Hi! My name is Makenajoy (Makena). I stay in the Renton area and offering child care, care for pets, and even house sitting. :) -First Aid & CPR/AED Training Completed I am currently employed substituting at a daycare in Seattle & with another family. I understand the responsibilities/skills of cleaning, improving social skills, learning to work well with different age groups, learning how to multitask/engage in different educational activities, and most importantly being patient. I’m more than happy to be flexible with anything and everything! :)

I am a mother of two beautiful daughters I haves good speaking skills to provide direction or information effectively and good listening skills to understand parents' instructions.

Hello! My name is Alyssa, I love kids and animals, and am a mother to two beautiful kids, and one handsome cat. I understand how difficult it is to coordinate schedules and find care for the ones who need us most; you need something that not only fits your budget, but also care that meets the level of attentiveness and thoughtfulness that your kids and fur-babies deserve! If you are not happy with public childcare or kennels with large class sizes (or, for those utilizing animal care, cages; ew) and the hefty price for subpar conditions, I get it! You want care that feels like home, feels like family, and takes into consideration the enrichment aspect of your loved one's day. I strive to encourage a growth mindset, connect with nature/get sunshine and fresh air, establish healthy habits, and promote critical thinking in children. For pets, I lead with a warm disposition and exercise gentle yet firm assertiveness where necessary, and genuinely enjoy hanging out with animals; most experience with dogs and cats, but am open to other animals with detailed directions. I am punctual, personable, and remain flexible and graceful under changing conditions. I am a good choice for those who need last-minute care, care during vacations or emergencies, care that fills the gaps between work and school (including transportation), or care on an occasional/semi-regular basis. I do strive to incorporate ways to provide enrichment, learning, and engaging activities as someone who personally has seen and benefited from allowing my own kids to participate in classes, co-ops, and homeschooling. As someone who also felt the same growing pains through motherhood of coordinating schedules, finances, and proper nurturing for my loved ones, I want to be a solution for other families who face the same pressures.

I raised 5 of my own children, 4 boys and 1 daughter, from birth to adulthood. I also have 2 granddaughters 5 and 7 years old. I have lots of patience, tons of energy for many activities children love to do, and a lot of love and caring to give. Children are such a blessing and a great joy. I will always carry out your wishes for your family because you have sacrificed, and your role and wishes are very important. I do really love animals, and I have cared for two dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds, that were part of my family. If someone asked me what I would do, if their child did not do as they were asked while I was caring for them on a babysitting job, I would tell them… I would like to have had a conversation with the parents before they left their children in my care, as to how they wanted me to handle that situation. I would like to follow what the parents wishes are, because you cannot make a child do anything. although you can make the parents happy by following their wishes. I have had two previous jobs working with seniors in the past. The first one was mostly companionship, but I also cooked, took her to appointments and to run errands, we would also go walking for a little exercise, and to keep her agile and able to have balance and strength. She had great stories that I would listen to, and we would connect over them… she was a great lady. The second job was working with a gentleman who needed driving to appointments, grocery stores and to the gym. He had macular degeneration so he could see, but not enough to drive. I was very patient and understanding with him, as he did suffer from some age related dementia (he was in his early 90s). I would help him with household cleaning, chores and companionship, he liked to share his life over lunch that I would prepare for him. I also helped him with his finances and writing checks to pay his bills. He was very spunky and entertaining, and he liked to talk about his life when his wife was still alive.

Hi my name is shani and I’m a college student. Im currently offering childcare services. I love babysitting and have been watching infants, toddlers and kids since I was 16 years old. My services include tutoring and crafts, but more so keeping children engaged and happy while their parents are at work. I’ve been a caretaker for my nieces and nephew both the ages of 3 and 4. I’m comfortable with making meals or doing light housework. I cannot drive at the moment.