Kathleen Mathews
Lawrence, KS
Activity summary
Hello! I provide a lively, fun experience in childcare!
Hello, parents! My name is Kathleen Mathews, and I am a high-school senior scheduled to graduate in May 2026 with plans of going to college for a degree in Unified Early Childhood Education this fall. I've been babysitting over 5 years now, and currently have been working at a licensed center as an infant teacher. My center is closing at the end of February, and I am looking for childcare opportunities beginning early March 2026.
Valentine's Day Babysitter, Babysitter, Nanny $15/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 3 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
- Light meals
- Full meals
- Cooking with kids
- Bottle feeding
- Toilet training
- 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
Other pet services I can provide
- Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.
I can travel within Lawrence for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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- Last minute bookings
- School holidays
- Public holidays
- Valentine's Day
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
- 5 years experience working with children
- CPR training
- First aid training
- First aid training for babies
- Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
- General credentials:
- Email verified
- 17 years old
- Driver's license
- I have a car
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Permanent resident
- Languages I can speak: English
Babysitting experience newborn-11 years old (5 years) Infant teacher July 2024-Feb 2026 (1.5 years) CPR & First Aid certified (last in May 2025) Training through KCCTO during infant teacher position Highschool graduate May 2026 College beginning in Aug 2026 with goal for BA in Early Childhood Education
My skills and interests:
- Singing
- Dance
- Reading / storytelling
- Drawing / painting
- Arts / crafts
- Games
- Swimming
- Nature
- Animals