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Aaliyah
Booked by 8 repeat families
4 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 15 families in Leonia, NJ

Hi! My name is Aaliyah. I'm 22 and a sophomore in college. I am very artistic and I have a number of hobbies. I enjoy painting, drawing, reading, building, writing, baking, singing and dancing. I have 9 years of experience with childcare. I've taken care of children from the age of 4 months-14 years old. I have a very flexible schedule. I am CPR and first aid certified. I can prepare meals, assist with potty training, help with bathing, changing diapers, help with homework, plan and partake in activities with the kids, clean up after them and put them to bed. I ensure the children's safety while in my care. I am patient, responsible, respectful, reliable, fun and creative. I have good communication and problem solving skills. I can also help with swimming supervision, transportation, light housework and grocery shopping. I work well with multiple children since I grew up taking care of my 3 younger siblings. I also love animals! If I have applied for a position listed on the Job Board, be assured that I will be happy to work for the rate offered in the listing, even if it is below my usual rate. BOOKING POLICIES: If the booking starts later or ends earlier than expected, I still expect the payment for the original booking agreed. If a booking is cancelled within 24 hours of the start time I expect full payment. Cancellations made within 48 hours will require 50% payment as it can be difficult to secure alternative work on short notice.

Good service and the children liked her

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Elizabeth
Booked by 2 repeat families
3 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Leonia, NJ

Greeting Everyone, My name is Elizabeth! I am recent grad who majored in Political Science and Latin American and Latino Studies. Iwas also on the pre-law track, as I plan on becoming a lawyer in the future. Four years ago, a majority of my experience is in a non professional sense. As the eldest, I have taken care of my siblings from infancy to the age of 15 years old. I am knowledgable with feeding children, changing diapers, bed time routine, and can help with homework. I would keep them engaged through energizing as well as relaxing activities. I also have experience with overnight routines. However, now I have been able to evolve my experience and taking care of children from ages of newborn - nine years of age. Shuttling them around the city from school to activities, assisted in bath time routines, and overnight feedings. I also have experience with working with children who have special needs, specifically autism. Before college, I worked for about a year with special needs children. I acted as a relief to families, while they ran errands. I assisted with behavioral development, homework, and every day tasks. I love engaging and caring for younger minds. They are so full of questions and I believe it is important to have someone willing to answer these questions rather than stamping out their curiosity. Furthermore, I know what it like to have the fear of caring for yourself or seeing parents stress about leaving their children with a stranger and I want to be that person who can alleviate that stress. To be the person that parents can trust. I look forward to chatting with you all!

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Isie
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Leonia, NJ

My name is Isie and I love being a nanny and cleaning homes. Im looking for full-time, part-time and/or weekend work. My hours and days can shift so I’m available for either a set time and/or switch shifts. I have been cleaning homes and being a nanny for over 20 years. I have great references and no allergy’s to any pets. I truely enjoy helping and working with others. I have worked with autistic, special needs, and mentally challenged children, adults and seniors. I don’t drink and or smoke.

Isie has been my babysitter for the last ten years. She has cared for my three children ranging from six months to 8 years old. She baths them, prepares their meals, reads to them, takes them outside to the park, helps with homework. She is very reliable, always on time, willing to come early or stay late. She cares for my children as if they were her own. Anyone that has the opportunity to have her as a sitter will be very fortunate.

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Sena
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Leonia, NJ

Hi there, I'm Sena, 28 years old, I completed my work a couple of weeks ago, the boys started school (still can't believe it ) I have experience with all ages of kids, and I like to have fun and teach them, I can provide my references, I have my car with a clear license, I love having time with the kids and teaching them new information, jokes, or songs, dancing, learning a lot of new things from them, exploring nature, making friends, trying to set up interesting games, playing video games or races together, or read the favorite books.. such an amazing situation and I love pets. I have an active, responsible, passionate, and funny personality. I'm looking forward to meeting with you :)

Sena arrived on time. My 16 month old was all smiles when she cared for him. She was clean, engaging, and energetic while providing a nurturing environment…I would definitely reccommend her to any family. Thank you Sena.

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Kimber
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Leonia, NJ

Hello! I’m a dedicated, nurturing, and highly experienced childcare provider with over a decade of experience in children’s education and caregiving. My background combines classroom teaching, arts education, and at-home family care. I have a BFA and have spent over a decade working professionally on Broadway, which deeply informs my creativity, playfulness, discipline, and ability to meaningfully engage with children at their level. I have experience working with children across a wide range of ages, from 5 months to early teen years. I come from a large, close-knit family in Ohio and played an active role in helping raise my nieces and nephews, which shaped my natural caregiving instincts from an early age. My hobbies I would love to share with your children are tennis, chess, reading, writing and singing. Course Certifications • Substitute Teacher (Pre-K - 12th Grade) • School Safety & Child Review • Violence Prevention • DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) • Autism Workshop

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kimber! We have no idea how we (and our now 18 month old son) would have managed without her. Dependable and honest, Kimber was always on time, energetic creative and extremely responsible. She never ran out of ideas on how to keep our son entertained. She was able to address his needs (and tantrums!) with grace, calm and kindness. Will absolutely hire her again!

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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."

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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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