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Alyx
Booked by 7 repeat families
11 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 15 families in Mercer Island, WA

Hi! My name is Alyx and I am a passionate educator and adventure enthusiast originally from Phoenix, Arizona. Currently I’m seeking occasional roles (evenings/weekends) as my schedule allows. My experience: I have over a decade of childcare experience, ranging from occasional babysitting to long-term nannying, newborns to twelve year olds— and I am also a former teacher! I have worked to develop meaningful relationships with the families I care for, and I looove getting to know kids. Their energy and curiosity is so wonderful and I think all adults can learn from young people. Thanks for considering me for your childcare needs ☺️.

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Mayra
Booked by 15 repeat families
4 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 28 families in Mercer Island, WA

Hello my name is Mayra I’m a student at Seattle pacific university majoring in business administration marketing ,I speak English and Spanish.My experience no with kids has been through a company named jovie I babysit all ages from 7months to teenagers,all through out the city,I also gained a very valuable skills through my volunteering hours during my sophomore and junior year of high school at meadow crest learning center where i. gained ,community,responsibility, learned what it was like to work in a environment with multiple kids needing assistance.My goal as a caregiver is to provide a fun and safe environment where kids feel comfortable and are thriving.

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Marilyn
Booked by 4 repeat families
4 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Mercer Island, WA

*looking for full time-part time regular positions for this summer starting July 1* Hello/hola! My name is Marilyn, I’m a 24 year old, bilingual (English/Spanish), student with over 6 years of childcare and senior care experience. I have 3 years of experience working for the YMCA as a before/after school instructor, summer camp counselor, and a early learning center floater. I have also nannied for three families and have been an on call babysitter for five others. I live in the Issaquah/Newcastle area and would love to find families to provide childcare for! I genuinely enjoy it and am working to have a bit of money while in nursing school at Bellevue College. I have many wonderful references and would love to chat if interested. Pay range negotiable and cash is preferred.

“Our kids really enjoyed having Marilyn spend time with them! She was on time, easy to talk too, and a great communicator. She also agreed to house sit and keep an eye on our dogs while we are away for a night.”

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Jemma
Booked by 9 repeat families
16 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 20 families in Mercer Island, WA

Hi! My name is Jemma. I work full time in event management but babysat all throughout college as you’ll see on my profile reviews! I’m looking for evening, weekend, and holiday babysitting opportunities. I am fully vaccinated from COVID and will happily follow your family’s lead on safety preferences. I enjoy entertaining children via storytelling, outdoor games, and engaging with their current interest! Please reach out if you have any questions

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Andrea
Booked by 10 repeat families
18 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 24 families in Mercer Island, WA

Updated November 2024 Hi, my name is Andi, i am a long time caregiver from being a personal caregiver for folks living with disabilities & seniors to being a mothers helper in the postpartum period. I am also a birth and postpartum doula who has attended 20 births and cared for families outside of the app as a postpartum overnight doula. Outside my caregiving work, I also petsit and housesit as well. my primary work is in the nonprofit sector and I work M-Th 9-5pm either from home or from a Cap Hill office. So available for those long term pet sits. I’m a quick learner, all about efficacy and keeping to the family routine. I really do enjoy a phone call to interview and make sure we are a match. Thank you and I look forward to connecting !

“Thanks for the help Andrea!”

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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."

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"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!"

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