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Jackie E.
- 15 years paid experience
- 7 miles
My name is Jackie! I’m from a very large family which started my babysitting/nanny career. I’ve nannied for a few families since I was 15. One of those families I was apart of lived in Ireland. I have also worked as an assistant teacher in a preschool. Somethings I do now would include exploring San Diego and the coast, reading, and enjoying peoples company.
$20–30/hr
Zoe L.
- 15 years paid experience
- 1 mile
Hello! My name is Zoe Laks Sherman and I am currently a master in social work student at SDSU. I have been working with children for 15 years in a multitude of different settings. I have worked as a babysitter, a live in nanny, a part time nanny, a camp counselor, an ABA therapist, a swim teacher, and assistant preschool teacher. I am inclusive of all people including LGBTQ+ community and individual who are neurodivergent. I love working with children of all ages and abilities and feel passionately about supporting and fostering their development and growth. Working with children is my passion and my continued education is to support the work that I do with children to help keep them safe! I have extensive references that you can contact if you are interested! I look forward to meeting you and your little one! :)
$25–35/hr
Maurissa M.
- 7 years paid experience
- 3 miles
Hi!! I'm Maurissa. I have a lot experience in babysitting, around 7 years of it. I am very responsible, mature, outgoing, and I have my own car. I have babysat up to 4 children at time so I am comfortable with watching multiple at one time. I will read to them, play outside and even inside games. I can always prepare meals if needed. Can handle pick up and Drop offs for school or even sport activities if necessary. I have experience with infants to teenagers.
$20–23/hr
Sandra D.
- 16 years paid experience
- 9 miles
I am a professional woman, born and raised in Colombia, fully bilingual (English and Spanish), mother of 2 great kids. I love to work with kids, kind personality, helpful, like to serve children and parents. I have multiple experiences working with babies and kids all ages being a reliable Nanny or Sitter. Happy to help in cooking and cleaning, laundry, driving kids, shopping, shores and keep home organized, while kids take their naps. I am not just great with kids, I am a truly family assistant. I took Child Development classes in SDCCD, CPR courses, have a Masters in Education, and a Teaching credential in Spanish. Great references and the ability to play and interact with kids, while teaching Spanish as a second language. Thanks a lot and I will be more than happy to have an interview and have you to know more about myself.
$30–40/hr
Sandra L.
- 7 years paid experience
- 7 miles
Hello Parents My name is Sandra L , I am 27 years old and have over 7 years of experience working with children different eges . I like to work with kids and be able to do different activities, keep them busy doing learning things and keep their minds creative . Being able to teach them Spanish , and new things every day . I am a person who prefers to have screens off and do crafts, experiments or different activities depending on the age of each child and go outside to play. I consider myself a person with a lot of energy and I like to be active. I consider myself a person with a lot of patience and who enjoys working with children of different ages.
$27–30/hr
Maria antonella H.
- 9 years paid experience
- 3 miles
Hello Families! My name is Antonella, I am 28 years old, originally from Argentina. I came to the US 8 years ago to be an Au Pair and work with young children. I graduated last year with a BA in Psychology and now I work occasionally as a nanny and date nights sitter:) I have 10 years of experience with children of different ages (4 months old - 15 years old) and I enjoy spending time with all of them! Before starting college I was an Au Pair for two years and gained a lot of experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers/kindergarteners. I’ve worked as a live in nanny, live out full time and part time, and occasionally nanny for multiple families! I’m happy to teach kids Spanish and I’m comfortable with all their routines (daytime, nap time, evenings, night time, homework). I’m also comfortable driving with them and helping them with their homework! I took Child Development classes at SMC and I learned a lot about, as a caregiver, how to help children to develop their physical, cognitive, and emotional skills. - Fully vaccinated - Own transportation - Reliable references - Driver License - Non-smoker - Comfortable with pets
$25–40/hr
Elizabeth H.
