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Elizabeth 1 review
Kansas City
$10 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Kansas City, KS

Hi parents I serve on Sunday in kids ministry at my church. As long with serving with those who have special needs I have helped with a couple camps this past summer along with helping at my church’s respite night that they host once a month I love kids I am CPR and FIRST AID certified

Elizabeth was great with both my toddler and my 2 month-old! She came in with a day notice and stayed a little later as I needed the help. She got hands on as soon as she arrived, I will certainly be hiring again in the future!

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Lakin Kansas City
$10 per hour for 1 child

I am a certified nursing aide who has experience with senior care in a senior living facility. I have CPR and basic life support certifications as well. I have a brother who is a toddler that I regular babysit. As well as various other family friends children. In addition, I have experience in caring for animals such as dogs, as I have three dogs myself and I regularly care for my friends animals as well. I am a very flexible and lively individual who can find fun activities for anyone and everyone to participate in!

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Taylor Kansas City
$15 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Taylor and I'm 23 years old. I’m new to Kansas City, and I just began a part-time job as an Emergency Room tech at University Health downtown. I’m also pursuing my Master’s in Public Health and will graduate in December. I graduated from Mizzou in 2025 with my bachelor’s degrees in Health Science and Spanish, and my ultimate goal is to become a Physician Assistant. I haven’t babysat since I was a teenager, but I have 4 years of healthcare experience where I’ve taken care of patients of all ages. I am certified in CPR and Basic Life Support. I even had the opportunity to volunteer in the NICU at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. I’m organized, reliable, and look forward to providing your child with safe and entertaining experiences. ¡Hola! Me llamo Taylor y tengo 23 años. Me mudé recientemente a la cuidad de Kansas, y acabo de empezar un trabajo de medio tiempo como técnica de sala de urgencias en University Health en el centro. También estoy cursando mi maestría en Salud Pública y me graduaré en diciembre. Me gradué de la Universidad de Misuri en 2025 con mis títulos universitarios en Ciencias de la Salud y español, y mi meta final es ser asistente médica. No he trabajado de niñera desde que era adolescente, pero tengo 4 años de experiencia en el sector de atención medica, donde he cuidado a pacientes de todas las edades. Estoy certificada en RCP y soporte vital básico (SVB). Incluso tuve la oportunidad de hacer trabajo voluntario en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales (UCIN) en el Hospital Universitario en Columbia, Misuri. Soy organizada, confiable, y tengo ganas de brindarle a su hijo/a una experiencia segura y entretenida.

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Brenda
Booked by 19 repeat families
25 reviews
Gladstone
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 34 families in Kansas City, KS

Hello parents, my name is Estefany Campos and I'm looking for a new family to support with child care and light help around the house. I am a medical assistant who left the hospital (UCSF) to pursue a higher education. I am currently a college student doing prerequisites for nursing school. Along my educational journey I have taken courses in psychology, life span and development, and early child development and education. While doing externship as a medical assistant, I spent a lot of time around babies and children of all ages. Since then I have accumulated over six years of experience working with multiple ages and multiple children at times. I am first aid, CPR, and AED certified. I'm bilingual, English and Spanish. I enjoy spending time outside and long walks too. I live in San Pablo, and have reliable transportation. Feel free to send me a message if you think I could be a good fit for your family and your needs. Have a wonderful day.

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Lily Kansas City
$16 per hour for 1 child

Hi, I'm Lily and would love the opportunity to help you out. I am a part time college student so I have a lot of free time. I find so much joy in helping people and making new connections. I have experience with kids, pets, and household chores. I like to keep busy so anything you need I'd be happy to do. My experience I am the third of 10 cousins and an older sister. I have helped teach summer schools and Bible schools assisting with children pre-k to 6th grade. I can play games, assist with homework and anything else. I can help with pets too. My household has had 3 dogs, 4 cats, a bunny and snake, as well as fish. I can dog walk, scoop litter, feed, play, etc. I can also clean and organize your home. Last summer I helped elderly folks clean and declutter and enjoyed that so much. I can sweep, vaccume, wash dishes, and do laundry. If you have errands you need to run but don't have the energy, I do! I am a detail oriented person who enjoys keeping things orderly and doing things right. I would love to help in any way I can!

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"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."

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"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!"

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

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