Ava Francois-Pijuan - Hiring in New York

Babysitter Available in New York, NY: Ava F.

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$37/hr
6 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

NYC-based caregiver and certified Red Cross lifeguard with real childcare experience, not just credentials on paper. Most recently worked as a private nanny in Manhattan, handling bedtime routines, meals for specific dietary needs, and full-day supervision during play. Previously worked with families through 92NY, planning age-appropriate activities and building trust with parents through honest, detailed daily updates.
My lifeguard background matters more than people expect: trained in CPR, First Aid, and water rescue, and used to watching a space actively, catching problems before they happen. I've enforced safety rules consistently in high-traffic settings, so I set boundaries calmly and don't cave under pushback.
Former competitive rugby player who trains seriously in strength and fitness, so I keep up with high-energy kids without flagging. I read constantly and write poetry, which makes me an engaged presence, not just a supervising one.

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Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

CPR certified
First Aid certified

Other

Light housekeeping
Meal prep
Special-needs experience

Work Experience

6 years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
High-schoolers (13-17 years)

More About Me

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

92nd NY Summer Camp Counselor and Lifeguard

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Arts and Crafts, Sports, coloring, going to the park/beach/playdates

The most important part about being a nanny...

Safety, without question — but not safety as a checklist, safety as attention. The best nannies aren't the ones reciting rules; they're the ones who never fully switch off, who catch the wobble before the fall, who know when a kid's silence means something.
Second to that: trust. Kids can tell when an adult is actually present versus just occupying space near them. Parents can tell when you're giving them real information versus a polished "everything was great!" Both of those only work if you're honest, even when honesty is less convenient — telling a parent their kid had a rough day, or telling a kid no and meaning it.

My experience with special needs children...

I have several months of experience working with a 4-year-old boy who has autism.

The most important part about being a nanny...

was the first time a kid successfully learned to swim under my supervision and was comfortable being in the water.

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