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West Des Moines, IA 50265
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About Christine
Experience: 10 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
Babysitting by choice from the time I was 11 years old, I've always loved children and incorporated sitting and then as an adult nannying alongside being a freelance creative. Currently, nannying twins part time and have strong references from family along with former family I nanny'd twins for full time. I also have animal sitting references as I love animals too! I really love helping a family with the details as well. Because I understand parenting is a full time job, cleaning and organizing are touches I like to include to make life for parent(s) just a little better. I believe littles need lots of love and respect to grow into kind/respectful adults. I'm looking to be a great fit for a family that gives space for their children to be individuals while maintaining structure and love within the home. I love music, art, movies, plays, reading, playing outside and getting dirty - (Don't worry, I'm REALLY good at cleaning:) looking forward to loving your kids as if they were my own.
Reviews
Hilary R.
Reviewed on 2/16/2019
Christine has helped take care of our boys several days a week for the past year. She is dependable, kind, incredibly caring, and our twins love her.She is so gentle and patient with them; always teaching them new things, they light up when she comes in the house.Christine has become like part of our family.Not only does Christine care for our children, she goes above and beyond helping out with housework and our dog.When the kids are napping, Christine is cleaning the stove, helping to fold laundry, or cleaning bathroom toilets, often without even being asked.It's such a treat to come home to happy babies and a clean house. Christine has also helped out with our labradoodle, Zeus, while we have been out of town.She is very dependable, we trust her immensely, and she has looked after our home and fur baby. When we were gone for two weeks, she held down the fort and cared for our twins and dog - it was so wonderful to go away and not worry.Nothing but great things to say about her!
Services
Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs
Willing to care for up to 3 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$15-25/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$22/hr
2 children
$25/hr
3 children
$28/hr
Can help with
Companion care
Craft assistance
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Travel
Qualifications
Education
Oakland Community College
Some college
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
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