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Brenda P.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Brenda P., Nanny in Durham, NC 27713 with 10 years of paid experience

Thanks for reviewing my profile! There's nothing I would rather do than be with infants, toddlers & children. I provide whatever each child needs - comfort and cuddling, down-on-the-floor game playing, or, athletic, artistic and intellectual activities. With experience as both a pre-school teacher and mother of three remarkable daughters, I respect & adore children of all ages, using patience, kindness, redirection and humor to bring out the best in them (and in myself!). I have a proven ability to swiftly form trusting bonds with children & I consider caring for their well-being to be one of humankind's most important responsibilities. I am a founding board member of the Golisano Children's Museum in Naples, FL, where I just relocated from after 35 years! I hold a BA degree in Literature & my interests include history, jazz, nutrition, biking, art, & photography. Seeking short term, occasional, newborn support, one-time, special event, sick care & emergency. $25/hr.

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$15–20/hr

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5.0

Laura T.

Brenda watched my 8 month old baby girl for us last minute and she was fantastic. She engaged with age appropriate play during her wake time, kept her on her schedule, and even help straighten up the house while she was napping. She was punctual, professional, gave a great end of day report to us, and best of all our daughter loved her. We would love to have her back anytime our schedules align again.

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Brunia N.

  • 2 years paid experience
  • 10 miles
Brunia N., Nanny in Durham, NC 27713 with 2 years of paid experience

As an experienced childcare professional since 2019, I, Brunia Nore, bring compassion and attentiveness to nurturing young minds. Fluent in English, French, and Creole, I engage effectively with diverse children. Prioritizing safety and stimulation, I ensure each child's well-being and happiness. My keen listening and attention to detail meet individual needs with care. I take pride in fostering connections and celebrating each child's uniqueness, driven by my commitment to excellence in childcare. SKILLS ❖ Childcare: Experienced in nurturing children of all ages with attention to their individual needs. ❖ Multilingual: Fluent in English, French, and Creole, enabling effective communication with diverse families. ❖ Household Management: Skilled in maintaining a clean and organized environment, including laundry and meal preparation. ❖ Transportation: Proficient in safely transporting children to various activities and appointments. ❖ Developmental Support: Knowledgeable in promoting developmental milestones and fostering socialization. ❖ Compassionate Care: Dedicated to providing emotional support and creating a nurturing atmosphere. ❖ Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring the safety and well-being of children. ❖ Problem-solving: Able to handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively. ❖ Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for building rapport with children, parents, and caregivers. ❖ Flexibility: Adaptable to changing schedules and able to prioritize tasks efficiently.

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$18–35/hr

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5.0

Corissa R.

Burnia has been such a huge help for my daughter and I. Very reliable and attentive. My daughter loves her and she really became apart of our family. I highly recommend her to anyone that is seeking help.

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Kristen B.

  • 3 years paid experience
  • 15 miles
Kristen B., Nanny in Durham, NC 27713 with 3 years of paid experience

Hi! I’m Kristen, a college graduate, current K–6 teacher candidate, and longtime caregiver and educator with 12 years of experience working with children. My background ranges from one-on-one disability support to preschool classrooms and groups of up to 15 children, including experience in NC 5-star and Montessori settings, tutoring, and youth programs such as NC State’s TIME-recognized Catalyst STEM program and a Teach For America tutoring fellowship. I love discovering what makes an individual child light up and building on their interests, whether that means an activity, a favorite topic, or the perfect book from my personal library. I’m also open to education-focused roles involving tutoring, homework help, enrichment, or homeschool support, and I’m happy to pitch in with meal prep, pet care, laundry, tidying, and deeper cleaning when time and the children’s needs allow. I have substantial experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, developmental and learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and visual impairments, and I’m comfortable with visual supports, first/then language, interest-based engagement, and co-regulation through difficult transitions or sensory overwhelm. While I establish my Sittercity profile, I’m offering a limited introductory rate of $12/hr for select first-time bookings. If you think I might be a good fit, send me a message and tell me a little about your family!

