
"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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I have previously worked in daycares with infants, toddlers, and preschools. I also have lots of experience in babysitting care, and I have also worked at the YMCA as a child watch aide caring for 6weeks-12years old. I’m currently in school for IT, but thinking about switching to ECE *will only watch children in the west amherst New York area *I have no car* *will only care for 1-2 kids
Nice to meet you Parents! I'm Layla Guthrie, a highly experienced and fully certified babysitter with 7 years of childcare experience, including working with infants, multiples, special needs children, and large families. I’m CPR, First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, and BLS certified, and I’ve also worked as a pediatric medical assistant, so your child’s safety is always my top priority. I have a Bachelor's in Health Sciences with a focus on Child Development and and pursuing a Masters’s in Biological Sciences at UB before attending medical school. My background includes roles as a teacher's assistant, elementary tutor, preschool teacher, and chef's assistant at a children's cooking school; giving me a diverse range of skills to support your child's development. Whether it’s nurturing babies, guiding toddlers through developmental milestones, or helping school-aged children with homework and test prep, I bring patience, understanding, and a wealth of experience to every family I work with. Beyond basic care, I love engaging children in activities like baking, art projects, nature walks, and hands-on learning games that inspire creativity and curiosity. Whether you need help with day-to-day babysitting, date night or self care day babysitting, a fun chaperone for birthday parties, sleepovers, or last-minute project assistance, I’m here to make sure your home runs smoothly while ensuring your child is safe, engaged, and happy. If you're looking for a reliable, caring, and highly qualified sitter you can trust please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Hello my name is Hailey, I am 20 years old and a senior at the Parsons School of Design pursuing a BFA. I am currently employed as a camp counselor for ages 6-16 at Camp Fitch YMCA. My intention is to use my degree to be an elementary school art teacher. I am looking for more experience with kids, I love kids and doing arts and crafts and playing outside with them. I also love all animals and have been taking care of them and surrounded by them my entire life!
“Hailey was so kind, patient, and engaged with our 10 month old for a full day. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!”
Hi - My name averyan i am a freshman at Canisius University studying biology , I am offering child care , senior care and household services. I love to be around kids I’ve worked at Chuck E. Cheese as a party host for a while making sure the children leave out with a great experience! I love watching kids , been watching kids since i was about 14 ( especially my younger siblings ) i love to color , paint, do crafts , go to the playground and also playing barbie dream house. I love to dance and be silly , i really love to cook , you got to make sure you have a tasty meal before you do anything! I can also help with tutoring. I can cook , run errands and i loveeee cleaning, i love to have a clean organized space! I love taking care of elderly people , they’re so sweet and have so much life in them. I have token care of my sick aunt and I’m just very comfortable with senior care. I can make sure they’re at appointments , have a well feed meal and just taken care of. I love to be around animals , they’re such a comfort to be around , i am happy to work with families with any animals especially dogs !
Hi, I'm Taylor! I'm an early childhood professional with a foundation in education and specialized experience in high-standard private homes. My background includes three years in a toddler/preschool classroom at a NAEYC-accredited childcare center as well as dedicated nanny roles with both toddlers and infants. My approach is developmentally informed, warm, and highly attuned to each child's rhythm. I'm happy to connect with families seeking elevated, trustworthy care!
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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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