Find experienced child care providers in Bellingham, WA

I was a Nanny/Cook for 4 children for 4 yrs. We had a wonderful time staying active with arts, games, physical activities and outings to parks and museums. I believe children want to be capable, self motivated and co-operative. Each child is unique in their verbal, physical, creative and behavioral skills. I take time to watch, learn and listen to each child to give them the respect they deserve for who they are, what they are interested in and how they prefer to interact. I let the child lead during free play, allowing them the time and space to experiment, learn and grow from their experiences. During play, I talk with the child using a variety of words to help with vocabulary. I also give enthusiastic positive reinforcement to behaviors that are wanted to keep the child safe, happy and helpful. I enjoy being playful and interactive with children to demonstrate that I value their “world” as important and interesting. I will model appropriate behavior by listening to them and using kind language. This approach helps to develop children’s trust and co-operation. I believe in enforcing firm, consistent and fair boundaries with natural consequences and explanations the child can understand. I realize a child will push against specific boundaries until they understand and make it part of their daily habits and routines. For more challenging behaviors, I believe in time outs as long as the child has a basic understanding of why they were put in a time out and that they know the time out will come to an end in a reasonable amount of time (young children only need a few minutes). I enjoy talking about different foods, explaining why some foods are good for our physical health and some foods are not so good. I find that if the child can be a part of the meal preparation they are more likely to be interested in eating the meal. I respect each child’s food likes and dislikes while still introducing new foods, knowing children’s food preferences will change over time. I keep myself physically and mentally healthy so I can handle the amount of energy it takes to interact with children while also keeping the house under control. Clear communication with parents is important. My goal is to be helpful. If there is something I am doing wrong, I would rather know so I can address the problem. I am new to this Website and am waiting for my referrals to be posted. I am happy to share my referrals with you.

I have been surrounded by children ever since I was a child myself—helping the parents in my life “babysit” and take care of their kids. When I was old enough to actually babysit, that’s exactly what I did. My first job at 16 was working with children as a swim instructor at the local YMCA, and I eventually worked in the daycare too. I used to be a nanny to multiple infants, and grade school children and babysit on occasion. Today, I work in a restaurant and am the Chef de Partie (a position directly below the Sous Chef). I recently graduated Culinary School with an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts. I was the sole recipient of the Certificate of Merit and also graduated Cum Laude! I want to be a chef one day, and would love to also find the right people to cater to and become a private chef. Kids bring me so much joy and I love watching them grow and seeing them evolve as small little humans. I would love to be able to help a family in need of childcare out, whether it’s regularly or for 2 hours on a Monday night.

Hello I am Athena ! I am an EMT and a babysitter . I have been babysitting since 2015 and have experience looking after children as young as infancy to teenagers . I am very responsible and able to multitask and adapt to different environments . I love working with kids and putting a smile on their face. Whether it would be a story, song , game I have a caring spirit to share it with them. I am very artistic and musical too . As of right now I am searching for at least 25 hours Max 40 ish ) I also can provide light house work and meal prep if needed . I am a non smoker and am comfortable with pets . I have CPR certification as well as first aid . COVID compliance and safety is my number one priority . Please feel free to contact me if i can be of assistance to you ! ** SAFETY is my number 1 priority I take covid 19 very seriously and would love to discuss what I have been doing to keep safe during these times **

I love working with children, and this is reflected by my work history. I spent last summer working at two different summer camps and managed groups of 15-30 elementary-aged children (ages 5-11) at a time. I have also worked in three different classes as a student teacher, working with 2nd, 3rd, and 6th grade students. In the fall, I will be going to college to study psychology to become a child-psychologist. From my experience, I have learned that it is of the upmost importance that children have access to supportive, understanding adults, and I know that my education and experience has prepared me to be that for your children.

I’ve spent my entire 15 year career working with children in a variety of roles. I hold an Elementary Education degree and have been a teacher, preschool director, and gymnastics coach. I also work full-time at a child-focused nonprofit, where I support kids with diverse backgrounds and needs. These experiences have given me a strong understanding of child development, behavior support, and what it takes to create a nurturing, structured environment. I’m currently looking for part-time weekend work to continue doing what I love outside of my weekday job. What skills and training do you have? Extensive trauma-informed training Experience supporting children with diverse learning needs and behavior interventions Strong foundation in child development from my Elementary Education degree Background in early childhood education and program leadership Creative skills—especially art activities, cooking, and literacy-based play Ability to create calm structure while keeping activities fun and engaging Clear communication with families and a reliable, compassionate presence

I am a recent college graduate, I majored in Spanish with a teaching endorsement. I have been babysitting since the age of 12, but started consistently babysitting around the age of 15. I have watched several different kids, some long term (multiple sitting over a period of time) some short term (1-5 times). I’ve done bigger families 3+ kids as well as single child homes and have been able to tailor the experience depending on what fits the children and families needs. The majority of my experience being a sitter has been with younger kids ranging from ages 2-8, but I also have experience watching ages 8-12. In addition to my childcare experience I also have extensive experience working with animals of many kinds, so I will be able to help out with any household pets if wanted. I love any activities that are related to creativity and the outdoors such as painting, drawing, going on nature walks, going to the beach, etc. I have immensely enjoyed my time working with children and feel like there is so much I can learn from them while they also learn from me. My schedule is very open and flexible :)

Hello! My name is Mary Caitlin A. I have over 20 years of working with children and families. I have worked as a nanny for over 15 years with various families. I have 10 years of experience being a preschool teacher and early learning educator. I earned my BA in Therapeutic Recreation from Western Washington University. I have also worked as the Director of Therapeutic Recreation at a Skilled Nursing Facility. I love creating and providing opportunities for individuals to explore, learn, play, and grow!

I have always loved working with kids because they bring joy, excitement, and imagination to the world. I love how kind and curious children are and I think they can teach us a lot. My sister and I had our own summer daycare from when I was 12 years old to about 16 years old. This was my first job and I loved it more than anything. From then on I knew what my life's calling was. Now, I am going to school at Western, studying Elementary and Special Education to be a teacher! I have worked in multiple elementary and SPED classrooms in my hometown and have been a temporary Paraprofessional for a student with Down Syndrome. I am also first aid and CPR trained for both children and adults.

Hi my name is Sophia Clement I am a college student and camp counselor with 3 years of child care experience, a love for the outdoors, and cooking. I am first aid and CPR certified as well as an open water life guard. I have worked at both sleep away camps as well as day camps and feel comfortable with all age groups. I love to mountain bike, climb, and hike and would love to take kids outside for all sorts of activities. I feel very comfortable making dinner and baking sweet treats along with some house keeping. I have managed large groups of children before so i feel very comfortable with multiple siblings. I hope to meet you soon can't wait to help out in any way you need!

Hi! My name is Angel, I am 21 years old. I am highly experienced with children and pets, both growing up with younger siblings and babysitting throughout high school. I am CPR and FIRST AID certified. I am a very patient person being previously enlisted in the military. I adore kids of all ages. I also LOVE to clean and cook (odd thing to say but it’s true!) Whatever you may need i’m your girl!