
"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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Hiiiii! My name is Bruna, and I am a dedicated, responsible, and compassionate childcare provider with extensive experience caring for children of different ages, abilities, and needs. I am truly passionate about supporting children’s development and creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where they can thrive. I worked for two years at a school with children ages 6 to 14, supporting them primarily with reading, literature, and educational activities. In addition, I have hands-on experience with younger children, including caring for one-year-old twin babies for five months, where I was responsible for feeding, diaper changes, nap routines, and daily care. I also have strong experience working with children with special needs. I cared for a girl with cerebral palsy for one year, providing attentive, individualized, and compassionate support. I have also cared for a 6-year-old boy and an 8-year-old girl, including overnight care, ensuring their safety, comfort, and emotional well-being. Currently, I work with a non-verbal child with level 3 autism, which has strengthened my skills in patience, routine-based care, alternative communication, and emotional regulation. I am highly adaptable and comfortable tailoring my care to each child’s unique needs while maintaining clear communication and trust with families. I take my role very seriously and always strive to provide high-quality care in a loving, calm, and supportive environment. Building strong relationships with both children and parents is a priority for me, and I am fully committed to being a reliable and positive presence in each child’s life. plussss: I love animals 🐶🐱🐹🐷
Boys and Girls Club, Florence OR Youth Development Professional- Served all elementary aged participants Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all ages and staff members Being a Mentor and advocate while serving compassion and leadership. Boys and Girls Club , Corvallis OR Youth Development Professional- Served ages 9- 13 Planning and facilitating engaging curriculum activities that are focused in areas such as sports, art, STEM, and age development. Fostering positive relationships in helping the youth with challenges while identifying each person’s interests and values. Kindercare- Beavers Beginnings, Corvallis OR Early Childhood Educator- Served ages Two- Two and a half Planning and implementing activities that focus on their social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Creating a supportive and nurturing environment for families and children while establishing routine and expectations. Food handlers card CPR/ first aid infant and adult training. Hello everyone! I just moved to Seattle, WA from Oregon to be going to graduate school for social work this upcoming summer! I haved lived in Oregon all my life, and went to Oregon State University in Corvallis for about three years and graduated with a degree in Sociology with a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences in 2024.I love working with children in all age groups, my former job was being an early childcare educator with the specialty in two year olds. My favorite part about working with children is being around lots of fun energy and smiles as well as seeing them grow as tiny humans! I have also done about 9 years on and off of babysitting and nannying on the side.
Hello families! My name is Emma! I am a warm, creative, and reliable caregiver. I am currently a graduate student at UW studying school psychology and would love to do some occasional or part time babysitting for your family. I have several years of experience working in schools with school-aged children. I also have lots of experience working with kids with disabilities. I enjoy baking and cooking, spending lots of time outside, and crafting! I love to engage kids in fun activities and lean into their unique interests. Please reach out if you’d like more information about my background. I’d love to get to know your family! Thank you.
“Emma was so wonderful with our 2 year old! We would love to have her back again!”
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old with ages 1 yr up to 12 years old. Additionally, I grew up in a big family taking care of my nieces and nephews since they were babies. I have a full time job as a behavior technician providing ABA therapy for kids with Autism and have worked in this field for the past 5 years with ages ranging from 2 years old to adulthood. I love babysitting and would love more opportunities to do so! Love engaging kiddos in crafts, homework, games, and fun activities.
“Mabel is such a caring and wonderful babysitter! She is so sweet and my 2 kids adore her. She is reliable and always on time and is flexible with her hours. She has great professional experience with kids and our children always look forward to spending time with her. I would highly recommend her if you’re looking for a dependable and experienced babysitter.”
Hi! I’m currently working as a medical assistant and would love to hang out with your kids! I am energetic, love the outdoors, and have been babysitting for about 13 years. I prefer playing games outside or doing crafts/baking/etc inside than screen time with the kiddos but am flexible and go with the flow. I am a recent college grad and can help with homework or projects too. Let me know if you have any questions!
“Abby is so fun! She works really well with kids of any ages and they all love her. She’s baby sat all of my kids (8mo, 5, 8) and they all seem to like her which is hard to come by. I also love that she’s in the medical field because it gives that added confidence that she can handle anything, which as an anxious mama, is huge. She’s reliable, responsible, and quick to answer text messages. My husband and I couldn’t recommend her more.”
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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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