Hi there! I go by Nixie and am excited to offer my babysitting/nanny services. With over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages, I bring a unique blend of responsibility, creativity, and care to every family I work with. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, and conversational in French and Chinese, so I can easily communicate with your little ones in either language. 💫 What Makes Me Different? •Experienced & Professional: With over 15 years of babysitting experience, a former ESL teacher, special needs tutor, and now working as a preschool program assessor, I’ve had the privilege of working with children of all ages, from infants to teens. One of my specialties is healthy foods! •CPR & First Aid Certified: Your child’s safety is my top priority! •Child-Led & Creative Play: I’m passionate about play-based learning, and I bring a touch of magic to every activity. Whether it's exploring nature, diving into art projects, or engaging in mindful, trauma-informed yoga, your child will have a blast while learning and growing! •Flexible & Adaptable: Kids are unpredictable (in the best way), and I thrive in environments where flexibility and creativity are key. I am adaptable to your family's routine and will always approach each situation with a positive attitude. •Mindful & Gentle: I’m passionate about mindfulness, and I use gentle redirection and trauma-informed techniques to guide children in a way that honors their emotional needs. •Approachable & Caring: I aim to build strong, positive relationships with every child I care for and family I work with, creating a warm and welcoming space for them to feel safe and supported. •Responsive & Responsible: Whether it’s a sudden change in plans or a quiet moment needing extra attention, I’ll always be responsive and responsible in any situation. I’m the dependable caregiver you can count on! Pet-friendly (&they respect my space). A Little About Me:In my free time, I enjoy learning languages, getting lost in a good book, expressing myself creatively through art and writing, and staying active with yoga and walks. I’m also a bit of a gamer, so if your child loves video games, we’ll have plenty of fun in that department too! If you're looking for a babysitter/nanny who is not only qualified but also passionate about making your child's day special, then look no further. I can't wait to meet your little ones and create a fun, safe, and creative environment for them! Let’s make magic happen together!

I have been working in the field of Occupational Therapy for 33 years, 17 of them in the schools with children with special needs. I have raised three children of my own and have 5 delightful Grandchildren. I like to plan fun age and developmentally appropriate activities to assist in developing self-esteem, creativity, self-expression, curiosity, character and compassion. I enjoy seeing and assisting children thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. My Grandchildren know that "Nana's" most important job is keeping them safe. I encourage children to problem solve and to communicate openly. Communication is key in all my relationships no matter the age. I was a life guard as a young adult, a Girl Scout leader and volunteered for outdoor adventure companies that work with the physically challenged population. I even taught adaptive PE for a term. I co-owned an organic farm CSA for 10 joyous years. We also made herbal products and sold them at the Farmer's Market. I am an animal lover as well so be assured that your pets will also receive attention. Some call me the dog or the cat-whisperer... (Side note: I am a petsitter as well). I don't watch much TV as there are too many other choices as my interests are numerous from backpacking, kayaking, traveling especially in the developing world, volunteering, spending time with animals, my family and friends and of course my Grandchildren, reading, music, the performing arts, skiing, crocheting, yoga, crafts, gardening and trying to make this world a little more kind, more fun, lighter... Life is to be celebrated as it is a gift to share and enjoy with others and possibly to make their life a bit easier along the way.

I am a Portland State University graduate with a bachelors of arts in Social Science, minor in psychology and Spanish. I have worked as a Girl Scouts summer activities leader for 23 girls grades first-fourth. As an activities leader, I facilitated science, art and life skills/healthy living. I love creating safe spaces for children to express themselves and be creative. I am a very family oriented person. I am the oldest of three and have spent a lot of my time helping my family raise the small ones in our family. I am currently only available Friday afternoons and weekends. I look forward to getting to know you and meeting your family!

i love the opportunity to make peoples day to day life a bit easier and get to know you and your family! open to pretty much all extra chores, cooking and driving pickup/drop off, errands!