Alameda families count on UrbanSitter for same-day emergency child care. In most areas, average response time for urgent needs is under two minutes.
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Families in Alameda turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
Every babysitter on UrbanSitter completes an annual background check, and every profile is individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team. Learn more.
Hi! I'm from Brazil and have a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I'm a caring, responsible and patient caregiver with experience looking after children of different ages. I enjoy creating fun, educational, and safe activities while helping children grow with confidence. I'm also comfortable with pets, light housekeeping, meal preparation and daily routine. My psychology background helps me understand children's emotional and developmental needs and I always focus on building a warm, trusting relationship with both kids and their families.
“Extremely professional and a sunny happy disposition— would love to hire Thais again! ”
Grew up taking care of my younger sister while both my parents worked long hours. Worked for healthcare system backoffice software for the last decade. Looking to make a bigger community impact and help real people outside the healthcare system. I'm extremely patient and work well with all sorts of personalities, albeit I can be a little bit awkward sometimes. I love fixing things and getting into the details. Always happy to listen to people's stories.
Hello everyone my name is Halle, I am 22 years old and I am currently attending CSUEB for my bachelor’s and aspiring to become a teacher! I am a personal assistant for a business owner, where my responsibilities range from many thing like running errands, cleaning, and child care. I’ve watched her soon to be 5 year old daughter since she was 6 months old and I also take care of her son who just turn one. I like to do things like draw, crafts, play board games, and read with them! I also love animals as well and has been a pet sitter in the past. I loved to take them on walks and take care of your fur baby!
I'm from Colombia. First, you need to know I'm a mom too (my son is 24 years now), it's the best experience to show you my skills. Also, I'm a educated and kind person because I'm a Journalist, Holistic Therapist and coach. Since 2022 I have worked with kids in Miami and San Francisco. I have experience with infants (6 months), toddlers and children up to age six. I enjoy spending time with them and contributing to their training and growth. Qualifications: - Reliable, loving, flexible, creative, and energetic person. Certifications: ⛑️CPR & First Aid Certification 💉 I'm up to date with all vaccines. 🚗 Driver's license and Real ID Language: Native Spanish speaker/English I'll be happy to help with your little one.
“We had the pleasure of working with Diana as the nanny for our 2½-year-old daughter, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. Diana is extremely professional, dependable, and always on time. She consistently went above and beyond to support our family in every way possible. Diana cared for our daughter in our home with warmth, patience, and genuine attention. In addition to providing excellent childcare, she helped with light household responsibilities such as folding and organizing laundry, making beds, and keeping our daughter’s space neat and well organized. She also prepared healthy meals for our daughter and made sure her daily routine was followed. Diana regularly picked up our daughter from daycare and took her to the park or library, creating engaging and fun learning experiences. She supported our child’s development through reading, play, and age-appropriate activities, and she also helped with bath time and bedtime routines. Most importantly, Diana created a safe, loving, and structured environment where our daughter thrived. Any family would be fortunate to have her as their nanny, and we would gladly hire her again.”
Hi! My name is Pamela, and I am currently a student at City College of San Francisco (CCSF) studying Child Development. I am a friendly, bubbly, and caring person who loves working with children, helping families, and creating positive experiences for those around me. I have hands-on experience working with children as a Teacher Aide at a preschool, where I assist with classroom activities, supervise children, support their social and emotional development, and help create a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment. I also have volunteer experience working with children through summer programs, organizing activities such as arts and crafts, cooking projects, games, outdoor adventures, and field trips. Watching children learn, grow, and have fun is something I truly enjoy. In addition to my childcare experience, I have over five years of customer service experience, which has helped me develop strong communication skills, patience, reliability, and the ability to adapt quickly to different situations. I am comfortable interacting with people of all ages and pride myself on being dependable, organized, and trustworthy. I am available to provide childcare services, including babysitting, homework help, playtime activities, meal preparation, bedtime routines, and creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. I understand that every child is unique, and I strive to meet each family's individual needs. I also offer pet care services. As a cat owner myself, I understand the importance of ensuring pets feel comfortable, loved, and cared for while their families are away. Whether it's feeding, playtime, companionship, cleaning litter boxes, walks, or general pet care, I am happy to help keep your furry family members happy and safe. In addition, I provide household services to help busy families manage their daily routines. These services can include light housekeeping, tidying up play areas, organizing, laundry, meal preparation, washing dishes, running errands, and helping maintain a clean and comfortable home environment. My goal is to provide families with peace of mind by being a reliable, caring, and responsible helping hand. Whether you need childcare, pet care, or household assistance, I am committed to creating a positive experience and supporting your family's needs. I look forward to connecting with you and helping however I can!
“Pamela is organized, responsible, dependable, so good with children, and just a joy to be around. She watched my daughter and another 2.5 year old for a week and went above and beyond to make sure they were engaged: beading, water table, making slime, fun hair dos, etc. We already asked her to babysit again for other days preschool is this year. Feel so lucky we found her!”
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
"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
"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
"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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