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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 10 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Cathedral City, CA 92234

Meet Barbara

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Retired Early Childhood Educator Is Available To Babysit/Childcare 10 + Years of Babysitting Experience I taught preschool for 30 years and am currently retired. I have Early Childhood Education Units (Degree) and Administration Units (Director). I am current in CPR and First Aid. I am flexible. I can be called at the last minute or short notice. I will care for children that are sick. You are welcome to check my background. I am a caring, compassionate, energetic, patient, responsible and nurturing caregiver. I am enthusiastic, punctual and reliable. I bring my own toys and activities. Non-smoker. I have years of experience both as a parent and educator. I will interact with your child/children. I love animals. I have two dogs, an African Grey Parrot and two horses! I don't use the television to entertain your children unless requested by you! I have my own adult children. My son works Read more as a police officer, and my daughter works as a Labor and Delivery nurse. I am married to a retired firefighter. I don't smoke. I speak English. I have my own transportation. *I do not drive children as I don't have an insurance rider on my policy. I charge $23-$30 an hour. Related Hobbies and Interests I enjoy horseback riding, reading, swimming, working out, gardening, and yoga. 30 + years of experience Comfortable babysitting for up to 4 children. Additional Details: Has own transportation. Non-smoker. Comfortable with pets. Available on short notice Not interested in working as a live-in nanny. I will be available after 12 noon, as I am a nanny M-F 7:30-11;30 AM. I have been wirh the same family for four years!

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • After school care availability

Nanny

  • Willing to consider a part time position
  • Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 12/31/22

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Janelle R.

3/4/2024

Barbara was easy and great to communicate with before and during her sitting job. We hired her while on vacation in Palm Springs and Barbara was great, we instantly felt like our kids were in responsible hands. Highly recommend!

Barbara M.'s reply

Thank you for your trust and kind words!

Jake M.

9/10/2023

Barbara is the best! She cared for our 2/3 year old twice a week for approximately a year and a half and was like an auntie to her. She always came over with fun toys and kept our child engaged with conversation. We moved out of the desert so had to part ways but wish we had an awesome nanny like Barbara in our lives out here.

Barbara M.'s reply

Thank you for your kind words. Really miss you guys. Hope you are enjoying your new home! Hugs to Zoe!

Kathleen K.

11/4/2020

Barbara was awesome! I would highly recommend her. She was professional, on time and brought games for my son. We only used her once, but the next evening she cancelled on us last minute due to a family emergency. We understand things happen, so I would still recommend her. I would just suggest in the future if a sitter on Sittercity does have something come up last minute, to have a backup.

Kathleen K.

10/3/2020

Barb was awesome! She messaged me right away. Professional, on time and was just great. She brought games for my 9 year old- sent pictures of him while we were out and even took care of our doggie!! She cancelled last minute on us tonight ☹️.. but just bummed she could not make it. I gave her a five star rating cause she was great and know that stuff just happens .. so I highly recommend her!

Tamyka S.

8/30/2018

Barbara showed up on our front doorstep with a suitcase full of toys and activities ready to go for our three daughters. She was absolutely wonderful, capable and truth worthy. She checked in with me with updates of when our baby slept and ate and even took everyone on a walk with our chocolate lab. She was above and beyond and I have her number safely saved in my phone for all future trips to the desert!

Kaneithia M.

7/21/2017

Mrs. Barbara was the best choice for my family's. needs. My son is normally quite picky around new people but he took to her instantly. She was available at such a short notice and that was something I really appreciated. She was caring and patient with my son and he enjoyed the time he spent with her. I don't know what I would have done without her. If I could give her more starsI would, she was just incredible. Thank you so much!!!!!

Natalia D.

5/29/2017

Very engaging with kids. On time. Brings her own bag of age appropriate toys along to play. A++

Amy H.

4/3/2013

Barb was a wonderful sitter for our three children. She brought her own activities and kept them busy and away from the television. My children absolutely loved her and enjoyed their time with her. The made many crafts & played lots of games (many of them educational). She arrived on time and was very prompt in our correspondence. I immediately felt comfortable leaving my children with her as she presents herself very confidently, warm and loving.

Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$23-$30/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months)

  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Special needs expand

    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Asperger's Syndrome
    • Autism

Education

Child Development & Psychology

Los Angeles Valley College

References

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Homework

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