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Nannies and babysitters share the same primary responsibility of providing safe and enriching care for your child, but there are a few differences between them. Nannies are more commonly associated with regular work, whether full or part-time, offering daily or consistent care to a particular family. There are also several different types of nannies, including au pairs, house managers, doulas, live-in, and overnight nannies. Babysitters, on the other hand, are typically hired for irregular or occasional work, either full or part-time. If you’re looking for last-minute care for date night, or the occasional few hours after school, a babysitter is a great best option. Identifying the type and frequency of child care you’ll need is the best way to decide whether a babysitter or nanny is a better fit for your family.

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Donnley T.

6 years paid experience
14 miles

$15–20/hr

Greetings, I'm an active, loving, compassionate lady. Seeking fun loving family to provide child care. Love outdoor activities, arts and crafts, any fun educational activities.I can provide safe transportation. Will prepare snacks, small meals. Experience with new borns to early teens. I also have a wonderful young man of my own. Have provided several years of volunteer work in the public system. I've coached boy's and girl's soccer, T-ball and have been Kindergarten Class Mother.

$15–20/hr

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Lloysa G.

Our family loves Donnley and we're very thankful to have her taking care of our boys.

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Kelsey I.

15 years paid experience
14 miles

$10–20/hr

Hello, I’m Kelsey and I love being a sitter because of my love for children. It’s also most of my life experience as I have raised my own two children ages 12 and 7 and it has been my main focus for the past twelve plus years. I know how hard it can be to find a trustworthy person with everything you live for so I’m here to take the complications out, as I will watch your children and care for them as I would want someone to for mine. As my kids are older now I have tons of free time during the day and would like to make some extra money as a single mother myself. I see no other job that would be a more perfect fit than childcare. I can do weekends as well as long as I can bring my 7 year old daughter along. Who also loves babies, children etc. we are new to the area and could really use some friends as well😇 look forward to hearing from you.

$10–20/hr

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Morgan J.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

$10–30/hr

I have a 4 year old daughter that is in preschool. My boyfriend also has a 4 year old and a 10 year old so I have lots of experience with kids. I am a student at delta college to be a sonographer (ultrasounds). I have always loved kids and I love helping them learn new things!

$10–30/hr

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Christopher W.

32 years paid experience
14 miles

$15–23/hr

Hello, My name is Chris. I am the oldest of 3. I have a younger sister and two younger brothers, who are twins. I have been babysitting and doing daycare most of my life. I have been a father since I was 18 years old.i have 5 children. My oldest two are from a teen relationship of 8 years. While my youngest three are from my 20 year marriage. I was a stay-at-home Dad for my youngest three for 18 years. I also homeschooled them through highschool and did daycare out of our home. I was also certified in First aid and CPR certified. Which I am willing to do again. I also did foster care for several years through Bay County. I completed PRIDE training while being a foster parent. I also have had training in special needs children. I have two nephews who have Asperger's and I have went through training in helping them cope and live. When I returned to the outside workforce I was able to work at a preschool/daycare, which I loved. Seeing the look in a child's eyes as they achieve a new talent is amazing. I also ran the nursery at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for 2 years. While I homeschooled my children we had a homeschool group that we met with a few timea a week. We would us our individual talents to teach our children. I am highly experienced with cleaning and organization. I have an associate's degree in psychology and other training in working with children. I would love the opportunity to work with children and families on a regular basis and see them mature and grow as individuals.

$15–23/hr

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Leah W.

2 years paid experience
13 miles

$15–25/hr

My name is Leah, I spent my primary years in South Georgia but have been in the bay city area for about 4 years. I am 18 years old and the oldest daughter of 6 siblings, so there’s not much that I can’t manage. I attended the Bay Arenac ISD skill center and completed full coursework in the early childhood development program. I also volunteered in the Bay Isd Preschool, nannied for one family consistently, and babysat for many in the past two years. I am able to provide light housekeeping, pet care, tutoring, and meal preparation amongst childcare. I am CPR/AED certified, first aid certified, fire safety certified, and have completed many trainings: listed on my resume. I am also conscious discipline trained and I have studied strategies to promote healthy social and emotional development in early childhood. I am very energetic, active, and hands on. I have prepared many developmentally appropriate activities to interact with children through play and explore new skills or interests. Feel free to contact me anytime, I look forward to meeting new families!