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Hi! My name is Betsabe, but everyone calls me Bet 🙂 I'm a loving, patient, and responsible caregiver. I might be a little shy with adults at first, but I'm completely silly and fun with children! I have 10 years of extensive childcare experience, including 1 year of professional caregiving here in the USA. My experience spans all age groups, from newborns to teenagers. My primary language is Spanish, so I'm happy to help children practice their Spanish language skills! Also, one of my personal goals is to improve my English, which makes me even more motivated to communicate clearly and engage. I truly enjoy making little friends and creating warm and loving connections with children. I focus on providing a safe, nurturing, and happy environment where children feel supported, cared for, and comfortable being themselves. I use my diverse skills in Photography, Arts and Crafts, Cooking, Sports (Running, Cycling, Soccer, Swimming), and Dance to encourage creativity, healthy habits, and fun learning in every interaction. I am also happy to provide homework assistance and tutoring. I have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record for safe transportation, if needed. I’m also a huge animal lover and am happy to help care for family pets (dogs, cats, etc.) as needed. Professional Credentials: • Red Cross - Advanced Child Care Training Course Certificate. • First Aid and CPR Certified. • Childcare Accident Prevention Promoter. Specialized Training: • MIDO expert for girls and adolescents. • Focus on boys and girls growing up healthy. • Integrating Arts and Science into children's lives.
Hi there! I’m Yanis, a Cornell grad and current Georgetown Law student offering child care and household help. I’m the oldest of 12 cousins, so babysitting has been part of my life since childhood, and I’ve been babysitting for friends and family ever since. I’ve also tutored pre-K through high schoolers and taught Sunday school, always mixing in creative approaches like drawing, board games on Greek mythology, and pillow-fort adventures. I’m tidy, comfortable cooking and prepping snacks and meals, happy to accommodate dietary preferences, and totally comfortable with cats and dogs too!
I am a grad student here in DC. I have been babysitting regularly since middle school. I am CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certified. I’ve worked with various families with kids under one year old through high schoolers. I have two younger siblings as well, who I often watch and take care of. I have lots of experience with pets - I have two cats, who I am the primary caretaker for, and I have experience dog-sitting. In the summers I work as a sleep-away camp counselor. I am friendly, patient, and responsible. I can speak both English (native speaker) and Spanish (proficient).
Lifelong dog-owner who works from home. Three walks per day minimum, one of which is usually a nice long walk in the woods! Resident dog is Milo, a big fluffy mystery-mutt.
“Harry was fantastic!! He picked up Amy and gave her a fantastic play date with his pup Milo!”

As of October 2026
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1,348 sitters background checked in Washington, DC
4.9 average star rating from total of 5,703 reviews in Washington, DC

"Recommendations from friends are a must when it comes to a sitter for my kids. UrbanSitter has expanded our network of babysitters, and it has given us peace of mind."
Matt K., dad of two

"UrbanSitter has supported my needs for reliable and joyful sitters. Whether it be for work, recreation or last-minute emergencies, we've made wonderful relationships with local sitters who have become a part of our family!"
Natalie O., mom of five

"UrbanSitter is my go-to for quality sitters! I can book weeks ahead of time or easily find a same-day sitter when in a bind. I even hired a part-time nanny during a daycare transition. Customer service is helpful and babysitters respond in a timely manner."
Laura F., mom of two

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