
"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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Hi families! š My name is Alyssa, and Iām a 27-year-old kindergarten teacher who recently moved to San Diego. Iāve been babysitting for about 9 years while living in San Francisco, and Iām excited to start building meaningful, trusting connections with families here in SD. Iām a fun, energetic, and caring sitter with experience caring for children of all agesāfrom newborns to teens. I genuinely love spending time with kids through reading stories, playing games, doing crafts, and creating engaging activities that feel both fun and safe. Iām currently teaching kindergarten, so Iām available for weeknight and weekend babysitting. I have a reliable car and clean driving record if transportation is needed, and Iām CPR certified for both infants and adults. If youāre looking for a warm, dependable sitter who truly enjoys working with children, Iād love to connect. Feel free to message me with any questionsāthank you! š
āShe came in with the perfect energy for my 4 year old twins, engaging, playful, they had such an amazing night hanging with her. ā
Hello! My name is Chloe and I am an enthusiastic childcare professional dedicated to encouraging the development of the whole, healthy child. I am available occasional weekday evenings and weekends for sitting. I have my Bachelor's of Science in Developmental Psychology with a minor in sociology and more than enough Early Childhood Education and Development credits under my belt. In regards to my experience in the early childhood field, I have spent the majority of my time for the past 10 years working with young children of different ages and aptitudes, in both schools and in the home. I started nannying during my undergraduate career and then worked in a private French-American preschool for 2 years prior to temporarily moving to LA. During my 6 months in LA, I worked as a lead infant teacher in an early learning center. Now that Iām back in San Diego, I have been caring for 2 kiddos full-time and working occasional date-nights and weekends (if COVID precautions have been taken). I have experience with children of all ages from newborns to 13 year olds, as well as children with special needs (autism, behavioral problems, visual impairments). I specialize in early childhood, so the majority of the jobs I take are with children under 5 years old. I am very patient and understanding but also a believer in firmness and care/love. My outgoing personality and high level of energy allow me to keep up with even the most rambunctious little ones. My babysitting style is characterized by playing, creativity, exploration, and books/reading, and I do my best to keep TVs/tablets off when I babysit. In my free time I enjoy being outside, hiking, rollerskating, swimming, reading, spending time with my family, and seeing all the children I had cared for. It is my goal to provide enriching, enjoyable, and meaningful experiences for your children while making sure they feel safe and loved. Magda Gerber says it best: āWhen we help a child to feel secure, feel appreciated, feel that āsomebody is deeply, truly interested in meā, by the way we just look, the way we just listen, we influence that childās whole personality, the way that child sees life.ā If you have any questions or would like to know more about what I did as a nanny for each family, please let me know; I'd be happy to answer any questions about my previous employment and am more than happy to send a resume and references.
āKind, fun, brought her own fun activities for the kids, was attentive to their needs, and was thorough in remembering bedtime routines. Appreciate it!!!ā
Hi I'm Nicole and I am currently residing in San Diego. I just moved back to California after living in Charleston, SC where I managed a bridal shop. I also had a part-time nannying job for a 3 year old, but I have experience with kids from ages newborn to teen. I love being active and have a car, so I can easily take kids to the park or somewhere local for an outdoor activity. I am willing to help out with homework, help tidy up around the house, and cook. One of my favorite past-times is reading, so I would be more than happy to read to before bedtime.
Hi Parents! My name is Vianney, Iām a 30-year-old professional childcare provider and Montessori home school teacher with over 9 years of experience caring for children from newborns to 13 years old. Iāve studied Montessori/Early Childhood Care & Education, worked at Montessori Hills Academy, and completed a 1-year internship at Vita Montessori. Iām very active, patient, and creative, and love keeping kids engaged with a balance of outdoor activities (walks, playground time, nature exploration) and indoor activities such as arts & crafts, reading, building blocks/Legos, puzzles, baking simple treats, music/dance, and age-appropriate Montessori-inspired learning games. Families can count on me to be reliable and to work as a team to support their childrenās growth. Location: Eastlake Availability: Part-time, full-time & date nights Rate: $22/ hr for 1 child (increases with additional children, tasks, or distance) Certifications & Skills ⢠CPR & First Aid certified ⢠Fully vaccinated (Pfizer) ⢠Bilingual: English & Spanish ⢠TB tested ⢠Clean background check & driving record ⢠Valid driverās license & reliable transportation ⢠Non-smoker, comfortable with pets ⢠Punctual, organized & flexible ⨠Iām passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can learn and thrive. Looking forward to meeting your family!
Hi I'm Natalia I am a pre-k teacher I have an AA, 2 BAs, and a MA in Early childhood education. I've been working with children for 20 yrs I am CPR, food handler and first aid certified. I am available on weekends and school breaks.

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5.0 average star rating from total of 1,926 reviewsĀ in Lemon Grove, 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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