Melissa M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 30 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Palm Springs, CA 92264
Meet Melissa
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello, and thank you for your interest. I am a dependable and attentive caregiver with experience supporting children of various ages, as well as caring for pets and older adults. I live full-time in Palm Springs and provide thoughtful, reliable care to local families. My approach to childcare is calm, patient, and structured, while still allowing room for creativity, play, and positive engagement. Safety, consistency, and clear communication are always priorities, and I work to create an environment where children feel comfortable, supported, and cared for. Families I have worked with often describe me as patient, reliable, and easy to communicate with. I am comfortable maintaining routines, assisting with age-appropriate activities and keeping children engaged through play, movement and hands-on interaction while ensuring a safe and organized space. I am also comfortable supporting children with different personalities, learning styles and sensory needs. I follow family guidance closely, remain patient during Read more challenging moments and focus on helping children feel understood, regulated and supported at their own pace. For your peace of mind, I have completed a Live Scan fingerprint clearance through the Palm Springs Unified School District. I would be happy to discuss how I may support your family’s childcare needs. Love pets!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Not reported
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CPR certification
Not reported
Availability
- Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$23-$30/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
Education
BA: Design, marketing, fine arts / MA: Design
Graduated Marymount University 2002
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Willing to run errands as needed
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- English
- Essay writing
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