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Hello everyone my name is Halle, I am 22 years old and I am currently attending CSUEB for my bachelor’s and aspiring to become a teacher! I am a personal assistant for a business owner, where my responsibilities range from many thing like running errands, cleaning, and child care. I’ve watched her soon to be 5 year old daughter since she was 6 months old and I also take care of her son who just turn one. I like to do things like draw, crafts, play board games, and read with them! I also love animals as well and has been a pet sitter in the past. I loved to take them on walks and take care of your fur baby!
Hi I’m Roseanne but you can call me Rose. As a mother of grown children both out of the house, I truly miss the laughter, curiosity, and wonder along with memories that little ones bring into a home. Caring for babies and toddlers feels natural and meaningful to me — it’s a season of life I cherish deeply. I bring a warm, calm, attentive presence into the homes I work in. Safety, integrity, and emotional steadiness are very important to me. I believe children thrive in peaceful, predictable routines, and I’m happy to help create that — whether that means engaging play, reading time, gentle redirection, bedtime routines or simply being a steady presence during transitions. I’m also happy to support with light household tasks, pet care, and helping your home feel a little more manageable while you’re away. When I’m not caring for families, I enjoy spending time in nature, visiting museums, and being with friends and loved ones. I value balance, warmth, and meaningful connection — and I bring that same energy into the families I serve.
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.”
Experience with dog sitting, and able to handle small and large breeds. Can cover anywhere from walk, dog park, basic training, medicine, feeding, and house sitting.
“He's taken care of our dog consistently with extreme level of care. highly recommend him to anyone.”
Hi! I'm a reliable and caring mom based in the East Bay who is available from Friday evening to Sunday evening for babysitting, date nights, weekend care, and overnight infant care. As a parent myself, I have firsthand experience caring for newborns and young children, including feeding, soothing, diaper changes, bedtime routines, and creating a safe, nurturing environment where kids feel comfortable while their parents are away and I understand how valuable it is for parents to have someone trustworthy caring for their children too. I an CPR and First Aid certified, including infant CPR. My availability is primarily Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays, with overnight availability. I also have lifelong experience caring for dogs and cats and am happy to help with pet care if needed while you're away. My goal is to provide families with dependable care and peace of mind. I look forward to connecting with your family!
“I highly recommend Simone as a caregiver. I have worked with Simone for the past year, and what I've consistently seen in her is her kindness and passion for bringing brightness to other people's days. She is raising a wonderful child and is excellent at helping others grow and develop into amazing human beings. She is thoughtful, dependable, and trustworthy. All families would be extremely fortunate to work with her.”
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"Recommendations from friends are a must when it comes to a sitter for my kids. UrbanSitter has expanded our network of babysitters, and it has given us peace of mind."
Matt K., dad of two

"UrbanSitter has supported my needs for reliable and joyful sitters. Whether it be for work, recreation or last-minute emergencies, we've made wonderful relationships with local sitters who have become a part of our family!"
Natalie O., mom of five

"UrbanSitter is my go-to for quality sitters! I can book weeks ahead of time or easily find a same-day sitter when in a bind. I even hired a part-time nanny during a daycare transition. Customer service is helpful and babysitters respond in a timely manner."
Laura F., mom of two

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