Nanny/Babysitter Available in Charlotte, NC: Michelle J.

Michelle J. was verified on Nov 12 2026

$30/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I’m Michelle! I’m a career nanny and certified teacher. I love helping children feel understood and proud of their growing independence. Here is a little about me:

•20+ years of experience caring for newborns through elementary-age children, including twins.
•Certified professional nanny (PNCP) with Montessori training and a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential.
•12 years supporting neurodivergent children and their daily routines.
•Bilingual in English and Spanish. I share Spanish through songs and stories.
•Discreet private household care, including overnights and international family travel.
•Pediatric CPR and first aid certified. Clean background and driving records, swimming supervision, pet friendly, non smoker. Excellent references available privately.

Available January 2027 (or sooner) for a long-term role of 30+ hours weekly. Weekdays 8 a.m.–2 p.m., some days until 3:30 p.m., plus occasional evening babysitting.

I’d love to learn more about your family’s needs :)

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., with flexibility, like some days until 3:30 p.m. also on evenings on some weekends as well

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 certified

First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special-needs experience

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...

I’m a certified teacher and Professional Certified Nanny (PNCP) with over 20 years of combined experience in childcare and education. I hold a graduate degree and have completed early childhood coursework and Montessori training. I’ve also volunteered with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools since 2019.

As a nanny, I draw on my teaching background to make everyday moments opportunities for learning through stories, songs, and hands-on play. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, have experience caring for newborns and infants, and have 12 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children. I enjoy getting to know how each child learns and adapting activities and routines to help them feel comfortable and confident.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I love getting out and exploring with the children I care for, whether we’re going to library story time, a toddler music class, or a children’s theater show. I’ve taken children to swimming lessons, gymnastics, and kids’ yoga, and I enjoy outings to the zoo, science center, and children’s museum.

On sunny days, we might pack a picnic, visit a playground or splash pad, or head outside with bikes and scooters. On rainy days, I love building blanket forts, making art, reading and singing in English and Spanish, or setting up Montessori-inspired activities like sorting and pouring. With babies, I enjoy board books, songs, and floor play. I choose activities based on each child’s age and interests, and I’m happy to change plans when the weather or their energy calls for it.

The most important part about being a nanny...

For me, the most important part of being a nanny is earning the trust of both the child and their parents. With children, that happens in small moments. I listen when they’re upset, follow through, and give them time to try things on their own while staying close if they need help.

With parents, I respect the routines they’ve built and communicate openly about how the day went, from the little victories to the harder moments. I want children to feel safe being themselves with me and parents to feel confident that their child is cared for with patience, warmth, and attention.

My experience with special needs children...

My experience supporting neurodivergent children began as a mom to my own autistic children. Over the past 12 years, I’ve learned firsthand how families navigate therapies, school accommodations, and support at home. It’s also taught me to pay close attention to how each child communicates and to work with families, teachers, therapists, and community providers to find what helps that child thrive.

I’ve pursued education and training to better support my own family, and I bring what I’ve learned to my work as a nanny and to the families I connect with through disability support programs and nonprofit organizations. In day-to-day care, that can mean using a visual routine, giving a child extra time to process a transition, or adapting an activity around their interests and sensory needs. I enjoy getting to know each child and working with parents to build on what already works for their family.

The most important part about being a nanny...

One of my favorite nanny memories is making a little pool at the beach with two sisters I cared for. We dug a hole in the sand, lined it with a waterproof blanket, and made trip after trip to the ocean with our buckets. My favorite part was watching them finally splash in the pool they’d helped build. It’s the kind of afternoon I love as a nanny. We started with a couple of buckets and ended up making something together that felt like a big accomplishment to them.