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Cheyenne M.


Alta, CA

$20-29/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Cheyenne, and I have been cleaning homes for 5 years now. I am a self starter and very motivated. I pride myself on leaving a home looking beautiful!
Cheyenne can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, window washing, organization, kitchen cleaning & more
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Cheyenne M.


Alta, CA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

I have been an animal lover for as long as I can remember. I have 3 Pugs and a Great Pyrenees of my own. I am comfortable with both big and small dogs. I also love cats! I am a caregiver at heart, and it's my goal to make your pets feel loved while your away.
Cheyenne can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Cheyenne M.


Alta, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I grew up in the child care setting as my mother ran in home daycares from the time I was 4 years old. I have ample experience in caring for children of all ages. I find it so rewarding to be part of enriching children's lives making life easier for parents. I am a gentle caregiver/parent, and I guide with patience and...
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Elizabeth B.


Nevada City, CA

$25-39/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My focus is to help families ease the stress of everyday life by providing knowledgeable quality care and to nurture strong emotional developmental skills to the youth. At the moment, I nanny for two toddlers and work in an elementary school managing two classrooms! (8-4year olds and 20 6th-8th graders). Children are...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lizzie is an amazing nanny! She's very hands on with all of our boys and keeps them active. From our 20 month old to our nine-year olds she was able to handle them all. She was a life saver during distance learning and then stepped in to help during the summer with...

Karey W.

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Tiffany C.


Grass Valley, CA

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

To tell you a little bit about myself... I am a very kind and loving person who has always had an interest in comforting and caring for people, no matter their age or how long I might have known them. I truly enjoy providing anything and everything that I possibly can to make them feel happy and at ease. I love life and am...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"Tiffany was one of my VERY best and wonderful caregivers she always gave our residents that little extra and made them comfortable and happy. She is excellent employee!!!"

Becky G.

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Carley L.


Nevada City, CA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Expecting Mom Looking For Side Gigs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Last year, my husband and I quit our corporate jobs to fulfill our life goal of traveling the world for an extended period of time. We returned back to California in the Spring, and have been looking for full time work since. We are currently expecting our first child in late January 2024 and couldn't be more excited! That...
Carley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Carley is a wonderful sitter. She's totally reliable and responsible and so sweet. My kids love her and she is great about engaging with them and doing creative activities with them. They actually seem to be better with her than me! We're so happy to have met...

Lisa S.

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Jamie B.


Grass Valley, CA

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

There Is No Right Or Wrong Way To Explore And Create

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Jamie and I am a lifelong childcare provider with over 20 years of experience! Most of my experiences were in the pre-school setting, however I do have references from nanny/babysitting families I have worked with over the years. My passion is to care for your child with love and guidance while prioritizing...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Jamie is a very caring woman who is reflexively empathetic. She took wonderful care of our children (we have three), including not just taking care of their needs, but really engaging and forming real bonds with them. She is extremely responsible, and is someone we...

Care member

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I helped care for my aging parents. I have experience running errands, light housekeeping, trips to dr. appointments, giving meds, preparing meals and companionship, plus some personal assistance. I have done several years of caregiving and have excellent references. I am very good with the elderly, very compassionate and good...
Joanne can also help with: Visiting physician
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Sarah B.


Grass Valley, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nature-Centered Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Sarah, a dedicated and experienced nanny with a decade of childcare experience. I've worked as a camp counselor and program coordinator, emphasizing safety and fun. In the last five years, I've cared for two families, helping raise children from infancy to preschool. I prioritize outdoor activities and emotional...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah watched our son (16 months) while we were in Mammoth for a ski vacation. She was communicative, dependable, and flexible. Most importantly, she was wonderful with our son. He felt comfortable with her quickly and was excited to see her on the second day. If...

Nicole O.

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Alexandria M.


Grass Valley, CA

$24/hr9 yrs exp

I Am A Mindful, And Patient Caretaker

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 9 years of childcare experience from infancy to 13. I can provide references from families upon request. I am also CPR certified. I am a highly adaptive sitter as I have worked with children raised in a variety of household values, such as Waldorf, Montessori, etc. I enjoy going on hikes, arts and crafts, and...
Alexandria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We have employed Alex as a part time nanny for over a month now and it has been a huge relief to know our baby is in such good hands. Alex is wiser than her years with impressive child care experience to match. She has cared for a variety of ages and is a natural...

Sarah A.

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Joanne Y.


