Holly is a Ravenna Live In Nanny because she feels she is truly able to make a difference for the family!

“I love kids and they bring me joy and happiness to my everyday living. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the nanny profession over any other, it would have to be because I to support children; it can be the best decision in your life to see them go down an excellent path. I have been serving in some form of childcare for over 19 years and can honestly say I love what I do! My goal as a Ravenna Live IN Nanny is to love and support a child’s every move. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes; dusting, keeping areas clean and making safe environments for a child at all times. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am loving playful, excited and just a true kid at heart. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include; artwork, healthy eating, teaching and a whole bunch of fun. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a nanny like me I would hope they would be very honest, fully detailed and know how to communicate.”

“I have known Ms. Holly for about three years. Ms. Holly is truly an amazing and unique creation that makes her stand out above others. She is a star that can never hide behind the shadows, because she is meant to shine bright for all to see. She is full of life and passion and driven to motivate and encourage others to reach a level in their life that they may not believe was ever possible for their lives. She is always engaged and never sitting down, because she is always finding ways and bringing forth new ideas to keep things functioning and operating in a positive manner. I have watched Ms. Holly in action as she has served as my executive director and friend. In the work environment, Ms. Holly walks with a determined spirit and attitude when she is working with children and ensuring they are developing and moving to that next step in their stage of development. She creates an educational and innovative atmosphere for children to learn in that they may explore their creative gifts and let those intellectual minds soar to high dimensions. She sits on their level and experiences the journey of learning with them. She provides programs and recruits different specialists teachers to come in and do dynamic programs for the children. Her philosophy is that, education is not only in the books, but hands on and engaging experience for children. This philosophy is always ever present and adopted by those she has trained to help the lives of young children. Those working alongside of her want to grow to be even better, but even better for those children they have been entrusted to serve. Ms. Holly is the Biggest Child of them all and that is why children are drawn to her and want to be around her all of the time. She is inspirational. Ms. Holly is undeniably gifted and uses those gifts in every way. She celebrates them in every place she goes to and does not shadow what is supposed to be recognized and celebrated. She is one of those stars that you cannot help but to admire. Ms. Holly will do even greater things if giving the opportunity to do so. She is a team player and has always believed that it takes a community to do the inevitable when serving the lives of people. Her heart is gold for the mission to serve others and it shows everywhere she goes. I recommended Ms. Holly anytime to be a part of an establishment or organization whose mission is to serve and change lives. She will be a phenomenal Ravenna Live IN Nanny. I've watched her in action and have seen the impact in the lives of those she is in company with and to those she serves. If her presence and spirit is not in the atmosphere things are gloomy. She is a bright light that keeps the room lit.”

“I highly recommend Holly for a position as a Ravenna Live IN Nanny! She is an exceptional worker and manager in the childcare field. She is consistent and always willing to learn new methods in order to enhance children’s learning experience. She also has an uncanny instinct for what is necessary for children to thrive, what it takes to implement it in all the classrooms, as well as maintaining a sound business model. While maintaining great standards in care for the children, she will balance it all, and make sure the business does not suffer. In my experience, it is a special gift that only a few have, and Ms. Holly has it. Her experience as a teacher is also an asset to elevate the level of care as well as increasing her reach as a manager to the staff. Ms. Holly always maintains a safe and healthy learning environment in the day care. Safety is paramount to everything she does with the children and communicates it clearly to her staff. Supervision policy is paramount in her management style. She is also extremely clean and maintains a sanitized environment while teaching the staff to teach the children about healthy behavior and good eating habits. She makes sure that all classrooms have a schedule flexible enough so that learning is fun and interesting while having the security of the routine that enables children to flourish. Ms. Holly's classrooms promote physical, emotional and intellectual development in the children. Fine motor and gross motor development is addressed every day under her leadership in the classrooms. She is great at helping other teachers to create lesson plans which will encompass all facets of a child's development, namely physical, cognitive, communication and creativity. Social and emotional development is also emphasized in Ms. Holly's classrooms. The environment is warm, loving, and positive so that the children can develop a good sense of self, appropriate social behavior. She teaches a positive reinforcement system of the socially appropriate behavior to the staff. She instills confidence while making sure and leads the teachers to instill children to share and interact with one another in a positive manner. Ms. Holly communicates with the families on a daily basis and will refer them to outside support agencies if it is needed. Any issue with the children is communicated to the parents/ guardians right away. She has shown great rapport with the parents, I have seen her being tough on them when it comes to copay, yet she does it with grace. She enlists the help and support of the family in order to effectively impact the children's lives. In the end, the parents respect her, and know that she cares, therefore, the business thrives. Overall, Ms. Holly is great at managing a daycare, or multiple daycares; her paper work is always immaculate. She keeps files immaculate; she meets all of the DPW requirements as well as Keystone Stars. She is extremely professional and will use any opportunity to learn and implement new ideas, while using her own experience, which in the end is a great mixture. Ms. Holly has worked as a childcare provider for many years and she exude poise and confidence. I have known her for five years while she was successfully managing multiple locations. She works well with other directors and staff and is always willing to go the extra mile and learn new things. Her work ethic is unrivaled, and it is my pleasure to recommend her, she will be a great asset .”

“It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I am writing to endorse Holly. I have had the enjoyment of working alongside and underneath the supervision of Holly for about seven years. She has showed ambition, great leadership, compassionate and pure dedication. She is versatile and flexible when it comes to her job duties and what is required of her as an employee or a supervisor. I recommend Holly to a position within a company that will allow her to show her full potential and wherein she has the ability to show her creativity and leadership qualities. I would hope that in your choosing of Holly as your Ravenna Live IN Nanny that you will have the pleasure of knowing that you have an honest and hardworking individual on your team.”

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