
"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent

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My name is Miranda, I’m 19 years old and I’m bilingual, I’m a really active person, I like all kind of sports and I practiced gymnastics for 12 years, while I was in gymnastics I used to train kids between 5 and 10 years old. I’m just starting as a babysitter but I used to take care of my little cousins and nephews, I been around kids my whole life, I really like to teach and I enjoy taking care of the little ones. I worked for a cleaning company so I’m really good at it and I enjoy doing it, I can cook and run some errands if you need some extra help. I feel happy when I’m around kids or animals, I walk my dog every morning, I don’t have cats but I know how to take care of them.
Hello, my name is Emily and I offer babysitting and pet care services I'm learning English so we can communicate better Your children are my priority, their safety and integrity and care of babies, infants and older children I have no problem. I know how to cook so if you need me to cook for you I have no problem
Hi! I’m Grecia, a certified educator with a Bachelor’s degree in Education and years of experience caring for children from K–8. I’m patient, reliable, and safety-focused, and I always make sure children feel comfortable, supported, and well cared for. I have experience with neurodiverse children, can help with homework and routines, and keep kids engaged in a calm, positive way. I’m also fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Parents describe me as trustworthy, communicative, and dependable, and I treat every child with care and respect. I’d love to support your family!
Hello - My name is Taylor and I am about to start my Freshman year at Arizona State University as a Biology major. I am offering child care, pet care, and household services. I have around 4 years of babysitting experience caring for infants, toddlers, and children of various ages. I also volunteered in the Pre-K classrooms at Christ Greenfield, where I gained additional experience supporting and caring for young children in a classroom setting. Some of my responsibilities have included organizing activities, assisting with homework, preparing meals/snacks, provided guidance, help with daily routines, etc. I am a responsible, patient, and dependable person who enjoys creating fun and engaging activities for children while also helping families with their daily needs. Through my previous work experience in customer service, I have developed strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to handle different situations calmly and professionally. I am happy to help with childcare, pet care, errands, and household tasks. I would love the opportunity to support your family and provide dependable care for your children and pets! Side note- I am allergic to cats, but I would love to help other pets!
Hi! My name is Lauryn. I am a mom of 5 boys, ranging from 4-14. I opened my in home daycare in 2015 when my second youngest was 10 months. Prior to opening my daycare, I worked in Senior Living as a caregiver, and care coordinator in the memory care setting. I am CPR and First Aid certified, along with having a level one fingerprint card. My days and weekends consist of running my boys to sports and attending their games on the weekends. I am also available for Senior companion care, along with housekeeping, errands, and tasks for seniors.

As of October 2026
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337 sitters background checked in Tempe, AZ
4.9 average star rating from total of 815 reviews in Tempe, AZ

"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent

"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
Jenny S., parent

"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
Jesse D., parent

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