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$12–15/hr

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5.0

Jason B.

During COVID, we unexpectedly had a 13-month-old boy join our family who had been born prematurely, had global developmental delays and didn’t talk, and was diagnosed with failure to thrive. I was an essential worker averaging 12 hour shifts. While my wife was home, she was still working full-time and helping our son with virtual school. We already had our hands full as it was without a baby with special needs. Kristen was a huge help to our family with schoolwork for our son with severe ADHD and with the baby. She was always talking, singing, and reading to him, using lots of repetition and books about things he liked to encourage him to communicate. Over the couple of months she was there he started saying words they’d been working on like “beep beep,” “quack quack,” “star,” and even “strawberry.” He went from always playing alone to bringing her books whenever he saw her over and over again and throwing balls for her to throw back. When she saw he wasn’t eating enough she found us a squeeze pouch (he liked those a lot) that wasn’t just apple sauce like they usually are but had protein in it. She also had an idea for mixing his favorite yogurt with a high calorie nutritional supplement that his pediatrician thought was a great idea. She custom made these pouches for him. He had made good weight gains at the next appointment and I think the squeeze pouches helped that. Kristen was invited and came to his 2nd Birthday. Even though she only was with him for two months, when he saw her almost a year later he immediately grabbed a book and gave it to her to read, which was a surprise that he could remember despite a year. IMO an act that attests to the quality of care. Our family thanks you!

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Phoebe W.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 15 miles
Phoebe W., Nanny in Durham, NC 27713 with 5 years of paid experience

Hi, my name is Phoebe. I recently graduated from Duke University and am transitioning into my career soon. I have had experience with babysitting for multiple families for the past decade while I attended school. I have a passion for working with kids and would be excited to support your family however I can! I am CPR and first aid certified. I am also able to support with preparing meals, pet care, light cleaning, and transportation. I have a safe, reliable car and a clean driving record.

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$25–30/hr

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5.0

Danielle H.

A smart, engaging young woman. Professional and treated my children well. I felt safe leaving my children with her.

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Erica P.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 7 miles
Erica P., Nanny in Durham, NC 27713 with 5 years of paid experience

Patient and dedicated child care provider with over 5 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Proven record of creating fun educational and recreational activities. Trusted by parents to care for their children in a safe and nurturing environment.

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$20–25/hr

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5.0

Anne L.

We had a wonderful experience with Erica! She is warm, friendly, and put our four kids at ease right away. We especially appreciated how communicative she was throughout the evening, sending updates that gave us total peace of mind. She even went above and beyond by tidying up before we got home. Highly recommend!

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Emily A.

  • 17 years paid experience
  • 10 miles
Emily A., Nanny in Durham, NC 27713 with 17 years of paid experience

Hello! My name is Emily - everyone calls me Em. For the past few years I have been working as an accountant. Previously, I spent many years working full-time for nonprofit summer camp organizations as well as many positions at other summer camps. I would love to find a family that needs occasional help - for weekends/date nights or something part-time during the week. I started babysitting at age twelve for family friends. By the time I was in high-school, I was working closely with a family of four children and would watch them on overnights while the parents traveled. During college I was a nanny for two toddlers in New York, driving them to and from schools and parks. Since then, I have worked at a daycare in the infant room and have helped out with children community programs as well as babysat for various families. I have a lot of experience with newborns, infants and toddlers, but love to work with children of all ages. Some activities I enjoy in my spare time are baking, hiking, photography, knitting & mountain climbing. I have a big family and am the proud auntie of ten kiddos under the age of ten! A couple specifics regarding driving and pets: I am currently leasing a car with mileage restrictions, so if there is a need for a lot of driving for errands or for kids schedules, I would prefer driving a family vehicle. I have driven trucks, vans, all of it - am a very competent and aware driver and have never had any kind of record or at fault accident. Experience driving children, am always extra careful. I am comfortable with pets, but do have a pet dander allergy so some breeds are ok but some are difficult to spend a lot of time with. I do have a love for animals and am happy to discuss it.

