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Solanje
Booked by 6 repeat families
10 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hello, my name is Solanje and I'm a mother of a 3-year-old little girl, so I know what's it's like to be responsible, patient,loving, and caring. I have a huge family with kids and I’m always the person who babysits. Before I became a mother I was always babysitting my boy cousins for 2 years since they were babies until grade school age. I would also would watch my niece when my big sister would go out or if she needed help. I watched my niece since she was a new born baby till now she’s currently 5 years old. My older brother recently had a baby boy in April, my baby nephew turned 8 months December 6th. I also watched my adorable nephew occasionally since he was born till now. I truly enjoy watching babies they are too adorable and precious. I would change diapers, following sleep schedule and soothing them to sleep, take walks out while the baby are in the stroller to get fresh air,make their milk and feed it to them,wash the bottles,bathing, feeding baby food when the babies reached 6 months, tummy time,read books, sing songs,and lots of play time. Some activities I do with children would be going the park to play🪁,bubbles🫧,dance parties,hopscotch,make slime,stacking blocks, teaching sign language, pretend play with dolls and cars,story time📚,sensory bins, soccer ⚽️, puzzles🧩,puppet shows,arts and crafts like finger painting🎨, scavenger hunt games,balloon volleyball and more. I maintained a safe,structured, and stimulating environment for daily routines such as cognitive and emotional development through play-based activities.I communicated regularly with parents sending pictures giving updates on how the baby was doing. I'm confident,loving, and very reliable, I will treat your kids like I treat mine with love and patience and I'm lots a fun. I love to cook, especially baking sweets from scratch on special occasions for my daughter since I personally like to know what’s in the food I make for her. I always try to add something nutritious in her food and sweets like mini pumpkin pies I made last thanksgiving for her I didn’t use sugar I used organic maple syrup to add sweetness and she loved it. If you have pets that's great because I have a puppy and her name is Snow she a Bichon. I attend at Hostos College. My major is licensed practical nurse and my passion is working with kids. I’m open to being a long term babysitter/nanny or just an occasional babysitter. My schedule is flexible! Feel free to reach out🫶🏽

Solanje is very experienced with children and we had a great experience. Will definitely book Solanje in the future.

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Rinelle
Booked by 8 repeat families
10 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 17 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hi! My name is Rinelle and I am a senior at Hunter College. As an older sister to three siblings, caregiving has always been part of my life. I have been working with children for over 6 years, through various babysitting and tutoring jobs. I am bilingual in English and French and conversational in Spanish. I am also comfortable working with children of all ages! My biggest strength as a caregiver is my ability to adapt and creatively problem-solve, all while maintaining a positive attitude. Furthermore, I am honest, patient, and generous in spirit. I also have several hobbies and enjoy playing volleyball, reading books, and taking photographs, to name a few. All in all, I truly enjoy caregiving and I look forward to serving your family!

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Vanessa
Booked by 7 repeat families
9 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 19 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hi! My name is Vanessa ! I have been in the nanny/ babysitting field for over 9 years now! I am most familiar with the UES but I have also done occasional jobs all over New York! Right now I am looking for one time positions or part time positions. I love to have fun taking kids to the park or just hanging out at home!

Vanessa arrived on time, was a great boy sitter- she knew how to play with my 7 year old, help him get his energy out, & had him in bed on time & asleep before I got home, which I was grateful for. She also has a lovely demeanor, I would happily have her babysit again.

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Laura
Booked by 28 repeat families
26 reviews
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 50 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hey Folks! West Harlem resident for 10 plus years and South Jersey Native, here. Muhlenberg College Grad, Student of Theatre. Actor, Writer, Theatre Deviser, Teaching Arist, Arts Non Profit Co-founder. Full of life force, love, and laughter and ready to help out with your child care needs. Care, safety, keeping consistent with the rules you’ve set out in your home are paramount, of course, but I also put great importance in honoring the personalities, intellects, and creative souls in the children that are under my care. A bit more about my past work with children: Freelance Child Care | NY Child Care Provider September 2014- Present Part time nanny for several families in NYC. Supervise multiple children’s domestic and city activities, meal prep, transport to and from activities, provide homework assistance, maintain clear expectations and lines of communication with parental/guardian figures. Urban Sitter Child Care provider/background check approved. Support virtual home learning, monitor class attendance. Irondale Brooklyn I NY Teaching Artist June 2022-Present Lead science researcher students in theatrical improvisation work to learn to become better presenters. Aid students in understanding and engaging their audiences. Exemplify how to craft the story of their research, and use their voices and bodies to create compelling presentations. Supernow | NY Counselor and Show Host June 2020- September 2022 Lead daily virtual camp cabin meetings, personalize planned curriculum for campers, facilitate intentional, dynamic, and fun conversation with and amongst campers, communicate freely with parents and their campers during cabin time. Manage logistical requirements of Zoom virtual meetings and create and host additional show programs surrounding sustainability education for children. Companion/Volunteer work at Voorhees Pediatric Facility. A long term care facility for young people seeking speciality medical care. Often children from all over the nation. Weekly visits one on one with about 5 children over 2 years. Experience with high functioning and low functioning children in that controlled, long term facility type environment. Able to socialize and give positive stimulation to children I worked with while also keeping a keen eye for any health incidents that arise, and in that case, able to quickly, calmly, efficiently get the health professionals to assist the child in need.

My 3.5 year old really liked Laura and says she wants her to come back and play! Laura did a great job, especially since my daughter had been very clingy/moody due to a baby sister coming soon! There were no tears and I came back to a very happy girl. She did a great job engaging her and helping her warm up right away. We will definitely have her back soon!

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Sadé
Booked by 10 repeat families
17 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 35 families in Ridgewood, NY

Hi there! I’m Sadé, a Career Nanny with 10+ years of professional childcare experience caring for newborns through adolescents. I’m passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children feel supported, confident and encouraged to grow. ~ Professional Experience: • 10+ years of private childcare and nanny experience • Full time, long term nanny positions, including a family I cared for for 5 years • Infant and toddler care, including newborns as young as 4 weeks old • Experience caring for multiple children, including 3 children at once • Experience with children on the autism spectrum and sensory needs • Assistant Teacher at a VPK preschool, caring for children ages 1–5 • Tutoring, homework support and educational activities • Camp Counselor, Mother’s Helper and After School Care • Date Night and occasional babysitting • Personal Assistant experience I’m experienced with daily routines, developmental milestones, potty training, meal preparation, hygiene, bathing, dressing, medication administration, outdoor activities, sensory play, reading, imaginative play and age appropriate educational activities. I’ve also worked closely with parents, teachers and therapists to provide consistent care and support. ~ Qualifications: • CPR and First Aid Certified • RBT Trained • Experience supporting children with autism and using AAC communication devices • Swimming instruction and confident supervising children around water • Strong understanding of child development and age appropriate routines • Safety minded, attentive, organized and detail oriented • Reliable, punctual and dependable • Warm, patient and communicative • Comfortable taking initiative while respecting each family's parenting style ~ What I’m Looking For: I’m currently seeking a full time, long term position with a family where I can build a trusting relationship with both the children and parents. I’m looking for a position where I can become a reliable part of the family’s routine while providing loving, attentive and developmentally appropriate care. I’m also available for one time date nights, occasional babysitting and short term needs. I’m happy to provide my resume and references upon request. I look forward to connecting with your family! Warmly, Sadé *Rates negotiable

Sadé was terrific! She understood our infants needs and cycles from the beginning and did such a great job with feeding and playtime.

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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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