
"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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I have a long experience working with children all ages. I love being around kids, playing, teaching and having fun with them. I’m a very responsible, caring person that you can depend on me while you’re away.
“Lubna did a great job with our daughter, engaging her, redirecting her when needed, and chatting with her. We also appreciated her quick responsiveness and willingness to come at the last minute when we had another sitter cancel. We would definitely recommend her to other families!”
Hello! My name is Ruth and I am a retired children's librarian and a former lead teacher in an after-school program in West Seattle. I am looking for occasional work providing babysitting or cat sitting services or a nanny position. Is your regular nanny ill? Babysitter cancelled? I can fulfill last-minute requests, too. Highly creative, I have a master's degree in library and information science, specializing in children's services. As a librarian, I provided children's story times and created both craft and STEM programs. I enjoy being with kids and exploring books, art and nature. I have two cats, Susan and Linda, who are litter mates. They began life as feral, abandoned kittens who were terrified of people. They're now four years old and both are big lap cats. I also occasionally care for the cats of two households in West Seattle. I usually spend about a half an hour in the home, talking and playing with the cat, feeding, and cleaning the litter box. I grew up with dogs, and love them, too, so working with a family with dogs is A-okay with me! A licensed driver with clean record, I rely on public transportation to get around. I look forward to meeting you and your family.
Hello, I'm Caden, a down-to-earth and whimsical assistant preschool teacher & college student looking for some fun side gigs. I'm looking for families who love getting outside, art, science, and screen-free fun! I'm comfortable caring for 1-6 kids, cats (I have my own of 11.5 years :D),dogs, and reptiles (I have a big blue-tongued skink too!). My standard rate is 24-29$ depending on the group size however I’d love to offer a discounted rate of 22$ an hour flat for low income, LGBT, BIPOC & disabled families in need! Send me a message if this applies to you ❤️ My teaching background began at 15, working with the Seattle Art Museum & a local photography nonprofit, guiding fellow youth in their artistic journey. Through these early days, I gained a deep passion for accessible, hands-on learning, which has guided everything I do in my work. Over the past 3.5 years, I have worked in a wide range of licensed childcare roles for ages 6 months-17, primarily in STEM, art, social-emotional, and outdoor education. My specialties include: -extensive background in neurodivergent, disabled & LGBTQ+ populations. -working with large groups. - STEM, art & outdoor ed. - working with teens. My education & certifications: - DCYF STARS 30 hours - CPI Blue Card - Adult/Infant/Youth CPR & First Aid - Bloodborne Pathogen Training - Food Handlers - Safesport - Current college student in sociology
“I worked with Caden at summer camp and as an afterschool teacher. Caden is an excellent educator and caretaker. Kids gravitate towards his genuineness, creativity, and fun-loving nature. He is excellent at connecting with kids of all ages. He is very experienced with neurodivergent kids and kids with a variety of other disabilities.”
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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