Valerie S.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 6 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Somerville, MA 02145
Meet Valerie
- Speaks Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello parents! My name is Valerie, I am 30 years old and live in Somerville, MA. I have extensive childcare experience and I will do my best to share the condensed version. Buckle up, I started a babysitters club in high school and never looked back. Being trusted to care for children has been a gift and a job I don't take lightly. I do my best to provide a loving, patient, and playful approach. I practice a mix of positive discipline and the Montessori method. A little about my work experience. I have 6 years of preschool teaching experience and 15 years of professional childcare experience. I have provided before/after school care, overnight care, traveled abroad long term, live in and live out, and most recently ran a nanny share with two toddlers and two babies. I've spent the last 9 summers working at an overnight camp in Vermont Read more with young girls and boys. In my time at camp I've worked in the Wilderness department teaching hard skills, High ropes course, Archery, and led trips in the White Mountains. I have a deep love for nature and enjoy spending time outside. I am currently transitioning out of my nanny job as my kiddos are off to school and daycare. I am pursuing a certification to become a doula and hope to focus on postpartum care/support once completed. In the meantime I am hoping to assist with date nights, interim nanny, travel, overnight, and back up care. In addition, I am able to prepare meals, run errands, care for pets, manage household tasks, house sit, assist in planning educational activities for children, potty train, sleep train, assist with transitions (moving out of crib, becoming an older sibling, etc.) and teach Spanish.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 08/27/2020
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 09/13/2017
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 09/12/2020
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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
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/31/22
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/31/22
Amanda K.
6/1/2024
Confident, came prepared and on time, responsible, communicative, and was adorable with my son. Highly recommend.
Colleen G.
6/24/2015
Valerie was a wonderful sitter and we will be using her in the future. She was prompt, responsive, and caring. She is very knowledgeable with young children and our daughter was well cared for by her. It is so nice to be able to go out and have peace of mind which is exactly what you will get with Valerie.
April O.
12/17/2014
I highly recommend Valerie. She is very responsive, friendly, and great with kids. Our son loved having her come stay with him and we're looking forward to having her babysit in the future.
Jessica W.
8/13/2014
I communicated with Valerie about providing before school care for my children. She said she was interested and also said she was available for an evening babysitting job I needed filled. She said she would call and never did. I tried to contact her via email and did not hear back. I am glad I did not count on her and was able to find care elsewhere.
Michelle H.
10/14/2013
Our kids really enjoyed having Valerie sit for them. They can't wait for her to come back. She was very responsible, flexible and on time. She made our first sitting experience a breeze.
Krista B.
9/22/2013
Valerie has babysat for my girls twice, and both times was on-time, caring and extremely helpful with homework and bedtime routines. She is smart and kind and my girls absolutely love her!
Lee B.
9/9/2013
Valerie is a great sitter. Always on time and has stayed late twice when our plans have changed. She is great with the kids and they always have a good time. The house is more clean when we return each time.
Alexander L.
8/29/2013
Valerie has watched our kids a couple times now and has been great for last minute planned date nights and situational work issues. She is very friendly, promptly on time and takes to the kids immediately. When the stars align and we have the opportunity for some time out, Valerie is our go to sitter.
Amy J.
5/28/2013
Valerie is one of the best babysitters I've ever had. She has a natural ability with kids. She is energetic and lots of fun. She kept my three kids-- ages 3, 7, and 8-- fully occupied for five hours. They played sports in the backyard, went for bike rides, played games and read many books. My kids adored her! If you're looking for a babysitter who will give you "peace-of-mind", Valerie is it. She comes highly recommended.
Sanjeev S.
4/29/2013
Valerie was a last minute choice since our primary babysitter cancelled on us. She was very friendly and well mannered. Our son really enjoyed having her over. I highly recommend her.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$25-$35/hr
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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+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Epilepsy
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Defects
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Mental Illness
- Premature Newborn
- Seizures
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Early Childhood Education
2013
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
- Spanish