
"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, my name is Martina. I graduated with an AA in social and behavioral science. Most of the classes I took emphasize on behavior of baby to children. I have mostly work at daycare. I have two year working experience in a daycare that accepts children from six week old to twelve years old, which was a daycare that work with Hennepin county human service. Before working there I help my mother taking care of foster kids. They help me learn how to approach kids depending on their personality because of certain circumstances. I am willing to house sit. I have only have done it once but willing to do it again. I also offer housecleaning, dog sitter. I don't have a car but that has not stop me in going to where I need to go. I am always on time.
Hi! My name is Ella and I am a first year law student. Although I am new to the babysitting/nanny scene, I grew up taking care of my younger brother who is seven years younger than me. I was also a part of the Big Brother Big Sister program in high school where I interacted with elementary aged children. I really enjoy interacting with children and I am capable of creating a fun and supportive environment!
Hi there! 👋 I have extensive childcare experience and absolutely love working with kids of all ages. For 7 years, I was a full-time nanny for a wonderful family with four children, which gave me hands-on experience balancing different ages, schedules, and personalities all at once. I pride myself on being reliable, patient, and fun while also keeping things safe and structured. Whether it’s helping with homework, organizing creative activities, or making sure bedtime runs smoothly, I truly enjoy supporting families and creating a positive environment for children to thrive.
I'm Tanya, a college student at the University of Minnesota Duluth with hands-on experience caring for my younger siblings and kids of close family friends. I'm patient, responsible, and genuinely love making kids feel comfortable and having fun. I'm good with all ages, can help with homework or any learning based tasks, and I'm always down to make snacks or a simple meal while I'm there. I'm also totally comfortable and willing to take care of pets. I love kids and am simply looking for opportunities to do what I enjoy and make busy families lives a little easier.
Hi - My name is Safia and I’m currently a junior at the University of St. Thomas, studying finance. I love kids and have experience working with them my whole life — I have two younger siblings who I’ve babysat since I was young. I also worked at an autism center for 3 years, where I gained hands-on experience caring for and supporting children with diverse needs. I’m also comfortable with household chores and genuinely enjoy cleaning and keeping things organized. I have been a caretaker for my grandma, so I’m well experienced with senior care too. I am allergic to and scared of dogs, but happy to work with families with cats.
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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."
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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