San Rafael, CA 94903
from $35 per hour
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Experience: 20 yrs
Nurturing children comes naturally to me; I have spent the last 20 years dedicated to their care. As a mother of two, I understand the love, care, and attention needed to help children thrive. I enjoy actively engaging with babies, helping them develop routines that incorporate both play and rest. My approach is patient and friendly. I love exploring the outdoors, taking children to the park for walks and games. I am comfortable caring for up to three children, ages 0-11, and enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational games that promote learning. I am also comfortable enforcing household rules. I communicate with parents through verbal updates at pickup and regular texts or calls, always respecting their preferred method. I am also willing to help with cooking, light housekeeping, and travel. I have First Aid Training, CPR Training, and Early Child Development coursework.
Norma has been an absolute blessing for me and my baby. After a rough postpartum period, I hired her part-time, and she immediately became the most loving, calm, and supportive presence in our lives. She has over 20 years of experience caring for infants as young as one month through children up to 10 years old, and even manages multiple siblings with ease. Norma is endlessly patient, attentive, and intuitive—she always seems to know exactly what my baby needs. Within a week, she had him sleep-trained and napping beautifully in his crib. She also caught a food allergy I hadn’t noticed and kept a careful, watchful eye on him at all times. Norma keeps my baby fully engaged with songs, play, conversation, and park walks. During nap times, she tidies up and even folds laundry, which makes the whole household run more smoothly. My baby lights up whenever she walks in the room—it’s clear how much he adores her. She’s also gentle and loving with our pets, which has been such a gift. On top of her incredible care, Norma is fluent in Spanish and speaks English, adding a wonderful bilingual dimension to our baby’s world. She truly treats children as if they were her own—with love, patience, and genuine care. I can’t recommend her highly enough. Any family lucky enough to have Norma will instantly feel the peace of mind she’s brought us. She is truly a gem!
9/5/2025
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$35/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$35/hr
2 children
$38/hr
3 children
$41/hr
Can help with
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Travel
Languages
English
Spanish
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
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