Kristen

Hi! My name is Kristen, and I’m a 23-year-old who recently moved to Austell, Georgia, after getting married in May 2026. I previously lived in Buford. I work remotely in an online position, which gives me a flexible schedule, and I’m excited to connect with families in my new community. I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old and have experience with children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. Caring for children has always been a genuine joy for me, and I love creating a fun, safe, and encouraging environment where kids feel comfortable being themselves. Much of my childcare experience comes through my church. I worked in our church nursery with children ages 0–3 for two years and then taught the 4–5-year-old class for four years. I have also served as a camp counselor for middle and high school students at our church camps. My husband is a youth pastor, so we are very involved with the students at our church and typically spend time with them 2–3 times each week. I also had the opportunity to spend four months in Indonesia as part of an internship and mission trip, where I worked with babies and toddlers in orphanages. This was a particularly meaningful experience and gave me the opportunity to care for very young children in a completely different cultural setting while learning to be patient, attentive, and adaptable to each child's individual needs. I have also been caring for my younger cousins since I was in fifth grade, including changing diapers and helping with the everyday needs of babies and young children. My husband and I regularly have our younger cousins stay with us for entire weekends, which has given me experience caring for children for extended periods of time. Another meaningful childcare experience was working for 10 weeks at a city summer camp serving children from low-income communities. I worked primarily with 3rd and 4th graders, many of whom had experienced significant trauma and struggled with behavioral challenges. This experience taught me a great deal about patience, compassion, consistency, and meeting each child where they are. I truly love children of all ages, and spending time with them genuinely fills my cup with joy. Whether we are playing games, doing crafts, reading books, spending time outside, helping with homework, or simply hanging out, I want children to feel cared for, valued, and safe. I would love the opportunity to get to know your family and become someone you can trust to care for your children!