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Mariana 3 reviews
Redwood City
$25 per hour for 1 child

I’m currently looking for a part-time nanny position starting now. I’m 26 years old and a college student, which gives me a flexible schedule especially during the mornings and summer break, eventually Friday evening and weekends. I naturally connect well with children, especially babies. I’m a peaceful, open-minded, creative, and loving person, and I carry strong values that I love to share through everyday moments. While I don’t plan on doing this job forever, I truly see it as a special chapter in my life. one that I’ll always treasure. I grew up with sitters myself, so stepping into this role feels like a beautiful way to give back. I’m truly grateful for the women who cared for me, they played a big part in shaping who I am today, along with my mom. Because of them, I’ve learned so much, and now I get to pass those lessons on Availability: • Mon-Wed-Thr-Fri (available from early morning to 1:00 pm) • Occasional weekends (available upon discussion) About Me: • Over 6 years of experience caring for babies, toddlers, and young children • Experienced with twins and caring for 3+ kids at a time • CPR & First Aid certified through the American Red Cross (infant, child, and adult) • Fluent in English and Spanish • Reliable, patient, and passionate about early childhood development • Comfortable with diapering, feeding routines, sleep schedules, light meal prep, and tidying up after children I love creating a nurturing, playful, and safe space for children to learn and grow. Some of the things I enjoy doing with kids include: • Arts, crafts, and sensory play • Storytime and music • Outdoor walks, park outings, and games, picnic, hikes • Supporting routines and encouraging independence Preferred Work Locations: Redwood City, Menlo Park San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Francisco Rate: Starting at $25/hour for one child (open to discussing depending on number of children and responsibilities) If you think I’d be a good fit for your family, I’d love to connect and share more about myself and my experience. References available upon request!

Mariana has been wonderful with our family. She is reliable, communicative, and always checks in to make sure she’s aligned on what needs to be done. She helps with school pickups, homework, showers, dinner, and generally keeping the kids on track in the evenings. She’s proactive, responsible, and great with the kids! We’ve had a great experience with her!

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Lyka
Booked by 2 repeat families
2 reviews
San Bruno
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in San Mateo, CA

Hi my name is Lyka! I live in the Bay Area and I’m also a current second year biology major at UC Riverside. I currently work at the Little Gym of Millbrae a children’s physical development and enrichment center that offers gymnastics based classes, camps, and birthday parties for kids ranging from 4 months to 12 years old. I’ve been working at the Little Gym for over 3 years since junior year of high school. Looking to find a side job to help pay the cost for my college tuition so I thought babysitting would best fit since I have working experience with kids in different ranges up till 12!

Lyka is fantastic! Our little guy, 8 months old, absolutely adores her. We’ve been working with her throughout the summer. She is super thoughtful and communicative, asks great questions when she is caring for him and provides thorough updates of her time with him. She’s super warm and positive, and just a joy to be around. We are so grateful we found her! Big thank you, Lyka. We’re already excited for next time.

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Bailey
Booked by 6 repeat families
2 reviews
San Bruno
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in San Mateo, CA

Hi - My name is Bailey I am a junior in college. I am offering child care. I have been babysitting from 2017-present. I have experience in working with infants, toddlers, and children up to age 15. I have lots of experience from watching my cousins and family friends at a very young age. I have been responsible for taking children to the park, driving to and from school, helping the kids with homework, cooking, and cleaning up. I am open to taking on more responsibilities as well. I am a very responsible, caring, and very organized. I love working with children and pets. I am also cpr and first aid certified.

My 9 year old son loved Bailey!

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Samara 1 review
Half Moon Bay
$35 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I'm Samara, fully vaccinated, CPR and First-Aid Certified nanny. Experienced with infant sleep routines and sleep training methods. I have more than 10 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I also have 18 months experience with special needs. I love spending time with children supporting them to grow in a fun, safe, caring and stimulating environment. I'm very responsible, dedicated, patient and reliable. I always like to work as a team and have good communication with the parents, so we both can feel comfortable to talk about the children's development, their behavior and also about adjustments that we might need to do while we work together. I'm a safe driver who loves to drive, clean DL records and a reliable car that I can use in case the family needs it. Feel free to reach me out if you'd like to know more about me or my experience. I'll be happy to answer you.

Sam is a fantastic caregiver! She occasionally cares for my 9 month old and 3 year old. She’s always on time, very sharp and professional, and genuinely engages with the kids. I appreciate that she asks great questions to ensure she’s following our routines and preferences. I always have peace of mind when she’s watching my kids. I highly recommend Sam!

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Leah 1 review
Pacifica
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in San Mateo, CA

Hello, my name is Leah I am 20 years old and I love children! If you were to have me as your nanny/babysitter during the week you’d be making a great decision, I take care of my cousins all the time. I enjoy playing with kids, helping them with homework, making after school snacks and even gaining better experience with children’s development. I hope to have kids one day of my own and I wholeheartedly will make them safe and happy whenever I come around! I have always enjoyed sports, arts and crafts painting specifically and music, I’d be so happy to share my creativity with a good loving family! I am currently realtor based in San Mateo, with that being said I hold myself accountable to being responsive and efficient with any task at hand when in a relationship based business!I can guarantee loyalty and good communication with parents and I’d love to be there to help. Sincerely -Leah

Leah has been taking our twins to their extracurriculars a couple of days a week and she's been great! Very attentive and communicative, really pays attention to the kids interests.

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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 Mateo?

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 Mateo?

Yes. Families in San Mateo 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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