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Anna
Booked by 19 repeat families
32 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 40 families in San Francisco, CA

Hello, My name is Ana, I have a 11 year old daughter & a 6 year old son. I have over 10 years experience with taking care of children. Some qualifications I have are, but not limited to being highly skilled in providing friendly atmosphere to children. Proven ability of keeping a watch on children to ensure safety. Able to timelessly provide consistently positive interactions with children. Well acquainted with games and arts and crafts projects. Know-how of changing diapers or assisting in toileting needs of children. Hands on experience in bottle-feeding babies and organizing eating habits of children. I am on my way to being CPR certified & have plenty of references. Also I am very excited to work with families to help with children’s development. I also can help with a family assistant role. Such as but not limited to Running errands, Prep meals and kids lunches, Washing dishes, Overseeing household maintenance, Scheduling appointments and activities, Home organization and decluttering, Washing dishes or loading/unloading the dishwasher, Folding laundry and switching loads, Tidying up play rooms, Grocery shop to stock the pantry, Prep dinner or kids lunches Thank you for your time & I look forward to meeting with you & your family.

Anna has been an incredible caregiver for our family and I recommend her highly. She cares for our two boys, ages 9 and 10, and is warm, dependable, responsible, and genuinely invested in them. I trust her completely driving them to school, sports, activities, and appointments in her own car, and she is excellent at keeping track of busy schedules and making sure everyone gets where they need to be. What I especially appreciate about Anna is that she takes initiative. She helps with meals and snacks, keeps things organized, and notices what needs to be done without needing constant direction. She is also patient and caring with the boys while still being able to manage the energy and independence of school-age kids. Anna has made our family’s day-to-day life significantly easier, and my boys have developed a wonderful relationship with her. She is someone I feel completely comfortable entrusting my children to, and I would absolutely recommend her to another family.

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Katherin
Booked by 23 repeat families
39 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 59 families in San Francisco, CA

I’m an creative babysitter, I love make art projects with my kids and teach them how to clean up at the end, I enjoy playing with their toys and take them to the playground if the weather permit.

Katherin was super calm and sweet, and did a great job managing our 3 kids!

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Sarocha
Booked by 75 repeat families
94 reviews
$38 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 134 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi ! I am Sarocha. I’m from Thailand. I used to be an aupair for 2 years. I am comfortable to take care all ages of kids. I have experience about kids more than 5 years. I‘d love to be babysitter because they are so adorable and I love to see how they’re learning , growing and have fun with them. My personality are kind , patient, and calm person. I hope to see you and your kids. Thank you

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Clara
Booked by 70 repeat families
90 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 123 families in San Francisco, CA

Hello! My name is Clara and I recently moved back to the Bay to work for the city of SF managing child nutrition programs. In the years prior, I completed my B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology at Swarthmore College and my M.S. in Food and Nutrition Policy and Programs at Tufts University. I have experience as a camp counselor, nanny, teacher, and babysitter but my primary passion is food and cooking. I'm happy to introduce your child to healthy eating or basic knife and cooking skills! *PLEASE NOTE* I do require a minimum of 3 hours in order to accept a job. My minimum outside of SF is 4 hours. My rate for one child is $30/hr, my rate for two is $35/hr, and my rate for 3 is $42/hr. These minimum rates are non-negotiable. I strongly prefer cash, credit, or check. I do charge for the entire time booked, even if you arrive home earlier than the agreed end time. LATE POLICY: If you think you are going to be late or would like to stay out later, please send me a text or phone call an hour beforehand. If not notified, an overtime charge will be applied to double the time you are late. CANCELLATION POLICY: No fee for cancellation up to 48 hours notice. Under 48 hours notice will be charged a 50% cancellation fee. Under 24 hour notice will be charged full fee.

Clara was fantastic. Arrived early, great communication. Fun to have around the house and super helpful. Immediately, connected with our baby. Highly recommended.

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Karina
Booked by 7 repeat families
21 reviews
$33 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 26 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi! My name is Karina, I am a part time nanny, part time elementary school art teacher, and a part time musician. I’ve been nannying the same kids for 6 years now, and it’s my biggest joy. However; I’m looking for some occasional extra hours. Would love to help your family out and watch your kids so you can go out and enjoy a date night, or even give you just sometime to yourself. I have been babysitting and nannying kids for 15 years now, and nothing really makes me happier.

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What does a babysitter do?

Babysitters supervise children and keep them safe while you're away. Depending on your needs, they may also help with meals, bedtime, homework, light cleanup, school pickup, or activities.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in San Francisco?

Yes. Families often use UrbanSitter for after school care, including pickup, homework help, tutoring, and early evening coverage. You can filter for babysitters who are willing to drive or have their own car.

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

Yes. Families in San Francisco 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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