Yoko M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 4 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Alexandria, VA 22306
Meet Yoko
- Speaks Japanese
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am certified VA - SUID Certified VA preservice training for child care stuff Certified VA health and safety update training for child care for staff Certified CPR/First Aid Certified rock climbing instructor by AMGA and teaching for youth program age 4-17 years old at corporate gym Certified therapy dog handler by TDI I was volunteered military families redeiness group reader for few years and taking care of families and children I was Vice President for Japanese army spouse group for helping the community Volunteered non killed animal shelter for 2 years I love taking care of dogs and cats
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 01/19/2024
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 5/28/23
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 5/28/23
Whitney K.
10/18/2024
Yoko is amazing! She takes excellent care of my 5 month old baby, and he loves her. She is extremely caring and attentive, and you can tell how genuinely she loves kids. She is also a truly lovely person and a pleasure to be around. I highly recommend her!
Maya S.
9/15/2024
Yoko is an an extremely reliable, diligent, and hardworking caretaker for our two young sons. We have been very fortunate to have her work with us part-time for over a year. She prioritizes safety for our children and also ensuring that they have activities after school. She is a gem.
Andrew S.
9/3/2024
Yoko did an amazing job caring for our 22 mo daughter and we cannot wait for her to return! Thanks to Yoko, our daughter ate her full lunches, took long naps, and had fun trips to the library. What impressed us most of all was Yoko’s engagement with our daughter, who still asks to “see Miss Yoko again”. Yoko was easily one of the best childcare providers we have worked with and any family would be lucky to have her!!
Tracy C.
8/29/2024
Yoko was prompt, communicative, and very kind. I felt completely secure in leaving my 18 month old daughter with her. I would love to work with Yoko again in the future and would definitely recommend her to others looking for childcare in the Alexandria area!
Courtney B.
7/29/2024
Yoko is so wonderful. She’s really great with the kids. Patient and friendly, she always keep us in the loop. The kids enjoy their time with her while she’s here, would absolutely recommend!
Amy G.
7/28/2024
Yoko is kind, energetic, dependable, and caring. During the year that she worked with our family as a part time nanny she was dedicated to ensuring our three-year-old son was active, safe, healthy, and constantly learning. During the school year Yoko picked up our son from his half-day school program. Yoko is a very safe driver and has a safe and reliable car. She would give him lunch and take him to the library, park, or some other engaging activity she had identified. Our son was always learning and having fun with Yoko. After school, they spent most of the afternoon outside the home before returning for nap time when Yoko would prepare food for our son, clean his dishes, do his laundry, and tidy up his toys, bedroom, and playroom. Yoko’s energetic and positive demeanor was a joy to have in our home. Yoko is very experienced with babies, toddlers, and older kids and it is clear that she loves children. I would hire Yoko again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her as a nanny or babysitter.
Paula H.
3/11/2024
Yoko is an outstanding, reliable, caring, and considerate childcare provider who loves children. Yoko has worked with our Nanny Agency since April 2023 to current date. She is one of our lead nannies for all corporate events. She is trust worthy and excellent team player. She has wonderful communication skills which make her such a wonderful nanny. Thank you Yoko for all you do for the Tot Watch Team.
Ahriel And Frank A.
1/21/2024
Yoko was very professional, and an absolute pleasure to have. I've never felt more comfortable leaving my kids (4yo and 1yo). She asked all the right questions and was wonderful with the kids (and pets!) I look forward to booking her again!
Christina P.
1/1/2024
Christina P.
11/26/2023
Yoko was fantastic with my 7yo girl and 4yo boy. I immediately felt comfortable leaving my kids in her care while I ran errands. When she left, both my kids said they liked her a lot.
Banjo A.
11/26/2023
Our boy was still asking for Yoko weeks after his time with her! She was hyper-professional, very thorough and very respectful. We had an excellent experience and would highly recommend her.
Ingrid G.
