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Nanny Janessa
Nanny Janessa
New York, NY
$25/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
I'm a dedicated and experienced nanny with a passion for nurturing and educating children. I create a safe, fun, and engaging environment, tailor activities to each child's needs, and prioritize their well-being and development. I'm committed to open communication with parents and building a strong, trusting relationship with the families I work with.
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Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Recent reference
"Highly Recommended Nanny -
I cannot speak highly enough about Janessa, as a nanny for my family. We have been fortunate to have her caring for our two children, ages 2 and 4, for the past two years. Janessa is an absolute gem and an indispensable member of our family.
From the moment she joined our household when our youngest was just 3 months old, Janessa demonstrated an unparalleled level of dedication and expertise. She quickly formed a deep bond with our children, showing a genuine affection and understanding of their individual needs.
What sets Janessa apart is her ability to not only provide exceptional care but also to help us grow as parents. She shared insights and offered practical advice on various aspects of childcare from sleep training to nutrition and age-appropriate developmental activities. Her guidance has been invaluable, and we have seen ourselves evolve as parents under her mentorship.
Rating: ★★★★★"
- Anthony and Sara fields
Nanny Angel
Nanny Angel
New York, NY
$20/hr
Part-time
1 year experience
A little bit about me
My name is Angel. I’m 20 years old. I’ve been in the babysitting industry for two years +. I’ve worked with kids from 2-10 yrs + and let me tell you!. My experience with kids has been the best. I’m aware of how the safety of your child should be and if anything were to happen (god for bid) there safety would be covered. I’m very well with working with kids with special needs. I grew up with my sister that has autism. I’m aware on how to treat / communicate properly. I know how to entertain , I know how to cook, help with homework if needed, and I am perfect to rely on to make your day run smoothly. I can take great care of your kid(s) while you run errands, go on date night or even going to work.
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Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Recent reference
"Angel was a great nanny. Sad we had to move. She is responsible, she always on time, and very family oriented. She nannied for my 3 year old toddler."
- Cylys
Nanny Nadege
Nanny Nadege
New York, NY
$20/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
Good morning my name is Nadege Janvier I am a mother of two children christne and Laure now they growing up finish college leave in new york city for the past 14 years I worked as a nanny and certified nurse aid for about 12 years now I am enrolled at kingsborough college trying to have a degree thank you.
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Recent reference
"Nadège is a genuine and nurturing individual. She recognizes children as their own person and in their uniqueness. This has clearly allowed her to cater to each children in their particular needs rather than generally. Her care shows as she is completely warm and joyful.
Please reach out for more details."
- Christine
Nanny Evelyn
Nanny Evelyn
New York, NY
$30/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
Hello, my name is Eileen and I have been a nanny for over 20 years. I'm caring & reliable & loving and hardworking and overall enjoy taking care of and helping the child in the many learning experiences that they will have. My main responsibility is to make sure that your child is safe and happy. I have taken care of babies through teenager's. I also setup playdates with families & would be responsible for taking them to classes when needed. I am also fully vaccinated. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks .
Eileen
Eileen
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Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Dina
Nanny Dina
New York, NY
$35/hr
Full-time
5 years experience
A little bit about me
I’m Dina Errico, I’m 27 years old have my degree in developmental and behavioral psychology. I have 9+ years in childcare experience including behavioral therapy for children on the spectrum as well as running a daycare facility.
I am patient, kind, independent and organized. I absolutely love children and always have, I hope to one day open my own psychology practice for children that do not have the necessary means to seek counseling.
I love animals and foster puppies whenever I can, I'm very family oriented and hard working, determined and strong willed.
Im also flexible and easy-going.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can assist with your child-care needs.
I am patient, kind, independent and organized. I absolutely love children and always have, I hope to one day open my own psychology practice for children that do not have the necessary means to seek counseling.
I love animals and foster puppies whenever I can, I'm very family oriented and hard working, determined and strong willed.
Im also flexible and easy-going.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can assist with your child-care needs.
