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  • 12 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Meet Maurita

  • Comfortable with pets

I am a very loving, positive and trustworthy person. I was born and raised in London so I speak perfect English and can teach upon request to all ages. I come from a family background of elite childcare providers including children's nurses, qualified child-minders, nursery/day care teachers and the list goes on, so I constantly have a great support system around me of qualified professionals. My family home was significantly extended and converted into a large child friendly learn and play space for day to day child minding and extra learning activities for children of all ages so my interest in taking care of children has always been 2nd nature to me and brings me so much joy. My family business has built a great reputation as one of the top trusting childcare providers in our town proving care for hundreds of families. I am now here in miami also Read more providing care for families. I am proud to say I am also a mother myself to a beautiful and very intelligent well behaved little girl. I believe the significant results of her home schooling by me, her happy energy and good behavior is a reflection of my love and extensive amount of patience I have for children. I love to help people especially children and families, so if you are looking for a well educated and trust worthy, reliable person who is experienced and has an incredible amount of patience for children, I would love to hear from you and see if my skills and flexibile availability may be of help to you. Not to mention I am very active and love to have fun times and make the child/ren comfortable whilst being cared for. I am able to encourage age appropriate play/learning, assist with extra activities as needed and prompt homework. Using imagination to engage in story times, reading books, Mickey Mouse clubhouse and singing baby shark on repeat is all my thing! :) I have the right to live and work in US, I have no criminal record and I have a full drivers license. References available upon request. I am happy to consider live in situations and I am flexible so feel free to send me a message letting me know exactly what your needs are and I will try my best to accommodate your childcare as suited to your needs as possible. Pets are ok but all pets must be fully trained or in training. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Availability

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • Before and after school care availability

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Stephanie W.

10/20/2024

Maurita is a delight. You get more than just a babysitter, you get someone who spends quality time with your child. She brings her adorable daughter; which makes me feel more comfortable that my son is also spending time with another child his age. As someone who’s not comfortable, letting just anyone watch their child, I feel very blessed to have, across Maurita and I really feel like I have found someone that I can trust with my son for the long-term. Also, she is kind enough to send photos of how things are going during the sitting session which puts me at ease.

Tanera Y.

8/26/2024

I don’t normally write reviews but I just had to for Maurita. Words can not express how grateful I am to have had Mauritas help during what felt like the most challenging few months! I was a little bit skeptical of having a stranger look after my baby but Maurita proved herself to be trust worthy and now as we like to call her a new addition to our family. I hired her to come to London to help me with my newborn as I still had a lot of work to do. She was so patient and caring with my baby and never judged me. She knew exactly how to settle my daughter down and even offered to stay up during the night to give me a break! If you are a new mum and need someone who will care for your baby as if it was their own I would recommend Maurita.

Nneka M.

8/23/2024

Maurita watched my son for two months this summer, and I cannot recommend her enough. First and foremost, Maurita was incredibly caring and attentive to my son's needs. She took the time to get to know him and understand his personality, interests, and quirks, and tailored her care accordingly. She was always patient and kind, and my son adored her. In addition to her excellent caregiving skills, Maurita was also very reliable. This was a huge relief for me, as I knew that my son was in good hands and that I could count on Maurita to be there for him. Another standout quality of Maurita was her creativity in coming up with activities to keep my son busy and engaged. She would com up with fun games that were both entertaining and educational. My son loved the variety of activities she planned, and it was clear that she put a lot of thought and effort into making sure he had a great time. Finally, I appreciated Maurita's great communication skills. She was always willing to listen to my concerns and feedback, and kept me updated on my son's daily activities and any issues that may have arisen. She was also very flexible with scheduling, which made it easy for me to make arrangements that worked for both of us. I highly recommend Maurita to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and creative caregiver.

Haley K.

6/19/2024

Maurita watched my 2-year-old for two weeks before she started daycare. She was able to deal with my daughter’s big emotions, especially when it was time for her to be separated from Mommy and Daddy each day. Maurita handled these moments with great patience and care. She provided the comfort and support my daughter needed, even managing to get her to sleep at nap time, which can be quite a challenge. I was impressed by the variety of activities that Maurita prepared for the kids. They engaged in singing, dancing, coloring, and playing outside, ensuring that every day was filled with fun and creativity. Importantly, she respected my wishes regarding no screen time, which I deeply appreciated. Overall, Maurita was a fantastic caregiver who went above and beyond. Her professionalism, kindness, and dedication were evident throughout her time with us. I highly recommend her to any family in need of a reliable and nurturing nanny or babysitter.

Chontay W.

5/29/2024

Maurita was a pleasure to work with! She is dependable, trustworthy, and great with kids! Highly recommend and will definitely use again!

Amelia P.

10/31/2022

Great Communication, reliable , attentive and caring. Highly recommend, will use again!

Kori G.

9/21/2022

A wonderful person that has amazing experience with a compassionate forward approach. She was an amazing support to me, as a single mom, and to my daughter who was only 4 months when we started working together. My daughter was smiling and laughing every time she arrived and her daughter became a dear friend to mine. I wish we could have worked together for much, much longer! So grateful that she is a part of our lives!

Bella W.

7/17/2022

Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$25-$50/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • 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+)

Education

Graduated 2023

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Travel with Family
  • Willing to run errands as needed
  • Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
  • Homework expand

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

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