MelanieBooked by 20 repeat families
21 reviews$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 35 families in Terrell, TX
I’m a bilingual educator and experienced caregiver with over 20 years of experience working with children. My background includes teaching, private family education, nannying, Spanish immersion, nature-based learning, and supporting children with different learning styles and needs.
A big part of my work is grounded in secure attachment and relationship-based care. I believe children thrive when they feel safe, understood, respected, and deeply connected to the adults caring for them. I pay close attention to each child’s temperament, cues, emotions, and individual needs, and I aim to create a calm, warm environment where they can be fully themselves.
I love creating playful and engaging experiences through reading, art, imaginative play, outdoor adventures, games, hands-on learning, and following children’s natural curiosity. I’m also happy to naturally incorporate Spanish into our time together if families are interested.
I have extensive experience with children from early childhood through elementary age, siblings, and multi-child households. I’m comfortable with routines, meals, bedtime, transportation, homework support, and keeping things calm and organized while parents are away.
Families who work with me often become repeat families, and building that kind of trust and connection is something I value deeply.
I’m currently available for occasional babysitting, date nights, weekends, and select recurring care.