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Sherone
Nanny Sherone
New York, NY
$20/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
Hello there! My name is Sherone Sinclair and I would love to be considered for this position. I am responsible, reliable, and a cheerful person with excellent experience with kids ranging from Newborn to pre teens. However, newborns and infants are my speciality. I am a Certified Newborn/infant Care Specialist. I am trained in Infant CPR, Sleep training, and caring for multiples and other skills necessary to care for newborns/infants which is why I believe I would be the perfect Candidate for this Position. I simply love children and I love being a nanny. It is always a great joy to experience the amazing development of children. From the newborn who cries to communicate their needs, to toddlers who adoringly mispronounced words while learning to speak, to school aged kids who now entertain me with stories of their school experience and activities.
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"Our family was fortunate to have Sherone take care of our infant daughter full-time. My daughter’s face lit up every morning as Sherone walked through the door, and she often crawled over to greet her. Sherone is very friendly, hardworking and with a calm demeanor. She was always on time, reliable, easy to get along with, and very covid cautious. My daughter quickly made friends with other babies around her age in the neighborhood thanks to Sherone. Any family would be lucky to have Sherone care for their child."
- Liz
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Nanny Evan
New York, NY
$15.50/hr
Full-time
6 years experience
A little bit about me
I have lived my whole life is the same small town, and I believe that I have reached a point in my life that I possess enough experience to start my next chapter. I currently work as a Life Skills Coach at a local high school with multiple special needs students who have responded very positive to my presence (higher test scores, improved attitude control, happier demeanor in the classroom, etc...) I spent a majority of my time in high school babysitting children of all ages, and covering all duties including; but not limited to, transportation, meal preparation, educating, special needs, and housekeeping. At the end of my senior year, I moved into my own apartment where I was watch 3-4 children throughout the work week for parents living in the apartment complex, or ones who had previously met me. My references include people who are very successful and prestigious. They would give an excellent review of my professionalism, willingness to learn, and my ability to work with children.
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Special Needs
Recent reference
"I met Evan when he moved in next to me. On our first encounter, he was bringing me up some food he had cooked to introduce himself (something I had not seen anyone do except for on TV.) At that time, I was dealing with some issues at home and really needed someone who could watch my 3 year old son at various times. He was practically on-call due to him living underneath me and the welcoming personality he had. He was an incredible influence on my son, to the point where he wanted to stay with Evan instead of coming home with Mama. I was very lucky to have someone like Evan to help me out and build a friendship with. He is quiet at first but I consider him to be one of the most genuine, dependable people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. 10/10 would recommend."
- Bethany Kugler
Nanny A'Maya
Nanny A'Maya
New York, NY
$20/hr
Full-time
Part-time
7 years experience
A little bit about me
My name is A’Maya and I’m 18 years old. I’ve been looking after children since I was one myself, gaining much experience. I absolutely adore kids and taking care of them is something that comes naturally! I love to sing, swim, read, garden, and cook. I’ve worked with special needs children, including children who elope. I hope to help in any way! (I know I don’t have my certificates, but that can be changed immediately based on your comfortability! But I assure you, I would never let your child get hurt.)
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Infants
Special Needs
Nanny Wendy
Nanny Wendy
New York, NY
$23/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
I have always loved children and children feel comfortable and cared for by me. I have two grown children of my own. They have both had their masters degrees and my son has just graduated with his PhD. I think it is very important to give security and love to children and it is my priority to do so: Never holding back affection and pride in them. I raised my children with these as well as routines to keep their growth smooth and consistent. I took care of three children in the same family from 2011 to 2026. They are all grown and now I seek a new family to be a nanny for. I am looking forward to meeting you.
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Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
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Nanny Juliana
"Juliana is extremely caring, engaging, and truly listened to our kids and our family needs. She understood our family dynamic as a blended family. A bonus was her ability to prepare meals, driving our children to activities, and she helped with tidying and organizing. We absolutely adored our time with her as our babysitter!"
- Callan
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"She always made sure she went above and beyond, she’s always done more than what i’ve asked of her she’s exceptional"
- john Ali
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"Inga became like a sister to me- she was my right hand person in the home. Helped me love and raise my kids and keep the house in order."
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Nanny responsibilities range from childcare tasks to assisting with household duties. The exact job description depends on the specific needs of the family. For a special needs nanny, duties might also include providing tailored care and implementing therapeutic activities. Activities can be tailored to the child's interests and abilities. For instance, exploring sensory-friendly exhibits at the Children's Museum of the Arts for a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Check out our guide for a deeper dive into nanny responsibilities.
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