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163 child care providers are listed in Sparks, NV
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years
Child care providers in Sparks, NV
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have strong ethical values, and am personable, friendly, and detailed. I like to finish tasks well, and I enjoy being with people. I homeschooled our three children until junior high school, as well as supervised (as a volunteer) our church children's ministry for over 10 years. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary...
Jill can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"We needed someone to hang out with our two young children one morning a week. Jill has been amazing. She has even gone above and beyond to create unique creative activities for them, including gathering leaves for an art project. She reads with them, plays with...
Michael C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a mother of 5 children and 1 grandson! I moved to Sparks 6 years ago in July, after living in San Jose for 4 years. I am currently working at Tesla Monday through Friday, but I am looking to being a full time nanny again. In my spare time I love taking long walks with my dog, reading and sewing. Most importantly I...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I met Mary after answering her response to my job posting. She must have thought I was crazy as I arrived to our meeting late and a bit frantic from lack of sleep but she didn't show it. After speaking with her for about an hour we decided to give things a try. She...
Nurit A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with travel and light housekeeping, helping children with homework and to learn Spanish. Have worked as a Preschool teacher (3y) and a nanny in South Lake Tahoe and Reno/Sparks area. Currently a FT nanny but available to help M-F night times and full weekends!
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Lexie has been with our family for a full year and has been an amazing addition. She has extensive experience working with children and it shows! She’s also reliable and wants to work, wants to help, wants to support any way she can. She cares about children and...
Shivani P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I an a current student at vanguard university majoring in Biology. I love kids because of how fun and imaginative they are. I have worked at a girl scout camp as a counsler with girls of all ages. I also have worked at my church in the 2-4-year-old room. During the summer months I watch my niece and nephew who are 8 and 10. I...
Asha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Asha was great with the kids and kept in good communication with us. We would love to use her again."
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have tutoring experience in all subjects, I am responsible and punctual, I'd be happy to help with light house cleaning and running errands. I have drivers license, reliable transportation, and have experience with a variety of ages from 5 months to 14-year-old. I would be happy to help in the evenings and on weekends.
Josie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Josie stayed with our 3m daughter for half a day while we went to ski. She is punctual, responsible, and a very nice person!"
Ivan S.
Tina B.
Sparks, NV
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(12)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a professional nanny with 15 years experience. I'm not your typical caregiver. If you're looking for someone who is reliable and willing to go above and beyond just watching your kids, look no further. I pretty much do it all. Cooking, light house work (including the entire families laundry), running errands or whatever...
Tina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tina has worked as an after school nanny for me for the last 6 years. She was indispensable in our house helping my children flourish inside and outside school as they grew up from elementary into middle school and helping to run our household like a well-organized...
Heidi V.
Gabrielle D.
Sparks, NV
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Ecstatic Caregiver With An Open Heart And Mind. I Am A Naturalist And Enjoy Teaching Others!
4.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I began my journey as a caregiver in my early teens. Initially I specialized in working with Elderly clients in the death and dying process on a 1:1 basis. I went on to support at risk youth for a Wilderness Therapy Org. where I lead 8 day backpacking trips.
I am now studying to become a LCSW. I believe in the healing, growing...
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Gabrielle has worked for us full time for the past year while I have been undergoing cancer treatment. She has been the absolutely perfect person to work with my 5 yr old daughter, who has ADHD and VERY big feelings. She's an observant, patient, compassionate...
Lesley N.
Alex L.
Sparks, NV
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun And Experienced Nanny Ready To Help Little Ones Experience Life
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Back in 2017 I was a preschool teacher creating curriculum for 4-year-olds preparing them for kindergarten. I also worked in the 12-24 month room with the littler ones doing daily circle time teaching shapes, colors, sign language, and other developmental skills. I would also nanny on the side for multiple parents from the...
Alex can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Alex (Ms. Ali) has been babysitting for our family once a week for the past four months. My kids are ages 10 months, 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years old. She is a very kind spirited person who loves children (and they love her too!). Ms. Ali always comes prepared...
Morgan K.
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children for over 20 years and I absolute love kids. I was the lead teacher at the Waldorf Preschool in Truckee for 5 years, my specialty is with newborns to 5 years, but have experience with all ages. I have nannied off and on for the last 12 years. I am working on my birth and postpartum doula...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"So sweet! Prompt, courteous and on point. She'd be perfect with a baby!"
Kelly D.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Edie . I am a mother to 3 grown children. I have worked with children as a baby sitter, nanny, preschool teacher and director, summer camp counselor and director, elementary school teacher k through 6th grade specializing in ASL/hard of hearing and deaf children, tutor and preschool gymnastics coach. I am...
Edie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Miss Edie was part of our family for over two years. She cared for my daughters and loved them like her own. She is kind and patient. Miss Edie kept the girls engaged and they always looked forward to when she came. If willing, we would have taken her across the...
Lacy C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sara. I am 29 years old . I have 5 years of experience taking care of kids. I can help with Travel, Grocery Shopping, errands, driving kids, prepare meals, laundry, and other miscellaneous tasks.
I love taking care of children and pets. Dogs are my favorite.
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Sara watches my two little ones (3.5 years old and 18 months old). She is reliable and always on time. She is wonderful with my kids--she takes them out to the park and is always looking for something fun for them. I really appreciate that she always keeps me...
