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Babysitting and Childcare

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Barcelona Babysitters and Nannies

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Name: Chloe
Nationality: Dutch
Age: 19

Location: Barcelona city
Position wanted: Nanny / babysitter - live-out. all locations

Availability: full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends, flexible arrangements
Time period: ongoing availabilty

Languages spoken: English, Dutch, Spanish

Summary of experience:

I am from The Hague, Holland. I love children and I have a lots of experience  taking care of children since the age of 14. I have also been an aupair and have babysat for many international families in Holland. I am responsible and am able to care for more than one child. I am devoted to helping children learn, doing creative activities with them and enjoy taking them to the park, playground and on outings. I really believe that it is important a carer shows love to the children and helps them build confidence by giving them the attention that they need.

Name: Laurence
Nationality: French
Age: 30
Location: Barcelona city
Position wanted: Nanny / babysitter - live-out
Availability: part time, evenings, weekends, flexible arrangements
Time period: ongoing, also available for temporary assignments
Languages spoken: English, French, Dutch, German, and basics in Spanish
Summary of experience:
I am a mum myself. I have a 5 year old son. I held a private kindergarten for expatriate children in Belgium aged 1 to 3 years old -  organizing creative activities and teaching French.  I was a nanny for 2 years for  two children, ages 7 and 11 and also to  2 year old girl, preparing meals, taking her to activities and babysitting during the weekends. I was the in charge of children at Waterplanet (USA), summer 2007. Waterplanet organizes dolphin encounters for disabled children. I was jointly responsable for activities and took special care of 4 autistic children and 3 children with physical challenges. I organized pool activities and helped the children while they were having the dolphin encounters in open water (wild dolphins). I have had a number of babysitting positions for several families.

Name: Paquita
Nationality: Spanish/Australian
Age: 50's

Location: Barcelona city
Position wanted: Babysitter /nanny

Availability: Available during August and from September 2008 afternoons and evenings most days
Time period: Ongoing - Barcelona resident

Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Summary of experience:
Many years of experience working with all ages. Mother of 4 children and  Grandmother of 2 children. References available.

Name:  Lisa
Nationality: British

Age: 23 Location: Barcelona city
Position wanted: Nanny / babysitter/ Live-out aupair
Availability: Part-time, preferably afternoons and occasional evenings

Time period: From 14th August for up to one year

Languages spoken: English, basic Spanish

Summary of experience:
I previously worked in a nursery in England for 2 years where I achieved an NVQ in Early Years Care and Education, and I’ve also worked twice as an aupair in Spain (5 months in total).

Name:  Kristin
Nationality: American
Age: 22
Location: Barcelona city
Position wanted: Nanny / babysitter/ English teacher for children
Availability: Any
Time period: Until 30th Augsut
Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Summary of experience:

I have babysat children ages 5-11 years-old on and off for the past nine years.  I was a summer camp counselor where I was in charge of organizing a group of 15 ten-year-old girls for four weeks for four summers.  Additionally, I was a basketball camp counselor for 8-14 year old girls for four summers where I was responsible for teaching individual as well as team concepts.  I have also tutored English and various other subjects for the past six years.  I am fun, energetic and excited to work in Barcelona!.

Name:  Susie
Nationality: American
Age: 22

Location: Barcelona city
Position wanted: Nanny / babysitter or Nursery/Kindergarten position

Availability: Any
Time period: Until 30th August. Can travel with family as holiday nanny if necessary

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Summary of experience:
I am a certified babysitter and have babysat since I can remember.  I spent three summers as a day camp counselor for kids aged 3 to 15 years old.  I have my CPR and first aid certificate. I also have been highly involved with kids through volunteer opportunities including service work in Boston, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Nicaragua.

Name:  Ana
Nationality: American
Age: 20
Location: Barcelona city
Position wanted: Nanny / babysitter
Availability: Part-time and evenings
Time period: For at least 1 year from July 2008
Languages spoken: English and Spanish (biliingual)

Summary of experience:
I am CPR certified and have been a babysitter/nanny for about 4-5 years. I have also worked in professional childcare for about 2 years as well as children's summer camps 2-3 years.

Name:  Lisa
Nationality: Italian/American
Age: 21
Location: Barcelona city
Position wanted: Nanny / babysitter
Availability: Part-time and evenings
Time period: Until September 2008 or possibily longer
Languages spoken: English, Italian

Summary of experience:

Name: Catrina
Nationality: American
Age: 22
Location: Barcelona city
Position wanted: Nanny / babysitter or Nursery Kindergarten position

Availability: Any

Time period: Until September 2008 or longer
Languages spoken: English, Italian

Summary of experience:

Name:  Dahlia
Nationality: American
Location: Barcelona city
Position wanted: Nanny / babysitter /live-out
Availability:  part time Mornings 8-14 hrs availability
Time period: September 2008 onward
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Italian
Summary of experience:
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Certified New York City Teacher for grades Kindergarten-6th
4 years experience working in Daycares with children ages 3 months to 5 years of age
Private English Teacher and English Play Companion

Name:  Davinia
Nationality: Belgian
Age: 23
Location: Barcelona City
Position wanted: Nanny / babysitter /Nusery or Kindergarten position
Availability: Any
Time period: 8th September until 28th November
Languages spoken: English, Dutch, basic French and Spanish

Summary of experience:
Teaching diploma as social assistant for young people and those with disabilities. I worked as a teacher with children from age 3 months to 12 years, as a nanny and also as a children's entertainer for 6-16 year olds. I have 3 years experience working with children.

Name:  Kerstin
Nationality: German
Age: 26
Location: Barcelona city
Position wanted:  babysitter  - live-out
Availability: part time, evenings
Time period: summer (june - incl. september)
Languages spoken: German and English
Summary of experience:
Kindergarten teacher for 6 years and Student of Educational Science for 2.5 years

Name:  Natalie
Nationality:

Age: 26
Location: Barcelona city
Position wanted: Nanny / babysitter -  live-out
Availability:  Full time, part time, evenings
Time period: ongoing or summer placement
Languages spoken: English, Spanish and Catalan

I have been working with children for over eight years. I have experience as a nanny and babysitter for newborns to 12 years old. I have been living in Barcelona for the past five years and have worked for several families.

Name: Rebecca ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Nationality: British
Age: 26
Location: Barcelona city
Position wanted: Nanny / babysitter
Availability: Part-time or Full time, days and evenings
Time period: Ongoing
Languages spoken: English
Summary of experience:
I am looking for work as a babysitter. I am very friendly, reliable and trustworthy and have worked with children before.  I am flexible with days and hours and can also help your children with their studies and help with any cleaning and cooking.

Name: Leticia ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Nationality: Mexican
Age: 30
Location: Barcelona city
Position wanted: Nanny / babysitter
Availability: Part-time or Full time, days and evenings
Time period: Ongoing
Languages spoken: English and Spanish (some Catalan)
Summary of experience:
I'm a nanny with wide experience and references. I have worked with children as well as babies for 3 years here in Barcelona. I have also lived in the United States. I have worked on various projects with children. I am responsible, caring and fun.  I get along very well with kids and enjoy their company and playing with them. Children have lots of fun with me and parents are always pleased with my work.

 

Barcelona Babysitting Agencies