Find a babysitter in Lafayette, OR

Hi! I’m a nursing student with experience caring for older adults, and I’d love the opportunity to work with children too. I’m patient, attentive, and enjoy helping people feel comfortable and cared for. I also do house cleaning and can help keep your home tidy and organized. I speak English, Ukrainian, and Russian. I’d love to learn what your family needs and how I can help!

Hi, Karla here. I m retired from elementary/ special education in the classroom and school bus driving. I enjoy people, I am a lighthearted person to be around. Reasonably fit for a senior. I have current First Aid and CPR. For children, I m a grandmother and enjoy the ages and stages. I am able to help with homework, basic meal preparation. Problem solving and accountability. As a female, infants are something we deal with off snd on throughout life. For seniors, I m a friend and assistant. I have cared for a husband who was down for 4 years. Mostly looking to provide respite care. Or 1-2 half days/ week. Housekeeping and meal preparation as needed. Prefer cats over dogs, due to size and rambunctious nature. In business dealings, my approach is win-win. If I can be of assistance to you, let’s help each other out. Yours truly, Karla

Hello there, I’m Emily! I’m a 23 years old nanny old full time nanny looking to add some more families to my evening and weekend sitting list! I have 7 years of experience with a wide range of ages. I’ve worked in daycares, preschools, kindergarten classrooms and have been a nanny for 3 years now! I am CPR and first aide certified, have taken safe sleep trainings, took many college courses on early childhood development and education and many other trainings throughout my years of working with kiddos. I love to be very creative and active when it comes to working with kids and spend all the time I can outside. I love a hands on, learn through play approach and try to find a small lesson in everything I do. I’d love to chat more and see if I would be a good fit for your family!

I am comfortable caring for up to three children, ranging from infants to those around 11 years old. I am patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, puzzles, and educational games with children. I am also comfortable enforcing household rules. I am CPR and First Aid certified. As a fluent Spanish speaker, I can also incorporate language learning into our activities. I am comfortable with pets, and I look forward to bringing you confidence of childcare to your family.

If you are looking for a nanny who can pivot from rocking a newborn to sleep, to building epic blanket forts, helping a teenagers study for their driver's test—all while having my job—we are going to be a perfect match! I am an active, vibrant Nanny who genuinely loves what she does. Childcare isn’t just a job for me; it’s an honor to be trusted. I bring a warm, animated, and fun-loving spirit into the home, making sure your kids feel completely loved, heard, and entertained. At the same time, I am deeply responsible and act as a supportive teammate to busy parents, making your day-to-day life easier and a lot more joyful. **The Tiny Humans (Newborns to 3 Years): I bring tons of patience and gentle energy to the baby stage. I’m an expert at soothing, baby-led weaning, establishing great nap routines, and doing goofy voices during tummy time to get those first big belly laughs. The Explorers (4 to 12 Years): This is where my vibrant side really shines! I love organizing messy arts and crafts, hosting living room dance-offs, creating outdoor scavenger hunts, and turning grocery shopping into a fun game. I also make sure homework gets done, schedules stay on track, and everyone gets to practice safely. **The Teen Crew (13 to 18 Years): I act as a cool, but trustworthy mentor, who is loving but can hold boundaries when needed. I’m great at listening without judging, helping them navigate high school stress, teaching them how to cook basic meals, working on life skills for their adulthood that they may not know they need but do, executive functioning skills, time management, and financial responsibility, and supporting them as they grow into independent young adults. Doing meal preparation for children, children's laundry, and keeping play areas, bedrooms, and gear sanitized and organized. **Safety & Emergency: I'm Highly vigilant and proactive regarding child safety, both inside the home and out in the community. I love having fun but safety comes first. I believe in open lines of communication providing detailed daily updates and teamwork. When I’m not busy, You can usually find me outside, reading/boardgames, something artsy, and always music. I’m also a bit of a self-proclaimed bird nerd—crows are my absolute favorite. Hugely active in Special Olympics and challengers baseball league communities, and I have been and still am employed with an active provider number through developmental disabilities for 9 years