I retired 6 years ago and moved to Austin after living in Dallas for 35 years. I raised 4 kids, 3 and under while working full time and maintaining my sanity ;-) My kids are all grown and now I have two grandkids 4 and 10 months here that I help out with when needed. My 4 year old grandson spends the night with me and is always asking to come over to my place. I also tutor math at one of the middle schools. I have hosted 9 international exchange students for a year of high school and still involved in the program though I don’t host any longer. I speak passable Spanish as well. I learned when raising my family how to be flexible, organized, creative and loving. I like to have fun and interact with my grandkids. We don’t watch a lot of television but instead play age appropriate games that are fun and interactive. I can bring the same fun, loving experience to you.

Hello parents! I am a licensed teacher with many years of experience working with youth in the fine arts. I was a substitute for Austin ISD for 2 years, working in every elementary grade level. During that time, I gained experience working with students with special behavioral and learning needs. I then went on to teach middle school theatre for 2 years. I have been an instructor with Danzversity Studio since 2017 and am currently teaching toddlers and youth ballet at the Tutu School. I also have experience teaching kids yoga! If you select me, you can guarantee your kids will have mindful, creative engagement and be in the care of someone who truly seeks to understand and mentor them!

Hello, my name is Cinthia! I am currently a Ph.D. student in School Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. I have a Masters degree in School Psychology from UT and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology with minors in Education Studies and Applied Developmental Psychology from UCLA. I worked at a childcare center at UCLA with infants and toddlers for 3 years. I currently work at a community mental health clinic providing therapy to children, teens, and families. I also provide services as several elementary schools and community organizations around Austin. I love interacting, working and learning from children of all ages. I operate on the philosophy that children are all active agents of their own learning and a caregivers' role is to foster, scaffold, and facilitate their experiences, especially through play and fun activities.

Hi, I'm Annie! I am a responsible, energetic, and caring sitter with years of experience looking after kids of all ages. I have mainly looked after elementary to middle school children, and have some experience with infants as well. I prioritize safety, emotional connection, and enrichment through fun activities. I'm Basic Life Support (BLS) certified, which encompasses CPR and immediate life-sustaining care. I am also First Aid Certified and have experience with special needs children. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children and am happy to help with cooking, light housekeeping, crafts, and and transportation/errands with the family's car. I communicate with parents regularly, following their preferred method for updates. I hope to bring my energy and experience to your family and create a fun, safe, and enriching environment for your children.