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Alexis Prenatt
Roseville, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

I can help your children and dogs development and learning skills.

During my childhood, I resided on extensive rural land where I had the opportunity to interact with a diverse range of animals including goats, sheep, pigs, dogs of varying sizes (ranging from 10 to 250 lbs), chickens, lambs, roosters, geese, turkeys, and deer. From the age of 10, I have been actively engaged in the training of canines of assorted sizes. I have been instrumental in assisting numerous families in training their aggressive dogs, effectively transforming them into obedient pets suitable for family life and work-related activities. Furthermore, I have demonstrated proficiency in calming and acclimatizing apprehensive animals of diverse breeds, helping them to acclimate to human interaction. My unwavering commitment to aiding animals in distress has been a driving force in my endeavors.

In addition to these experiences, I have devoted my time to supporting the emotional and developmental growth of children from infancy to 16 years of age. I facilitate their journey to self-acceptance and nurture their capacity to effectively communicate their needs to their parents. I adopt an empathetic approach, valuing children's emotions and empowering them to articulate their feelings, thereby fostering understanding between them and their parents.

Dealing with children presenting behavioral challenges such as persistent anger, selective eating habits, and excessive crying, I have developed tailored strategies to address these issues. For children exhibiting signs of anger, I endeavor to identify the underlying causes and teach them constructive ways to express their emotions. Additionally, I employ creative techniques to expand the food choices of selective eaters, gradually broadening their palate through engaging activities. In the case of incessant crying, I strive to establish deep connections, employing approaches akin to those used with children demonstrating behavioral difficulties.

Moreover, I have provided academic support to children struggling with their studies from the early years of daycare to the 8th grade. I adopt a personalized approach, making learning enjoyable for them and tailoring my methods to align with their unique cognitive processes and thinking styles. I firmly believe in the importance of recognizing and accommodating the individual needs and learning modalities of each child. This belief stands in contrast to the prevalent issue of educators failing to recognize and address the distinctive requirements of students, ultimately impeding their learning progress.

Babysitter, Parent helper $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet training
  • Pet grooming
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I have child car seats
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

During my childhood, I resided on extensive rural land where I had the opportunity to interact with a diverse range of animals including goats, sheep, pigs, dogs of varying sizes (ranging from 10 to 250 lbs), chickens, lambs, roosters, geese, turkeys, and deer. From the age of 10, I have been actively engaged in the training of canines of assorted sizes. I have been instrumental in assisting numerous families in training their aggressive dogs, effectively transforming them into obedient pets suitable for family life and work-related activities. Furthermore, I have demonstrated proficiency in calming and acclimatizing apprehensive animals of diverse breeds, helping them to acclimate to human interaction. My unwavering commitment to aiding animals in distress has been a driving force in my endeavors.

In addition to these experiences, I have devoted my time to supporting the emotional and developmental growth of children from infancy to 16 years of age. I facilitate their journey to self-acceptance and nurture their capacity to effectively communicate their needs to their parents. I adopt an empathetic approach, valuing children's emotions and empowering them to articulate their feelings, thereby fostering understanding between them and their parents.

Dealing with children presenting behavioral challenges such as persistent anger, selective eating habits, and excessive crying, I have developed tailored strategies to address these issues. For children exhibiting signs of anger, I endeavor to identify the underlying causes and teach them constructive ways to express their emotions. Additionally, I employ creative techniques to expand the food choices of selective eaters, gradually broadening their palate through engaging activities. In the case of incessant crying, I strive to establish deep connections, employing approaches akin to those used with children demonstrating behavioral difficulties.

Moreover, I have provided academic support to children struggling with their studies from the early years of daycare to the 8th grade. I adopt a personalized approach, making learning enjoyable for them and tailoring my methods to align with their unique cognitive processes and thinking styles. I firmly believe in the importance of recognizing and accommodating the individual needs and learning modalities of each child. This belief stands in contrast to the prevalent issue of educators failing to recognize and address the distinctive requirements of students, ultimately impeding their learning progress.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Mya Ergas
Roseville, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter $16 / 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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Water safety training
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Mya For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Heather Hunerlach

Heather Hunerlach
Roseville, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Fun and experienced babysitter looking for a summer position.

Hi! My name is Heather and I am a full-time college student studying education. I’m home for the summer and looking for a part-time or possibly full-time position. I’m most comfortable with children above the age of 4 and have experience with pets as well!

Babysitter, Nanny $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • 18 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have around two years of childcare experience. In high school, I volunteered at an elementary school where I would teach P.E., sports, and fun games. I have worked as a swim instructor for ages 2-15, a birthday party host, an afterschool teacher for elementary-aged students, and currently work at a daycare in my college town.

