for children ages 12 months-kindergarten.

- Early Birds develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a love of learning.
-Low-media environment and 6 children class size allows individualized attention.
-Spacious fenced-in yard for safe outdoor discoveries, motor skills development, gardening, and good old fun!
-Class taught by a mindful, enthusiastic teacher who connects wonderfully with children and previously taught in co-ops, preschool, and kindergarten settings.

Our mission is to inspire curious minds and to cultivate the love of learning. Early Bird strives to provide a safe and nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment to foster your child's growth and development. We use developmentally appropriate practices and an emergent curriculum (influenced by Reggio-Emilia) based on your child's interest. We will be learning naturally through play, stories, cooking, singing, yoga/creative movement, and building structures. Children are provided with plenty of hands-on experiences in a clean and safe environment.

We are located along the 6 Parnassus busline, at 12th Ave and Quintara.

Please call (415)702-0328 or visit www.earlybirdsf.com for more information.

Early Bird School Openings for ages 2.5-K

piemama | Jan 24, 2012 | 0 | Posted in Child Care

We are now enrolling and have immediate openings for children ages 2.5-kindergarten.

- Early Birds develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a love of learning.
-Low-media environment and 6 children class size allows individualized attention.
-Spacious fenced-in yard for safe outdoor discoveries, motor skills development, gardening, and good old fun!
-Class taught by a mindful, enthusiastic teacher who connects wonderfully with children and previously taught in co-ops, preschool, and kindergarten settings.

Our mission is to inspire curious minds and to cultivate the love of learning. Early Bird strives to provide a safe and nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment to foster your child's growth and development. We use developmentally appropriate practices and an emergent curriculum (influenced by Reggio-Emilia) based on your child's interest. We will be learning naturally through play, stories, cooking, singing, yoga/creative movement, and building structures. Children are provided with plenty of hands-on experiences in a clean and safe environment.

We are located along the 6 Parnassus busline, at 12th Ave and Quintara.

Please call (415)702-0328 or visit www.earlybirdsf.com for more information.

PT nanny :)

steorsi | Mar 29, 2011 | 0 | Posted in Child Care

Dear Moms and Dads,

I have always loved spending fun and quality time with children all my life and this is the reason why I have chosen the nanny career.
While studying at the university I spent every summer in Switzerland working with babies and toddlers and being part of their wonderful families. I was also very fortunate to participate in a training program in Finland where I was working with babies, toddlers and young children up to school age. It was amazing to experience and be part of one of the most wonderful and successful school systems in the world.

I have been working as a nanny the last 6+ years and I am lucky enough to have the most wonderful job in the world! Being a nanny is a combination of all the things I am: an educator, a friend, empathetic, grounded, fun loving and silly.

Currently I am looking for a part time job starting mid June but my schedule is very flexible and it could be adjusted to your needs.
Please feel free to contact me if you think I would be the right fit for your family.

There is a book/song by Sandra Boynton (she is one of my favorite children's book authors) and when I read it I thought it was written about me :)
Here it goes:

I like you a lot
You're funny and kind
So let me explain
What I have in mind.

I want to be Your Personal Penguin
I want to walk right by your side
I want to be Your Personal Penguin
I want to travel with you far and wide

Wherever you go, I'll go there too
Here and there and ev'rywhere
And always with you
I want to be Your Personal Penguin
From now on.

Now lots of other penguins seem to do fine
In a universe of nothing but ice
But if I could be yours and you could be mine
A cozy little world would be twice as nice

I want to be Your Personal Penguin
I want to talk with you night and day
I want to be Your Personal Penguin
I want to listen to whatever you say

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Share our wonderful nanny

tallpainter | Feb 02, 2011 | 1 | Posted in Child Care

Howdy,

Our daughter is 15 months old and we have a wonderful nanny who has been with us for a year. We're now looking to share our nanny on a part-time schedule, something like 12-6 M-F. (She is available to do full time, but we would only be sharing during those hours.) We are located in Hayes Valley and would be happy to host or cohost. My husband and I are in our late 30s/early 40s and do a combination of medical administration and fine art. (Not at the same time, though! :) ) Our daughter Harper likes reading, listening to music and dancing, and in general she is very active and does a lot of outside play with our nanny, Meri, who is bilingual (Spanish) and came highly recommended. She has a degree in childhood development and always keeps her CPR training up to date. She manages that magical combination of professionalism and fun that is exactly what we had hoped to find for Harper and for us. She is always thinking up new places to go and new activities for Harper, and always communicates with us clearly about what Harper was up to each day. She is also extremely prompt and dependable. We do have her speaking Spanish with Harper, but not exclusively.