11/5/2023
Very reliable and professional, have 2 cats and she did great. Have a litter robot and auto feeder and she had no trouble figuring out how to use them/refill.
Tarun T.
9/6/2023
Very Sweet and Dedicated, knows much about babies and truly a baby whisperer
Anne R.
9/3/2023
Adam R.
8/29/2023
Yoko was amazing! She was great with our two kids (3 and almost 1). She cared for them and our two dogs with ease - and greatly helped around the house with tidying for kids and just generally trying to make our lives easier. She is very professional and an excellent communicator - we were lucky she was available to help us for over 2 weeks when we were between child care and I’m extremely thankful for her help with caring for our kids. Would absolutely recommend and are looking forward to her helping us again.
Anne R.
8/23/2023
Yoko sat for us briefly this summer and was absolutely phenomenal. Very professional, always on time, and really prioritized safety. Both my toddler and giant mastiff puppy were positively in love. Definitely recommend!
Najla A.
8/15/2023
Yoko is amazing! We hired her when our baby was only 10 days old. She is very caring, attentive to details, and my baby seems to really calm down when she’s caring for him. Yoko offered great help to me with not only caring for my baby, but also helping me with light chores as I was recovering for a c-section. She is a wonderful person with great energy.
Tarun T.
8/9/2023
Charlotte L.
7/23/2023
Yoko is wonderful! She was afterschool nanny for our two daughters, 4 and 8 years old, for almost three months. She is sweet and caring, very punctual and reliable, and was very loving to our girls. I definitely recommend her!
Sujin A.
6/7/2023
Yoko was great with our 3-month-old son. She genuinely cared for our son, played with him and frequently checked on him while he was sleeping to make sure that he's sleeping safely. I would recommend her to families looking for a babysitter!
Claudia F.
5/22/2023
We had a great experience with Yoko. She cared for my 2 young daughters and was very kind and patient with them. We would be happy to work with her again.
Mary P.
5/17/2023
Yoko is very reliable and professional. She provided excellent care for my son when I was traveling to DC for a conference. She was even very gentle and caring to our dog. Both kid and dog were very comfortable and content when I returned
Alex H.
5/10/2023
We were looking over a month for a babysitter for our first and only child. We were so worried because this was the first time we were going to leave her with someone else instead of mommy or daddy. Yoko gaves us so much comfort and trust when we meet her and she took care of our baby as was her own. The communication was first rate! She even arrived early to make sure she knew where everything was. Yoko is simply an awesome babysitter!
Rohin S.
5/1/2023
The best babysitter that I have worked with in in seven years. Dedicated to working with my two children (10 and 7), and ensuring that all the small details were taken care of. Not only were able to do all the babysitter needs, but bonded with the children in a truly excellent way. I wholeheartedly recommend her for anyone looking to childcare
Naomi R.
3/27/2023
Yoko was wonderful with our baby daughter; I highly recommend her. She is thoughtful, kind and loves little ones. We hired her for the first week that my husband went back to work to help me with both caretaking and light housework with a one month old baby. She went above and beyond and helped calm and soothe the baby (and me)! We also asked her to speak Japanese with the baby as a request, which was also great. She has a really caring and sunny presence that is wonderful for kids and families.
Maria A.
3/14/2023
Maria A.
3/14/2023
Yoko is amazing! I had a last-minute notice I posted the day before and Yoko was quick to respond and communicate with me. She is very trustworthy. Yoko was so kind to my 3-year old boy and she is so good with dogs too! I'd recommend her as short-term or long-term because I know that she is responsible and extremely professional. She is flexible and will work with you if you are on a short-time frame looking for a sitter. Book Yoko as a sitter and you will feel at peace knowing your loved ones are safe with her.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$28-$40/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Physical Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Down Syndrome
- Heart Defects
- Learning Disabilities
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Lifting and Transferring
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
International communications and business marketing
Kapiolani Community College
References
- Client Join to contact reference
- Client Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Japanese