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River S.

4 years paid experience
11 miles

$20–25/hr

Hi, my name is River, my pronouns are he/him (I am a trans man). I have worked with kids of all ages pretty much my whole life. I myself have 7 siblings, all younger than me. I have babysat for others while getting paid for around 4 or more years. I love playing and making up fun and engaging games. I am good with kids with disabilities. I myself am Audhd. And yeah, I think that's it. Also I dont have the money to run the background check rn but after I get some jobs I can pay for it and get it done

$20–25/hr

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Kim G.

We hired River to spend the afternoon with our 3 year old while visiting a friend. River was great with our kiddo, and helped entertain him while we were onsite. River was playful, thoughtful, and ran around with our very active child. Our little one really connected with him. He had such a good time, he insisted to go outside and say goodbye to River again after he had left the house. We will definitely be working with him in the future!

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Elsa P.

40 years paid experience
12 miles

$15–20/hr

My children are grown. I am married and have a stable home life. I am very enthusiastic and empathetic. I was a legal assistant for 23 years and ready to do something different.

$15–20/hr

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Alisha F.

8 years paid experience
12 miles

$10–15/hr

Im 20 years old and I've been baby sitting for 8 years now and I absolutely love it. Every child that I had was absolutely unique and amazing in there own little way. I have experience and training working with newborn babys all the way to the age ten. I love art, fashion and just being creative. So I encourage all types of creativeness like drawing ,singing and fashion with all children.

$10–15/hr

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Jillian P.

7 years paid experience
12 miles

$12–25/hr

Hello, I've been babysitting children since I was 12 (7 years ago). I'm very comfortable around kids and am good at keeping them entertained. I have my food handlers permit, CPR/first aid certificate, babysitters license and my drivers license. I will constantly have reliable transportation. I do work part time so I am not ALWAYS available, but a good amount of the time I am! I would love to hangout with your children!

$12–25/hr

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Jennifer G.

25 years paid experience
11 miles

$25–35/hr

Hello, My name is Jennifer, I'm a military wife. I have been nannying/ babysitting for a long time, worked in banking on a military base prior to that I worked at a childcare center working with children ages 4 weeks to 5 years old. I have been working with children since I was 8 years old. I'm experienced, responsible, reliable, dependable, Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified, clean background/driving record and up-to-date on vaccines tdap/ flu shot/ covid vaccines. I'm flexible with hours and willing to have in my home or yours.

$25–35/hr

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Shelli W.

0 years paid experience
13 miles

$25–35/hr

I genuinely love and like children! I enjoy spending time with them—playing games, coloring, reading together, being silly, and seeing the world through their eyes. I volunteered in Sunday school for approximately 15 years and served as the lead teacher for about 12 of those years. During that time, I completed ongoing training in child safety, recognizing signs of abuse or neglect, appropriate boundaries, and other aspects of caring for children. My approach is positive and encouraging. I believe in helping children learn self-control and problem-solving rather than simply correcting them when something goes wrong. I use lots of positive reinforcement and make a point of recognizing their successes—even the little ones! With older children, I also enjoy introducing age-appropriate ideas about goals and strategies through games and everyday activities. Sometimes just looking at a game from a different perspective can be a lot of fun for them. I've previously been certified in CPR and food safety, although those certifications have expired. I'm happy to renew them if needed. Most of all, I want children in my care to feel safe, respected, encouraged, and have fun. I would be happy to talk with families to see if we're a good fit. Thank you for considering me! Shelli Walker

$25–35/hr

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Katelyn K.

7 years paid experience
12 miles

$25–29/hr

I love being a sitter because I absolutely love all children and pets. I’ve worked with kids babysitting but also volunteering for a little league program. I am CPR and First Aid certified for all ages

$25–29/hr

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Kiana D.

1 year paid experience
12 miles

$20–30/hr

Hello! Home for the summer and looking for short-term employment. Currently in school studying Elementary Education and Psychology, and I have one year of daycare experience. I love working with kids and I’m excited to meet yours!

$20–30/hr

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Melissa S.

10 years paid experience
12 miles

$20–25/hr

I love caring for children, and helping them learn new skills while having fun. Reading, outdoor play (walks and local playgrounds), singing and imaginary play with favorite toys - these are some of the activities we will enjoy together.

$20–25/hr

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Alexi R.

20 years paid experience
10 miles

$20–40/hr

I’m 35 years young and have a degree in early childhood development. I love to be hands on and play with children in a way that scaffolds them to their next stage of learning and development. I’m flexible and devoted when it comes to caring for children and families. I go out of my way to be helpful and develop good relationships with families.