
"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 there my name is Daniela. I am 25 years old I have experience with taking care of dogs as well as babysitting.I have been babysitting for about a year.I love to take care of children,dogs,and cats.My flexibility would be any time on these days Wednesdays, Thursdays,and Friday’s.I’d love the opportunity to get to know a family and be able to help them out whether that’s taking care of their pets or children.
Hello Parents, I am 36yrs with 10+ years experience with children/pets. I have been working with kids since I was 14 years old and it is a huge passion of mine. I am looking forward to jumping back in for a while. I am a firm believer in routine, consistency, and creating an environment to thrive and learn. I know some American ASL, and I have a Montessori approach to the way I go about working with kids. I mainly prefer to work with infants and toddlers, but I have experience in all age ranges. I am comfortable with all traditional nanny duties, transporting children, house management/organization, elderly assistance, and pet sitting. I also have experience with special needs children including high anxiety, speech delay, autism and ADHD needs.
Hi, my name is Elexia but I go by Lexi! Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. My six years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11 have solidified my commitment to their growth and well-being. Previous babysitting experiences further ignited my desire to positively impact young lives. I am comfortable caring for up to three children and readily enforce household rules while providing a safe and stimulating environment. I know how to cook, can clean up minor messes including, spills, toys, meal times, etc. I can provide positive redirection to avoid meltdowns as well as help a child regulate emotions and cope with big feelings while staying calm and nurturing. I have experience with ADHD, ADD, Autism, and OCD. As I’ve experienced those struggles within my personal life being neurodivergent myself. I strive to provide children of all backgrounds a safe and understanding environment to talk through and share tough emotions. My goal is to help children learn how to cope and communicate their emotions effectively. I hope to help children learn to regulate their emotions healthily and effectively. I enjoy sparking creativity through imaginative play and educational games, including technology-based apps, puzzles, and board games. I prioritize clear and open communication with you, the parents, using your preferred method to keep you informed about your child's day. I am CPR certified, possess a valid driver's license, and am comfortable around pets. I approach each day with patience, a calm demeanor, and a friendly attitude, and I look forward to the opportunity to bring joy and care to your family.
Hello Families, my name is Raquel and I am from Perú and I am 62 years old. I am a reliable and responsible person who has the experience of 22 years working as Nanny. I took care children of all ages and newborns too. With love I try they achieve their goals. In this ocasión, I am offering my services as Babysitting on Friday nights and weekends. I have my respective references and certifications CPR/AID training too. If you are interested, please let me know by this page. Thanks for your attention.
I have 25 plus years of experience caring/teaching children and managing a home. Besides raising three children of my own, I have also taught swimming lessons for 20 summers, substitute taught, homeschooled, cared for twins, managed diabetes, am CPR/AED/First Aid certified, Newborn Care Specialist cert, Birth and Postpartum Doula certs, held live-in and live-out positions in the MD, VA, DC area, and have excellent references. I enjoy taking children on fun outings to the zoo, library, parks, museums, live music, puppet shows, feed the ducks, etc. I am also very active and play or have played most sports. In addition to having fun with the children, I am very educational minded and I teach them at all stages of development--sitting, walking, talking, ABC's, numbers, colors, shapes, reading, manners, respect, thankfulness, kindness, sharing, etc. Kids love me and I love them! I do have a current background check and am happy to bring it with me or send to you by email.

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4.9 average star rating from total of 1,148 reviews in Catharpin, VA

"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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