Shanta P.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 10 years paid experience
- Nanny in Van Nuys, CA 91406
Meet Shanta
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I’ve been caring for and collaborating with children of all ages for nearly ten years, and it’s something I’m passionate about continuing for life. What I admire most in kids is their honesty, spontaneity, emotional depth, and joyful presence. Being around them brings out my most enthusiastic, imaginative self. As a professional actor and trained vocalist, I love using music, storytelling, and dramatic play to connect with children. Whether it’s reading aloud with character voices, making up songs, or encouraging creative expression, I aim to make our time together both enriching and fun. I also have experience with tutoring and homework help, and I enjoy supporting children academically as well as emotionally. I’ve been an athlete all my life and love engaging in active play, from sports to dancing. I prioritize safety and communication, and I’m always excited to plan new, engaging activities—from baking and crafts to music games and Read more movement. When I’m not working with children, you’ll probably find me reading or at an improv comedy show.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 08/30/2025
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Available to start on 6/15/2025
- My availability is valid through 9/14/25
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Available to start on 6/15/2025
- My availability is valid through 9/14/25
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$25-$35/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Alzheimer's
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Seizures
- Tourette Syndrome
Education
Theatre/Drama and Telecommunications
Graduated Indiana University Bloomington 2012
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
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