Atira D.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 4 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Manhattan, KS 66502
Meet Atira
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I have always enjoyed being around children. There's something special about getting to see the world through a child's eyes, whether that's through imaginative play, creative activities, or simply sharing in their excitement about the little things. Babysitting is more than just a job to me—it's an opportunity to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment where children feel comfortable, valued, and cared for. I'm a dependable, patient, and compassionate person who understands how important it is for parents to feel confident when leaving their children in someone else's care. I take that trust seriously and always strive to be someone families can rely on. My goal is to make parents feel at ease while ensuring their children have a positive, safe experience. I enjoy engaging with kids in ways that match their interests and personalities. Whether that's building forts, doing arts and crafts, playing board games, reading books, helping Read more with homework, spending time outdoors, or simply having conversations about their favorite topics, I love finding activities that keep children entertained, learning, and having fun. I believe that every child is unique, and I do my best to create meaningful connections with each one. I understand the importance of structure and routine. I'm happy to help with meal preparation, homework support, bedtime routines, light housekeeping related to the children, and following any family-specific guidelines. I know consistency is important for children, and I work hard to maintain the routines that help them feel secure and comfortable. I believe parents should feel informed and confident about how their children are doing while they're away. I'm always happy to provide updates, answer questions, and make sure expectations are clear from the start. Building trust with both parents and children is something I take pride in. People who know me would describe me as friendly, responsible, and easy to get along with. I stay calm under pressure, pay attention to details, and genuinely care about the well-being of the children I look after. I understand that babysitting isn't just about supervision—it's about being a positive role model, creating a safe environment, and helping children feel supported and encouraged. I would love the opportunity to get to know your family and provide dependable, caring childcare that gives you peace of mind. I look forward to helping create a fun, safe, and positive experience for your children!
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
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
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 9/30/26
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 9/30/26
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$18-$24/hr for the first child, $2 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
Management and Ethics
Graduated Manhattan Christian College
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- 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
- Elementary science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies