Stephanie M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 10 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Ridgewood, NY 11385
Meet Stephanie
- Comfortable with pets
I'm currently only available for weeknights and weekends. Feel free to reach out with any last minute needs! I’ve been babysitting and nannying all over the city for the past 10 years. I've worked with infants to 12 year olds. Working with children is one of my biggest passions, and I love meeting new families. Through babysitting and teaching, it’s my goal to give children the tools they need to empower themselves and to be compassionate, loving, and resilient. As a caregiver, I strive to be a strong role model for children. I aim to be enthusiastic, grounded, calm, patient, and curious. I encourage children to be dreamers and explorers, sing with their hearts, and tell the silliest jokes. I balance assertiveness with affection and compassion with determination. My goal is to give children the boundaries they need to feel safe and secure, but also the freedom to express themselves fully Read more and to celebrate that. I can be very flexible and do my best to always put the family’s needs first. I work well with families who share my same values as a mentor and caregiver. I'm also looking for a family that values communication, open-mindedness, and are willing to work with me as a team player. I'm very comfortable taking children out on adventures throughout the city. I've worked predominantly in upper Manhattan and the Park Slope area of Brooklyn. Nevertheless, I know NYC very well and am very comfortable traveling with children throughout all parts of the city. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 01/24/2019
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 11/23/2017
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/16/21
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/16/21
Jeremy L.
4/27/2019
Jeremy L.
4/15/2019
Hugh S.
3/9/2019
Sittercity Parent
2/17/2019
Professional and charming. Did a great job
Sittercity Parent
1/27/2019
1/16/2019
Stephanie was very easy to communicate with and the kids had a blast. Highly recommended!
Katie J.
1/13/2019
Stephanie was great with my daughter!
Jodi S.
12/8/2018
Sittercity Parent
10/25/2018
Marie E.
10/21/2018
We loved Stephanie! The boys took to her instantly and they enjoyed playing cards, trains and soccer. Her demeanor is very fun and sweet yet also firm when necessary. We hope to see her again soon!
Sittercity Parent
10/14/2018
Stephanie is AMAZING, I would highly recommend booking her to look after your kids. My daughter gets so excited every time I tell her that Stephanie is coming to look after her which makes leaving for a few hours so effortlessly easy and worry free. Stephanie is so lovely to my daughter and engages in hours of imaginative plan with her which is my daughter’s idea of a dream evening. Stephanie is my number one go to for sitters on Chime and I am so glad we found her.
Aimee E.
10/6/2018
Stephanie was absolutely fantastic with our rambunctious 5 and 8 year old. She played games, had them act out parts and then settled them down with a story for bed time. She was punctual and communicative. We would book her again in a second!!
10/3/2018
Stephanie is fantastic! She’s compassionate, patient, creative, engaging and my 7 year old daughter has requested her repeatedly. When my daughter couldn’t fall asleep she helped soothe her by putting on calming music and soothing stories. She’s top-notch!
Sheldon B.
9/29/2018
9/26/2018
Adam A.
9/23/2018
Kio S.
9/11/2018
8/30/2018
Sittercity Parent
8/21/2018
Adam A.
8/19/2018
Stephanie was great at watching our 6-yr-old and 2-yr-old. Our younger one got unexpectedly sick and Stephanie handled the situation expertly.
Kristin M.
8/18/2018
Sheldon B.
8/12/2018
Sheldon B.
8/10/2018
Daniel C.
8/6/2018
Jodi S.
7/4/2018
Sheldon B.
5/27/2018
Shara I.
4/29/2018
Sittercity Parent
4/21/2018
We had a great experience with Stephanie: she was on time and was able to connect with my son right away. We would love to work with her in future.
Sittercity Parent
4/15/2018
4/10/2018
Jodi S.
3/26/2018
Jodi S.
3/24/2018
Joe P.
2/24/2018
David H.
1/16/2018
Stephanie was very courteous and super professional! She was attentive and enthusiastic throughout my explanations of how to care for our 4 month old baby. I would definitely hire her again, as I am convinced she is a warm and caring person!
Sittercity Parent
1/14/2018
Chikako F.
11/22/2017
Sittercity Parent
11/19/2017
Jodi S.
11/17/2017
Sittercity Parent
9/11/2017
Stephanie was really nice and friendly. I would recommend her to families with toddlers or older kids. I have a 3 month old and I felt she didn't have much experience with infants, but she did try to keep my baby entertained. He was a bit fussy the majority of the time she was here so it makes it hard to say whether he was moody or if there wasn't a click. Infants require a different set of skills so I would probably wait and rebook Stephanie when my baby is a bit older.
Tanaya A.
9/11/2017
Stephanie was great! She was reliable, on time and very trustworthy. My son had a great time with her. I would definitely hire her again.
Esther R.
9/5/2017
Stephanie was great! Prompt, experienced and thoughtful. Our son immediately liked her. They went on a great adventure to a museum and she sent pics to keep us updated. We'd use her again in a heartbeat!
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$30/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
Education
Theater
Graduated Smith College 2011
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies