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Ixchel $30 per hour for 1 child

Hi there! I am employed full-time at a non-profit serving foster youth, and a part-time student at CSU East Bay, working to get my Master's in Social Work. I've always done babysitting on the side, but my two most recent families I babysat for were a couple with two boys (4 and 6) and a couple with a 1 year old girl, and a 6 year old boy. I did date nights for both of these families for five years. I enjoy babysitting (kids are so fun!), and strive to be a safe, nurturing presence when their parents/caregivers are away. I love being able to be goofy and creative with them too! If you have any more questions about me or my experience, please reach out!

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Gabriella $26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Alameda, CA

Hi! I'm Gabriella (Gabbii), a childcare provider with 5–10 years of experience working with children of all ages — from newborns to school-age kids. My background includes hands-on work at a daycare center, years of babysitting for local families, and ongoing volunteer work with infants and toddlers. I'm also CPR and First Aid certified, so parents can feel confident their little ones are in safe, capable hands. I'm passionate about creating nurturing environments where kids feel comfortable and have fun. Whether it's playtime, storytime, or helping with homework, I bring patience, energy, and genuine care to every family I work with. I'd love to meet your little ones!

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Naomi $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi, my name is Naomi and I am a student studying to be Social Worker. I am offering child care of any age, pet care and household services. I have caregiving background through both personal and professional experience. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am known for being reliable, patient, and kind. I care for my younger brother with autism, other children with different needs, my own child, and my dog. This has given me hands on experience with children of all ages, different needs, and pets. I provide safe, nurturing care, light housekeeping, and can also help with errands. Creating a supportive, trustworthy, and safe environment is always important. I welcome your questions and look forward to helping in any way I can :)

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Kamila 1 review
$28 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Kamila! I am actively looking for a job and offering one-time babysitting, pet care, and household services while I secure an accounting position. I love babysitting and have been watching children for co-workers, family, and friends for the past 5 years. I have babysat children from 6 months to 10 years old. My responsibilities have been crafts, cooking, cleaning, and tutoring. I have a car and feel comfortable doing pickups/dropoffs as needed. I am a fluent Spanish speaker and have helped siblings and classmates with Spanish homework. I have experience walking, feeding, playing with, and caring for cats and dogs. I love animals (I have two cats and a snake) and feel comfortable around dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles of all breeds and sizes. I am experienced in providing medical care to animals as well. I regularly care for an epileptic, 70 lb dog.

When she lived in Utah, Kamila babysat my grandchildren on several occasions for a couple of years when they were 5, 7, and 9. Today, they are 8, 10, and 12 YO, and they still talk about how much fun they had when they were with Kamila. Although the kids enjoyed the time with her, they did not deviate from their routines. Kamila was very diligent, ensuring homework was done, meals were taken at the right time (if required), and bedtime routines were followed. Kamila is very responsible, flexible, and will make herself available even at short notice (if she can do it). She is very professional and reliable. I'd be happy to recommend her any time.

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Sadaf $30 per hour for 1 child

Hello, my name is Sadaf. It’s really nice to meet all of you I have been at nanny for over 12 years and I’ve been loving it. I work with kids all ages from newborn to middle schoolers. I love my job very much and I take a very serious. I also provide pet care and senior care as well. I love to read. I love to go on hikes. I’m a very outdoorsy person. I love arts and crafts cause I’m very creative and I love to build an environment for kids and adult adults with peace and love.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Alameda?

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Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Alameda?

Yes. Families in Alameda use UrbanSitter for date nights, weekend plans, extended hours, and other scheduling needs. You can review each sitter's availability and experience to find someone who fits your hours.

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