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Paola
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
San Francisco
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in San Francisco, CA

Hello there! This is Paola, I'm 29 years old and from Colombia. I live in San Francisco. * Law degree * 6 years experience with kids from 6 months - 14 years old. (I'm a former Aupair and and I have a lot of experience taking care of kids) * Fully vaccinated * Comfortable with pets * Non smoker * Excellent driver (10+ years experience - no accidents and clean record) * Native Spanish speaker. Fluent in English. * Great references Willing to help with lighthouse cleaning if needed! Looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Paola

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Azucena San Francisco
$42 per hour for 1 child

Weekend Nanny • Family Assistant • Postpartum Doula • Bilingual Childcare Professional Hi families! My name is Azu, and I am a loving, dependable, and experienced childcare professional with over 18 years of experience caring for children from newborns through the teen years. I currently work full-time with a wonderful family during the week and am available for occasional weekend opportunities as a Nanny, Family Assistant, Mother’s Helper, Date Night Caregiver, or Postpartum Doula. About Me • 18+ years of professional childcare experience
• Extensive experience with newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, nanny shares, and twins
• CPR & First Aid Certified (Infants, Children & Adults)
• Postpartum Doula trained
• Native Spanish speaker who enjoys supporting bilingual language development
• Familiar with Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Pikler, and Education for Life philosophies
• Strong references from long-term families available upon request
• Safe, confident driver with a clean driving record
• Reliable, punctual, organized, and proactive
• Passionate about nature-based learning, emotional development, and creative play Available For • Weekend childcare
• Date nights
• Mother’s Helper support
• Family Assistant roles
• Postpartum Doula support for new families
• Weekend getaways.
• Special events and weddings •Family Assistant Support •Postpartum Support

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Ingrid Lorrana San Francisco
$25 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Ingrid and I have experience working with children of different ages. I have worked as a babysitter, in schools, and with child development. I also have experience with household tasks like organizing, laundry, light cleaning, and meal preparation. I would love to help your family!

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Riley San Francisco
$20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I'm Riley, I'm 23, and living in the Nob Hill/Polk Gulch area. I graduated from the University of Denver with a BSBA in marketing last June, but grew up in the East Bay, and have been living in San Francisco for almost three months. Throughout high school, I frequently babysat for a family with three kids (aged 2-12) and a dog, along with a family with two kids (aged 4-7) and cats. I also worked at a summer camp, responsible for around ten 2-6 year-olds at a time for several hours a day. I'm comfortable cooking, cleaning, helping kids with tasks like dressing, and of course, playing! I can help with homework, assuming it's nothing too advanced. I also have a kitten of my own. I would love to meet you and your family and babysit whenever possible. I'm enthusiastic and outgoing, and love spending time with kids! I love to make friendship bracelets, paint, cook, bake, color, and lots of other activities that we could have fun doing together. I'm also happy to take kids out to the park, for a snack, and other outings. I don't have a car, but I'm comfortable doing errands I can walk to. Also happy to help with laundry and other household tasks whenever the kids are busy playing and within eyeshot.

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Ann
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
San Francisco
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi, I’m Ann! I work full-time as an interior designer, and am looking to help out families with date nights and occasional babysitting on evenings and weekends. I’ve been babysitting off and on for family and friends since I was teenager (newborns- age 9). I have various other experience working with children including volunteer ski coaching for kids age 4-7, being a first grade teaching assistant, and being an outdoor school camp counselor for middle schoolers. In my spare time I enjoy a mix of both active and creative hobbies, and when babysitting enjoy all sorts of kid's activities from park outings, games, arts & crafts, baking/cooking, or just watching a movie. I'm also a huge animal lover and grew up with dogs, cats, and horses. I currently have a sweet cat named Fig.

Ann was great! Very kind & professional!

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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?

Yes. Every San Francisco babysitter on UrbanSitter is background checked annually, and each profile is individually reviewed by a trained specialist on our Trust & Safety team. Learn more about what's included in a background check.

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.

Resources

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