Discuss or request baby sitters here

[Deborah Richman]

Let's see if you would like to use an online bulletin board, starting now. Anyone can try it out by responding on this thread...or you can make a separate posting as well.

[Leigh]

* Nanny: Consuelo Bonilla

* Years experience: 20 +

* Why we love her: Consuelo is warm, present, playful, energetic, attentive, and safety-conscious. Our children adore her. She has tons of experience (eldest of 19 children and three grown of her own) and puts her heart into her job.

* Who we are: Moms of two 2.5 year old girls who have been in a nanny share with Consuelo for two years. Our girls are going to preschool P/T in the fall. One mom has a 7 month old boy (9 months in late August) and wants to share Consuelo, ideally with another 5 - 10 month old child.

* What's available: Shared care M, T, W, TH with a 7-month old boy, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Additional hours are available (may involve sharing with one or both girls). We're also willing to have a family that only needs three days per week (ideally M, T, W).

* Start date: August or September. Exact date is negotiable.

* Cost: $10/hour for share with two kids total; $8/hour for share with three kids, $15/hr for one child

* Other thoughts: When our girls are with Consuelo, we know they are safe, loved, having a good time, and well cared for. Consuelo models respectful behavior to the girls that they practice with each other. She bilingual and will teach your child Spanish. Your child won't sit in a stroller with Consuelo; she actively plays with our children whether at the park or at home. Consuelo takes our girls every day to local parks, dance class, Habitot, and other fun places. We trust her completely. She is a safe, licensed and insured driver and owns both a van and car. She is certified in CPR/First Aid. She is also available for babysitting evenings/weekends if needed.

* Contact: Diane Clymer Greenberg: 510 350 8128 or [e-mail].