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Availability
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Monday Through Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday and Saturday 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional work
Live-out
Age Groups
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
References
Jun 2025 - Nov 2026
Chris
"Lynnya communicates clearly, is trustworthy, and is responsible. She has taken great care of our 1yo daughter and we’ve recommended her to other families. Our daughter is always healthy and happy after spending time with Lynnya."
*Contact information available upon request
Oct 2024 - Sep 2026
Weiwei
"Lynnya has been taking care of our daughter since she was less than a year old, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her. She is patient, thoughtful, dependable, and genuinely wonderful with young children.
What stands out most is how naturally she connects with our daughter. She is incredibly patient and always comes up with creative ways to play, learn, and keep her engaged.
As a parent, it means so much to have someone you can truly trust with your child. Our daughter has grown so comfortable with Lynnya and is always happy to see her, which says more than anything we could write in a review.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Lynnya to any family looking for a caring, attentive, creative, and trustworthy sitter. She has been such an important part of our daughter’s early years, and any family would be very lucky to have her."
*Contact information available upon request
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)
High-schoolers (13-17 years)
More About Me
Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...
Nanny - College Nannies and Tutors 4 years
Nanny - Crunch Care 7 months
Nanny - Seeking Sitters 2 years
Various Ages 2 months / Toddler and Pre-teen
ABA Therapy Behavioral Therapist - Maxim Healthcare 2 years
Various Ages 3 years old / 8 years old
Nanny - Crunch Care 7 months
Nanny - Seeking Sitters 2 years
Various Ages 2 months / Toddler and Pre-teen
ABA Therapy Behavioral Therapist - Maxim Healthcare 2 years
Various Ages 3 years old / 8 years old
Activities I enjoy doing with children...
•Baking Goodies
•Arts and Crafts; Painting
•Singing / Dancing
•Reading Books
•Cooking
•Going to the Park
•Arts and Crafts; Painting
•Singing / Dancing
•Reading Books
•Cooking
•Going to the Park
The most important part about being a nanny...
Being Patient with the Children, also being trusting. Let them know that you're there for them and that you care!
It's always nice to be on their level and have fun and be creative, whether it's imaginary play ex; Princess, or Superheroes. I feel personally that a child just wants to enjoy and have a lot of fun with their sitter for those 8 hours. I love being apart of the family and being a helping hand!
It's always nice to be on their level and have fun and be creative, whether it's imaginary play ex; Princess, or Superheroes. I feel personally that a child just wants to enjoy and have a lot of fun with their sitter for those 8 hours. I love being apart of the family and being a helping hand!
My experience with special needs children...
I've cared for Autistic and ADHD children for over 2 years now
The most important part about being a nanny...
One of my favorite nanny moments is when a toddler unexpectedly says something incredibly sweet or funny. I love how little ones have such big personalities and the funniest ways of expressing themselves. Whether it’s an unexpected “I love you,” a sweet little compliment, or something that makes us both burst into laughter, those genuine moments are what make childcare so special to me. It’s the little things, like knowing a child feels comfortable, loved, and safe enough to be themselves around me, that make my job so rewarding. Those are the memories I cherish most.
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Now booking for 2023 school year.
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