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158 child care providers are listed in Sparks, NV
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years
Child care providers in Sparks, NV
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have strong ethical values, and am personable, friendly, and detailed. I like to finish tasks well, and I enjoy being with people. I homeschooled our three children until junior high school, as well as supervised (as a volunteer) our church children's ministry for over 10 years. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"She brought her own activities for my son to do with her, book reading. She followed all rules that we enforce as parents to our child. She was all around one of the best sitters we ever had."
Dionne B.
Tina B.
Sparks, NV
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(12)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a professional nanny with 15 years experience. I'm not your typical caregiver. If you're looking for someone who is reliable and willing to go above and beyond just watching your kids, look no further. I pretty much do it all. Cooking, light house work (including the entire families laundry), running errands or whatever...
Tina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"My son was good friends with one of Tina's charges, so I had a chance to get to know her and observe her at work. She is extremely punctual, dependable, safety conscious, and well organized. She was very proactive at planning play dates and fun excursions for the...
Tracy B.
Alex L.
Sparks, NV
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun And Experienced Nanny Ready To Help Little Ones Experience Life
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Back in 2017 I was a preschool teacher creating curriculum for 4-year-olds preparing them for kindergarten. I also worked in the 12-24 month room with the littler ones doing daily circle time teaching shapes, colors, sign language, and other developmental skills. I would also nanny on the side for multiple parents from the...
Alex can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Alex (Ms. Ali) has been babysitting for our family once a week for the past four months. My kids are ages 10 months, 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years old. She is a very kind spirited person who loves children (and they love her too!). Ms. Ali always comes prepared...
Morgan K.
Andrea P.
Sparks, NV
$16-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am 26 years old. I love children and I am looking for an opportunity to nanny after school or for breaks in the Reno area. My family started doing foster care when I was 10, I have multiple years of experience with babysitting, and my current job is a Teacher Assistant at Sky Ranch Middle School. I have experience...
Andrea can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Andrea since she was 11 years old. She is a very responsible and caring person. She is always fun to be around. She is very good at caring for others as her family have been foster parents and also adopted two little ones. She puts her whole heart...
Rhonda F.
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children for over 20 years and I absolute love kids. I was the lead teacher at the Waldorf Preschool in Truckee for 5 years, my specialty is with newborns to 5 years, but have experience with all ages. I have nannied off and on for the last 12 years. I am working on my birth and postpartum doula...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"So sweet! Prompt, courteous and on point. She'd be perfect with a baby!"
Kelly D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Krista. I have worked with children for over 11 years. I have many years experience. I've worked with kids in a professional setting as well as in the home. I was an after school teacher, as well as a camp counselor. I have been nannying for over 10 years. I minored in Early Childhood Education at Cabrillo...
Krista can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed Krista. She was quick to respond, on time for the interview, professional, sweet and totally capable! Even though I wasn't able to hire her (distance to my home and our time's didn't match up) I was very impressed with her and would highly recommend...
Kristie F.
Kendyl P.
Sparks, NV
$15-100/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kendyl. I have previous experience with childcare in a facility before being a stay at home mom. I have a 3-year-old as well as a 7-year-old. My 7-year-old is in school during the day. With the exception of summer he is home with me and his little brother, doing fun activities outside. I love kids, to watch...
Kendyl can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kendyl has been a wonderful nanny to my toddler. She is punctual, very kind, and interactive with my daughter. I always know she's going to have a fun time. Kendyl sends me updates throughout the day and I love knowing I have someone reliable and amazing to watch...
Kristen F.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lenore and I am a postpartum doula and nanny working in Sparks.. I completed my doula training in 2018 and have been working as a postpartum doula since then, though my experience with infants and children goes back over 30 years.
I am the mother of three daughters and became a grandma to twin girls in August...
Lenore can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lenore was our nanny for 6 months and was great with our daughter. She is knowledgeable about children and is very attentive."
Amanda Q.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Edie . I am a mother to 3 grown children. I have worked with children as a baby sitter, nanny, preschool teacher and director, summer camp counselor and director, elementary school teacher k through 6th grade specializing in ASL/hard of hearing and deaf children, tutor and preschool gymnastics coach. I am...
Edie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Miss Edie was part of our family for over two years. She cared for my daughters and loved them like her own. She is kind and patient. Miss Edie kept the girls engaged and they always looked forward to when she came. If willing, we would have taken her across the...
Lacy C.
5.0
(2)
I have volunteered in classrooms at Elementary for 4 years in all grade levels. I worked at the Goddard School in sparks for 2 1/2 years. I have experience babysitting children from 3 months up to 14 years old. Including overnight stays. I have also done party planning for kids, including keeping them entertained with games. I...
Yajaira can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Yajaira has proven to be a wonderful caregiver. She's kind and patient with our daughter. She's punctual and very dependable."
Lindsay M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of experience. I have several younger cousins and have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I also used to nanny for 3 separate families on a weekly basis for a year. I can help with housekeeping, grocery shopping, as well as cooking. I have both my CPR and first aid certification. My main objective is...
