ColinBooked by 3 repeat families
5 reviewsSan Diego
$18 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Oceanside, CA
Hi families! I'm Colin (32), and I have plenty of hands-on experience with children ages 1-9, and I especially enjoy working with curious, imaginative kids in the preschool and early elementary stage. I also have experience as a youth group leader at the JKC and provided piano tutoring for children ages 4-10, which strengthened my patience, structure, and ability to encourage kids in a positive, engaging way.
I specialize with screen-free activities like reading, Montessori toys, simple crafts, outdoor play, and positive routines. I also have hands-on experience with children that are shy, neurodivergent, or have ASD.
I have extensive experience with play-based learning, outdoor activities, crafts, reading, meals, potty training, sibling dynamics, and bedtime/bathing routines - which are honestly all of my favorite parts of childcare.
I'm CPR/First Aid certified, Home Care Aide (HCA) certified, fingerprint background checked, TB cleared, have a clean driving record, reliable transportation, and an Aerospace Engineering degree from SDSU.
If you're looking for someone kind, responsible, and genuinely invested in your child's well-being, I'd love the opportunity to help your family!
“Thanks to Colin, my daughter and I truly had a fantastic memory during my business trip to La Jolla where he was taking care of my daughter while I was at a conference. Colin is kind, fun, patient and was genuinely engaged with my six year old daughter Emilia.
He came fully prepared and worked out an entire program for her. He brought a handmade diary to record daily activities together and a tool kit with toys and books for entertainment. Colin truly stands out as someone reliable, punctual and approachable. He communicated needs and expectations clearly upfront and was very thoughtful about making this an enjoyable experience for my daughter.
She truly enjoyed spending time with Colin and I trusted him completely, especially coming from out of town.
I would not hesitate to recommend him to any family looking for a dependable and caring sitter, whether at home or while traveling.”