All About It!

I'm Lawton and I'm 20 years old. I live in Oakville at 1229 Marlborough Crt. on the main floor. I go school at Sheridan College during the school year and have decided to stay in Oakville over the summer. I will have my 3 bedroom apt. all to myself and as a result will have a lot of space. I have noticed many young children around the building and feel there may be a need for affordable childcare over the summer for younger children needing supervision.


I am CPR and First Aid trained. I have over 6 years of experience babysitting and one summer as a full time nanny (see seperate post about what that job entailed) I have experience with newborns up to older children (10 + yrs). Most of my babysitting experience seperate from the summer nanny position was with multiple children. Normally 3+ kids.


I am willing to take in 6 kids per day from the months of late April until late August from the ages of 0-5. I will accept children from 8am (if you require slightly earlier it can be accomodated for no extra cost) until 5:30pm. I will serve a healthy lunch, morning and afternoon snacks daily. I will charge 20 dollars a day. Children needing to stay longer (on a Friday night maybe?) will pay a flat rate of 5 dollars extra and the child will be fed dinner, bathed and changed in to pj's (and put to sleep temporarily, if need be depending on time). If only one child remains in my care I will do this in your apt. and stay there until you return.


There are no pets in the apartment.
References are available upon request.


If you have any questions leave a comment below and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Also if you would like to set up a meeting and/or see the apartment that can happily be arranged.


Thanks,


Lawton W.
Marlborough Summer Care

Summer Nanny Info

This past summer I was a summer nanny for a family in Muskoka Ontario. I took care of two young boys (4 and 2.5). 


I was responsible for getting them ready, fed, and out the door most mornings. I watched and played with them while their parents were away, I took them to the dock, the beach, the general store, fishing, swimming, the play gym, and played with them around the cottage also, including arts and crafts, puzzles, games, and baking. I prepared and fed them lunch and dinner and was responsible for getting them ready for and put to bed many times. 


This family is one of the references available.


Any questions? Leave them below!


Lawton W. 
Marlborough Summer Care

What About Food?

Food is included, if you like. If you have certain things that you'd rather your child(ren) eat then the planned menus (see below) I am more than happy to serve whatever you bring when you drop off your child. 


Though, if you are interested in the planned menu it will include:
Late morning snack
Lunch
Late afternoon snack



Weekly Menus are as follows:

(All meals are home-made and nutritious)

Meal Plan 1:

Monday – Ham/Turkey Sandwiches w/Berry Mixture

Tuesday – Personal Pizza w/Carrot Sticks

Wednesday - Vegetable and Chicken Kabobs w/Cheese Cubes

Thursday - Chicken Strips, Rice w/Mixed Vegetables

Friday – Meat and Cheese Wrap w/Grapes

Meal Plan 2:

Monday- Mini Ham and Cheese Quiches w/Carrot Sticks

Tuesday- No Crust Chicken/Tuna/Egg Salad Sandwiches w/Apple Slices

Wednesday- Grilled Cheese w/ Potato Wedges

Thursday- White Cheddar Macaroni w/ Berry Mixture

Friday- Pita Bread and Hummus w/Pear Slices

*Meal plans alternate weekly

*Meal suggestions are happily accepted!

*Dinner- when child stays later- will typically be pasta and sauce 

Snacks Include:

Fresh Fruit (variety), cheese cubes (variety), raisons, rice crackers, pudding, granola bars, toast, yogurt, whole wheat crackers, rice crispy squares, apple sauce, raw veggies, raw nuts (variety) and crackers.

Drinks Include:

Milk (Skim, 1% and 2%)

Water (Brita Filter)

Juice (Apple, Orange, Berry, and Real Lemonade- all watered down heavily when possible) 

Preferences for drinks will be happily accomodated. Ex. If you rather milk at all times or only at lunch, only one cup of juice a day, etc.

Questions, suggestions? Leave them below!

Lawton W.

Marlborough Summer Care

Basic Routine

An outlook of a typical day: 

Arrival (8am on) - Colouring/Playdough

9.30 am - Snack/Stories/Free Play

10.00 am - Nap time for younger ones/Quiet Games for olders

10.15 am - Outdoor Play - weather permitting

11.00 am - Music/Dance/Singing/Dress Up

11.30 am - Lunch Time (See meal plans) 

12.00 - 2.00 pm - Nap time for older kids/Quiet Games for olders

2.00 pm - Craft Time/Go for a walk/Park/Trails/Play Ground etc.

2.30 pm - Snack and Story Time/Free Play

3.00 pm - Nap Time (second) for younger ones

4.00 pm - Puzzles and Games

Naps vary according to age and need.


I try to incorportate a wide range of activities, ranging from quiet sit down activities to ones designed to get kids up and moving as to create a well balanced day that children will not bore of quickly. I also plan to take full advantage of the summer weather by incorporating lots of fun activities outside (hats and sunscreen always on!!).


Children are encouraged to bring their own games, toys, and activities they would like to use during the day. I can label any toys brought in to eliminate any confusion. 

At times some activities may change and others will be brought in as replacements depending on weather and behaviour each day.

Suggestions, questions? Put them in the comments below!

Lawton W.

Marlborough Summer Care