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Families in The Colony need part-time, after school, weekend, overnight, and last-minute babysitting help.
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Part-Time Nanny Wanted — Lake Highlands We are a family in the Lake Highlands area looking for a warm, reliable part-time nanny to help care for our sweet and funny 2.5-year-old son and to lend a...
Nanny needed for a 2-month old baby girl. We need support on Mondays and Fridays from about 11 am to 3 pm. I work from home so I will be present during that time.
We are a warm, respectful family with four children looking for a reliable, patient, and engaging caregiver. Responsibilities include supervising the children, preparing simple snacks, helping with...
This would be a drop-off and pick up from school, only once or twice a month. The school is in walking distance, so it could be a walk or a car pick-up. She would be ready for school in the morning,...

As of July 2026
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"It's great, the best childcare app around."
Claudia N., babysitter, Brooklyn, NY

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