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373 available babysitters in Alameda, CA

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Hellen
Booked by 2 repeat families
7 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Alameda, CA

Hi my name is Hellen, I speak Portuguese, Spanish and English and I love teaching children other languages. Friendly with dogs and I love reading books, dancing and drawing with kids. Experienced and reliable Nanny with over 5 years of experience caring for children and their families. Adept in providing optimal care to children as young as  4 weeks old. Bringing forth a proven track record of satisfied clients, willing to recommend my services highly. Willing to take on household duties and work with clients to better meet their individual needs. Patient-care oriented, bringing forth a compassionate and friendly attitude. (Available for Houseclean) separate @Hellenscleaners.com Certified in Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Fully vaccinated Driver License Own car

Hellen was my 9 & 12 favorite sitter of all time. We're greatfull for the care she showed our children and our house. This lady is impressive!

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Oumaima
Booked by 28 repeat families
31 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 44 families in Alameda, CA

Hi, my name is Oumaima. I'm 28 years old and I'm originally Italian. I consider myself a very reliable, patient and happy person. :) I truly enjoy spending time with kids so that makes my job a lot easier to do, I do love teaching them new things and be able to help them improve their skills. I have worked with children of all ages for the past 5years (newborns- 12/15yo) so I know how to handle a workload and be on top of the situation at all times.  I am a very energetic and outgoing person who enjoys outdoors activities and sports.  With the previous kids i worked with, we enjoyed going to the library together and read in italian/english; go to music classes, as well as gymnastic and yoga classes. If the situation allowed it we would spend the day at the museum or have playdates with our little friends at the park, of course,  depending on the age of the children activities tend to vary but i'm sure we'll find something exciting and fun to do! Previous experiences also include -sleep training  -introduction to solid food/finger food  -potty training  -laundry wash/fold  No need to mention that maintaining some sort of order in the house at all times and help with light housekeeping/meal prep. if necessary is totally fine and understandable; obviously my goal as a nanny is to provide the best environment possible for both the children and the parents.  My first language is italian but I also speak english, spanish and arabic. I would be very happy to introduce the kids to different languages but if not required english works perfectly fine.  I hope i was able to tell you a little bit about myself, but if you'd like to learn more please don't hesitate to contact me. Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Wish you a great rest of your day  Thank you -UMI 

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Sagirah
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Alameda, CA

I started working in after-school programs when i was 15years old. I was a daycare provider for 15years. I have my associates in childcare development. My passion is working with children.

I made arrangements literally at the last minute and she accommodated me and my 3 sons. My boys fell in love with her immediately. She is very professional and I felt comfortable with her positive energy she brought into my home. Thank you Ms Sagirah, we are definitely gonna see you again…PS my sons can’t stop saying your name..lol

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Julia 2 reviews
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Alameda, CA

Hello, I'm Julia from Berkeley. For the past five years, I've had the pleasure of supporting families by providing engaging and dependable childcare for children aged newborn to pre-teen and beyond,, I am also certified in CPR and First Aid. I have a car and am comfortable with pets. I hope to bring my experience and enthusiasm to your family. I hold a college degree and am comfortable caring for up to two children at a time. I pride myself on being patient, calm, friendly, and approachable, and I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules. You can expect clear communication from me, using your preferred method, to keep you updated on your child's day.

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Ananda
Booked by 3 repeat families
4 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Alameda, CA

Hi, I'm Ananda. I have a lot of experience caring for and teaching children. I have 18 ECE units and experience in preschool, elementary school, summer camp, and art workshops. I really love working with young children. I'm patient, compassionate, and a very good listener. I love reading, doing art, playing at the park, doing puzzles, singing songs, and anything else that is fun for kids. I am currently an After School Art teacher at the elementary level. I am First Aid/ CPR certified and will mainly be looking for work during the school summer break this year and will be open to ongoing occasional work during the school year. I love spending time outdoors and the idea of taking a walk with a kid and a dog sounds like a perfect summer afternoon. I love animals and have some experience walking dogs. I have more experience with cats although I'm mildly allergic to them. Additionally, I have cared for an elderly person helping with errands, rides, and support after surgery or injury. I am very open to helping a senior person. I love art, music, nature, and good conversation. I am also a person with strong reuse, recycle and diy interests. I love to repair things, like jewelry and clothes, and even stuffies! I love to participate in our local fix it fests and repair cafes. I have been teaching kids to sew and do crafts for over 3 years now. I have experience running creative workshops, which have included making earrings, bracelets, tissue paper flowers, skewer sculptures, slime, play dough, hula hoops, and sugar skulls w/ royal icing for Day of the Dead. I also have experience teaching people to make sauerkraut and preserved lemons. Overall, being thorough with details and having clear communication is very important to me. I look forward to meeting possible families who like the sound of what I have to offer. Be well, and have a great day.

Ananda was so great with my 6yr old son! It’s clear that she loves children and will definitely book again.

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"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"

Hillary S., parent

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"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."

Theresa M., parent

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"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"

Lauren D., parent

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How much does an emergency babysitter cost in Alameda?

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Can I find a babysitter in Alameda for today or tonight?

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What's the best way to find a babysitter in Alameda on short notice?

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