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$25–35/hr

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5.0

Lisa P.

Em is amazing! She looked after our 3 and 4 year old kids in our home. She always provided respectful and reliable care. She welcomes feedback and is always teaching the kids something new. I highly recommend Em.

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Deambra T.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • 10 miles
Deambra T., Nanny in Durham, NC 27713 with 10 years of paid experience

I'm an experienced babysitter as well as a nanny for many years now. I am open for day, night, and weekend babysitting. Your children would love me. I love to make crafts, play games, and just have a good fun time.

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$25–30/hr

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Ashley W.

We had an excellent experience with De’Ambra and would gladly recommend her to any family looking for someone caring, flexible, and experienced with children. She cared for our son (14 months old) and also helped us during our wedding. Weddings can be busy and unpredictable, so having De’Ambra there, ready to adapt and help wherever she was needed, made a real difference. We were able to enjoy the day knowing he was in good hands. De’Ambra connected with our son in a surprisingly short amount of time. She took the time to learn about his personality, what he enjoys, and what helps keep him interested. She was warm and engaging with him, and when his attention shifted, she was great at gently redirecting him toward something positive and healthy. It was clear she wanted him to feel comfortable and have fun while keeping him engaged. Her extensive childcare experience was a real asset. De’Ambra shared thoughtful ideas for keeping him interested and learning, and she helped us think of new activities and approaches we could use as parents. We appreciated how eager she was to understand our son and how generous she was with her experience. She was wonderful with him and a tremendous help to our family, especially during such a busy and important weekend. We’re very grateful for everything she did for us!

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Charlotte R.

  • 20 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Charlotte R., Nanny in Durham, NC 27713 with 20 years of paid experience

I'm 38 years old and I'm originally from England. I have 20 years of experience as a career Nanny and Postpartum Doula, caring for newborns and infants. I’m Early Childhood Education, Postpartum Doula, First Aid and CPR Trained. I’m kind, caring, responsible, honest and I am very reliable. Lastly, I have great references and a clean background check available upon request.

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$15–28/hr

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5.0

Sarah L.

Charlotte has provided excellent care of my children as our overnight postpartum doula and babysitter for several years now. She takes very good care of my children as well as completing additional tasks that includes tidying up, cleaning the kitchen and our laundry. We highly recommend her!

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Shannon P.

  • 9 years paid experience
  • 9 miles
Shannon P., Nanny in Durham, NC 27713 with 9 years of paid experience

Hi! I'm Shannon, a 28 year old who lives in Raleigh and babysits for a living. I have reliable transportation and I'm CPR/ First Aid certified. I have been babysitting since I was 17 professionally. I started watching children with autism at 18 until last year because I became a full time nanny. I'm taking time off from Wake Technical Community college to save up money and figure out exactly which career I would like to pursue. I would love to talk on the phone, meet for coffee, an dome over to meet your family. I'm friendly, respectful, prompt, and tidy. Look forward to hearing from you! Shannon

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$15–25/hr

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5.0

Jannine H.

Shannon has a great personality when it comes to babysitting and our daughter has really developed a liking to her. Shannon has been AWESOME! Should anyone need her services, my husband and I highly recommend her. She is GREAT with children. Her positive attitude is a great attribute to any child she cares for.

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Desirae M.

  • 3 years paid experience
  • 6 miles
Desirae M., Nanny in Durham, NC 27713 with 3 years of paid experience

hello! my name is Desirae and i am a 20-year old , full-time college student majoring in Biology. i consider myself to be a very fun babysitter , including 3 years of babysitting experience! i enjoy helping kids engage in physical and educational activities that creates a fun and safe experience for children. i, also, participate in other additional services!

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$20–24/hr

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5.0

Marlena B.

Desirae has been great for our little girl. She loves playing and getting our daughter to use her imagination. She is punctual and communicative. Definitely recommend Desirae

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