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Kierra
Booked by 33 repeat families
30 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 56 families in San Marcos, CA

Howdy families! My name is Kierra, I am a Nanny/ PP Doula (in training) from Austin, TX and I am looking for a new Nanny family to join! I have been in the childcare field for 5 years providing optimal care to littles from as young as 6wks old to the age of 16yrs old. Recently, I have mainly taken care of toddlers/school age children (2-5yrs) but I am open to all ages! I pride myself in engaging the children that I care for in activities that will build up skills to reach developmental milestones. I am also known for my dance parties and Big Sister approach in my care! In my last position, I was caring for two 2-year-olds and worked with them on Self-expression and Socialization among other skills. Outside of work I’m an artist, a mutual aid provider and the eldest daughter to 7 siblings so, caregiving has been a lifelong practice of mine! Here are a few things to expect if I become apart of your family: - Lots of laughs, love and care - Monthly sit downs/check-ins - Dance parties and Sing-along sessions - Communication,Trust, Respect for family values - *I am up to date on vaccinations* Skills and Certifications: - CPR/First Aid Certified (I carry around a baby CPR baby mask and First Aid Kit) - CA TRUSTLINE REGISTERED & CERTIFIED - Autism for Nannies Certified - Post Partum Doula Certified (Inpro) - Food Handlers Certified - I am skilled in Creative Problem Solving, Multi-tasking, and Organization Services I Provide: - Part-time care (15hrs a week min.) - Full-time care (25-30hrs+ a week) - Overnight care - Willing to be a Travel Nanny (domestic/international) - Date night/Event Nanny - Newborn care - Meal prep and Household management Experience: - I have experience with twins/multiples (up to 4+ children at a time) - Bottle preparation with Formula and Breastmilk - Establishing successful daily routines around naps, meals, toileting/diaper changing, etc. - Assisting with child-related household tasks, i.e. toy rotation, laundry, bottle sanitization/dishes. - Monitoring and supporting development milestones - Planning and implementing age-appropriate activities - Managing/caring for pets in the home alongside littles - And more! 💕 I have a proven track record of satisfied clients who highly recommend my services and am willing to provide a cover letter/my resume upon request. Please reach out if you like to chat, I can’t wait to hear from your beautiful family about any opportunities you may have to offer! Nanny Kierra :)

Loved Kierra! So respectful and helpful

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Jacqueline
Booked by 10 repeat families
11 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 15 families in San Marcos, CA

Hi, my name is Jacqueline! I am from San Jose. I went to University of San Francisco to major in Politics and minor in Legal Studies. I also recently finished my Master’s of Public Administration and Public Policy from University of Southern California. I am hoping to pursue law school next so I am currently saving up for that! I have always found a great deal of happiness when taking care of children, so I look forward to spending my free time babysitting. I enjoy interacting with the children (especially seeing how much energy they have) and watching them develop tremendously over time. I am CPR/AED certified[removed]67971) by the American Heart Association. Here is a little background about my experience: In my family, I am one of the oldest cousins so my aunts/uncles always look to me to babysit their kids. Not only have I had experience in babysitting, but also formally engaged in tutoring elementary students for over 5 years and guiding youth - elementary students in youth camps/ science camps. I look forward to simply helping your family out and meeting your kids! Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Jacqueline was fabulous with our son. He had a great time and she took care of him very well.

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Jenna
Booked by 29 repeat families
59 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 82 families in San Marcos, CA

Hi! My name is Jenna and I'm available for child care! I've recently graduated from USC and am now attending UC Hastings! I have years of experience with children - as I used to nanny in Los Angeles while I was a student - with children anywhere from 1-15 years old as well as with multiple children. I enjoy outdoor activities (running, hiking, snow sports, etc) as well as arts and crafts and fun games! If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact me.

Jenna was great, she jumped right in with my 7 and 3.5 year old. She updated me on how the evening was going once they went to bed. I would have Jenna babysit again and would recommend her!

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Sylviane
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in San Marcos, CA

Bonjour, My name is Sylviane. I am a native of Switzerland and have been living in California now for the last 24 years. I have had the opportunity to be a stay at home mom while homeschooling my two children. My children are my best resume as they are kind, confident and considerate human beings. I am proud of them...as you can see :-) Here is a quick summary of my child care/education experience: French is my mother tongue and I have taught beginning and conversational French to students age 4-17, in small private group settings and in private tutoring. Also, for 4 years, I participated and taught in a neighborhood preschool with a group of 3-6 children. We mainly focused on values like creativity, kindness, cooperation, uniqueness and joy. In the last 3 years I have been a nanny for a family with a 9 month old and a 3 years old. That was the children's ages when I started. I can provide reference info. Feedbacks I have received describe me as a calm, loving, fun and creative person. I enjoy reinforcing children's interests through hands-on activities, reading and outdoor exploration. My approach focuses on nurturing and encouraging their natural curiosity and imagination, offering guidance when needed for problem solving, respectful communication and self regulation of emotions. Now that my children are grown and independent I am available and thrilled to offer my assistance and experience to your family. I look forward to meeting you and your child/ren. Please, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information. Sylviane

Sylviane was an absolute delight - kind, thoughtful, experienced, organized, responsive, punctual. She went above and beyond to immediately connect with our four-year-old and make her feel at ease. We were visiting San Diego from out of town, and Sylviane brought a bag full of books and crafts that they could play with. As a mom who was anxious about our daughter staying with someone new in a new city, Sylviane put us completely at ease. I cannot recommend her highly enough - I only wish she lived in Dallas!

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Deborah $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi, My name is Deb. I'm 47, and I am extremely responsible and reliable. Over the years, I've had many experiences with people of all ages as well as animals. This includes children and seniors to dogs, cats and even birds. I love connection and play and am a very loving, supportive and kind person who cares deeply about the people, animals and houses I take care of. If this speaks to you, please don't hesitate to reach out. I have a fairly open schedule at this moment, and I would love to help!

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"We absolutely LOVE Isa — our family was so fortunate to have found her through UrbanSitter. I'm a first-time mom, and it took me a long time to find a full-time nanny I could trust to care for our sweet infant boy. Our boy connected with her immediately, and we couldn't have asked for anyone else to care for him. Her calming presence was also perfect for parents like us who work from home. We feel so lucky UrbanSitter helped us find someone who has truly become a part of our family."

Amy L., mom of one

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"I was so stressed about finding a part-time nanny for my 14-month-old son, who has moderate separation anxiety and hadn't been left with anyone but family before, but we were both immediately at ease in Buhay's presence. Her empathy and commitment to understanding child development are apparent in every interaction I've witnessed between her and my toddler. I feel very lucky to have found her."

Kamilah W., mom of one

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"Erna watched our now 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son for a few years. She is punctual, responsible, honest, and playful. What we appreciated most was that she was thoughtful in ensuring that we had a little break; for example, when the kids were clingy, she was able to divert their attention with games or songs or walks to the park. We felt very comfortable leaving our kids with Erna because of her caring nature and experience that spans a decade (including being a live-in nanny)."

Eric D., dad of two

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