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Leanna $20 per hour for 1 child

Leanna Frye-Walker is an accomplished educator with over 15 years of experience working in daycare centers, including roles as an infant teacher and in the toddler room aftercare program. She has also dedicated 15 years as a kindergarten and general music teacher. Her expertise in developing dynamic elementary music programs at Seeds of Wisdom Christian Academy showcases her passion for teaching and nurturing emerging leaders. Education Doctor of Ministry in Worship Leadership Liberty University, 2019 Master of Theology in Worship Leadership Liberty University, 2011 Master of Arts in Education Hamline University, 2009 Bachelor of Arts in Music Education University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota, 2005 Professional Experience Kindergarten and General Music Teacher Seeds of Wisdom Christian Academy, Rochester, Minnesota Developed an engaging elementary music program and provided exemplary instruction.

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Jeneba $17 per hour for 1 child

Hi, My name is Jeneba and I am currently a junior at the University of St. Thomas. I am an unexperienced paid nanny but I have more unpaid childcare experience, working with children from 2 to 15. I am certified to be a writing tutor and I want to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment.

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Anthony $10 per hour for 1 child

Hi, my names Anthony and I’m a junior in college, which I am doing remotely. I currently work at Fridley Tiger Club where I work with kids before school, giving them breakfast, watching over them and making sure they’re safe, as well as interacting with them. I have four younger cousins that live really close to me that I watch from time to time, so I have a lot of experience with kids!

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Jasmin
Booked by 18 repeat families
20 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 36 families in Forest Lake, MN

Hello, my name is Jasmin and here is a little bit about me. I have 3 younger siblings whom I have baby sat and raise throughout the years. In my personal experiences, I have babysat children from ages 2 and up and jobs consisted of helping with homework, playtime, and bedtime duties. Implement developmentally appropriate entertainment, fair discipline and creating stimulating environment for children in my care. I can clean, organize, work well with both as an individual or part of a team, and complete a request to the prime of my capacity. I am fluent in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorder and Sciences and a doctorate degree in Audiology. Throughout my studies and I have taken three child development courses. I see how many of the different topics I learned in my child development classes help me in my interactions with the children and I have applied many strategies I have learned in applying fair discipline and a stimulating environment while the children are in my care. I admire working with children and create activities to keep entertained, imaginary play, dancing, board games, and an aptitude for arts and crafts. I have excellent communication skills and I enjoy talking to and helping out people. I pride myself in taking on challenges and growing and learning from my different experiences whether they are good or bad. Any experience is a good learning experience. I look forward to the contingency I gain and the household I will accommodate. Thank you.

She is fantastic. She's responsible, professional, and kind. My kids adored her. She managed our often chaotic household with aplomb. Wholeheartedly reccomend.

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Randi
Booked by 15 repeat families
31 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 41 families in Forest Lake, MN

Hello! My name is Randi. I’m originally from California, and lived in San Francisco for about 9 years before moving to Minneapolis this past March! I work full time in Human Resources for a tech company, but I’m remote 2 days a week and have a fairly flexible schedule for evening jobs. I have 10 years of experience on Urbansitter and babysitting in big cities! I have a safe, reliable car and I am very comfortable with household tasks and errands as well! I love working with children, and part time childcare work is the perfect fit for someone like me who needs a more flexible work schedule! Feel free to message me with any questions, and I look forward to meeting you!

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Babysitters supervise children and keep them safe while you're away. Depending on your needs, they may also help with meals, bedtime, homework, light cleanup, school pickup, or activities.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Forest Lake?

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

Yes. Families in Forest Lake 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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