Find a last-minute babysitter in La Center, WA

Mom of four boys, ages infant to 14. Looking for some babies and kiddos to watch during school/work hours. Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm in my home. I’ll be home with my 6 month old all day, my kiddos will be home at 3pm. Will provide breakfast and lunch. Can discuss a daily rate for regular parents!!

I’m a reliable, caring, and experienced childcare professional with over 10 years of experience working with children and families in school, home, and clinical settings. I genuinely enjoy spending time with children and getting to know their individual personalities, interests, and needs. I’m comfortable creating routines, helping with daily activities and homework, managing challenging behaviors, and keeping children safe, happy, and engaged. I’m patient and adaptable and understand that every child and family is different. I also value good communication with parents and enjoy keeping them updated throughout the day. My goal is to create a warm, positive environment where children feel comfortable, supported, and able to be themselves.

I am calm, reserved and curious but I become a very bubbly, humorous and goofy person when you get to know me. I am nurturing and very sensitive to my environment, always cautious. I’ve worked at a day care and also as an au pair and would casually take babysitting gigs. I’ve worked with a varying group of ages but I’ve worked mostly with toddlers to preteens. I don’t mind working with pets as well as seniors.

Hello! My name is Bri and I have a background in clinical mental health counseling. My experience with children includes babysitting, nannying, after school enrichment, and play therapy. I am warm, dependable, and have excellent communication skills. I am located in Portland, OR. and I am currently seeking occasional work. I have reliable transportation.

The wonderful thing about loving your job is it’s easy to show up with a smile and a positive attitude. I really like working in the care sector and especially enjoy watching children grow, learn and become individuals. I live alone so I have flexibility with my schedule. I do have a cat if you are allergic. I am hoping to focus on childcare for all ages. In the past 14yrs I’ve cared for, and spent time with, children between the ages of 4 and 17, between 1[removed] I had experience with infants and toddlers. My niece and nephews are my greatest joy. One nephew is neurodivergent and my niece is special needs, I only mention this because it taught me patience, healthy coping skills and communication. Practically speaking, what I can offer: 1) I can cook and bake, focusing on vegetable heavy dishes. If you have a craving for spanakopita or NY cheesecake? I can provide. 2) I’m a very safe driver with a reliable car. I haven’t had a car accident or traffic ticket since 1995. I’m more than happy to drive to do errands, pick up groceries, do school pick ups & drop offs and trips to the soccer field. 3) I’m a VERY creative person! I have a ton of arts and crafts supplies that I can bring for everything from watercolors to polymer clay sculpture. I’m also good with stories, silly songs and funny dances. 4) I am happy to help with a little homework (familiar with Montessori teaching practices) playing games, reading nighttime stories and TALKING with children to develop vocabulary and communication. I should mention I’m open to being a support person for child birthday parties or group outings. I’d be thrilled to do elder care and am very respectful, soft spoken when appropriate, and would be just as happy playing cribbage as reading whatever is of interest to my client. I honesty enjoy looking at family photo albums and listening to THEIR stories. I volunteered for 11 years at a care facility painting the ladies nails and reading to male and female clients. Have experience working with clients who have dementia. And finally I can do cat and small dog sitting duties. I have had cats living with me for decades, and few dogs too. I’m very pet friendly. No housecleaning duties other than laundry, dishes, counters and picking up after play time. Hope this inspires you to message and/or meet with me to see if I’m the right fit for you and your family. Have a great day!