I enjoy coming up with fun activities for children to do, and I have a lot of experience with fun physical activity games. I also have a lot of ideas when it comes to creative activities and fun projects. I’m a trained swim instructor and dance coach so I would be able to implement that training, and I have experience tutoring as well!

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Heather For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Mia De Luca

Mia De Luca
Roseville, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Welcome message:

I’ve been playing volleyball for around 2 years now, i have 3 younger cousins that i help take care of when their parents need it. I have 2 dogs that i take care of. I help maintain a clean house for my family and i would love to help out other people who are in need !

Babysitter $15 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time, Full-time employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

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

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

i have experience with my cousins for around 5 years i have been babysitting all 3 of them. i am a upcoming junior going into homeschool for visions academy

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Presley Wilcox
Roseville, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Babysitter

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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

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Hayley Ortiz
Roseville, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper

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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Roseville for work.

My credentials

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

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Petrina N Rilea

Petrina N Rilea
Roseville, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2023

Welcome message:

Hi - My name is Trina and I am a teacher during the day and am looking to assist some families so they can get out and enjoy some time together while I watch the little ones.
I did many years as a nanny before I began teaching. I am comfortable with infants and toddlers all the way up to teens. I would be more than happy to send my resume to you if you would like just let me know. I would be happy to help out even if it's for you to get some sleep or time to yourself. My rate is $20 an hour up to midnight and then it is $25 thereafter.
Overnights are dependent on the number of hours needed, and are a flat rate.
I am available late afternoons, evenings and weekends.
You can reach me at 916-591-3814. I have passed background check also. I hope to hear from you soon. Have a wonderful weekend! Trina

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $25 / 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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Tutoring

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 55 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am currently an elementary school teacher. I teach first and second grade. I have a certificate in gifted education. I have also worked with kids that have special needs in and out of the classroom. I was a nanny prior to working in the education field.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Adalyn Summers
Auburn, CA

Activity summary

Last seen: 6 days ago
Member since: Nov 2024

Welcome message:

Hi! My name is Addie, I'm a reliable and responsible 16 year old. I Babysit and petsit for many different people. I have been babysitting for around 4 years and have plenty of experience and love spending time with kids and learning about them. I also petsit and love caring for animals. In my free time I enjoy reading.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $16 / 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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet grooming
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Adalyn For Free

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Alyssa Yuke
Sacramento, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

Contact Alyssa For Free

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Hayleigh Enscoe

Hayleigh Enscoe
Rocklin, CA

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Special Needs Sitter

Hello, I have plenty of experience with all types of kids. From loud to quiet kids I can handle any child! When it comes to special needs ones, I just need to know what they have. I know a lot of common disabilities and neurodivergence, but I still like to do quick research on what I'm going to help with.

Babysitter $14 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Fish sitting (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel within Rocklin for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

-

Arvo

-

Eve.

-

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
  • 2 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I know how to handle disabled kids because I have three siblings. My sister has low functioning autism and she's a wheelchair user. My middle brother is the same only he has severe ADHD. Me and my littlest brother have light ADHD. So I'm used to working with disabilities. I am a minor so my parents might tag along just to ensure my safety. I babysit for my family and friends all the time.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Hayleigh For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Roseville, CA, United States (Nov 2024)

Roseville babysitters are paid an average of $16.73 per hour as of November 2024, which is 10.9% lower than the Californian average of $18.77, and 0.1% higher than the United States average of $16.71. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Roseville:
$10.00 $16.73 $25.00
California:
$8.00 $18.77 $30.00
United States:
$0.00 $16.71 $80.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)


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One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. In this section, we look at the many factors that influence babysitter pay including your geographic location, age and experience of the sitter, age and number of children, and specific job requirements.

How to vet babysitting candidates

Once you have a shortlist of the best babysitters you can find, the next step is to vet them further to make sure they are who they say they are and the skills and qualifications they claim to have are valid. Follow our guides on checking babysitter references and running background checks.

Babysitting job expectations

Babysitting jobs come with a lot of expectations from both sides, in this section we look at the common things that babysitters and parents anticipate and how good communication is critical to maintaining a good working relationship where everyone knows what is expected of them.

Special occasions

There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.

Babysitting difficulties

Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In this section, we reveal some key warning signs that you should be looking out for to ensure that your kids are safe and being lovingly looked after whenever you're away. We also discuss the things you can, and cannot do if you suspect something may be wrong.

Babysitting admin and tax

Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.