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5.0
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! Thanks for checking out my profile :)
I am currently working as a seasonal employee for the National Park Service in WA! I work full time in the summer but am still available for occasional weekend and date night childcare.
I am an experienced nanny and have spent most of my summers during college working with kids...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was very dependable when we really needed someone to look after our son, despite difficult time constraints on our side. Our son had a great time with her!"
Jarrad S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jess! I am originally from Lynden and moved back a few summers ago. Between teaching locally, being the oldest of three, working in Sunday School and nursery, and consistently babysitting since the age of 13, I have a lot of experience with children and aim to provide the best care I can. I have watched children...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was so nice with my kiddos and I loved how calm and she was. I really hope to have her again. My 2.5 year old is asking to have her back again :)"
Sarah S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a 1st Grade teacher at an outdoor Nature School, and have 10 years of experience with children newborn through 15 years old. My favorite things for childcare include spending time outside, creating crafts, reading, explorative play and imagination, playing games, and having independent-led creativity. I like to...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace was an incredible support to our family. She was responsible, timely, and had a knack for attuning to his needs. Whether she was engaging our son outside or coming up with creative play inside he always enjoyed his time with her. Would highly recommend, thank...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Lauren and I currently work as an Oral Surgery office.
Over the years, I have cared for children of all ages from many different backgrounds. My experience with children includes babysitting, full time nannying, working at a church nursery, volunteering at summer day camps, volunteering with girls on...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren was punctual, very open to coming to the house a couple days prior to care and meeting with me and the kids. She came on time, even offered to come a little early. She fed the kids, got them all off to bed and was very responsive while we were out when I was...
Carmen S.
Hello! My name is Jaden and I'm 18 years old. I just graduated some high school and am looking to make some money for college. Next fall I'll be attending Florida Atlantic University and will be on the D1 track team there. I'm very hard working. I'm a natural born leader. I was ASB president at my school. Last fall, I...
Jaden can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Sierra, my husband and I relocated to Lynden after getting married a few months back. I moved here from Skagit County. I grew up in a loving church going family. I would spend my summers volunteering at our churches children camp and Sunday schools. I used to be a nanny for a family for over a year. I have...
Eliza D.
Bellingham, WA
$20/hr • 13 yrs exp
My Name Is Eliza And I Have A 5m Old. I Love Getting Kids Involved In Household Tasks
I started working with kids back in 2010. I was a babysitter/nanny and on Sundays I ran the churches nursery.
In my spare time, I like to read, write, clean and play with my 5-month-old
One thing you should know about me is I do have a certified nursing certificate, I am CPR/first aid trained and I do have experience working...
Eliza can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am very patient and fun. I love to share moments with children, do arts, play outside, engage with them and create things.
I really love to spend time outside and if you allow me, we will have a fun time together :). If you are comfortable, I would love to teach Spanish and Portuguese to the kids also.
Currently I have a...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Alia (pronounced aw-Lee-uh). I just moved to Bellingham and am planning on attending Western Washington University in the fall as an Art Studio major. I love all things creative and love drawing, painting, and doing fun art projects. I am also a very outdoorsy person, and love to spend as much time in nature as...
Alia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Ferndale, WA
Emma L.
5.0
We asked Emma for an urgent help while our original nanny was not available. She responded very quickly and was able to help us out for few weeks. She was wonderful with our 20-month-old daughter. She played indoor and outdoor so our kid was able to sleep well even when she did not want to take a...
- Judy R.
Jessica B.
5.0
Jessica was so nice with my kiddos and I loved how calm and she was. I really hope to have her again. My 2.5 year old is asking to have her back again :)
- Sarah S.
Grace P.
5.0
Grace was an incredible support to our family. She was responsible, timely, and had a knack for attuning to his needs. Whether she was engaging our son outside or coming up with creative play inside he always enjoyed his time with her. Would highly recommend, thank you Grace!
- Care member
Lauren S.
5.0
Lauren was punctual, very open to coming to the house a couple days prior to care and meeting with me and the kids. She came on time, even offered to come a little early. She fed the kids, got them all off to bed and was very responsive while we were out when I was checking in on the kids. The kids...
- Carmen S.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Ferndale, WA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Ferndale, WA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Ferndale, WA, you can search through 1 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Ferndale, WA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Ferndale, WA depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $18.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Ferndale, WA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Ferndale, WA, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Ferndale, WA take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 1 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Ferndale, WA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Ferndale, WA?
All weekend nannies near you in Ferndale, WA found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.