Yakira Jackson - Hiring in Washington

Live-In Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Washington, DC: Yakira J.

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$26/hr
6 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi there!
I’m a fun-loving, energetic nanny with a genuine passion for caring for children. With years of hands-on experience, I pride myself on creating a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where kids can thrive. I’m just as comfortable whipping up healthy, delicious meals as I am planning engaging, age-appropriate activities—from arts and crafts to outdoor adventures and everything in between.

Whether we’re exploring nature, baking together, or enjoying a cozy game day indoors, I aim to make every moment memorable and enriching. I believe in treating every child with love, patience, and respect—just as I would my own. If you’re looking for a dependable, enthusiastic nanny who will support your family with heart and dedication, I’d love to connect!

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Everyday 5:00AM - 12:30PM
Full-time
Live-in

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

CPR

Other

Light housekeeping
Meal prep

Work Experience

6 years of experience caring for:

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

More About Me

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

I’m a after school teacher and work with about thirty students at once sometimes more and things get very hectic but I love the kids and the work I do.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I love running around, painting, doing educational games with the kids. Activities are always a amazing rotate to take to make sure kids are having a wonderful time.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important thing is having a amazing respectful relationship with the children and parents and being a wonderful role model and a friend. Making sure they enjoy spending time with and around you and really encouraging them.

My experience with special needs children...

I had two special needs children in my after school kindergarten class and it was difficult at first but once I got to know how they like things done it go so much easier and what made them feel comfortable and seen.

The most important part about being a nanny...

My favorite nanny moment was meeting twin beautiful girls at the age of 10 and being with until 13 and now still like a sister relationship with them and them calling me everyday or ever other day to tell me little things or if I would come over a spend the weekend with them .

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