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  • 4 years paid experience
  • Nanny in Maple Falls, WA 98266
  • 21 miles, will travel 10 mi

Meet Destiny

  • Comfortable with pets

Growing up babysitting 4 children was both challenging and rewarding. Here is a glimpse into my experience: I started baby sitting at a relatively young age, around my early teens. (11-12). Babysitting four children taught me valuable life skills, including responsibility, empathy, and adaptability, which I feel has influenced my character as I’ve grown older. Recognizing the sibling dynamics is a huge part of being a great sitter. You absolutely have to understand each child’s personalities, likes, and dislikes, which helps in managing conflicts and providing individualized care. I’ve developed strong conflict-resolution skills, mediating disputes and teaching the importance of sharing and cooperation. Time management: Balancing the needs of four children required excellent time management skills to ensure kids were fed, bathed, and attended to. Multitasking: Babysitting four kids often meant simultaneously helping with homework, preparing meals, and keeping them entertained. Communication: Maintaining open communication with both the children and Read more their parents was crucial for a smooth babysitting experience. Patience and Flexibility: these qualities were essential as you adapt to the varying needs and moods of each child. Safety First: Ensuring the safety of children required constant vigilance, especially with younger ones. Overall, my experience babysitting four children helped me develop a wide range of skills and qualities that are valuable in many aspects in life.

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  • Generally available afternoons, evenings and late nights

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Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$22-$35/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Overnight care
    • Mother's helper
    • Occasional care
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)

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Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Travel with Family
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Pre-algebra
    • Elementary science
    • Science
    • English
    • Essay writing
    • Social studies

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