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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 5 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Westport, CT 06880

Meet Marlie

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Hi Families! My name is Marlie Van Zyl. I am originally from South Africa. I moved here in 2020 to become an au pair to a Beautiful 2.5 year old girl and an infant boy. I have a lot of experience with infants and toddlers. I have unique techniques to work with toddlers and babies especially when it comes to putting them in a napping and sleeping schedule. I also believe in gentle disciplining. - I am also willing to help with house keeping chores, dishes, family’s laundry and Anything the family may need. - I have experience with twins and toddlers - helping kids with their homework - I am flexible with timing and working overtime -I have over 5 years experience with children of different ages. - I have references and a resume. -potty training .

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Availability

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings and late nights
  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • Before and after school care availability

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Barbara M.

12/9/2022

Marlie is like no other person that I've ever met. She jumped right in and made everyone completely at ease. My daughter loved her immediately. She goes above and beyond. My life is so much easier when I know that I have her support.

Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$26-$35/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Assist with setting a routine
    • 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+)

References

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
    • English
    • Essay writing

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