Leslie
Leslie McKibben – Leslie is the founder, owner, and primary sitter for Kids Night In. Before moving to St. John in 2013 she owned a private physical therapy practice, devoted to pediatrics, and including patients with special needs.
Elise
Elise is originally from New Hampshire, having spent her summers on the coast of Maine. It is there that she first developed her love of the sea and its beaches.
It was during her 4 month stay on Water Island, off St Thomas, that Elise discovered St John and knew it was the perfect island to call home….beautiful, quiet, safe, not too remote and filled with wonderful people …. As a member of the Freshwater Church, Elise is active in both the children’s ministry and tutoring at JESS Our local public school. All ages are put at ease by her sweet, joyful spirit. Elise has babysat for residents and visitors for quite some time. She is CPR and First Aid trained. She is considered the ’fun’ auntie and loves to do creative projects with children.
Kim H
Kim is originally from Rochester, NY. After graduating high school she moved to California and lived there for 10 years, completing college at The University of California, Santa Cruz with a BS in Economics. In 1998 she moved back to NY in the Binghamton area where she met her husband and raised their two daughters.
Kim has been living full time on St. John since June 2018, but has been coming to the island all of her life. She has extensive knowledge of the National Park and what it offers for hiking trails, beaches and historical ruins, is a certified diver and has explored many of the surrounding reefs as well. She loves St John and it’s community and has volunteered for a number of events to enhance our beautiful island!
She loves children and while is excited at the prospect of having grandchildren one day, she’s not quite ready to be called “Grandma” just yet! Exploring with children and watching them grow and learn is very rewarding to her. She’s a closet arts and crafts nerd and really enjoys creating fun things! She also loves to bake and cook and share this process with young folks to teach them life long skills!
Kim is current with her CPR certification.
Ciara
Hi my names Ciara , child care has always been apart of my life. Growing up watching my mother run daycares and having two younger brothers of my own, I also took it apon myself to work at a child care program and babysit. Allowing me to gain the experience of working with children with disabilities from 6 weeks to 12 years old for about 7 years. I am also CPR certified.
Kat
Kat began her career in research creating clinical trial vaccinations for Big Pharma and multiple government contracts, She was educated in PA with degrees in Biotechnology and Molecular and Cell Biology. She took leave from the rat race and moved to Sanibel Island in 2010. After a life change, she took a break and once again fostered her love of travel and set off.
While waiting to sail abroad, she came to visit her daughter in 2019 who had found a home here. Shortly after, COVID changed her short term plans and without remorse she chose to stay as she had fallen completely in love with the island and its community.
Kat raised 3 wonderful children and proudly boasts a 6 year old grandson. In her past she founded an inclusive non-profit organization named Rainbow Foundation of Milford, dedicated to the safety and education of children. The parents in her neighborhood dubbed her home, “Kamp Kathie” as they could always find their children there, doing some sort of craft or playing in one adventure or another.
Kat is also a health coach focusing on nutrition as healing, and a thriving member of the St John Community. She started volunteering at the Island Green Resource Depot recycle center upon her arrival and is now the manager of a growing thrift store there, the only one on the island! She’s passionate about the earth and its resources and is a dedicated to recycling and conservation.
She’s well traveled and has lived in many locations in the United States and Malaysia. She has a love of sailing and keeps a boat in PA near her other children, is a certified diver, and certified in Adult and Child CPR, AED and First Aid.
You can always find her outdoors, exploring the many trails (and forging a few of her own), playing in the crystal blue water, volunteering and growing food in her garden. She loves to cook and has cooked here on island at La Tapa as well as providing vegan, vegetarian and gluten free food to Sanibel Island. She also worked in a private kitchen at Rauschenburg Foundation on Captiva island for the resident artists.
Kat loves children! Many people have noted that they tend to naturally gravitate towards her. When she hears a little one crying, she always says, “Oops! They’re calling my name!, clearly up for any challenge. She has much to share with children of all ages, whether it’s playing in the water, tromping around nature exploring, reading bedtime stories or rocking them to sleep. She’s been tending youngsters since she was small and plans to continue indefinitely.
