GreāNikaBooked by 4 repeat families
7 reviewsCharlotte
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 families in Clover, SC
Hi! Iām Nika. Pronounced āKnee-ka.ā Iām 24 years old and originally from Tennessee, but Iāve been living in North Carolina since 2022 and absolutely love it here. Iām currently a college student pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education, with over 50 credit hours completed so far. My goal is to become a teacher one day, but for now, while Iām in college, Iām focused on gaining experience and supporting families through childcare.
I come from a very large and family-oriented background with over 20 siblings so Iāve literally been around children my whole life. Iāve always had a natural connection with kids and find so much joy in being part of their growth. Watching them learn, develop new skills, and grow into their personalities is truly rewarding.
I have over five years of paid childcare experience across several roles. I started at a daycare as a floater in the infant classrooms, caring for babies aged 3 to 11 months. I handled tasks like bottle prep, feeding, transitioning to solids, tummy time, naps, and diaper changes. In the afternoons, I would help school-aged children (6ā8 years old) with homework and tutoring.
After moving to NC, I became an assistant teacher at a preparatory academy, working with toddlers (12ā16 months) on walking, speech, and fine motor development. I then started as lead toddler teacher (ages 12ā23 months) at a preschool before switching with a coworker to lead the pre-K classroom (ages 3ā4). I created weekly lesson plans including hands-on activities like learning shapes and colors, storytelling, name writing, and puzzle-solving.
I also have experience working with children who have disabilities such as autism and ADHD. I always treat every child equally, but I adjust my approach based on their needs, such as avoiding loud noises for children with sensory sensitivities or creating structured routines for children who need consistency.
Currently, Iām a nanny to a three-year-old boy, and Iāve been with him for over two years. Iāve supported him through major milestones like language development and social-emotional growth.
In my free time, I enjoy painting, reading, writing, dancing, and playing sports like volleyball, tennis, and soccer. I love arts and crafts and believe that learning often looks like messy fun. Iām also big on routines and keeping things tidy after play. While I love to have fun and be creative, safety and supervision always come first.