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Kinga 2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
$25 per hour for 1 child
Experienced childcare provider and certified English teacher! Hi! I support families in Bay Area with babysitting, household managing and ELA tutoring! I crate a comfortable and calm space where every child can feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. How I can support your family: • School drop-offs and pick-ups • After-school care with engaging, age-appropriate activities • Homework help and academic support • Meal and snack preparation (healthy, balanced) • Household organization and maintaining daily routines • Grocery shopping and errands • Pet care (walking, feeding, vet visits) • Occasional childcare and date-night babysitting • Bedtime routines and evening care • Overnight babysitting support when needed My background & qualifications: • MA in English Studies • Certified English teacher (including support for neurodivergent learners) • Over 6 years of childcare experience • Experience as a household manager • CPR and First Aid certified • Confident swimmer • Safe driver with a clean record and reliable car I have experience working with neurodivergent children and always take a patient, individualized approach. I focus on understanding each child’s needs, supporting their emotional regulation, and helping them feel safe and understood. I’m highly organized and genuinely enjoy helping families maintain smooth, stress-free routines. Whether it’s planning activities, supporting your child’s education, or keeping the home running efficiently, I take pride in being reliable, detail-oriented, and consistent. I offer ELA tutoring for students from 1st grade through high school, including support with reading comprehension, writing skills, homework, and study strategies. I would love to support your family and become someone you can rely on, while helping your child grow and feel confident every day.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kinga for the past three years, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is incredibly responsible, kind, and truly understands how to care for and manage children in a thoughtful, structured way. She communicates clearly and speaks perfect English, which has been especially helpful for both day-to-day coordination and supporting my children’s learning. She’s also been a huge asset academically—able to assist with tutoring and reinforce good study habits. What really sets her apart is her ability to balance warmth with structure. She knows how to set appropriate boundaries while still creating a positive, supportive environment where kids feel safe and cared for. She’s reliable, drives, and is always punctual and professional. Any family would be lucky to have her.”
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Joshua $20 per hour for 1 child
Grew up taking care of my younger sister while both my parents worked long hours. Worked for healthcare system backoffice software for the last decade. Looking to make a bigger community impact and help real people outside the healthcare system. I'm extremely patient and work well with all sorts of personalities, albeit I can be a little bit awkward sometimes. I love fixing things and getting into the details. Always happy to listen to people's stories.
Perla $25 per hour for 1 child
hey! my name is Perla and i’m currently finishing my year as an au pair. I’m offering child care and household services. I’ve been babysitting for multiple years now. I’ve been a pool supervisor in a summer camp for one season when I was 18. I took care of different kids before coming to the US to be an au pair. And also a have a younger sister. My responsabilities with my current host family are helping helping with the morning routine, lunch prep and getting them ready for school. After school i prepare them dinner, play any boardgames, watch a movie, or anything that comes at the moment. it really depends on the day and the kids mood. I don’t have a drivers license, i mostly manage via public transport or uber. I feel comfortable working with animals. We have two cats here where i live and i have one cat on my own back at home, so i love animals a lot🫶🏻
Diana 1 review
$35 per hour for 1 child
$35 per hour for 1 child
I'm from Colombia. First, you need to know I'm a mom too (my son is 24 years now), it's the best experience to show you my skills. Also, I'm a educated and kind person because I'm a Journalist, Holistic Therapist and coach. Since 2022 I have worked with kids in Miami and San Francisco. I have experience with infants (6 months), toddlers and children up to age six. I enjoy spending time with them and contributing to their training and growth. Qualifications: - Reliable, loving, flexible, creative, and energetic person. Certifications: ⛑️CPR & First Aid Certification 💉 I'm up to date with all vaccines. 🚗 Driver's license and Real ID Language: Native Spanish speaker/English I'll be happy to help with your little one.
“We had the pleasure of working with Diana as the nanny for our 2½-year-old daughter, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. Diana is extremely professional, dependable, and always on time. She consistently went above and beyond to support our family in every way possible. Diana cared for our daughter in our home with warmth, patience, and genuine attention. In addition to providing excellent childcare, she helped with light household responsibilities such as folding and organizing laundry, making beds, and keeping our daughter’s space neat and well organized. She also prepared healthy meals for our daughter and made sure her daily routine was followed. Diana regularly picked up our daughter from daycare and took her to the park or library, creating engaging and fun learning experiences. She supported our child’s development through reading, play, and age-appropriate activities, and she also helped with bath time and bedtime routines. Most importantly, Diana created a safe, loving, and structured environment where our daughter thrived. Any family would be fortunate to have her as their nanny, and we would gladly hire her again.”
Sunanda
Booked by 1 repeat family
$33 per hour for 1 childBooked by 4 families in Albany, CA
I am an experienced professional nanny and pediatric sleep coach. I am available to support your busy family with a variety of childcare needs, from newborn care to after school support, date nights or sleep coaching. I am trained in child development, newborn care (NCS), pediatric sleep coaching, preschool Montessori teaching. I take excellent care for your child emphasizing safety, development, and learning. I am resourceful and reliable, a driver with car, CPR/ First Aid trained and vaccinated.
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