Find experienced child care providers in Lynden, 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.

Hi there! My name is Margie and I've just moved to Bellingham. I have over eight years of childcare experience and excited to have more! For six years I was the lead counselor on a community farm in Portland, OR, for ages 5 to 12. We would play games in the garden, put on puppet shows, learn about wildlife, all while staying safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. I also enjoyed being a teacher for cooking classes where we'd cook yummy, kid-friendly meals with ingredients the kids harvested. I recently worked with the Corvallis Environmental Center and local elementary schools with farm and ecology based curriculum. If you couldn't tell, I am very passionate about our planet and love teaching little ones the importance of care and kindness for it. On top of that, I'm known to be bubbly, patient, observant, and understand the craziness kids can bring to our lives. I am Red Cross First Aid/CPR certified, have a car, and am great at cooking and keeping spaces tidy. I love taking children on nature walks, craft making, and telling stories. I have the most experience with kids ages 5 to 13, but have plenty of babysitting experience with ages 6 months- 4 year olds. Excited to help out your family! -Margie

I have a strong love for life and a passion for helping and connecting with people. I have 7+ years of childcare and a year of experience as a SPED Para Educator. I currently am a student studying to be a mental health specialist. I have my own car and a flexible schedule. I love singing and dancing and helping children expand their inner worlds. I am patient, compassionate, creative, and I have experience with regulation strategies, house management, and coaching children in tennis! Please contact me for references and questions.

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.

Hello! My name is Lauren, I am 20, and I’m currently in school to become a pediatric dental hygienist. I also work part time as an in-home caregiver for elderly people. I have a lot of experience taking care of people, young and old, and really love it! I have many years of experience taking care of kids ranging in ages from 9 months to 10 years. I have experience with diaper changing, potty training, meal preparation, feeding, bed time, organizing games and activities, and many more useful skills that I feel very confident in! I am extremely organized, reliable, attentive, and fun! Through high school I also worked as a before/after school child care provider. This gave me great experience juggling multiple tasks at once while also ensuring the safety of the kids. I really enjoy being a babysitter because it provides parents with some time to take care of themselves while making sure the kiddos are safe and having fun. I have been trained in First aid/CPR/AED for infants, children, and adults.

I recently moved to Bellingham from Seattle. I have many years of experience, been a babysitter for 9 years. I have worked at a preschool as a Spanish Teacher in the past. I was also a bike instructor for a summer, teaching kids from ages 3- 10. I have worked at daycares, taking care of infants too! I love babysitting, it’s THE best job ever!

Being the oldest out of five siblings I'd say I'm a great for childcare. I enjoy being around children and watching them learn and grow into great little humans. I have many years of babysitting jobs, from siblings to a couple kids whose parents needed a small break. I'm from Alaska and have lived in Bellingham for a little over a year now and looking forward to meeting many new people and helping little ones grow to their best and highest potential.

Hello, I have plenty experience with children of all age ranges. I have worked at a daycare and also have been a previous nanny. I even have been a mentor and tutor for elementary and middle school students. I am free spirited yet responsible, and I always have fun with the children in my care. I have taken a STARS course and also have early childhood education college credit. Not only am I great with children but I know how to meet their needs from an educational standpoint. If you’re interested in my care please feel free to reach and out message me!

Hi! My name is Jordan, and I am a current college student at WWU. I've been working with kids on and off for about 4 years. I started off at summer camps, but most recently have been working as a swim instructor for the past 2 1/2 years, teaching primarily infant and toddler swim safety (ages 4 months to 5 years!), but often working with ages up through 13 years. I am a certified lifeguard, and safety is my number one priority! To help keep your kiddos safe, I not only have first aid and CPR certification, but also full health care provider basic life support certification, and bloodborne and airborne pathogen training! It is truly such a joy to see how children learn and explore as they grow, and I would love to be a part of that for your family!