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Christa C.

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Grand Rapids, MI 49534

from $20 per hour

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About Christa

Experience: 5 yrs

Hi! I'm Christa, and I absolutely love working with children. I enjoy doing crafts, playing sports, assisting with homework, and engaging in activities that help kids grow and learn. I'm passionate about creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment for children. I started working with kids of all ages when I was 15 assisting my next door neighbor with her childcare service. I later became a nanny for a family while attending community college at GRCC. After graduating from GVSU with a degree in Psychology, I became a Paraprofessional working with kids with autism and down syndrome. As someone who is responsible, reliable, and committed, you can trust that I'll take great care of your little ones while making sure they have a great time!

Most recent review

5.0

based on 1 review

I have had a unique opportunity to work with Christa both in a professional and personal setting. As a coworker in a special education classroom, Christa shows an immense amount of patience and calmness with students. She has a special way of relating to them at a level they respond to, always ensuring they feel heard and understood. Beyond the classroom, in a personal setting, Christa has babysat for my three boys multiple times, and she does an outstanding job every time. My kids are 12, 10, and 6, my youngest has ADHD, which can make managing his behavior and impulses a challenge. Christa handles these behaviors flawlessly, always finding creative and engaging ways to keep him focused and entertained. She has a great way of juggling the age gap between my kids, keeping them all happy and involved without resorting to video games or iPads. Christa is an amazing babysitter, and I feel completely at ease knowing my kids are in her care. I can't recommend her enough!

Courtney K.

3/16/2025

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$20-22/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$22/hr

2 children

$25/hr

3 children

$28/hr

4 children

$31/hr

5 children

$34/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Child care

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Grand Valley State University - 2024

College degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

Early child development knowledge

Special needs care

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker