Find experienced child care providers in Ashland, MO

Hi Parents!   My name is Katie, At the end of June I had to say goodbye to the most wonderful family, and precious little boy, as he enrolled in pre-school full time. Therefore, after three years I am back on the market. At this exact moment I am more interested in short term opportunites, and babysitting, but that could very well change in the next few weeks. My previous exprerience includes four different families. In 2008 I was a temporary nanny/ regular babysitter for a high energy family in Columbia, MO before they moved back to Virginia. At the same time I  worked as a nanny for a wonderful family with two little girls. Over the 14 months I worked at their home, I had the enormous pleasure of watching these beautiful ladies grow and learn so much, but I had to make the painful decision to leave for St. Louis to pursue my acting career. While I was far too busy working to get any acting done over the course of our year in St. Louis, I enjoyed my time in the city. But a change of job for my boyfriend, and my bosses' move to Minnesota called us back to Columbia in 2010. For the past three years I have worked here in town with a great family and had the pleasure of working with their "baby" boy, and have helped him grow from a tiny two month old to a precocious, chatty, and energetic three year old.   My background starts in Cabot, AR where I was raised and worked as a babysitter and church nursery worker in High School. Upon graduation, I enrolled at Stephens College, in Columbia, MO, graduating with a BFA in Theatre Arts-- in just three years and two summers! While in the theatre program timeliness, organization, and dependability were strongly emphasized, and since graduation I feel like I've taken a lot of that with me.   As for personal intrest: I am an energetic, outgoing, and caring individual. I love kids and hope to have my own one day! I don't smoke, love cats and dogs, and have a flexible schedule. My child care philosophy is a heathy mix of traditonal and new age ideology. I believe time outs are a genereally appropriate form of dicipline, but find I rarely need them. I am very good at sensing the warning signs of tantrums and tend to defuse the situation before it gets to that point. But I also believe that children need consistant structure and love from their adults not simply another playmate that they can boss around. I have worked closely with children agedall the way from 2 months to 6 years, and have potty trained 3 kids now (2 girls and a boy)!    If given the opportunity, I know I can make this the very best experience for you possible, because I am confident in myself, and in my child-caring skills and know that once you have met me, you will be too! I like to think of myself more as a third parent than as any employee, because I feel the stronger the bond is between parent and gaurdian the better the children's care will be. I'd love the opportunity to meet you and your children, to see if a future could be created together!

I am a retired school teacher of 38 years from Kansas City Public School District. I love working and teaching children of all ages, but am looking to stay out of the classroom. I have 3 grown sons of which 2 are ide Identical twins.

Hi! My name is Caitlyn and I just graduated Nursing school at Mizzou in the Accelerated program and have moved back to Chicago! I have worked and volunteered my entire life both with older children and younger ones as well. I used to volunteer at the library helping out with the Summer Reading Challenge in Chicago at one of the libraries and absolutely loved being able to help children learn how to talk about their books and give them advice on new books to read. I also volunteered at two organizations for a refugee children in Columbia taking care of children and helping them learn to read, play with them and help them do their homework while their parents learned English. I also worked at a Daycare for children ages 0-4 at a church in Columbia as well. I am fully vaccinated (and boosted) and very excited to hopefully hear from you soon!

Hello! My name is Macy, and I would love to be a sitter for you because I enjoy being around kids and creating a safe and fun environment for them. I have worked with children through babysitting, volunteering, and family care. I am CPR/First aid certified, responsible and reliable. I will care for your kids because it is important to me!

Hello My name is Emma Fertig, I am from Texas and moved to Columbia Mo for school ! I am the oldest of 4 children, and love working with kids ! I have been babysitting since I was 12 and am currently 19yrs old ! I coached the youth cheer team in my home town for 3+years working with ages 5-11 ! I also worked at the youth club for a little over a year where I was working and mentoring kids ages 5-13 , and I also got to spend my last summer there as the art teacher !

Home for the next couple of weeks from college and love kids and working with them. I have experience with special needs child work. I know how to cook and can clean. I enjoy spending time with kids and helping them with activities they enjoy. I also have experience with working with animals and understand feeding routines with them.

Hi! I’m Haleigh, and I’m a mom myself. I run a safe, caring, and play-based in-home daycare in Ashland. (all care is provided in my home- no transportation). I have experience with children of all ages, including infants, toddlers, and children with ASD. I’m CPR and First Aid certified. I provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks. Parents just need to bring diapers, wipes, bottles/formula (if needed), and an extra change of clothes. About my daycare: • Safe neighborhood with a fenced backyard • safe-sleep area • Nearby park for outdoor play • Toys and activities for infants through toddlers • Tummy time, sensory play, and age-appropriate learning • Potty-training assistance • Learning through play: ABCs, counting, colors, shapes, matching, early math, vocabulary, manners, and reading • Homework help for older children • Balance of independent play, structured activities, and plenty of fun • I’ll try and send picture updates sent throughout the day (no cameras in the home) Cat-friendly household — not suitable for children with severe allergies.. Payment options: Cash, Cash-App, or Venmo I do not accept state pay References available upon request.

Hi! I’m a dedicated and caring sitter with a genuine passion for working with children and supporting their growth and development. I discovered my love for childcare while working at Kids R’ Kids Early Childhood Center, where I cared for children ranging from 2 weeks to 12 years old. That experience helped me build a strong foundation in understanding children’s needs at every stage and reinforced how meaningful it is to create a safe, nurturing environment for them. In addition to my center-based experience, I’ve worked as a nanny for two families, where I managed daily schedules, planned engaging activities to support learning and development, and helped keep children’s spaces clean and organized. I pride myself on being dependable, organized, and attentive to each child’s individual needs. I’m also First Aid trained, Safe Sleep certified, and CPR certified for infants, children, and adults, so families can feel confident knowing their children are in safe hands. I truly love building positive relationships with both kids and parents and being someone families can trust and rely on.

Hi, my name is Haley! I graduated from Tulane University with a bachelors in neuroscience and psychology and from Duke University with a doctorate in Physical Therapy. I work full-time as a neuro physical therapist for Mizzou healthcare, but am looking to earn some extra money to help with my student loans. I have experience babysitting all ages, and I love working with kids. I have volunteered with Miracle League for many years and gotten to work in pediatric clinics through school which has given me the opportunity to work with special needs children as well. I have 3 dogs at home, so I am very comfortable around animals. I tutored elementary - high school for 3 years, so I’m happy to help with homework. I can also help with cooking, cleaning, or anything else you might need. I have my own transportation and am CPR certified. Please feel free to ask any questions!

I want to be a pediatrician when I get older, so I have always enjoyed working with kids and caring for them. I love getting to meet new kids and their families and having fun. I have worked as a camp counselor CIT for 2 years and a paid camp counselor for 3 years. I have also worked as a youth leader for 3 years and volunteered with youth before them. I have volunteered with other youth groups, as well as done my senior service with 5-6 year olds in an elementary school. I have car and first aid training, on top of my experience working with kids.