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  • 6 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Somerville, MA 02145

Meet Valerie

  • Speaks Spanish
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Hello parents! My name is Valerie and I am 28 years old. I currently run a nanny share with two toddlers during the school year. I’m only seeking week night and weekend work. I have 6 years of preschool teaching experience and over 10 years of professional babysitting/nannying experience. I've spent the last 7 summers working at an overnight camp in Vermont and decided to take this summer off. I have worked overnight care as long as a week, live in, and I have traveled over seas with families as long as 2 months. Being able to care for children has been a gift and a job I take very seriously. I have experience with a wide range of children from premature babies to preteens. I am able to prepare meals, run errands, care for pets, do laundry, assist in planning educational activities for children, and teach Spanish. I practice Read more positive discipline and Montessori method.

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Availability

  • Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends

Ratings & reviews

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Colleen G.

6/24/2015

Valerie was a wonderful sitter and we will be using her in the future. She was prompt, responsive, and caring. She is very knowledgeable with young children and our daughter was well cared for by her. It is so nice to be able to go out and have peace of mind which is exactly what you will get with Valerie.

April O.

12/17/2014

I highly recommend Valerie. She is very responsive, friendly, and great with kids. Our son loved having her come stay with him and we're looking forward to having her babysit in the future.

Jessica W.

8/13/2014

I communicated with Valerie about providing before school care for my children. She said she was interested and also said she was available for an evening babysitting job I needed filled. She said she would call and never did. I tried to contact her via email and did not hear back. I am glad I did not count on her and was able to find care elsewhere.

Michelle H.

10/14/2013

Our kids really enjoyed having Valerie sit for them. They can't wait for her to come back. She was very responsible, flexible and on time. She made our first sitting experience a breeze.

Krista B.

9/22/2013

Valerie has babysat for my girls twice, and both times was on-time, caring and extremely helpful with homework and bedtime routines. She is smart and kind and my girls absolutely love her!

Lee B.

9/9/2013

Valerie is a great sitter. Always on time and has stayed late twice when our plans have changed. She is great with the kids and they always have a good time. The house is more clean when we return each time.

Alexander L.

8/29/2013

Valerie has watched our kids a couple times now and has been great for last minute planned date nights and situational work issues. She is very friendly, promptly on time and takes to the kids immediately. When the stars align and we have the opportunity for some time out, Valerie is our go to sitter.

Amy J.

5/28/2013

Valerie is one of the best babysitters I've ever had. She has a natural ability with kids. She is energetic and lots of fun. She kept my three kids-- ages 3, 7, and 8-- fully occupied for five hours. They played sports in the backyard, went for bike rides, played games and read many books. My kids adored her! If you're looking for a babysitter who will give you "peace-of-mind", Valerie is it. She comes highly recommended.

Sanjeev S.

4/29/2013

Valerie was a last minute choice since our primary babysitter cancelled on us. She was very friendly and well mannered. Our son really enjoyed having her over. I highly recommend her.

Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$24-$35/hr

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Assist with setting a routine
    • Overnight care
    • Mother's helper
    • Occasional care
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Social/Emotional
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Delayed Speech
    • Epilepsy
    • Hearing Loss
    • Heart Defects
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Mental Illness
    • Premature Newborn
    • Seizures
    • Administering Medication
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Bed Baths
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Lifting and Transferring
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Early Childhood Education

2013

References

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Travel with Family
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Elementary science
    • Earth science
    • Science
    • English
    • Essay writing
    • Social studies
    • Spanish

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