Sittercity helps Everson families find the best nannies

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! 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 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!

I have over 6 years experience in summer camps, most recently with the YMCA in school age camp as well as toddler camp and in an infant classroom. I am studying to be an elementary school teacher so I’d love to help your little ones with homework. I love arts and crafts and reading. I am CPR and first aid certified.

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 :)

Hello! My name is Mary Caitlin A. I have over 20 years of working with children and families. I have worked as a nanny for over 15 years with various families. I have 10 years of experience being a preschool teacher and early learning educator. I earned my BA in Therapeutic Recreation from Western Washington University. I have also worked as the Director of Therapeutic Recreation at a Skilled Nursing Facility. I love creating and providing opportunities for individuals to explore, learn, play, and grow!

Hi, I’m Emily! I’ve babysat for multiple families over the past couple years. I highly enjoy spending time with children and in the past have loved playing games, activities, being outside with the children I’ve cared for. I have experience transporting children to and from school, helping them get ready, providing meals, etc. Please reach out with any other questions you have for me! Currently I am looking for one-time or occasional jobs.

Hello! I’m Sierra, I am 22 and I have been babysitting ever since I was 14. I am CPR certified. I grew up in a Christian family and always helped In Sunday school, day camp and I babysat nieces and nephews. My life goal is to become a early elementary teacher. Recently re located to Bellingham with my amazing husband and our two dogs.

Hi, I'm Stephanie :) I’ve always loved working with kids, and I make it my goal to create a fun, safe, and engaging space for them. I’m all about being silly, singing songs, and playing games to keep things fun and interactive! At the same time, I know how important it is to help kids understand and work through their big emotions in a kind and supportive way. Watching little ones grow, learn, and show off their unique personalities is what makes this job so special to me. Right now, I work in childcare while I prepare for grad school to become a speech-language pathologist. I’m especially passionate about language development and love working with toddlers as they start to find their voices. Before childcare, I worked as a costume character performer at Legoland, where I got to bring kids’ favorite characters to life and make magical moments happen every day. That experience taught me how to connect with children, spark their imaginations, and create a welcoming and playful environment. With experience in both home and childcare center settings, I always strive to make kids feel safe, happy, and supported. My goal is to give parents peace of mind while making sure their little ones have a great time. I’d love to meet your family—feel free to reach out!

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!