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Dessa M.

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Yakima, WA 98902

from $17 per hour

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About Dessa

Experience: 8 yrs

Hello! I'm Dessa, a proud PNW native currently living in Yakima, WA. When I'm not caring for little ones, I love hiking with my dog, Winston. I'm also passionate about yoga, baking, and antique shopping! With extensive experience in childcare, I've completed early childhood development courses, a childcare certification course, and am certified in CPR and first aid. I specialize in caring for infants and toddlers, but I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages. I have a resume with references available upon request. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions - I'd love to chat! Thank you!

Most recent review

5.0
based on 4 reviews

I genuinely cannot say enough good things about Dessa. She handles our three-year-old’s endless creativity with so much patience and ease, and somehow turns every big imaginative idea into something fun instead of overwhelming. She is also incredible with our 4-week-old—gentle, confident, and completely comfortable in those early newborn moments that can feel so delicate. On top of that, she navigates our very protective German Shepherd like a pro and never seems fazed by the chaos of our household. She’s down for absolutely anything—whether that’s picking up cat poop, pulling weeds, tidying up whatever needs doing, or jumping into whatever task the day throws at her. She’s a champ. What stands out most is how she anticipates needs without ever needing direction. Meals are thoughtfully prepared and genuinely delicious, even with minimal guidance, and she keeps the laundry and household rhythm moving without anything ever falling behind. Honestly, I call her my “stand-in husband who listens” (said very affectionately and with a lot of humor 😂) because she just shows up, gets things done, and actually hears what’s needed in the moment. She brings calm, capability, and consistency into our home in a way that makes everything feel more manageable. We feel incredibly lucky to have her.

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Arielle D.

4/26/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$20/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$22/hr

2 children

$24/hr

3 children

$26/hr

4 children

$28/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Child care

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Yakima Valley Community College

Currently attending

Some college

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Early child development knowledge

Special needs care

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

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12:00 AM–12:00 AM

tue

12:00 AM–12:00 AM

wed

12:00 AM–12:00 AM

thu

12:00 AM–12:00 AM

fri

12:00 AM–12:00 AM

sat

12:00 AM–12:00 AM

sun

12:00 AM–12:00 AM

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Completed

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