Hi! My name is Emily and I am back on Urban Sitter after a hiatus due to a heavy travel schedule and working corporate. Im excited to connect with new families! I am best for occasional bookings like date night, random school nights etc. I require a four hour minimum (unless I have applied to a listing that displays otherwise). I have connected with several families through Urban Sitter over the years (see my reviews!) and am looking forward to being considered for your next booking.

• U.S. Citizen •. Valid passport (travel ready) • Clean driving record • Trustline Certified • More than 20 years of professional childcare experience • Bilingual English and Spanish • Experience with high-profile families • Experience with twins and triplets • ASD Experience and trained • ADHD Experience and trained • Certified in CPR and First Aid • Child development • Pikler trained • Montessori trained • ASD experience • ADHD experience • Postpartum Doula trained • Newborn care specialist trained • Former Lausd employee Childcare services •. Non-Smoker

Cared for a baby from infancy; dependable, patient, organized. Great with routines, learning, travel, and creating a calm, safe, supportive environment.

WHO I AM: I am a college graduate who works part time in hospitality while living in Los Angeles, CA. I am 32 years old. I have applied my love for childcare for 12 years here on UrbanSitter, in addition to having been employed as a regular substitute teacher at a preschool in Burbank. I love to play and be active in my own life - getting fresh air, taking walks, and going to the beach are personal favorites. But I also appreciate that children can enjoy the comfort of staying inside to play imaginatively, read books, or build and break down and rebuild their Legos over and over again. I'm an animal lover as well with pets of my own and will be happy to attend to any of your pets. MY EXPERIENCE: Working at a children's summer camp program at Sonoma State University called EXCEL, I was an Assistant Teacher for a Stage Combat class for kids ages 9-14, so I can take rough-housers and encourage them to expel energy in a safe way. I was also an Assistant Teacher for a Theatre Improv class for kids ages 6-12, for those who love to be silly, imaginative, and in the spotlight. Since joining UrbanSitter in 2013, I have experienced vomit, accidents/bed-wetting, tantrums, night terrors, and anxiety attacks while caring for children ages 12 weeks to 12 years old, and all of these challenges were overcome with care and efficiency. I have built long-term relationships with families as their primary and regular caregiver that span over several years. But most importantly, I have had the joy of experiencing hours of genuine smiles, laughter, and growth; for this reason, I look forward to every booking. MY PHILOSOPHY: Something that I respect very highly in children is individuality. I don't believe that kids can all be categorized as “just kids” - each is very different, with unique interests, values, boundaries, and comfort zones. As your family's caregiver, my commitment is to adapt to your child's individual comfort zone and personality right from the jump, and combine that with your guidelines and goals as a parent to build a personalized childcare experience. All in all, I am happy to spend time with any child I meet - a kid's aura of acceptance and openness inspires me to give it back to them in care, support, and friendship. I hope to hear from you soon.

About me: Hi, I'm Shanisha but I go by "Shay". I'm from New York, but LA is my home now. I love animals, trying new restaurants and yoga. I have an Associates Degree in Psychology and I believe it's important to problem solve by talking it out. I’m currently looking for a part time family. I've been babysitting since I was a teenager. I enjoy it so much that I decided to make nannying a part of my career and I'm so glad I did. I’ve been nannying consistently for about 10 years now. I love spending time with children and getting to meet new families. It's great to build relationships with the families as well, which allows me to continue helping out when they need a hand (date nights, weekends, etc). I specialize in allergies, autism, ADHD and early childhood development. I understand the importance of being thorough (reading labels, asking questions when eating out) when it comes to little ones with allergies. I'm knowledgeable on how to use an Epipen. As well as, the patience required for children with autism and ADHD. I know that being patient and having the ability to adapt to a change of behavior is very important. My age range is newborn to 5 years for full time jobs. For occasional jobs I don’t have an age limit. If you have any questions feel free to ask via message. I look forward to hearing from you. Best, -Shay