We would prefer to find a family with a child in the same age range or within six months in either direction and, if at all possible, nearby, but of course that's like winning the sharecare lottery, so we are open to discuss other options.

Thanks,
Jennifer

Natural Nannies LLC

naturalnannies | Jul 26, 2010 | 0 | Posted in Child Care

Natural Nannies LLC is a group of nannies that share a common commitment to the well being of children and are naturally good at the care we provide. We are available for occasional childcare- date nights and/or regular nanny work- both short and long term. We are based out of San Francisco and work within the city and Marin and Napa area. We care for children Infants to 12 years old. Our company charges no registration fee for families. All nannies are TB screened, Infant/child CPR certified and First Aid trained and all nannies are Independent Contractors. Every member has been thoroughly interviewed and reference checked before ever working for our families. We hold meetings every two month to exchange ideas on childcare and business growth. Our rates are $18.00/hr for one child, $22.00/hr for two siblings, and $25.00 for three siblings. Group care or Sharecare, which is when one nanny will care for 2 or more non-sibling children, is $12.00 per child. There is a three-hour per shift ($54 for one child, $66 for siblings, and $75 for 3 siblings. Prices for Group Care may vary.) If you are looking for amazing, caring, and reliable nannies, as well as ongoing childcare feel free to contact us. You can email us at naturalnannies@gmail.com or call (415) 839-5310. If you and your family are interested in becoming a part of our Natural Nanny Family, we will email your family an informational packet to fill out. After you fill out the info packet, you can begin interviewing nannies that match the needs of you and your family.

Thank you,
Anastasia Conrad-Owner of Natural Nannies LLC

Oberlin grad with experience seeks part-time nanny position

cybelelyle | Feb 24, 2010 | 0 | Posted in Child Care

I recently returned to the bay area after living in NYC for the past 5 years and am looking for a childcare position. I am an artist with a graduate degree in the visual arts and have several years of experience teaching art to elementary school-age children. I currently substitute teach at the San Francisco Day School where I have also worked as a full time associate teacher in the past. Additionally, I have quite a bit of experience working with younger kids - I have had jobs as a nanny for toddlers in both San Francisco and New York. When I worked as a nanny in San Francisco before, I had the pleasure of getting to know the intimate details of all the resources San Francisco has to offer kids. As a teacher, I have extensive know-how for constructing a full day of diverse activities for kids and for providing a well-balanced rhythm to the day.

I have found that being an artist makes me a great nanny. I have a curiosity for the world around me that is well matched for most children, as well as a creative, patient and open approach to life.

I have a car and a clean driving record and will happily provide references on request.

My email address is cybele_lyle@yahoo.com and I can also be reached on my cell phone at 415-420-6136.

I have experience with sharecare and would welcome working out a sharecare arrangement.

Sincerely,
Cybele Lyle

Opening at Quality Preschool Program

discoverylandsf | Sep 14, 2009 | 0 | Posted in Child Care

5-Star Parent Reviews on GoCityKids.com!

Discovery Land is a licensed familycare provider and is currently accepting children 18 months to 6 years old.

Licensed provider with over 12+ years of experience
CPR and First Aid Certified
Experienced pre-K teachers provide daily stimulating curriculum and activities
Weekly music program
Daily fresh hot, wholesome, home-cooked meals and snacks
Excellent references from both past and current parents

Hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm (Monday thru Friday)

Located: 38th & Lawton Avenues (in the Outer Sunset)

For more information about our program, services, or to schedule a visit, please contact:

Lina: 415.664.1642

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