Danielle Zwicker
Newberg,OR
Summary
Dedicated Childcare professional with over 20 years experience in childhood development for children ages 3 months-11 years.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Multiple families
Newberg, Oregon
07.2024 - 06.2026
- Supervised and engaged children aged 3 months to 9 years.
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Took children on outings to parks, indoor play places, and library visits to promote socialization and physical activity.
- Bathed, dressed, changed diapers, and prepared bottles for infants to ensure hygiene and comfort.
- Transported children to and from school, to playdates and to appointments and extracurricular activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Reinforced discipline strategies aligned with parents' specifications to foster positive behavior and development.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and behavior.
Childcare/After school Care (exempt)
Self-employeed
Newberg, Oregon
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Supervised and engaged children ranging ages 3-10 years.
- Established and maintained a safe, nurturing environment that supported children's learning and personal growth.
- Organized outings to parks, libraries, and play places to enhance children's socialization and exploration.
- Engaged with parents to provide updates on children's development and address concerns, fostering strong partnerships in care.
- Prepared snacks and meals and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Documented daily attendance for children in care.
Nanny (temp/ongoing positions)
Multiple families
Portland, Oregon
08.2006 - 06.2022
- Supervised and engaged children ages 3 months to 11.
- Organized and planned activities to enhance children's physical, mental, and emotional development.
- Maintained open communication with parents to update them on children's progress and well-being.
- Took children to and from school, on outings such as parks, indoor play places, library visits, etc.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals tailored to children's dietary needs, promoting healthy eating habits.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
Saint Helens, Oregon
09.2003 - 06.2006
- Supervised and engaged infants, toddlers and preschoolers ages 6 weeks-5 years as well as school aged children.
- Managed daily operations of daycare facility, ensuring compliance with state regulations and standards.
- Implemented targeted marketing strategies, increasing enrollment and attracting new families to daycare program.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals, and incident reports for regulatory purposes.
- Planned nutritious meals that meet USDA guidelines.
- Prepared bottles and changed diapers.
- Reviewed applications from prospective families interested in enrolling their children in the program.
- Communicated regularly with parents about child progress and daily activities, fostering strong relationships and trust.
- Managed schedules for multiple children, balancing activities and rest periods.
- Transported children to and from school or to the bus stop.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glencoe High School
Hillsboro, OR06-2002
Skills
- Infant care
- Toddler care
- School-age care
- Early childhood development
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Nanny
Multiple families
07.2024 - 06.2026
Childcare/After school Care (exempt)
Self-employeed
01.2023 - 06.2024
Nanny (temp/ongoing positions)
Multiple families
08.2006 - 06.2022
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
09.2003 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
Glencoe High School