
"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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Hello, my name is Kelly. I am a 29 year old female with 10 years experience professionally caring for children. Experience in ages ranging 4 months to 13years with most of my time devoted to special needs children. I have unfortunately experienced many unavoidable emergencies in my working years both health and home related but I have never failed to properly assess a situation and act accordingly. I am great under pressure, I have a great deal of patience, and always try to bring some creativity and fun into everyday with a child. I can provide great references at your request!
I am a registered nurse with certification in kids breathwork and mindfulness meditation. I am a Christian and love children. I am good with dogs but allergic to cats. I cannot lift over thirty pounds. I am able to cook and clean in balance with caregiving.
Hi, my name is Erin. I am a mom of an 11 boy. I am offering childcare in my home. And would also consider in yours. I am available evenings during the week. And all day on weekends.
I am 19 and am currently a studying english as university. My current job requires me to be around a lot of different people serving and helping them, I am very patient and calm with all people. This is good when surrounded by younger people and kids. I am also friendly and kind. I have a bit of experience with looking after younger relatives. I can also tidy the house.
Hi I'm Sonja, I'm a full time college student majoring in human services. I have 3 more years until I graduate with my bachelors degree! I grew up around kids my entire life so I was always the one parents would ask to watch them. I also had dogs growing up so I'm very use to pets, I also have cat of my own now. I love being able to help make kids happy and be able to see a smile on there face at all times. Just being around kids makes so happy! Im very compassionate and sweet to anyone I meet and I love being a big help!
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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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