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Afika M.

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San Jose, CA 95112

from $30 per hour

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About Afika

Experience: 5 yrs

Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. For the past five years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My college degree, combined with Early Child Development coursework and experience as a Certified Teacher, provides me with a strong foundation for fostering a fun and educational environment. I am patient, creative, and friendly, always striving to connect with each child individually. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children and happy to help with cooking, light housekeeping, carpooling, travel, and swimming supervision. I maintain open communication with parents through verbal updates and text/phone calls, always respecting your preferred method. I am also very comfortable enforcing household rules. CPR and First Aid Training ensure I'm prepared for any situation. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational games that encourage learning.

Most recent review

5.0
based on 1 review

I couldn't be happier with the care she provided for my baby girl. From the very beginning, she was kind, reliable, and incredibly responsible, which gave me complete peace of mind. She has such a gentle and caring personality, and my kid immediately felt comfortable around her. She's wonderful with kids and clearly has a lot of experience. She always knew how to keep her engaged with fun activities while also making sure that she was safe and well cared for. Whenever something unexpected came up, she handled it calmly and found a solution quickly! The best part was seeing how excited my baby was every time she came over. She absolutely adored her, and it was obvious that she genuinely cared about her happiness and well-being. I would recommend her to any family looking for a trustworthy, hardworking, and compassionate caregiver.

BD
Bhoomi D.

6/30/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$30/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$31/hr

2 children

$34/hr

3 children

$37/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Swimming supervision

Travel

Qualifications

Education

College degree

Languages

English

Spanish

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Certified teacher

Early child development knowledge

Additional details

Non-smoker

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mon

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

tue

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

wed

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

thu

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

fri

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

sat

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

sun

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

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