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Kinga 2 reviews
$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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Keiko $24 per hour for 1 child

I am a 4th year college student studying Film and Business Administration. While childcare is not my long-term career path, I have always loved working with kids and families and I've been babysitting for families in my neighborhood since I was in high school. I have a warm and bubbly personality, I'm energetic, and love engaging with children through their hobbies and interests. I enjoy portraiture, model-making, and jewelry-making, so I'm great with arts and crafts and creative activities. I'm neat, organized, patient, and happy to help with cooking and cleaning if needed. Additionally, I have pet sitting experience and am comfortable working with/around animals .

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Laurel 3 reviews
$37 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Canyon, CA

Hello, my name is Laurel. I am a career nanny living in San Leandro. Right now I am available for occasional care for your infant day or night. I have a bachelors degree in social work which includes child development education. I am also a Newborn Care Specialist. My focus is caring for infants I have plenty of childcare experience and engage in enriching activities with children of all ages to help them meet their developmental milestones. I am vaccinated for covid, Tdap, influenza, etc. I am first aid and CPR certified, and a non-smoker. I own my own car and a perfect driving record. I’m happy to consent to a background and driving record check. I pride myself in being reliable, loyal, empathetic and commutative. I have recent experience as a nanny for multiples, premies, infants, toddlers, and school aged children. I would be happy to set up a phone, FaceTime, or in person interview to further discuss my qualifications and provide my stellar references. I look forward to speaking with you :) Here is a letter of recommendation: “Anjali S. For any families looking for a nanny, sharing a recommendation for our nanny Laurel who has been caring for our twin girls who are 5 months old. Laurel has a ton of experience caring for children and was really great with our girls. She is extremely organized and on top of things which made communication very easy! She is very in tune on what milestones your baby is working towards and incorporates into their play time. Above all, I always felt at ease with our daughters under her care as she takes safety very seriously. She was a very calm and loving presence for our daughters and would highly recommend her to a family looking for child care.”

Laurel is absolutely a GEM!! She jumped right into playing with our active, vehicle loving 2-year-old, and he absolutely adored her. It was our first time having anyone over to care for him that is not family and we were nervous, but Laurel put us at ease right away with her intuitive, gentle nature and deep care and engagement with our son. We are so grateful we found Laurel, she is one-of-a-kind a wonderful at being with children.

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Shelby $28 per hour for 1 child

Hi everyone, my name is Shelby. I'm currently a 5th-8th grade educator but have taken care of newborns, and worked professionally in environments with children as young as 3 and up to 17. I love creating fun and inclusive spaces for children which is why I've dedicated the last 8 years to working with them! I'm also a huge pet lover (with a rabbit and pug of my own) and would love to meet any fur babies of yours 😄. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about my qualifications or experiences. I'm CPR/First Aid/AED certified.

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Julia
Booked by 1 repeat family
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Canyon, CA

Hi! I’m an elementary school teacher with 10 years of experience working with children, primarily in grades K–5. I bring a calm, attentive, and safety-first approach to every caregiving role. I take pride in being dependable, proactive, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in each child’s well-being and growth. I love helping families maintain structure and supportive routines for their children. In addition, I am comfortable preparing meals, light housekeeping, laundry, and bed and bathtime routines. I value a clear outline of duties and clear communication with families, especially if I take children on an outing, so you are always informed and at ease. I have extensive childcare experience beyond the classroom and am confident in supporting different personalities, needs, and energy levels. I prioritize safety, consistency, and warmth, while also fostering independence and confidence in children. I have cared for babies as young as 6 months. I'm currently in a Mother's Helper/Light Childcare role in San Leandro. With my full-time teaching schedule, I would love to work with a family in Oakland. I look forward to connecting!

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Canyon?

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

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