Melissa M.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lenore and I am a postpartum doula and nanny working in Sparks.. I completed my doula training in 2018 and have been working as a postpartum doula since then, though my experience with infants and children goes back over 30 years.
I am the mother of three daughters and became a grandma to twin girls in August...
Lenore can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Lenore was our nanny for 6 months and was great with our daughter. She is knowledgeable about children and is very attentive."
Amanda Q.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Krista. I have worked with children for over 11 years. I have many years experience. I've worked with kids in a professional setting as well as in the home. I was an after school teacher, as well as a camp counselor. I have been nannying for over 10 years. I minored in Early Childhood Education at Cabrillo...
Krista can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed Krista. She was quick to respond, on time for the interview, professional, sweet and totally capable! Even though I wasn't able to hire her (distance to my home and our time's didn't match up) I was very impressed with her and would highly recommend...
Kristie F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been working with kids since I began babysitting at 14 years old. I am now 28, and am looking for consistent work as a housekeeper, babysitter, caregiver or petsitter. I have been a caregiver and therapist to children with special needs specifically since 2016.
I am happy to meet in-person or over the phone before...
Aubrey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Aubrey to help me watch my son this summer before school started. She is one-of-a-kind and I don't often say that about people. She is great with kids and my son loved her! I have asked her to watch my son occasionally just so we can keep in touch."
Theresa B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Looking for an amazing family or families to work with; I'm also available on nights and/or weekends for babysitting.
Altogether, I have over 10 years of childcare experience; a majority of that time being spent with toddlers and infants.
I have worked with all ages, newborn to 15 years. I am punctual and dependable. I have...
Tawnee can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Tawnee is absolutely wonderful! My children love her! The first day she worked with us, my cat who comes out for no one was already rubbing up against her. She's very punctual, reliable, and trustworthy. I would highly recommend her to watch anyone's children. Oh...
Lindsay G.
Child care centers in Sparks, NV
3.0
(2)
We currently offer care for ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten. We are dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children. We believe all children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We strive to meet the needs of working parents and their...
5.0
"My son is in the 2 year old classroom. The teachers are full of energy to keep up with all the 2 year olds! They sing songs and play and do crafts and do great teachings. My son comes home always talking about all the stuff he did."
Lauren
3.0
(2)
Little People Daycare in Sparks, Nevada, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children for all ages that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole...
5.0
"I have been taking my children there since 2011. She is amazing with my kids and goes above and beyond when it comes to caring for them. We all absolutely adore her. She is attentive, nurturing, and accommodating. Highly recommended!!"
Jeannine C
1.0
(1)
Heaven's Little Angel's is now overseen by Living Waters Christian Fellowship!
Our mission is to provide a faith-based child care program that promotes a child s social/emotional, cognitive, physical, intellectual and spiritual development by using age and developmentally appropriate practices. We...
4.0
(2)
Happy Days provides a warm, accepting, and supportive Christian environment allowing each child to explore the feelings of him or herself and others. The school offers age-appropriate learning opportunities through a balance of self and teacher directed activities which help the facilitation of a...
5.0
"I love how helpful the staff are they make my daughter feel like she is home. When she was in the infant class they thought her sign language."
Null
5.0
(1)
Almost Home Day Care in Sparks, Nevada, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children of all ages that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole...
5.0
"Jilladay (owner & director) has created a warm & inviting environment for child care that exceeds all standards & expectation! You will almost always find her playing with the kids or teaching her own class.
Her staff is fabulous! All the ladies who work for Miss...
Katherine R
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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Sparks, NV
Jill S.
5.0
Jill is a dream come true. I am a very picky mother of four, I don’t let just anyone around my kids. Since day one Jill has exceeded all my expectations. My kids absolutely adore her and don’t want her to leave! She sings songs, brings and reads books, finds new engaging activities, helps the kids...
- Laree P.
Mary D.
5.0
I met Mary after answering her response to my job posting. She must have thought I was crazy as I arrived to our meeting late and a bit frantic from lack of sleep but she didn't show it. After speaking with her for about an hour we decided to give things a try. She came over for a trial and I could...
- Nurit A.
Alexandra G.
5.0
Lexie has been with our family for a full year and has been an amazing addition. She has extensive experience working with children and it shows! She’s also reliable and wants to work, wants to help, wants to support any way she can. She cares about children and is invested in this work. It’s not...
- Shivani P.
Asha G.
5.0
Asha helped watch my two girls, ages 6 and 8. They enjoyed playing games with her and making crafts. She even got them to eat their vegetables which is not an easy task. She is dependable and even provided help on a last minute basis. I will definitely be hiring her again.
- Terry B.
Josie D.
5.0
Josie stayed with our 3m daughter for half a day while we went to ski. She is punctual, responsible, and a very nice person!
- Ivan S.
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Sparks, NV
How much is child care near me in Sparks, NV?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.36 per hour as of May 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Sparks, NV?
Care.com currently has 149 child care providers near you in Sparks, NV. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Sparks, NV and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Sparks, NV that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Sparks, NV child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Sparks, NV, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Sparks, NV and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Sparks, NV in May, 2024?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
Ratings for Sparks, NV child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Child Care Providers in Sparks, NV are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 112 reviews of the 163 listed child care providers.