
"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 Amy. I am a former preschool teacher of over 15 years and have a lot of experience as a nanny. I have cared for children from 2 weeks to 12 years old, and have two children of my own. I am reliable, responsible, creative, nurturing, and very safety conscious. I enjoy working together with families to really find what's best for their child. I'm great with scheduling, time management, potty training, positive discipline, sleep training, and inspiring learning and growth! I love exploring nature with children and doing lots of art projects. I am first aid and CPR certified. I'm always happy to help with light housekeeping, organizing, food prep and errands if needed. I am a part time certified health and wellness coach and believe it's important to incorporate this into my work with children as well!! In my spare time, I love to make jewelry, cook, and spend time with my family.
My name is Mylena, I’m 26 years old, I’m from Brazil, and I currently live in Novato, California. I have over 8 years of experience working with children, including babies and toddlers. I have worked as a babysitter for several families, as a toddler teacher at a bilingual school in Brazil, and most recently as an Au Pair and nanny for the same family in the U.S. for three years, caring for two children who were 2 and 5 years old when I started. My responsibilities included helping the children get ready for school, school drop-offs and pick-ups, driving them to activities and different places, preparing snacks and meals, doing their laundry, keeping their bedrooms and playroom tidy, and keeping them engaged with different activities. I have been driving for 8 years, including 3 years in California, and I’m a very confident driver. • Strong driver • Speak English and Portuguese, and I’m learning Spanish • Infant qualified • California Driver’s License • Fully vaccinated • Non-smoker • Pet friendly • Strong swimmer (over 15 years of experience) • CPR and First Aid certified

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5.0 average star rating from total of 25,420 reviews in Fairfax, CA

"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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