Karen
Karen has been coming St John as a part time resident for the past 15 winters. She was was a wilderness first responder. She is happiest while hiking in nature, and loves spending time with kids of all ages. She has worked with several local families as a childcare provider over the years. She is CPR trained.
Tasha
Tasha is a wonderful addition to our babysitting team. Previously she worked at both the Westin’s kids club and the childcare center at the Caneel Bay Resort here in St John. She loves her time with children of all ages playing games, toys and crafts with kids. She is CPR trained.
Emma H
Emma is new to St. John, having recently moved to work as the high school English teacher at Gifft Hill School. She grew up on the west coast of Florida but has been exploring the US and the world for the past eight years. She loves learning with and from kids of all ages and abilities. When she has time off, you can find her cooking, hiking, or exploring the ocean. She is CPR and first aid certified.
Emma J
Emma has been babysitting for a long time and loves it! During the Covid-19 initial outbreak, she was a full time nanny in Baltimore, MD for a 3 and 5 yr old from March 2020- June 2020. She babysat all throughout college and into grad school. She moved to St. John from Virginia Beach where she worked at an independent school with first graders. Currently, she is the PE teacher at Gifft Hill School for grades K-12, and recently started working at the Animal Care Center one day a week helping out with the dogs. She moved here in August 2023, loves anything and everything outdoors, and is CPR certified.
Kylie
Meet Kylie, a passionate educator who recently relocated to the vibrant St. John community. She currently works as a teacher at Gifft Hill School. Kylie has honed her skills working with students of diverse ages and abilities. As a dedicated babysitter, Kylie brings the same enthusiasm for learning and creativity to provide engaging and nurturing care for children. Embracing an active lifestyle, she enjoys incorporating educational activities and outdoor adventures, ensuring a fun and enriching experience for the young minds. Kylie is CPR and First aid certified.
Kim E
Kim E is a long term resident of St John best known for her baking abilities and her sailing expertise! She is a mom and along with her husband has raised a great young man who is now in college! She and her family have sailed around the world. She loves kids and has fun with them!
She is CPR trained.
Gasha
Hello everyone! My name is Gasha and I’m originally from St.Lucia. I moved to St.John a few years back. I always have had a great passion for taking care of kids. I’ve gained some of my experience by taking care of my younger siblings and kids in the neighborhood. I gained more experience through employment at a local preschool. As well as helping Tasha, one of Kids’ Night In sitter’s with her childcare gigs, I’m looking forward to working with Mrs Leslie and the rest of her team. I enjoy interacting with kids of all ages. I am CPR And First Aid trained.
Sandy
My name is Flora but I go by Sandy! I am originally from the island of St Lucia. I have been married for 17 years and have raised three lovely children. I currently am an assistant at a local St John day care but would love to assist you with your children during the evenings and weekends. I am CPR certified. I love teaching kids about St John and having fun with them.
Kaitlyn
Hi! I’m Kaitlyn, and I’m so excited about the opportunity to care for your little ones. I’ve always loved working with kids—whether it’s playing games, doing crafts, or reading bedtime stories, I find joy in making their day a little brighter. I come from a big family in upstate New York with lots of younger cousins and a younger sister who I have helped care for over the years.
I’ve been babysitting for over 10 years, and during that time, I’ve worked with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I’m a patient, attentive, and energetic individual who is great at connecting with kids. Whether they’re shy and need a little encouragement or outgoing and ready for adventure, I believe in creating a fun, safe environment where kids can feel comfortable and happy.
I’m always ready to step in with a creative solution—whether it’s turning a rainy day into an indoor treasure hunt or finding the perfect story for bedtime. I’m also CPR and First Aid certified, so you can have peace of mind knowing that I’m prepared in case of any emergency.
I look forward to meeting your family and seeing how I can make your lives a little easier and a lot more fun!
Steve
Steve McKibben is Leslie’s husband, and “sometimes” auxiliary babysitter. Before their move to St. John he had long been active as a coach and league administrator in youth sports, as well as in programs for mentoring young people. He continued that while serving as soccer coach for one of the local primary schools here on St. John. He also guides kayak and snorkel trips on island, and participates in a number of community related organizations and activities.