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Aniyah San Francisco
$30 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Aniyah. Here is a little bit about myself, I currently attend San Francisco State University Studying Child & Adolescent Development with a concentration in Early Care & Education. I have 7 years experience working with children and 4 years in the school setting from levels infant-kindergarten. I am seeking to find a family that will benefit from my expertise in the field of early childcare. I am familiar with diapering, napping, and feeding schedules. I encourage creativity and learning. I also am open to make activities and encourage more comprehension skills. I enjoy outdoor adventures, whether thats a trip to the pool, park & rec classes, the park, the zoo, Academy of Science, Botanical Garden, Conservatory of Flowers and much more. I love working with the young child as this is their most developmental period! I am passionate about early childhood, building our future leaders and encouraging this developmental period. I aspire to be inspiring! I am a full-time student, my current schedule is flexible and I will keep open communication with any updates that come up. Best Wishes, Aniyah

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Sophia 1 review
San Francisco
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in San Francisco, CA

Hello Families! My name is Sophia and I have a degree in Early Childcare Education. I’ve been a childcare provider since 2012 working at various preschools in San Francisco as well as babysitter for families all over SF. I specialize with the needs of infants to grade school children. I love taking children on fun outdoor explorations such as Golden Gate Park to dive deep in nature within the city!

Sophia was amazing! She immediately connected with my two kiddos (my 9 month old has major stranger anxiety) and she got them both happily to sleep. You can tell she’s comfortable with kids of all ages. We definitely recommend Sophia and can’t wait to see her again!

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Phoebea San Francisco
$30 per hour for 1 child

Hi my name is Phoebea, a college graduate with Associate Degree, a mother of 2 adult children. For nannying, I worked one year with twin boys of 5 month-old, two and half year with a girl of 2 month-old, half a year with 2.5 year-old boy and several short term baby sitting jobs. For senior care, I worked for 9 years as home care aid. I started working in trading and exporting firms after college. At the same time, I cared for my two children. My son had some serious health conditions which required regular blood transfusions, surgeries, and eventually a bone marrow transplant. His one year recovery demanded ultra care, patience and attention to details from me, his primary caregiver. While I cooked 3 fresh meals daily for him to prevent infection and contamination, I became quite a polished and nutrition conscious cook. We spent over 10 years in hospital (children's oncology) from time to time. We understand what is precious in life. A smile, some positive words, love and support are so precious to people in need. I love to engage in care giving. The sweet smile of the little boys and girls, and the comfort in the eyes of the seniors are some beautiful things worthwhile to work for.

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Micaela 1 review
San Francisco
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in San Francisco, CA

Hi. I'm Mica, I’m 27 yo and I'm from Argentina. Currently in Outer Richmond, SF. I’m a full time nanny with an amazing family at outer sunset (one year old baby) and previously with a family from Tiburon (5, 3 and 1 years old siblings) At the moment I’m looking for some extra jobs like date nights or weekends positions at the moment. Open to evening part time roles. Back in Argentina, I was a child’s psychology student. I loved this experience and encouraged me to keep working with kids! Through this years I had the opportunity to work with different families which gave me a lot of experience when it comes to babies and kids. I had the pleasure to work with different families situations. Teen angers, single childs, twins and 4 siblings at the same time! I consider myself full of love, energy, ideas and patience. I am a really easy-going, sociable and communicative.

She was amazing, both boys had so much fun with her. She was very punctual and friendly. I’m sure my boys would be excited to play with her again.

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Rachel San Francisco
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in San Francisco, CA

Hi! I work in Human Resources full-time; I love babysitting (16 years experience) and spending time with kids. I played on the Cal Poly Pomona Women's Soccer Team for 4 years. I coached sports camps from when I was 15-23 and enjoy being outdoors, playing board games, and going to parks.

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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.

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