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Families in Brooklyn turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
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Currently a media professional, I’ve always loved caring for others. I grew up with the mindset that if you take care of your community, your community will take care of you. I worked at my family’s daycare center for 5 years while in high school and some throughout college. While in college a volunteered at an underserved after school program, where I established a library and secured grants to expand the program. Working with families and children, while helping them flourish has always been a passion.
“My dog is really shy and anxious, but bonded really well with Olivia. She sent photos and videos throughout to show me he was having the best time!”
I'm a warm, loving, energetic and young at heart childcare professional, and passionate about giving high-quality care. Besides free play, I create activities that are both fun and educational, and incorporate music and art into a child’s day. I cultivate a safe, warm, and comfortable environment in which children can learn, develop, and express themselves while also nurturing social skills. I’m experienced at establishing routines and setting rules and boundaries in a gentle manner, always using positive language. Before I became a childcare professional, I first had two children of my own, a girl and a boy, two years apart. Raising them has been my biggest endeavor and accomplishment so far. They are now in college. It was the passion of raising my own two children, and my desire to understand how I could best support them on their way to become well-rounded and successful adults, which inspired me to to study and earn a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and turn this passion into my profession. During my 10yrs of working with children ranging in age from newborn to 9yrs old, I was as a nanny of an infant with a sibling, a group teacher of 25 kids, a care teacher for a pod of 4, including twins, and a co-teacher for 6 kids, 18mo-5yrs. These varied experiences with children, both in private homes and teaching in more formal preschool settings, as well as parenting, has equipped me with a unique blend of insights and skills, ideal for nurturing and educating children. I particularly enjoy working with babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and have proven many times, that I am able to take care of multiple children at a time, whether they are twins, or siblings different ages. Additionally, I would like to stress, that I am not only fluent in English, but German and French as well, should you wish to expose your children to other languages. Besides childcare I am happy to help with kid's laundry, keeping their rooms organized and clean, doing light housekeeping, cooking and baking, both healthy, child-friendly, and if desired vegetarian. In my private time I enjoy cooking nutritious and delicious recipes, including various dips, spreads and sugar-free treats, always adding to my little recipe repertoire for children. I also like to stay physically active with riding bike, pilates, swimming and dancing. I'm looking for additional babysitting 10am-3pm weekdays and weekday evenings from 7pm/7:15 on, with occasional weekends.
“I am so grateful to have found Claudia to help with my newborn during my postpartum recovery and solo parenting when my partner went back to work. She has been absolutely wonderful with my newborn, and I can’t recommend her enough. From the very first time she came, she made an effort to understand his needs, which made us feel at ease. She’s a calming presence, reliable, punctual, and always goes above and beyond to make sure my bebe is well taken care of while I get to take a break. What I appreciate most is her genuine connection with my child. She engages in a variety of activities during his wake windows and has techniques for soothing him to sleep. I’ve also noticed how attentive she is to his comfort and well-being, which gives me peace of mind. It’s clear that Claudia has a natural way with children, and I’m so thankful to have someone so trustworthy and caring looking after my son. I know he is in good hands, and that means everything to me as a parent. Highly recommend!”
I am a reliable sitter committed to developing a trustworthy connection with the families I work with! I aim to create a fun environment for the children I care for while also being responsible and safe. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED trained. I am an experienced diaper changer and potty trainer, too! A very kind review left on another platform by a previous family I’ve worked with: "Before moving to New York, Chaslyn was a nanny/ babysitter for our family when my daughter was 3-5 years old. We miss her terribly! She is a phenomenal caregiver and person. She is incredibly responsible and dependable, and is also loving and playful. She was a bright light for us during the midst of the pandemic! My daughter (now almost 7) has such wonderful memories of that time because of Chaslyn. A family that finds her is truly lucky."
Hi, my name is Melissa and I'm currently a student at Hunter College. I'm offering child care, pet care, and household services. I have experience with children of different ages, from toddlers to older kids. I enjoy keeping them engaged through fun activities like arts and crafts, reading, and outdoor play. I'm comfortable with following routines, and making sure kids are safe and happy. I love animals and have experience caring for dogs, I can walk, feed, play, and give them lots of attention. I can also help around the house with light cleaning, laundry, errands, and organization. I'm responsible, dependable, and easy to get along with, and I always try to create a positive and supportive environment wherever I work.
“Melissa was wonderful. My daughter (4) loved playing with her and keeps asking her to come back. Highly recommend!”
Hi! My name is Emmanuelle, but my friends call me "Emmi!" Over 5 years of experience as nanny! I just graduated from Boston University with degrees in journalism and international relations. While produce my own podcast about sexual violence and am applying to jobs in the communication industry, I am looking for consistent work. I live between NYC and Boston, and can be flexible with my location depending on your needs! I am passionate about visual media and have produced a few films. In my free time I love to cook and explore cuisine to immerse myself in different cultures. A dream of mine is to curate a private experience restaurant with my older brother at our home in Normandy, France. For the past couple of years I have been a production intern for theater, photography and marketing companies. Besides that I have several years of experience working as a server and hostess at a Black owned pie company in NYC and the Hillstone. Finally, I have worked at several schools including an after school theatre program in Boston and a Montessori pre-school in a low income neighborhood in the South Bronx. , I also worked as a co-teacher at a small Montessori pre-school in the South Bronx–a low-income neighborhood in NYC. I have cared for and babysat and children between the ages of 4 months and 14 years old in individual and group contexts. I have been accountable for leading group activities and games including arts and crafts, 'read aloud,' and outdoor excursions; as well as tending to home-care such as meal preparation, bed-time, diaper changing, and cleaning. I am a well-trusted neighborhood babysitter in NYC with many references to offer! My relationship with my family, pets and babysitters informs my love language and spark for caregiving. Thank you for inviting me into your unique lives, I look forward to creating friendships around trust to help you! Please feel free to connect with me by phone or email to learn more about what I can do for you and about my versatile experiences growing up in NYC and Paris which inform many elements of who I am, down to my sense of fashion and humor!
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"
Hillary S., parent
"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."
Theresa M., parent
"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"
Lauren D., parent
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