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Michelle
Booked by 7 repeat families
12 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 19 families in Driftwood, TX

Hi! I'm Michelle and I am a personal trainer and a dance teacher! I would describe myself as hardworking, optimistic, and reliable! Working with kids allows me to grow into the best person I can be through their different interests and lifestyles. I am nurturing and have always wanted to work with kids as they give a fun and loving purpose to the job. I am patient with kids and open-minded to changes and suggestions to fit a families needs. I have about 6 years of experience with all ages, and caring for multiple kids at a time. I am CPR and First Aid Certified!

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Emily
Booked by 7 repeat families
18 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 21 families in Driftwood, TX

Hello! My name is Emily. I am a pediatric speech therapist. I love children and have worked with kids of all ages throughout my life in varying roles from nanny to therapist. I decided to become a sitter because in therapy, my time working with a child was typically limited to a 30-minute timeframe; additionally, more of my time was spent writing lengthy justifications for insurance companies than working with the child. The reason I chose to work with children is that I enjoy them! And I want to spend time with them, engaging them on all levels. I was a single parent (until my daughter was 10 years of age) before meeting my amazing husband who I've now been married to for 24 years! Although we have become empty-nesters, I remember the challenges that come with parenting, and I have extreme gratitude for those who supported me through the years with their time, love, and encouragement. P.S. I now have a grandson and granddaughter who are the apples of my eye (I promise, it is the best role ever)! From my early years of caring for younger siblings and/or cousins, baby-sitting, and eventually enjoying my friend’s kids, I have always had an innate talent for meeting kids where they are...for seeing their needs and their talents and helping, listening, and encouraging them in their daily activities and/or struggles. I believe children need to feel loved, heard, challenged, and inspired, and that is one of my greatest desires. Plainly said, I have a huge heart for children and feel a strong calling to help them become their very best selves. I have a background in music (vocal performance) and love to implement music throughout my daily life. I also enjoy animals, baking, arts and crafts, reading, bird-watching, and spending time outdoors (especially anything water-related). I like routines, I am a neatnik (although I appreciate a good mess in the name of adventure), I choose creativity over screen-time, and I am a stickler for good manners and respect for others.

Emily is incredible!! So kind and warm and genuine. My son is picky about who he likes and he LOVED her. They made paper airplanes, swam , dance party...he didn't even care that I left he was having such a great time.

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Emily $15 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Emily, and i’m a reliable babysitter based in Austin, Texas. I’m 18 years old, currently a senior at bowie high school. I absolutely love working with kids and pets, and I always strive to create a fun and safe environment for everyone in the household. I have 5+ years of babysitting, so I know how to keep kids entertained and happy! I’m also happy to lend a hand with light household services like tidying up, organizing and preparing meals! I get out of school at 4pm everyday and in the weekends i’m very flexible with times. I am first aid and CPR certified too! Whether it’s playtime, homework help or caring for your pets, I’d love to be a helping hand for your family!

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Makayla
Booked by 20 repeat families
29 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 50 families in Driftwood, TX

My name is Makayla and I worked full-time at Action Behavior Center providing therapy for kids with Autism while also babysitting and nannying on the side.I graduated at the University of Texas at Tyler with my Bachelors in Kinesiology and my Masters in Business Administration while playing softball. I worked at a day care for 2 years and babysit/nanny on my free time. I have a total of 10 years of experience with kids ranging from ages newborns to 10 and up. I am looking for a Full-time Nanny position!

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Anna
Booked by 60 repeat families
89 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 143 families in Driftwood, TX

Hello! My name is Anna and I'd love to be your weeknight and weekend sitter. I have 9 years of experience babysitting kids of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I do my best to provide a fun time when I'm with your kids while also making sure that all of your rules and routines are followed too. My disciplinary methods for younger children (toddler age to 4, 5 years old) involve distraction and explaining why something isn't allowed. I always want kids to understand why rules are in place and why they need to be followed if they ask. For older kids (6 + years old) I prefer using positive reinforcement, giving them a treat when they do well, over negative reinforcement, taking away something they already have, because I find the carrot works much better than the stick, so to speak. I am flexible in accommodating to whatever methods of discipline you use for your children while I am babysitting them. I love babysitting because it helps bring out my inner kid and play with kids and teach them what I know! Kids are very curious, and I love answering their questions about how things work. Working with kids helps me to be a more nurturing and patient person, and I love engaging with and playing with kids while I'm watching them. I'll monkey around on the playground with them, play hide and seek, Monsters, Lava, etc. because I enjoy myself and love feeling like a kid again. One of my favorite activities to do with kids is to take them to the park if it's still light outside. I find that it's very easy to have kids sucked into screen time because it provides easy distractions for them, and I prefer for kids to not have too much screen time while I'm with them. I love playing games with kids, and especially love reading to them. They love the character voices I make while reading to them! I have had pets my whole life: dogs, cats, rabbits, and chickens alike, and am happy to work with all pets. I am happy to do light housework when the kids are asleep or when there is down time. I know being a parent is hard work, so coming home to a clean house is always a nice feeling, and I'm happy to help when there is time for that.

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