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Pamela 1 review
$35 per hour for 1 child

About Me Hi, my name is Pamela, and I’m a caring, responsible, and trustworthy child care provider. I truly enjoy working with children and creating a safe, positive, and nurturing environment where they can feel comfortable and supported. I’m patient, attentive, and always focused on children’s well-being and safety. Families often describe me as a “Mary Poppins type” nanny nurturing, dependable, and always prepared with creativity, structure, and a calm presence (minus the disappearing act) Child Care Services I offer reliable child care services for families who need someone dependable and compassionate. I’m comfortable helping with daily routines, supervising playtime, assisting with meals, and ensuring children are safe and well cared for at all times. Experience With Children I have experience caring for children and enjoy engaging them in age-appropriate activities such as reading, creative play, games, and outdoor activities. I’m patient and understanding, and I make sure each child feels heard, respected, and cared for. Certifications & Training I am CPR and First Aid certified, which allows me to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Child safety is always my top priority. Why Choose Me I take pride in being dependable, punctual, and kind. Parents can trust that their children will be cared for in a safe, attentive, and loving environment.

We couldn’t be more pleased with the care Ms. Pamela provided for our kids! From the very first day, she was engaging, responsible and brought such a positive energy to our home. Our kids absolutely loved spending time with her! Whether it was playing games, doing crafts, or just chatting about their day, they were always excited to have Ms Pamela around! We also appreciated the clear communication and how she kept us updated with little details about what the kids were up to. Made us feel comfortable knowing our children were in such great hands we highly recommend Ms. Pamela to anyone in need of trustworthy and caring sitter we’ll definitely be asking for her again!

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Valeria
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Redding, CT

I’m a preschool teacher with several years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns and infants to older kids. I’m fluent in both Spanish and English and passionate about creating age-appropriate activities that support learning and fun. I love doing arts and crafts, role-play games, cooking simple recipes with children, and having fun dance parties that keep them active and happy. I’m patient, responsible, and nurturing, always focused on creating a safe and positive environment. I’m also comfortable with basic household cleaning and have daily experience caring for dogs, including walking and feeding them. Families describe me as trustworthy, warm, and highly attentive to children’s needs.

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Makayla $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi - My name is Makayla and I'm currently a home health aide. I am offering child care and senior care. I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids (including twins!) since I was 17 years old. My responsibilities have included potty training, crafts, tutoring, and outside activities. I have been a caretaker for two years now and am comfortable with senior care. I can cook meals, drive to appointments, or do other tasks. I am happy to work with families with dogs.

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Nataly $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I’m a warm, responsible, and energetic caregiver who truly enjoys spending time with children. I have extensive hands-on experience caring for kids of different ages, helping with school routines, homework, meals, bedtime, transportation, and creating fun, engaging activities that encourage learning and creativity. I believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued. I love planning arts and crafts, reading stories, playing outdoors, baking together, and finding creative ways to make everyday moments enjoyable. I’m patient, dependable, organized, and able to stay calm in busy situations. I’m also happy to help with light housekeeping, children’s laundry, meal preparation, tidying play areas, and pet care. I have a valid driver’s license and experience driving children safely to and from school, activities, and appointments. Families describe me as caring, trustworthy, proactive, and easy to communicate with. I always strive to build a positive relationship with both children and parents by providing reliable, attentive, and loving care. I would love the opportunity to get to know your family and become someone you can count on with confidence!

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Lauren $15 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Lauren - I am a junior at the Ohio State University. I am offering child care, house sitting, and pet care. I have been babysitting kids on and off since I was around 15! Along with that I have taken care of many pets, mostly dogs since a very young age. I was raised with two sisters and a wonderful mother! Some of my best qualities would be reliability, kindness, empathy, rule follower. I also have skills such as cooking, athletics, and I love to do arts and crafts. Puzzles and reading are two of my favorites.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Redding?

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Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Redding?

Yes. Families in Redding use UrbanSitter for date nights, weekend plans, extended hours, and other scheduling needs. You can review each sitter's availability and experience to find someone who fits your hours.

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