Kailin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kailin is wonderful. My children love her. she is dependable, helpful, and loves kids all around."
Shelby G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been working with kids since I began babysitting at 14 years old. I am now 28, and am looking for consistent work as a housekeeper, babysitter, caregiver or petsitter. I have been a caregiver and therapist to children with special needs specifically since 2016.
I am happy to meet in-person or over the phone before...
Aubrey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Aubrey to help me watch my son this summer before school started. She is one-of-a-kind and I don't often say that about people. She is great with kids and my son loved her! I have asked her to watch my son occasionally just so we can keep in touch."
Theresa B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a very reliable, caring, friendly, fun, patient, and creative person who has many years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitask, so minimum supervision is required.
Camila can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Camila has been a great addition to our babysitting arsenal. Our kids love when she comes over, and they continue to ask for her days after she leaves. She is very friendly, communicative, punctual, understanding and reliable. She would be an exceptional choice...
Crystil O.
Makinsey C.
Sparks, NV
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Makinsey, a passionate baby caregiver with 9 years of experience, specializing in newborns. I've worked in nurseries, with newborn foster care, overnight newborn care, babysitting private party and through agency's as well as growing up in an at home daycare . I'm certified in CPR, SIDS, AED, lifeguarding, swim lessons,...
Makinsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Makinsey was our temporary nanny when I went back to work for a couple weeks before we moved out of state. Not only was she professional, friendly, and responsible but she was also amazing with my son who was only 2.5 months old at the time. As a first time mom, it...
Care member
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Below is my resume:
Objective: It is to be able to be a nanny or babysitter.
Certifications include: A. A. Degree in Early Childhood Education, CA, Lake Tahoe Community College, 2008 . CPR Certified, 2012 First Aide Certified, 2020
Experiences include: Infant/Toddler Teacher, Heavenly Ski Resort Taught/ supervised children ages...
Lena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Child care centers in Sparks, NV
Pebbles Preschool & Kindergarten
4950 Vista Blvd., Sparks, NV
3.0
(2)
We currently offer care for ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten. We are dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children. We believe all children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We strive to meet the needs of working parents and their...
5.0
"My son is in the 2 year old classroom. The teachers are full of energy to keep up with all the 2 year olds! They sing songs and play and do crafts and do great teachings. My son comes home always talking about all the stuff he did."
Lauren K.
A quality educational child care where children are given the opportunities to explore, experiment and create in a safe and nurturing environment.
Heaven's Little Angel's
1327 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV
Heaven's Little Angel's is now overseen by Living Waters Christian Fellowship!
Our mission is to provide a faith-based child care program that promotes a child s social/emotional, cognitive, physical, intellectual and spiritual development by using age and developmentally appropriate practices. We...
Amy's Love Bugs Childcare
Karnak Cir, Sparks, NV
Amy's Love Bugs offers safe, reliable and loving care for your little one as they grow, learn and play through guided themed curriculum based activities and exploration. If you are looking for a low ratio home-like environment for your child look no further. At Amy's Love Bugs we love to engage in...
The Goddard School
751 Los Altos Pkwy., Sparks, NV
We are a pioneer in the development of educational programming aimed at preparing children with skills and aptitudes needed for today s world. We pride ourselves in collaborating with families and organizations that help to ensure The Goddard School continually provides children with the skills...
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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Sparks, NV
Jill S.
5.0
Jill is a dream come true. I am a very picky mother of four, I don’t let just anyone around my kids. Since day one Jill has exceeded all my expectations. My kids absolutely adore her and don’t want her to leave! She sings songs, brings and reads books, finds new engaging activities, helps the kids...
- Laree P.
Tina B.
5.0
Tina was nanny to two elementary aged children when I first met her. I was hired as a tutor for the boy in the family. Tina always had the children finishing their homework and having a healthy snack when I arrived at their tidy house. Tina was firm about the children doing their best and about...
- Sue B.
Alex L.
5.0
Alex (Ms. Ali) has been babysitting for our family once a week for the past four months. My kids are ages 10 months, 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years old. She is a very kind spirited person who loves children (and they love her too!). Ms. Ali always comes prepared with a special art activity or two for...
- Morgan K.
Andrea P.
5.0
I have known Andrea since she was 11 years old. She is a very responsible and caring person. She is always fun to be around. She is very good at caring for others as her family have been foster parents and also adopted two little ones. She puts her whole heart into anything she sets her mind to....
- Rhonda F.
Shannon G.
5.0
So sweet! Prompt, courteous and on point. She'd be perfect with a baby!
- Kelly D.
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Sparks, NV
How much is child care near me in Sparks, NV?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.15 per hour as of December 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Sparks, NV?
Care.com currently has 141 child care providers near you in Sparks, NV. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Sparks, NV and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Sparks, NV that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Sparks, NV child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Sparks, NV, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Sparks, NV and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Sparks, NV in December, 2024?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
Ratings for Sparks, NV child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Child Care Providers in Sparks, NV are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 77 reviews of the 158 listed child care providers.