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Antoinette
Booked by 8 repeat families
10 reviews
$37 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in San Francisco, CA

Hello! My name is Antoinette I am a Native Bay Arean, 6 years experience total nannying long term with families until they no longer needed care once transitioning to school. love working and spending time with kiddos!I :) Looking for potential families to with part-time or One time basis forwho may need a date night or occasional care needs! I am located in Daly City but willing to be in SF and other surrounding areas depending on distance and minimum of 4hrs for a booking. I have references with families I have worked with in the Past longer term that I could get you into contact with! I would love to take your child out on City adventures and/or learning through play at home! I have completed units in early childhood studies, CPR certified, and willing to do other child-related household tasks that could be agreed upon and with reflection of pay. ! I am also in the process of getting my Doula services certification by the end of this May so looking for flexible jobs In order for me to work on that in my free time. Or if you’re looking for postpartum support!

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Chelsea
Booked by 65 repeat families
80 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 119 families in San Francisco, CA

Hello prospective families! My name is Chelsea. I pride myself on being dependable, responsible, and honest. I am looking for date night or occasional jobs that can fit into my schedule. I am a graduate of the University of Virginia (B.A. & M.P.P) and University of Michigan (MBA) and will start my full time job at the end of summer. For over four years I worked with children from newborn through four-year-olds in a children's ministry in addition to routinely babysitting for families including daycare pick-up/drop-off. I am CPR certified and completed a refresher course. As a preteen, I began watching children as a mother's morning helper and continued babysitting throughout graduate school. My background is in the arts, cheering, and dance. The summer before leaving for college I worked as a performing arts instructor teaching children between the ages of 4 to 14. I enjoy spending time with kids and finding creative activities to fill the time. If you are looking for an enthusiastic and responsible sitter, please reach out to me. *As I drive my car to jobs, please let me know what the available parking in your area is when you request a booking **Please note, I am unable to accept bookings if anyone in the household has been sick within the last 48 hours. For occasional babysitting jobs, I do charge for an in-person interview. Additionally, due to a peanut allergy, I am unable to prepare or feed children food with peanuts. I do charge a 50% fee for cancellations without a 24 hours notice. Thank you for your consideration.

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Stephanie
Booked by 84 repeat families
107 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 213 families in San Francisco, CA

Hello! Ive been working with children my entire working life. I began teaching swimming lessons to infants through pre-teens, babysitting infants-toddlers, and working as a high school mentor before going to college. I got a degree in Spanish literature and language in WA state (University of Puget Sound) and taught middle and high school in Andorra as a Fulbright fellow (borders Spain and France). After returning to the US, I went to Stanford to get my Masters in Education and worked with students for seven years across the Bay Area. I now work as a preschool/infant Montessori style educator/nanny, mentor, tutor, and educational consultant, in addition to pursuing my art in fusion dance and vocal performance. I love children, believe it is a life mission to help them feel understood and empowered, and have been described as quite the "Mary Poppins" advice, lullabies, and giant bag included :-) **Update: While I am currently looking for part-time and/or tutoring help, I am also available for occasional babysitting on the weekends/week nights!

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Phia
Booked by 49 repeat families
97 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 172 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi! My name is Phia and I would be happy to work with you. I have been working with children professionally since I was 16 but babysat before then. I have worked with children of varying ages, from infants 3 months and older, toddlers, elementary age, all the way up to young teenagers preparing for high school. I graduated from the University of San Francisco with a BA in sociology in May 2022. I now work as a project coordinator supervising youth development and policy at a local non-profit. I still work with babysitting families 1-2 times a week. In the Bay Area, I have worked as an after-school program leader for the YMCA in SFUSD, as well as a classroom aid. Beyond this, I have worked as an interim babysitter and nanny for various families before and during the pandemic. Through my time with the YMCA and other organizations, I have been trained in childhood development and creative education. I enjoy working with kids because it helps me keep in tune with my ability to empathize and stay creative. Children are the expression of a community, so staying in tune with the needs and experiences of youth is better for the community as a whole. Booking and payment policy: Same day cancellation, if you cancel within 4 hours of the booking start time, you are agreeing to pay me 1/2 of lost wages.

Phia is so great with my kids! She and my toddler especially get along great, and she does an awesome job playing with him. Highly recommend.

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Adanech
Booked by 3 repeat families
11 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi! My name is Adanech but a lot of ppl calls me Adu :-) I have been working with children for the past 15 + years in the position of babysitters, nanny, daycare assistant, and also volunteered at children’s hospital of oakland for over 200 hours. I have worked with all ages from newborn to middle schoolers. I also have 11 years old daughter. I simply love working with children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I am very responsible, trustworthy, caring and punctual. I have a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. Also cleared to volunteer at Oakland school district.

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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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Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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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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