Nurturing young minds & contributing to their development is a true passion of mine. I provide support to families via reliable & quality care, structured learning, educational field trips & outings, as well as safe school transportation if needed. Bachelor's degree. CPR & First Aid certified. Fully vaccinated. Clean background & driving record. Prior military (Navy). I'm new to Care. com but I have 10+ yrs of experience caring for children from newborn up to 13yrs old. I also have a 15yr old son. Hourly rate negotiable. References available upon request.

We were visiting from out of town and wanted an adult night out. She was on time and responsive. Our kids enjoyed their time with her. Trustworthy and we would hire her again! 

Great experience. Mature, organized and on time. Kids really liked spending time with her.

Mercedes was an absolute dream caretaker for our 1-year-old during the two weeks  over the holidays when our daycare was closed. Any family would be lucky to work with her!

Love Mercedes! She does an amazing job with our 3-month-old and shows him so much love and care. She’s incredibly patient, attentive, and gentle, and we always feel completely at ease knowing he’s with her. Mercedes handles everything from bath time to tummy time with confidence and such a nurturing touch. We truly adore her and feel so grateful to have her as part of our little one’s routine!

Mercedes has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She is punctual, caring, and communicates clearly — always ensuring we’re aligned on plans and updates. She built a great rapport with my kids right away and handled everything with calmness and reliability. I truly appreciated her professionalism and positive attitude throughout.

I would highly recommend Mercedes to any family looking for dependable and compassionate care.

I had the pleasure of caring for children alongside Mercedes at our church center, and she was always such a joy to work with! She’s nurturing, dependable, and has a natural gift with kids!! I learned a lot from her! Any family would be blessed to have her

Our Family loves Mercedes. She has a fun and outgoing spirit that always puts my little one at ease. She's also creative, intuitive and has never failed to meet our needs.

10000% qualified!! She helped me with all 3 of my children 

Mercedes was great with my littles! She always look for multiple ways to engage them outside of electronics and listens to what the kids wanted. She also ensures their safety as priority which is very comforting. 

She is very amazing with my toddler and knows how to be attentive whenever he has a tantrum. I love how he loves her and interacts with her as well! She’s the perfect babysitter!

Mercedes has been an absolute blessing to our family. She cared for our three daughters (ages 6, 8, and 12) with so much patience, thoughtfulness, and genuine care. She really took the time to understand each of their personalities and needs, and was incredibly considerate of their different ages when it came to keeping them entertained and engaged.

Whether it was playing games, helping with schoolwork, or getting them through their routines, Mercedes handled everything with calm confidence and a warm, nurturing presence.

She communicated well with us, was always reliable, and truly felt like part of the family. I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for someone who is not only responsible and dependable, but also caring and in tune with children.

I am so thankful for Mercedes! I didn't want to put my kids in daycare but almost had to until my neighbor recommended Mercedes! I knew she was the perfect fit for my babies when we met. They got along so well and she took very great care of my children! She is hilarious and loving and thoughtful! Sometimes my kids want to stay a bit longer when I come pick them up 😂 Unfortunately we're moving out of state and I can only pray that I meet someone like her in our new town when we move when I'm in need of childcare again! She's the best! Thank you so much Mercedes!! We will miss you!


Mercedes is a wonderful caregiver, with the biggest heart and attention to detail. She goes above and beyond to make sure that the one she cares for, feels a mother's love. She has an amazing work ethic to see any task to full completion and does so with such a bright smile on her face. 

Mercedes is an exceptional caregiver—compassionate, attentive, and genuinely dedicated. She brings warmth, patience, and professionalism to every moment. Our family has complete peace of mind knowing our loved one is in her care. Highly recommended!

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