- 4 years paid experience
- 5 miles
Hello! My name is Elizabeth, and I’m a responsible and compassionate caregiver with both professional and academic experience working with children. I hold a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and work full-time as an engineer analyst, but I’m looking to provide after-school care, date-night help, or weekend support for families who need an extra hand. Before my current career, I worked in child care,behavioral health settings and was a swim instructor as well which gave me strong skills in patience, communication, and safety awareness—qualities that naturally carry over to childcare. I’m CPR certified, dependable, and very comfortable helping with homework, preparing meals, light clean-up, and creating fun, structured activities. Families describe me as warm, trustworthy, and attentive. My goal is to make sure your kids feel safe, cared for, and genuinely enjoy their time while you’re away.
$30–35/hr
Alicia M.
- 15 years paid experience
- 5 miles
I am a dedicated childcare professional with 15 years of experience providing exceptional care for children ranging from newborns to 14 years old. My background includes working as a nanny, au pair, and English teacher, allowing me to develop a well-rounded approach to supporting children’s growth and development. Key Skills and Experience: • Comprehensive Childcare: Proficient in organizing daily schedules, including meals, school, recreational activities, and bedtime routines, tailored to each child’s unique needs. • Child Development Knowledge: Incorporates Montessori techniques and activities to foster developmental growth, independence, and curiosity in children. • Language Proficiency: Fluent in Spanish, with experience teaching English to children in a classroom and home setting, helping them build strong language skills. • Cross-Cultural Expertise: Lived in Spain as an au pair for four children, where I immersed myself in a new culture while teaching English and managing household routines. Additional Experience: • Worked as an English teacher in a language school, focusing on engaging and interactive lessons for children. • Adept at communicating with children at various developmental stages, building trust and understanding to ensure a supportive environment. My passion for fostering a nurturing, educational, and joyful atmosphere for children has been at the core of my career. I am eager to bring my experience and skills to a family that values a thoughtful and compassionate approach to childcare.
$22–30/hr
Kaylee J.
- 10 years paid experience
- 6 miles
Hello there, my name is Kaylee! I am a gentle, joyful, positive person who will care about the development and well being of your child. I am kinder/first grade elementary school teacher so I love to integrate learning into play! I love to be outside and encourage outdoor play and adventures. I can start mid June and have a very open schedule. I also have lots of experience with being a nanny for ages 0-13! Please reach out with any questions or concerns, I hope to hear from you soon!
$20–23/hr
Bianca P.
- 20 years paid experience
- 7 miles
Hello, my name is Bianca . I am responding with enthusiasm to your job posting for nanny or babysitter. My childcare career started in London, I cared for triplets while both parents were working full-time. The children were dropped off at my home at 7:00am and picked up at 5:00 after a full day of feeding, napping, playing, reading and trips to the local park. One of my most memorable childcare experiences was as a volunteer as a room mom at my daughters school, Grant School in Mission Hills, California. I would help the teachers each year in their classroom with whatever they would need. This included support in the classroom, arranging and supervising field trips and extracurricular activities. At this time I was also working for a family in Del Cerro as a house manager and nanny of their twin girls. I am convinced that my verifiable experience and abilities make me an excellent candidate for this position. My references show me to be responsible and reliable, caring and always willing to help out wherever needed. With this in mind, I have attached my resume for your review. -Over 15 years experience in supervising and caring for children aged between 2 and 15 year -Speaking Italian, Spanish, French and English with your child or children -Successfully scheduling and managing multiple activities -Prepare healthy meals and snacks for the children -Assist with homework and projects -Organizing and facilitating creative educational activities and games -Supervising bathing, dressing and potty training of children -Safety conscious with current First Aid and CPR certifications -Enthusiastically run errands, complete chores and perform light housekeeping -Valid driver's license and clean driving record Italian born,and raised, proudly American citizen, live in San Diego. Mom, educated with a Master Degree in Sociology from University of TORINO ITALY, Master in Hospitality Hotel Management UCSD Class 2001. CPR Certified, Fist Aid Certified. COVID-19 Vaccinated, COVID-19 Boosted,TB Vaccine current, Apatite A Vaccinated, Flu vaccine Current. Classroom mom from 2010 till 2019 at GRANT K-8 SD I can teach your children languages, craft, painting, yoga, dancing, soccer, volleyball, ride horses, swimming. I’m comfortable around dogs, cats , horses.. any pets really. Looking forward to meet you soon. Ciao NannyB
$20–45/hr
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