Makayla Murdock
Chester, VA
Activity summary
Caring & Experienced Childcare Provider | Early Childhood Student | Specializing inAges 1–5
Hi! My name is Makayla, and I’m currently pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education at Liberty University. I also have my Associate’s degree and hands-on experience working with children ages 18 months to 4 years in a childcare setting.
I’m patient, reliable, and truly enjoy creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment for kids. I have experience with daily routines, play-based learning, and helping children feel comfortable and supported.
I would love the opportunity to help your family—please feel free to reach out with any questions!
Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Nanny $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)
- Tweens (9 - 12 years)
- Teenagers (13+ years)
- Up to 3 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
- Light meals
- Full meals
- Cooking with kids
- Bottle feeding
- Changing diapers
- Bathing kids
- Supervising swimming / water play
- Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
- Before school care
- Preparing school lunches
- After school care
- Help with homework
- Care for sick children
- Administering medications
- Care for twins/multiples
I'm available for events
- Special event babysitting
- Corporate functions babysitting
- Wedding babysitting
I can provide special needs care
- Care for special needs kids
- Food allergies
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
- Anxiety disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Down syndrome
- Intellectual disabilities
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy / tics
- Physical disabilities
- Deaf / hard of hearing
- Visual impairments
- Sleep disorders
Household duties I can do:
- Housekeeping
- Laundry / washing
I can do tutoring
- Tutoring
Dog sitting $16 / hour
Pets I'm comfortable caring for:
- Dogs
Other dog duties I can do:
- Feeding
- Dog playtime
- Daily exercise for your dog
- 24/7 supervision
- Cleaning cages / bedding
- Care for puppies
- Care for senior dogs
Dog walking $16 / hour
- Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
- Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
- Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
- Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)
Other pet services I can provide
- Dog training
I can do house sitting
- House sitting
Other services I can provide
- Cleaning
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.
I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Chester for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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- Last minute bookings
- Overnight jobs
- Full weekends
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
- 3 years experience working with children
- CPR training
- First aid training
- First aid training for babies
- Asthma training
- Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- 1 year experience working with pets
- I'm comfortable with pets
- I have pets
- General credentials:
- Email verified
- 19 years old
- Driver's license
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Languages I can speak: English
I am a dedicated and compassionate childcare professional currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, with an Associate’s degree already completed. I have hands-on experience working with children ages 18 months to 4 years in structured childcare settings, where I developed strong skills in patience, communication, and behavior guidance.
My background includes working in early childhood environments where I supported developmental learning, supervised daily activities, and maintained a safe, nurturing space for children. I also had the pleasure of nannying short-term for a wonderful family in Raleigh, NC.
I have completed North Carolina childcare training hours and am passionate about supporting children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. I am reliable, attentive, and committed to creating positive, engaging experiences for every child in my care.
My skills and interests:
- Music
- Reading / storytelling
- Drawing / painting
- Arts / crafts
- Sports
- Fitness