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Mariana
Booked by 6 repeat families
21 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 18 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi! My name is Mariana, I’m an art student and childcare provider with 6+ years of experience currently offering backup care and occasional babysitting. Also open to pet sit! (I’m a dog owner and lover hehe). I’m a responsible, dedicated and experienced professional nanny with a background in art education - very creative and patient. I absolutely love working with kids and have been watching infants through toddlerhood and kids - including siblings and experience in a nanny share set up. My responsibilities have included driving to/ from school and activities, museum/ library/ parks visits, arts and crafts and help with school projects/ homework. My job also involves cooking/ cleaning after the kids and running errands for the families if need to. I’m originally from Brazil and I love traveling and learn new cultures. I speak English, Portuguese, Spanish and I’m learning Italian. I can adapt and learn with ease. Currently I have a fix schedule with a couple of families and looking forward working with new amazing families either in a regular basis or occasionally. Open to last minute backup care if I’m available - i keep my calendar up to date. Happy to schedule phone/ video interviews and I do my best to keep parents comfortable while their kiddos are on my care! Thank you :)

It was my first time leaving my baby with someone and Mariana eased all my worries and handled everything (including bedtime) like a pro!

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Karina
Booked by 16 repeat families
35 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 51 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi! I’m Karina. I went to college at UC San Diego and since graduating in 2013 I’ve worked in both preschool and elementary schools. I was a Behavioral Health/Case Manager at two SFUSD elementary schools. Before that, I spent many years as the after school Program Manager at an SFUSD elementary school. I have been babysitting since I was a teen and genuinely enjoy being with kids. Some of my favorite activities with children include arts & crafts, playing board games, imaginative play and reading. In my spare time I enjoy yoga, dancing and taking long walks. I’m interested in occasional babysitting opportunities. Thanks!

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Hannah
Booked by 9 repeat families
17 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 21 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi! I’m Hannah, a student at Middlebury College. I’m in San Francisco for the summer and love to reconnect with families I’ve previously worked with and meet new ones when I’m home during breaks. I just completed a summer fellowship at SPUR (public policy org) and am looking for babysitting jobs before I go back to Vermont for my last semester! I offer part-time and occasional babysitting as well as pet care. I have 10 years of experience babysitting for families with children ranging from age 1 to 14. My responsibilities have included picking up from school, helping with homework, preparing meals, helping with bath/shower time and doing crafts/playing games. I’ve been described as empathetic, trusting, punctual, hardworking, and joyful by previous families. Besides babysitting, I love sports and have experience working as a junior soccer coach. I also love the outdoors and especially love helping kids engage with curiosity and joy in nature! During the summer of 2020, I also developed curriculum and led a virtual climate camp for 4th to 6th graders. Additionally, I worked as a virtual reading tutor during covid and am happy to provide homework support. At home, I have a cat and golden retriever pup and am a huge animal lover! I offer walking, feeding, and have experience with house visits caring for cats and dogs while their families are on vacation. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, I look forward to connecting!

Hannah was fantastic - my schedule was a bit up in the air and her flexibility was very much appreciated. She was great with the kids, they loved hanging out with her and had a full day of fun activities. Excited to have her back soon!

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Karen
Booked by 10 repeat families
14 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 28 families in San Francisco, CA

My name is Karen Cantu from Mexico,I’m 28 years old. 🌟I have experience working with kids and babysitting for more than 8 years.🌟 I am a Psychologist, I have a degree in Psychology.👩🏻‍💼 I worked during my career doing practices with children in schools observing concepts of their development.👩🏻‍🏫 In my social service I was, as a Psychologist, working with low-income children with Down syndrome, Asperger's syndrome, autism, school deficit, also working with speech and emotional therapy.👩🏻‍🏫 I worked during and before my career in a children's show interpreting disney characters with children of all ages creating dynamics with values, dances and games for 4 years.🦸🏻‍♀️ Also I took care of my little cousins and I babysit new born and toddlers from my neighborhood 💕 I finished my Au pair program on June of 2023 ( the program lasted 2 years) taking care of kids, preparing meals, cleaning their stuff , organizing their rooms and making activities for them. I babysit for different families and I can provide their references. -Spanish native speaker -Advanced English -Advanced swimmer 🏊🏻‍♀️ -First Aid training recibe🚨 -Gymnast 🤸🏻‍♀️ -Excellent driver🚘(I have my california and boston dl) -Fully vaccinated 💉 -Excellent reference’s -No smoking 🚭 -CPR certification

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Colleen
Booked by 36 repeat families
56 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 84 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi, I’m Colleen! l’m a San Francisco native and have babysat for over 100 different families here. I've babysat infants and children up to 12 years old, so I have experience with all ages! I babysit for many families who have 3 children under the age of 4 so I am very comfortable managing multiple young children. I also have my own car and I am comfortable driving children. I'm very organized, always on time, and very tidy, so I'm always cleaning up after children. :) I've always loved babysitting and hope to find more families to babysit for!

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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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What's the best way to find a last-minute babysitter in San Francisco?

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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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