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Yakima, WA 98902
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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!
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.
4/26/2026
Age groups
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
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
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
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