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Shanny Mejia

Shanny Mejia
Anchorage, AK

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Last seen: 15 hours ago Member since: Jan 2026

Trusted Sitter Who Treats Kids Like Family!💛

Hi there! My name is Shanny, and I’m a caring, patient, and dependable babysitter who truly enjoys spending time with kids of all ages. I love creating fun activities, helping with homework, and keeping little ones entertained, safe, and happy. Families describe me as responsible, respectful, and someone kids instantly connect with. Whether you need occasional help or a regular sitter you can rely on, I’m excited to support your family and make your life a little easier!

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Dog walking $13 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel within Anchorage for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

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I'm available for:

  • School holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 7 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • 10 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

I have always helped my mom, and grandma with taking care of my younger siblings and cousins. I have babysat, overnight my niece and nephew who are under 3 years old. I am a Junior at East High School. I’ve taken a First aid class/course, am certified in a Stop the Bleeding course.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Animals
  • Cooking

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Ashley Tingley

Ashley Tingley
Wasilla, AK

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Last seen: 3 days ago Member since: Jan 2026

An fun and trustworthy babysitter

Im fun, love kids, own a lot of toys, games, crafts and do a lot of fun activities. Such as: craft projects, play dough making, slime making, cooking, sporty things and awesome story teller!

Babysitter $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring
    • Cooking lessons
    • Art lessons

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Wasilla for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

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Morn

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Day

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Arvo

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Eve.

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Nite

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I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 23 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 41 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have been a CNA for 13 years, a parent of now two teenagers ages 19 and 17, 19 is in college, a childcare provider for 5 yrs, I babysit my 3 yr old niece who lives downstairs, im aed and cpr certified!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Calista Sellers
Anchorage, AK

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Member since: Apr 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats
  • Fish

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Anchorage for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Calista For Free

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Grace Christensen
Wasilla, AK

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Member since: Jul 2025

Hi! A little about me!

My name is grace, i’m a 17 year old student looking to find a job in part-time babysitting. I love babysitting, and love to do hands on activities. I am CPR certified and have experience in babysitting. I have a flexible schedule and can work long hours.

Babysitter $18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 6 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $18 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Wasilla for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • 15 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking

Contact Grace For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Anchorage, AK, United States (Updated 11 Jan 2026)

Anchorage babysitters are paid an average of $19.80 per hour as of January 2026, which is 7.1% higher than the United States average of $18.48. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Anchorage.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Anchorage:
$18.00 $19.80 $21.60
United States:
$16.80 $18.48 $20.16

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