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Miaomiao 1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Mercer Island, WA
I have many years of taking care of different kinds of ages kids. I taught Mandrain in US for two years. I taught Chinese math and some subjects for kids in China for few years. I have no problem take care of different kinds of ages kids. I love kids. I hope I could be respected.
“Very friendly, help with house light cleaning, baby loves her”
Kacie Joe
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Mercer Island, WA
Love working with kids! Spent my summers in high school working at a day camp for elementary schoolers and spent 7 months working with toddlers in a Montessori program! Studied speech and hearing sciences in college and am currently pursuing a masters in early eduction ⭐️
Joey 1 review
$27 per hour for 1 child
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Mercer Island, WA
Hi - I’m Joey - I'm 61 and full of energy! I am offering child care and household services. Also- special event services/catering, party help. I'm semi-retired, after some amazing careers (from clothing design, baby boutique owner, event planning to catering)- and now I'm focusing on my art and working part time at a few of my interests. I spend a lot of time in nature walking and hiking with my dog Blue- rain or shine. (Also, spend a lot of time at Pickleball!) I love babies and kids- I'm a very patient, helpful, friendly person and love meeting new people. My adult daughters always tell me that I should be a caregiver/babysitter/nanny. I'm happy to help with homework, reading, doing crafts, going for walks etc. My baby/child care started very early- When I was 10 my mom had #5 and basically handed her over. We are very close now still. I can cook, clean, drive to appointments, or do other tasks. I have helped my 81 year mother quite a bit and am comfortable with senior care. I have always had dogs and cats and am happy to take care of those as well! I have current CPR and First Aid certificates. Love to meet in person! Joey
“Joey helped us out on very short notice. I really appreciated her flexibly, since I hadn't had time to really make plans. She got along great with our toddler and was warm, attentive, and professional.”
Lindsey $30 per hour for 1 child
Hi! My name is Lindsey and I go by Lu. I am a mom to an amazing 5month old and am in my 7th year as a middle school science teacher. I am offering childcare and household care. I have over 10 years of experience working with infants to school-age children ranging from family to work experience that includes supporting neurodivergent children specifically with adhd and autism. I enjoy supporting young people in learning through play including arts, crafts and imaginative play.
Jasmine $20 per hour for 1 child
Hey, I’m Jasmine and I’m excited to be a helping hand for your family! Caregiving has been a passion of mine and I enjoy helping out my community with my career as an EMT. From my EMT experience, l have gained experience in caring for various ages and for people with disabilities. I have had the opportunity to volunteer at a childcare center for 2 years. Caring for infants-school age children. My role included preparing snacks/meals, creating engaging activities for the kids, and assisting with homework/school projects. I have experience caring for multiple children at once. For families with pets or owners seeking a petsitter, I have experience caring for dogs and cats being a pet owner myself!
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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Mercer Island?
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Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Mercer Island?
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