Dana R.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 20 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Denver, CO 80233
Meet Dana
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! I'm a 39-year-old, fully vaccinated developmental and sleep specialist nanny living in Thornton. I have degrees in neuroscience and psychology, during which time I completed a coveted pediatric sleep research fellowship. I am currently working on a remote master's degree in sleep medicine from Oxford University. I’ve nannied and provided regular sitting for most of the last 20 years in both Denver and Nashville. I am currently looking to expand my rotation of families for date night sitting while I finish school and I am potentially open to part time nanny work (25-30 hours) for the right family. I’m a big believer in developmental-stage focused activies, child-led play, and engaging kids in ways that instill them with a love for learning. I have experience from birth through grade school and have had kids I adore at every age. My love of early childhood development and passion for raising strong, Read more compassionate, and resilient kids is what led me to pursue my degrees. I have provided the two required references but if you need or want more please don't hesitate to ask for as many as you need. Talk to you soon! Dana
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 02/21/2015
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 03/03/2015
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 5/16/18
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 5/16/18
Chandra A.
2/18/2022
Dana has been nothing short of amazing with our son! I am extremely picky when it comes to who we trust to watch our little one and I am just so thankful to have found Dana. She is very experienced with young children and loves being around them—plus our son is always so excited when we tell him that she is coming over. She always knows what developmentally appropriate games to play and how to gently encourage him to finish all of his food. Would highly recommend Dana to any parents looking for someone trustworthy and nurturing!
Brandi B.
2/15/2022
Dana is amazing!! As a full time working single mom I was getting burned out and needed some help! Dana was a pleasure to speak with and put me at ease with using a paid sitter for the first time. She was prompt and communicative and my 2 young boys loved her so much they were begging me to leave! She was playful but held boundaries and was accommodating when my ever vigilant 7 year old asked to see her driver’s license! I have already booked her for another night and will keep using her as long as she’s available :)
Colleen K.
1/26/2010
Dana is absolutely wonderful with our boys! We have three wild and crazy boys (2, 5 and 7).. and well, what can I say! They are boys!! Dana has an amazing way with them. She keeps them so happy, creative, laughing and most amazingly...out of trouble. I am most amazed that she does it all with a consistent peacefulness about her. She is able to quickly mellow them by always staying calm and mellow herself. Ive never heard her raise her voice at them. Don't get me wrong! She isn't a softie!...Dana is pleasantly firm. Also, her support doesn't stop the moment you hit the door. She will continue to watch the boys and correct them as needed as well as ensure they are always being polite. Dana has been a wonderful find!
Steven G.
1/26/2010
Dana is a great babysitter. We have a 9 year old daughter and a 7 month old baby, and she did a wonderful job taking care of them. She was professional, on time, and our daughter really loved her. I would recommend her to anyone.
Erin D.
11/9/2009
Dana is excellent!! Love her being at home with my kids :)
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$28-$32/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Education
Neuroscience and Psychology
Graduated University of Colorado at Boulder 2024
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies