
"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 Kaitlyn, and I recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a degree in Psychology & Elementary Education. I am continuing my education next year to earn my master’s degree in Special Education. I have several years of experience working with children through summer camps, tutoring, volunteer programs, and classroom placements. I have worked with children of different ages and abilities, including students with special needs. Responsibilities have included supervising activities, helping with homework, creating fun crafts and games, preparing meals/snacks, and keeping daily routines running smoothly. Families would describe me as patient, caring, responsible, and energetic. I love building positive relationships with children and creating a safe, supportive environment where they feel comfortable and engaged. I am also happy to help with light household tasks, organization, meal prep, and pet care.
Hello :) My name is Angie i currently go to suffolk community college! I would be more than happy to take care of your baby/child!. Ive always loved kids and have such a soft spot for them!. I take care of two sisters of age 3 and 11 as well as my baby cousins and i enjoy every second of it!. If you were to ask me my experience for childcare it would be years. I have experience with all age of children!. Happy to also take care of your puppies/dogs! as long as their friendly & harmless! I have experience because i have a doggy myself! .
Hi my name is Lisa and I am a mature responsible person that you can rely on. Your child is important to me. I will take care of him/her like my own. I am caring and dependable. I have 2 grown children of my own. Please keep me in mind for part time or a back up and/or a date night sitter. I pay attention to my environment for safety at all times, especially when I have your child in my care. Love to spend time outdoors and will take walks and take the children to the park. I will be an extension of your family. References are available if you like please ask Thank you, I hope to hear from you
I'm a passionate, kind, and loving person. Intro-Ambivert. I'm into soccer, video games, board games, and arts. I love cats. They're my favorite pet & I'm looking to adopt one this year, hopefully. I have nearly 2 years of soccer coaching experience as well, dealing with players between U6 - U16. Please feel free to reach out with questions, concerns, or special requests. Let's connect and discuss. :) Thank you & Take care.
My name is Emma and I am a passionate, experienced teacher and educator with a goal to make a difference for the families I work with. I have over 18 years of childcare experience and have worked in Spain, France and Switzerland in addition to the US as a nanny and babysitter as well as private tutor for children ages 5 months-18. I was born in the United States (Connecticut) and have worked in the public and private school system in the northeastern United States, California, Hawaii and France and Switzerland. I taught preschool and elementary school for over 11 years, after graduating from Smith College. In addition, I recently began teaching high school French, ELL and Spanish. I am currently a high school French teacher at an international school in Thornwood New York. My overall childcare experience began in 2007, when I started working as a nanny in CT; from there, I continued throughout my teaching career to do childcare work. I hold a B.A. in French and Education from Smith College (Northampton, MA, USA, May 2007) and a Masters degree in Educational Sciences from University of Geneva ( Geneva, Switzerland, June, 2023). The summer of 2023, I worked as a live-in Aupair for a family in Sant Cugat, Catalonia, Spain, and learned basic Spanish during this time. I believe in diversity, inclusion and that all children thrive in a stimulating environment that meets their individual needs in a creative way. I really love the work I do with young children. (I am passionate about working with all ages, but particularly enjoy working with babies). I'm reliable, energetic and professional. Whether as a short-term solution or long-term support, I look forward to creating a supportive, loving and authentic relationship with families. I am currently looking for a part-time babysitting/nannying job this summer (2025)

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4.9 average star rating from total of 522 reviews in Melville, NY

"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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