Find experienced nannies in Custer, 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.

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

Hello! My name is Hannah Loyd and I’m 25 years old. From the ages of 19-23 I worked as a registered behavioral therapist in California. I worked with kiddos that had a variety of disabilities. Prior to that I was a nanny for 3 children for about a year before the family moved away. I currently work with seniors in a hospice facility but am looking to become a nanny again. I am CPR and First Aid certified and can complete any background checks needed as well :) Please don’t hesitate to reach out! Thank you! Best, Hannah Loyd

Hello! My name is Katelyn and I am looking forward to talking with you! In my years of experience, I have learned that I love working with kids. As someone who loves cooking, music and theatre, animals, and the outdoors, I always have a blast sharing these passions with the children I get to work with. I have always believed that every child is extremely talented and unique, and I always try to encourage kids to embrace these qualities within themselves, whatever they may be. In my first nanny job, I got to work with three rambunctious kids for about a year, and I will always cherish the special bonds I created with each of them (I still proudly display art from the youngest on my bedroom door and exchange letters with the middle child). But my most recent nanny experience was with a 10 month old girl. I had the best time watching her grow and being a part of her development for the few months that I worked with her. I would love to have the opportunity to earn your trust and get to develop a meaningful relationship with your kiddo(s)!

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!

Creative, EXPERIENCED, bubbly, thoughtful, punctual, and goes above and beyond? That's me! Newly moved to Bellingham from Phoenix and would love to find babysitting or a family to nanny for. I am high energy and creative with a Bachelor's in Theater Arts with an ACE minor which is Adolescents, the Community, and the Environment. I also have been a Montessori lead and assistant teacher because I had several hats at that school from stepping in as the art teacher, holding my after school drama club, assisting in all Jr. Elem, Middle School, and P.E. and was the main lifeguard on campus since we had 2 pools. Absolutely love to do crafts and play games, indoors and outdoors! I've went to the Disney College Program so I'm a very bubbly person who will give so much care to your littles and I love to create magical and teaching moments!!! I have worked for a couple families and some of my duties included meal prep, housecleaning, bathing, school pickups and drop-offs, and also assisting the parents with errands.

Hey! I'm Brynn:) A little bit about me: I'm currently a sophomore at Western Washington University where I'm developing an interdisciplinary major that combines Neuroscience (particularly fear sciences), messaging, and comparative cultural studies. Prior to moving out west I lived in Norway and went to Voss Folk School where I 'studied' backcountry skiing and analog photography. In my free time I love to be outdoors either taking the time to slow down or get my heart racing. In addition to being outside I love to work with my hands crafting. I love to try new things and would consider myself a jack of all trades. Childcare experience: Throughout high school I nannied for two families (Nevilles: 3 girls and two boys ranging 4-12 years old + Dientenbergers: 2 boys and one girl ranging 2-10 years old). I grew up on the same block as both of these families and have a lot of love for them. Watching them grow has been a pleasure and I still get together with them every time I'm back home. My work for these families varied over the years, but generally I'd watch them after school and late on weekends helping them with homework, going on adventures, crafting and doing household chores. For the past 3 summers I've worked at Camp du Nord, a family camp near the Boundary Water Canoe Area. My first two years working at du Nord I was on program staff. Each week on program staff I was assigned an age group ranging from 0-14 years old that I would look after in the morning. In the afternoons I would lead activities (such as paddling 101, soccer, beading etc) for kids and adults. This year I took on a lead position in the garden. In the mornings I'd have age groups and adults come into the garden and tell them about what I was growing, different agricultural techniques, fun facts and practical uses for plants. In the afternoons I'd lead classes such as pickling, making plant dyes, and tea foraging hikes. I love working with kids and feel I can learn a lot from them. I find their curiosity and enthusiasm eye opening and hope to preserve a positive view of our world. I understand how receptive and malleable young minds are and hope that in every interaction I can facilitate their development. I'm all about having fun, but also know how to take control and assert myself when needed.

I have babysat ages 3 months to 12 years. I have 6 years babysitting experience. I am kind, really good with kids, and a good multi tasker. I am going to school to become a special and elementary education teacher.

Hi there! My name is Gabby, and I'm a current graduate student at Western Washington University here in Bellingham! I am interested in a part-time baby-sitting position this summer, as I am looking to continue building my work experience while on break. I have 6 years of paid experience in Early Childhood Education, including 1 year of experience working in a daycare as a Teacher's Assistant and 5 years of experience as a Nanny. I am most experienced working with children ages 0-5 years through these positions, but I also have miscellaneous experience as a tutoring and working with children ages 8-18 years. In my role as a nanny, I have worked with the same family for 5 years. I started nannying when the family's first child was only 2 months, and have continued helping ever since. Since I've started nannying for this family, the first child is now 5 years old and they have since welcomed a second child who is 2 years old. As a result of this position, I am experienced: • Caring for babies, toddlers, and pre-kindergarten age children in a 1:1 setting. • Caring for 2 children simultaneously. • Assisting in meal-preparation and bottle feeding. • Cleaning and sanitizing food/bottle equipment. • Settling children for naptime/bedtime. • Establishing reliable and consistent routines for children. • Creating daily activities centered around children's needs, including mental and emotional simulation and physical exercise through play. • Providing children creative outlets to explore, such as through music, arts, and crafts. • Assisting children in using the bathroom/changing diapers and pull-ups. • Helping with miscellaneous tasks around house, such as doing laundry, washing dishes, sweeping/mopping, cleaning toys without needing direction or prompting. • Helping care for family's two large dogs as needed. In my position at local daycare, I am also experienced: • Supervising a classroom of 15 children independently. • Preparing activities and assisting Lead Staff in instructing children through art projects, reading, gardening and science experiments, and math and counting practice. • Helping in the supervising children during meal times/recess. I truly value the relationships that I build with the families I care for, and I hope that I can serve your family's needs well!

Hi! There is no sweeter thing to me than lending a hand so families can spend valuable time making memories. I love to cook, host dinner, run, write and play outside in all kinds of ways. Currently, I am a masters educated teacher doing subbing! While I find the classroom to be a never ending adventure, I am hoping to use my skills in a household role. Ask about my experience as a nanny (infant to elementary) with multiple families, work in professional kitchens, as a housekeeper, and within the nonprofit education world!