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Ingrid I.
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Arlington, VA 22207

from $30 per hour

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About Ingrid

Experience: 5 yrs

I've been taking care of kids for over 25 years, have raised five kids of my own and am excellent with newborns and infants. My philosophy is that children should be stimulated, whether it's outdoors in parks, or indoors through books, games, art and music, because their brains are developing and growing every day. The younger they are, the more important it is that they play and explore their environment, so they learn how to cooperate, think and solve problems. Instead of telling children what they are not allowed to do, I always respond in a positive way, to ensure that they feel understood, never restricted, which usually leads to anger and aggressiveness. Even in stressful, unexpected situations I am able to stay calm and positive. My ability to make children feel listened to and safe at all times is one of my greatest strengths. I have direct experience ranging from newborns up to 25-year-olds, am flexible to changes and am also available on short notice.

Reviews

5.0
based on 1 review
SV

Sarah V.

Reviewed on 8/6/2023

I cannot speak highly enough of Ingrid's credentials and skills as a caregiver. She's one of the most incredible people I've ever met and is highly skilled as a nanny, with an ability to work with a diverse array of families. She's provided my kids (4yrs and 2 yrs.) with so much love and care, while supporting our whole family unit through lots of tough transitions. She's incredibly skilled at meeting kids’ needs, adjusting her approaches to fit families, and is deeply knowledgeable about the science around child development. She practices an array of responsive caregiving and has helped nurture both of our children’s unique interests through play, reading, and activities that center around their needs. She's helped us explore the area through parks, museums, libraries, music class, etc. She's incredibly active and experience based, which we've valued so much. She's truly a gem and gives so much to the families she works with. She proactively communicates, is extremely reliable and flexible, and can cultivate trust with both kids and parents very quickly. Any family would be lucky to work with Ingrid! If I could describe Ingrid in one word, it would be attunement!

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

12+ yrs

Willing to care for up to 4 children

Rates

Recurring jobs

$40-50/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$30/hr

2 children

$33/hr

3 children

$36/hr

4 children

$39/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Child care

Companion care

Craft assistance

Swimming supervision

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Augsburg College - 1983

Bachelor degree - German

Languages

English

German

Professional skills

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Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

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mon

6:00 PM–12:00 AM

tue

6:00 PM–12:00 AM

wed

6:00 PM–12:00 AM

thu

6:00 PM–12:00 AM

fri

6:00 PM–12:00 AM

sat

12:00 AM–12:00 AM

sun

12:00 AM–12:00 AM

Safety

CareCheck

Completed

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