Babysitter Available in Marysville, WA: Kendra E.

$25 - $40/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I'm Kendra, a mom of three and a nanny with over 16 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Throughout my career I've worked as a preschool teacher, assistant director, childcare center director, and now a nanny.
I believe children learn best through play, exploration, connection, and meaningful experiences. You are much more likely to find me outside exploring nature, creating art, reading stories, baking, building forts, or going on adventures than sitting children down with worksheets.
I value strong relationships with both children and their families and believe the best nanny-family partnerships are built on trust, communication, and genuine connection. My goal is to create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel loved, supported, and free to be themselves while having fun and learning along the way.

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Availability

Start: TBD

Weekdays 7:00am - 4:00pm

Full-time

Part-time

Occasional work

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

How often do you need a babysitter?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

CPR

First Aid

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

Nanny – Current private nanny for two young children
Childcare Center Director – Oversaw daily operations while also supporting classrooms and caring for children
Assistant Director – Assisted with center management and provided direct care in classrooms as needed
Preschool Teacher – Planned and implemented play-based learning activities and cared for children ages 3–5
Infant/Toddler Teacher – Provided nurturing care, feeding, diapering, and developmental activities for infants and toddlers
School-Age Teacher – Supervised and engaged school-age children through enrichment activities and homework support
Parent – Mother of three children
Additional Experience – Supporting children with behavioral challenges, developmental delays, and special needs

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Nature walks and outdoor exploration, trips to parks and playgrounds, arts and crafts, sensory activities, reading books together, baking and cooking, science experiments, scavenger hunts, imaginative play, building with blocks and loose parts, music and movement, gardening, library visits, water play, and hands-on learning experiences that encourage curiosity and creativity.
I especially enjoy creating meaningful learning opportunities through play rather than worksheets, helping children build confidence, problem-solving skills, social-emotional skills, and a love of learning through everyday experiences.

The most important part about being a nanny...

To me, the most important part of being a nanny is building a trusting relationship with both the children and their family. Children thrive when they feel safe, valued, understood, and cared for. While parents are away, I strive to provide a warm, consistent, and nurturing presence where children feel supported and encouraged to be themselves.
I also believe communication and trust with parents are essential. Every family is different, and I value working together to support each child's individual needs. My goal is not only to care for children, but to become a dependable part of a family's support system and help create positive memories and meaningful experiences along the way.

My experience with special needs children...

Throughout my career in Early Childhood Education, I have worked with children with a variety of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and special needs. My experience includes supporting children with ADHD, sensory sensitivities, autism-related needs, anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, trauma-related behaviors, and children receiving services through IEPs and other support programs.
I have worked with children who struggled with transitions, separation anxiety, communication challenges, and big emotions. While these situations can be challenging, I believe every child is unique and deserves patience, understanding, and individualized support. I focus on building strong relationships, working closely with families, and helping children feel safe, successful, and understood.

The most important part about being a nanny...

My favorite nanny moments are the ones when I realize a child truly feels safe with me. It might be when they reach for my hand, run to tell me exciting news, ask me to read one more story, or come to me when they're having a hard day. Those moments tell me that trust and connection have been built.
I love watching children grow, learn, and gain confidence, but what means the most to me is knowing they feel secure, valued, and cared for while we are together. Building those relationships is my favorite part of being a nanny. When a child knows they are safe, understood, and supported, everything else tends to fall into place.