
"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, i am a father of 3 and an EMT-B. I have worked with children with disabilities for many years. My daughter and son but have medical conditions and also have worked with one family whos child has cerebral palsy part time till mom past away. Then i assisted a young lady part time who had down syndrome to teach life skills and prepare her for independent living. I love babies and loved my time teaching my 3 as they grew. I did work part time a couple years as a substitute teacher and in the classroom setting loved my time with k through 3rd and high-school. Younger kids were sponges for learning if made interesting and older kids were fine to do their work if i let them listen to earbuds. Anyway thats me. I may not seem like a traditional caregiver, but guys can be caring and fun too.
🌟 Hello, im Melissa. With 10 years of experience of being a nanny/babysitter I love turning everyday moments into adventures—whether it’s silly storytime, messy crafts, or dance parties in the kitchen. My goal is to create a safe, happy space where kids feel loved and parents feel at ease. 💛
I am a Nanny looking for a part time position 2-3 days a week from 9-2pm (can be flexible on time) rate is $25/hour looking to start ASAP. I am open to Senior care and pet care as well. I have a lifetime treasury of lived in experience when it comes to caretaking. I grew up homeschooled and helped raise and educate my 5 younger siblings. I grew up caretaking for my grandparents who lived with my family for 5 years until they passed. I am a recently single primary parent to a 6 & 8 year old determined to find work to establish financial independence. I believe in regulating, nurturing, and teaching children through play, music, creating art, and time spent in nature. I feel strongly about minimizing screen time and prioritize creating a safe and caring environment for children to express emotions. I have a huge heart and parent/nanny with a loving, empathetic approach. I believe that as a caretaker it is my responsibility to lead by creating boundaries, consistency, and structure in a way that allows the child to maintain a sense of autonomy and express individuality. I prioritize my mental, spiritual, physical health, and inner child healing in order to approach caregiving with a communicative, grounded, loving, and compassionate mindset. I have a holistic approach to caregiving and am very skilled in preparing nourishing meals made primarily with whole foods and minimal processed ingredients. I am clean, organized, active, open minded, creative, communicative, can drive places, and run errands. Let’s connect!!!
Hi! My name is Amy and I live in Nashville. I have been a nanny and childcare provider for over ten years. I love working with children and watching them grow and excel.
“We were so fortunate to have Amy care for our two-year-old. She is patient, attentive, and incredibly nurturing, and she quickly built a trusting, loving bond with our child. She has a wonderful understanding of toddlers and consistently engaged our child with age-appropriate play, reading, and daily routines that felt both structured and fun. Her communication was clear and reliable, and we always felt confident that our child was safe, happy, and genuinely cared for. Any family would be lucky to have her, and we recommend her wholeheartedly”
Hi! I’m Alexis — a dependable, energetic caregiver with a genuine passion for childcare and creating a safe, positive environment for kids to thrive. I’m CPR & First Aid certified and currently work as a nanny, giving me hands-on experience with daily routines, playtime, learning activities, and creating strong relationships with families. I truly love working with children and bringing a calm, fun, and caring energy into every home. Right now I’m looking for babysitting opportunities, date nights, and events/parties where families need an extra helping hand!
“Alexis was wonderful with our 3 kids. Definitely would hire her again! ”
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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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