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Gabriella $18 per hour for 1 child

Hi my name is Gabriella - Brie for short. I am a Junior at Michigan State University double majoring in International Relations and Supply Chain Management. I am from the Washington DC suburbs and am here for school. I offer childcare, pet services, and household services. At age 12 I began mother's helping in my neighborhood, advancing to babysitting and petsitting at 14, by 16 I added housesitting, driving children to and from school and activities, and tutoring to my services. I have both house sit and pet sit overnight, I always encourage families to hire a live-in pet sitter while gone rather than a day walker or boarding so your pet is used to them and has a routine in a safe and familiar place. I love sports, reading, walking when the weather is nice, games and cards, and am generally a chatty person. I have been described as warm and bubbly, while also being able to adapt to a child's temperament and mood needs. I do ask a lot of clarifying questions because I never want to overstep your role as a parent or pet parent, so open and clear communication is a must for me.

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Tyara $15 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Tyara (Ty-"air"-uh). I recently graduated from Liberty Hill High School and in the fall I will be attending Michigan State University, (Go Green!) where I will be studying social work. Since my freshman year of high school, I participated in an "education endorsement" which involves classes that prepare me for a career in education and other forms of training. I love kids and I would like to have a career that involves working with kids in the future. I have a fun and easy-going personality and I adapt and respond easily to any situation I encounter. I also have experience working with pets and I have a pet dog (Yorkshire terrier) of my own. Looking forward to working with you!

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Adalyn $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I’m a reliable, caring, and patient caregiver who truly enjoys supporting families. I have hands-on experience caring for children of different ages, gained through my personal background. I grew up in foster care and spent much of my life helping care for my younger siblings, which taught me responsibility, patience, and how to create a safe, nurturing environment. I’m comfortable assisting with homework, preparing simple meals, and engaging kids in fun, age-appropriate activities. I also have experience caring for pets, including feeding, walking, and playtime, as well as helping with light household tasks such as cleaning, organizing, laundry, and errands. I’m dependable, punctual, and take pride in being someone families can trust.

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Eliza $15 per hour for 1 child

Hi there, my name is Eliza, and I am a current MSU student studying Speech Pathology. I have babysat and nannied since I was in 6th grade, for children aged 3 months to 13 years old. I love being around kids, and have even taught swim lessons to groups 5 kids aged 2-10 for 3 years. I am very comfortable cooking, changing diapers, managing multiple children at once, and love to get outside and do crafts with kids. I am pretty busy right now between school and work but would love to babysit occasionally nights or days here and there! I am very comfortable with animals as well as I have a dog and cat at home.

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Ashley 1 review
$17 per hour for 1 child

I am currently a junior at Michigan State University studying psychology with a minor in human behavior and social services. I have had numerous jobs working with kids including being an elementary school kids club assistant, lifeguard, babysitter, and research assistant for a research project that teaches healthy eating and physical activity to middle schoolers. I’m honest, dependable, hard-working, and I love kids.

Ashley is an exceptional individual with a warm and personable nature, making her an outstanding choice for those in search of a reliable babysitter. Her invaluable advice, unwavering support, and extensive background in child care set her apart from the rest. Ashley's ability to brighten kids' days is truly commendable. I wholeheartedly endorse Ashley as a babysitter—she's a stellar choice, earning a 100/10 recommendation!

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