Grass Valley, CA

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a stay at home mother of 3 girls, and I home schooled them. They are all grown and on their own. I am a loving and nurturing mature woman who is in good health and physically fit. I guess you could say, my experience is being a stay at home mom for 22 years. Taking care of others is what I am good at, and do well. I cared...
Joanne can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
" To the best of my knowledge she has never pet watched. However she has been around pits most of her life. She recently cared for her mother prior to her death. She has also cared for special needs children. I would not hesitate to recommend her."

Robert S.

I grew up on a farm, so I had a lot of experience with animals. I've cared for cats, dogs, fish, and farm animals.
Joanne can also help with: Pet transportation, daily feeding
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Alexis L.


Nevada City, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Nurturing is deeply embedded in my nature and I feel blessed with opportunities to nourish the development of children~ I've spent the last 7 years nannying, with an extensive range of experience from newborns to teens. I have two younger siblings that I helped my single mom care for growing up as well as an array of...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Alexis babysat our 2.5 year old son weekly for about 3 months. Our son loved her, and I would definitely hire her again. She was in tune with his needs and was fun, nurturing and also provided him with independence when desired. She was on time and reliable. "

Jennifer H.

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Destiny W.


Grass Valley, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

27yrol single mom of a 2 daughters ages 7 & 10. I have experience caring for children of all ages, apart from my own, I've volunteered as a teachers aid at a head start day care, taken child developmental classes, and have always been the family member to watch all of my cousins and siblings children. CPR certified. Experience...
Destiny can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Best sitter I’ve had in a long time, does pets too!"

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Tiffany C.


Grass Valley, CA

$15-20/hr

Babysitter Available

I absolutely love spending time with children. They are the best little companions to have. Whether it be creating arts and crafts together, playing board games, movie night, preparing meals together, you name it! They make all of it so much better. I do not bore or stress easily and really enjoy coming up with new and...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Taylorann F.


Grass Valley, CA

$17-21/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable And Ready For Anything.

I have a wide variety of experience when it comes to caregiving. A week I shadowed my older sister at the facility she worked at helping her with the tasks required for watching over the elderly. From my junior to senior year of high school I interned at forest charter school. Assisting an art teacher. There I would help lead...
Taylorann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
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Emery S.


Nevada City, CA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Responsible, Caring, Warm Babysitter

Hi there! I've been working and volunteering with kids for over 10 years now. I've taught, volunteered with the girl scouts and boy scouts, and much more. I am warm, kind, and very down to earth. I can cook, drive, and obviously we'll be playing lots of games. I speak C1 French, draw, write, bake, make candy, play chess, and...
Emery can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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Kayla S.


Grass Valley, CA

$18-50/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Kayla.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Starr, I've been babysitting and nannying since I was around 12, I've always loved being around children, I love going outside with them, arts and crafts, learning, whatever it is they love I'll try to do more of with them. I've had experience working at summer camps, life guarding as well as counseling, so I have...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello! I can help with Housekeeping I am a very good cleaner! I currently work another job but I am available Thursdays from 8 or 7 a.m. till 5 p.m. every Thursday! I can babysit as well. A recurring job would be great but if you only need me one Thursday that is fine with me!
Lyllian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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Maleah T.


Nevada City, CA

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

Hello! I have been a childcare provider for almost 5 years now, and have experience with Autism, ADHD, OCD, and personal care assistance. I have a patient and caring heart, centered on providing a healthy, safe, and engaging environment. I am committed to promoting children's mental/emotional/physical well-being. Very detail...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Alta, CA

Elizabeth B.

5.0

Lizzie is an amazing nanny! She's very hands on with all of our boys and keeps them active. From our 20 month old to our nine-year olds she was able to handle them all. She was a life saver during distance learning and then stepped in to help during the summer with all four boys. She made lunch and...

- Karey W.

Tiffany C.

5.0

Tiffany was one of my VERY best and wonderful caregivers she always gave our residents that little extra and made them comfortable and happy. She is excellent employee!!!

- Becky G.

Carley L.

5.0

Carley is a wonderful sitter. She's totally reliable and responsible and so sweet. My kids love her and she is great about engaging with them and doing creative activities with them. They actually seem to be better with her than me! We're so happy to have met her. She made our summer so much...

- Lisa S.

Jamie B.

5.0

Jamie came over to watch my 2 daughters (age 2 and 4). She clearly has a lot of experience with children. She was incredibly sweet and very engaged with them in an age appropriate way. We would happily hire her again.

- Natalie S.

Sarah B.

5.0

Sarah watched our 1 year old twins for about a year. We highly recommend her and she was great!

- Paul R.

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