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.

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 **

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.

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!

My name is melody, I’m fully vaccinated, & first aid & CPR certified. I have over 9 years of professional experience as a household manager/nanny, & a daughter of my own who is now 5 years old. I’m very organized & skilled at running a household, and anticipating child/family needs. I have extensive experience with neurodivergent children, infants, and preschool age-children. After practicing gentle/respectful parenting over these last few years, and getting certified as a behavioral therapist, I feel even more qualified than before to work with children. I love incorporating montessori methods in my care to help foster independence and confidence in children. I have nannied for many different age groups, & have cared for as many as three kids in one household before. My approach to working with children is an evidence-based, gentle and respectful one, in hopes of helping raise happy & competent children. The four main elements to this are respect, empathy, understanding, & boundaries. This focuses on fostering the qualities you want in your child by being compassionate, & maintaining and enforcing consistent boundaries. When dealing with big feelings, I find it important to first connect & empathize with the child in order to not only effectively teach empathy, but also that their feelings are valid, even though sometimes their actions are not. I turn “misbehavior” into a teaching moment for the child. We work to move from a no, to a yes. I try to focus on what they CAN do, as opposed to what they can’t do. I am vocally trained & did musical theater and tennis throughout my life. I love painting, and I come from a family of Italian and Lebanese chefs and have been cooking my entire life. Im willing to help with children’s laundry, grocery shopping, errands, meal prep, dinners, potty or sleep training, etc. I have experience in caring for newborns, baby led weaning, teaching phonics & other pre school aged skills, as well as teaching emotional regulation skills. I enjoy coming up with creative activities to help kids learn through play & to foster creativity. I also think sensory play is very important for various developmental reasons. I am available to work m-f and determine my pay rate based on duties of the job description, extent of care I'm providing, & the amount of children I'm looking after. I look forward to hearing how I can help your family!

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!

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 💛

Hi! I have been babysitting and nannying for almost 10 years now! I love kids of all ages. I love to play outside or do arts and crafts. I also am an animal person and comfortable with any pets. :) looking forward to being a helpful addition to your family!

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!