Nicole is in school for recreational therapy. She has over 8 years of experience as a caregiver for infants to school-aged children as a babysitter and with special Olympics. Her references say she is empathetic, reliable, and engaging. One of her co-workers said, “Nicole is responsible, attentive, caring, and very mature. I have nothing but good things to say about her, she is very special to me. Nicole handles SN children very well, It comes very naturally to her.”

Jennieke (pronounced Yanika) is a certified yoga teacher that has been teaching in daycare centers, public schools, and assisted living facilities for over 15 years. She has dedicated her life to caring for others, first as a stay-at-home mother, then as a yoga instructor, and an as-needed babysitter. Originally from the Netherlands, she is fluent in Dutch, German and knows some Italian. Jennie’s references find her to be caring, welcoming, and honest. One family she babysat for said, “Jennieke babysat my daughter for 13 years, starting when she was 2 years old in 1999. She is terrific, just the best. Jennike is extremely gentle, patient, and reliable. She is everything you want in a caregiver! Jernieke would get on the floor with my daughter where they would act out stories and she really interacted with her. I highly recommend her!”

Jenise has a degree in psychology. She has over 8 years of experience as a caregiver for infants to school-aged children as a babysitter and in daycares. Her references say she is dedicated, reliable, and nurturing. One of her co-workers said, ‘Jenise I knew her through a family. Jenise was a manager and did everything for my center. She’s amazing, she’s a 10 out of 10! Kids love her. She is outgoing, responsible, fun, happy, and great with kids.”

Elaina has over 10 years of experience as a caregiver. She has worked with infants to school-aged children as a babysitter, in daycares, and with girl Scouts. Her references say she is positive, patient, and engaging. One of her co-workers said, “Elaina is very good, interacts well, teaches great, and really seems to enjoy working with younger children. I would absolutely recommend her.”

Maria is an experienced caregiver who has been a nanny, sitter, tutor, and teacher for over 13 years. She has experience with children of all ages, caring for them in-home and in a school environment. She is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish. Caring for children is her greatest passion and she cares for each one of them as though they were part of her own family.

Rebecca is an empty nester who raised 4 children and has two grandchildren, one of which she provided care for during their first year while her daughter worked.  Rebecca also has experience in a daycare setting and as a babysitter.  She is a mom and homemaker at heart which is why she loves her job as a childcare provider!  One of her references said, “She has a passion for children and spends time making lesson plans for them to do together as well. We love her and recommend her highly.”

Luz has been working for TLC since 2014. She is caring person, honest, patient and loves to serve others. Luz always does her best to make the families she works with happy. Luz is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, and she loves to be active with the children she cares for. Luz loves doing activities with children like exercising, watching tv, painting, reading books, dancing, crafts, and other stimulating and educational activities.

Melissa is a devoted educator and childcare provider. She loves reading, singing, learning, and spending time taking care of all ages of children. Melissa has several bachelor’s degrees including Elementary and Special Education. She is currently studying to become a certified Exceptional Student Educator. Melissa’s references say she is sweet, kind, smart, calm and playful. One family she babysat for said, “She was engaging, worked on educational activities and school work with my children. Melissa was like a second mother to them. She was playful with them, but she also challenged their minds with art and building things. She is not a “put the kids in front of the TV kind of babysitter. Melissa is extremely dedicated and an amazing person to be around.”