Find local nannies in Bakerview, 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.

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 **

Hello there! My name is Christine and I am a young professional living here in Bellingham with over five years of paid childcare experience. I love working with kids and their families and find it such an honor and a joy to be a part of their learning and development, especially in their early years! I've also worked with kids as an English teacher in South Korea and find teaching to be wonderfully rewarding, so I could certainly help your child with their homework or at-home learning activities. I hope that we can connect to discuss what would be the best and most helpful situation for you and your beautiful family :)

I'm a part-time online college student seeking a degree in social work to become a school counselor! I am responsible, energetic, caring, and have a love for building connections with children. I have been babysitting and nannying for families in my neighborhood since I was 12 and have professional experience at my local parks and recreation summer camps. Both of my parents are teachers, so l've been immersed in the childcare atmosphere my entire life. I am dedicated to providing a nurturing and safe environment for the children in my care and will make sure your little ones are well taken care of. I am available all weekdays and am CPR and First Aid certified.

Hello! I have 10+ years paid child care experience as an elementary school teacher, child mental health therapist, tutor, nanny, outdoor educator, and preschool teacher. I love working with children because they bring joy, creativity, silliness, and authenticity. Every child has their unique talents, skills, and needs and I love creating a nurturing environment to incorporate each of those characteristics. I am passionate about the outdoors and love to help children feel connected to the natural world. I look forward to getting to know you and your family!

Hello! My name is Grace and I work as a family social worker at a local non-profit. My job hours are flexible and part time so I babysit as a second job. - I love babysitting! Fun for everyone guaranteed. - I have a Masters degree in child development. - I have been working with kids in various capacities for more than 15 years. - I have experience working with children with special needs including those with special medical needs, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, ADHD, learning disabilities, and oppositional defiance disorder. - Some of my favorite babysitting activities are playing at the park, going for walks, reading, crafts, science experiments, and making up songs - I am energetic, reliable, intelligent, creative and fun.  I aim to be a balance of responsible and playful, provide watchful care for your children, while helping them enjoy themselves, and learn I take my work with children seriously and seek to provide services that creatively cater to the child's physical, emotional and mental needs.  - I would love to get to know you and your family!

Hi! I'm Jess – an experienced, caring, and dependable nanny with a true passion for working with children. I’ve been working with kids of all ages—from newborns as young as 6 weeks old to energetic teens up to 14 years—and I truly enjoy supporting families through every stage of childhood. While I’m comfortable with all age groups, I have a special love for infants and babies. There's something incredibly rewarding about being part of those early milestones! Over the years, I’ve gained hands-on experience with feeding, naptime routines, diapering, bottle prep, early learning activities, and helping little ones meet their developmental goals. I also enjoy creating a calm, engaging, and nurturing environment where kids feel safe, loved, and encouraged to grow. I have worked as an Assistant Preschool Teacher, a YMCA Child Watch Attendant, a nanny/babysitter/mothers’ helper. I have worked as a middle school church group leader and camp counselor. I’d love the opportunity to connect and learn more about your family!

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.

Hello! I have four years of experience with children ages 5 and under, as well as some experience working with elementary and middle school aged children. Most of my childcare experience comes from my years as a preschool teacher, where I enjoyed doing art with kids, playing outside, singing songs, and letting the children lead in exploring the world. I am First Aid and CPR certified, and have a lot of experience keeping many kids safe at once! I love being silly with children and getting to watch and share in their joy for life!

I am a nurturing loving mother, auntie, godmother. I love children of all ages. I believe each age has its own special milestones. My first job as a 15 year old was at a daycare. I worked there for 3 years and enjoyed it so much. Later in years I moved to Washington and was a nanny for twin babies. This was such a fulfilling and fun job. I will bring much love, affection and fun to your little ones 💛