“Sometimes the littlest things take the most room in your heart .”
Winnie The Pooh
About me
My name is Damaris, but my friends and family call me Demi. I have had the opportunity of having children in my care for the past 20 years. My life around children began long before I gave birth to my child. Around 15, I started babysitting some of our neighbors’ children. After becoming a young mother myself, I dedicated my time to getting educated and learning about early childhood & child development as well as home economics, art, and photography.
I followed up on my education at college by taking more courses such as human development, speech skills, and psychology. I have recently updated my education by focusing on infants and children. I am a certified newborn & infant care specialist.
By working with the mother and father, I can make sure that the new family member is healthy and thriving. I do this by focusing solely on the newborn or baby, providing the parents with factual information, and establishing good habits from the start, which helps them with their daily routines. This allows the parents to feel confident their child is in great hands and can get their rest day or night.
Becoming a professional newborn/infant care specialist has been rewarding many folds, as I have met a diverse range of wonderful families over the years. And yet I have not stopped learning and educating myself constantly with new courses related to infants and childcare.
My experience and expertise bring a sense of tranquility to parents and families of children in my care. I have always tried to get trust, honesty, consistency, stability, and an organic method of caregiving to these families.
I feel blessed and fortunate to be able to consider childcare as my career.
I have been residing in Las Vegas, Nevada for the past 15 years.
Education & Training
Intolerance and Food Allergies in Children Training Course-2023
Certificate: Infant/Baby Sleep Specialist - Childhood Sleep Institute
Newborn Care Specialist Certified 2022 - Newborn & Infant certified
Sleeposium - 2022,2023
Nutrition for Preschoolers Workshop - 2022
Breast Feeding Course 2022
Respectful Care for Newborn, Infants, and Toddlers - Newborn Care Solutions April 2021
Newborn Care Specialist - Cuidando Angeles NCS training 2021
How to: Nanny for the Work at Home Parent course program 2020
Speech Skills Course - Orange Coast College 1997
Home Economics - Teen Parent Program 1995
Early Childhood Development Teen Parent Program 1993-1996
Lactation Workshop - Santa Ana Hospital 1993
Qualifications
CPR and First Aid Certified
Bilingual ( English and Spanish)
20 years of childcare experience
Experience with children with differing abilities
Certified Newborn and Infant Care Professional
Fully Vaccinated against Covid
Traveling with families experience
Member of US Nanny Association
Member of Newborn Care Specialist Association
Specialties & Interests
Baby Routines’ adjustments/enhancements
Baby Space Organization
Sleep Training
Family Wellness Planning
Nutrition and Meal Planning
Flexible Lesson Planning & Curriculum for children
Advance Education and Growth planning
Photography
Arts and Crafts
Home Decorating / Home Staging