Cara L.

Hi! I am a person who finds caring for children enriching and rewarding. Since my children are now 22 and 20, I have more free time and I miss having the energy and spirit of young children in my life. I am certified in CPR and first aid. I have a college degree in Psychology and Social Work with a Spanish minor. I am one of those people who genuinely enjoys interacting with young children. It uplifts my spirit and makes me smile. Their vivacity and curiosity energizes me and brings out my playful, silly side. I am also skilled at directing children, guiding them towards making good choices, and being a stern authority figure when needed. I have a professional 8am-5pm job so I am available nights and weekends. I know that most professional adults do not babysit on the side, but I enjoy children so much that I would happily spend my free time doing something that I find rewarding and that helps another family. My office job is not too taxing and I still have plenty of energy in the evening. Plus I look forward to getting to interact and play with kids and it’s often one of the highlights of my week, so that is a boost!

I have a lot of skill and experience working with kids. I babysat regularly from the age of 12 through my college years. I raised 2 wonderful children. I’ve taught weekly classes for preschoolers and homeschoolers ages 5-12. I’ve led girl scout troops, coached soccer, volunteered in classrooms, led children’s parties and events, volunteered as a tutor in homeless centers, served as PTO president and room parent, cofounded and led a homeschool group, and cared for children in the foster care system. I also babysat and nannied part-time when I was a stay at home mom. My friends knew I was great with kids and my children were very well behaved so some of my days were spent caring for friends’ children in addition to my own.

Besides enjoying kids I am also looking for more income to contribute to my kids’ college tuitions and life’s expenses. I’m willing to consider babysitting overnight or unusual hours. I have background check results available upon request. (Sittercity only displays the badge if you pay to run a new check every 3 months.) If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Additional services: Meal preparation, Laundry, Light housekeeping, Swimming supervision, Crafts, and Potty training.

Rate: $15/hour – $25/hour

Child Ages:

3 weeks - 14 years

Smoker:

No

CPR Certified:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Early morning: Sunday and Saturday.
Early evening: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Late evening: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Overnight: Friday and Saturday.