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Debora
Booked by 67 repeat families
103 reviews
$33 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 159 families in El Cerrito, CA

Hi everyone. I am glad to get to know each family I work for. I speak Portuguese and English. I have experience with ages between 6 months to 15 years old. I have a couple of years of experience with kids back in my home country and here in the USA. Glad to answer any question you have. Thank you

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Felix
Booked by 3 repeat families
5 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in El Cerrito, CA

Hi! My name is Felix and I am a Berkeley Law student and longtime nanny / house helper. I have over 10 years of work and life experience with caregiving. Showing care and attention to others (humans and animals!) is the most fulfilling way to spend my time. My experiences include nannying newborns and babysitting children ages 1-12, attending to senior relatives, tutoring k-6 and teaching elementary school garden class, driving for school and appointments, and cleaning homes. I’ve also had pet cats all my life and love to care for others’ furry friends when needed. I am extremely detail-oriented in the home. I love to engage and connect to all kinds of people and provide reliable care for families, and I am happy to provide references upon request! I offer cooking, cleaning, errands requiring driving, enriching play activities for babies and homework help for older children. I am CPR certified and vaccinated. I am reliable, genuine, and always excited to meet families and neighbors who could use an extra pair of hands.

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Stephanie
Booked by 84 repeat families
107 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 213 families in El Cerrito, CA

Hello! Ive been working with children my entire working life. I began teaching swimming lessons to infants through pre-teens, babysitting infants-toddlers, and working as a high school mentor before going to college. I got a degree in Spanish literature and language in WA state (University of Puget Sound) and taught middle and high school in Andorra as a Fulbright fellow (borders Spain and France). After returning to the US, I went to Stanford to get my Masters in Education and worked with students for seven years across the Bay Area. I now work as a preschool/infant Montessori style educator/nanny, mentor, tutor, and educational consultant, in addition to pursuing my art in fusion dance and vocal performance. I love children, believe it is a life mission to help them feel understood and empowered, and have been described as quite the "Mary Poppins" advice, lullabies, and giant bag included :-) **Update: While I am currently looking for part-time and/or tutoring help, I am also available for occasional babysitting on the weekends/week nights!

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Alison
Booked by 7 repeat families
7 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 families in El Cerrito, CA

Hi, I’m Ali. I am a part time nanny with experience with kids of multiple ages. I love bonding with families and children to help them learn, play, and grow! I am a graduate student studying to become a child and family therapist (MFT) and am passionate about supporting families. I have reliable transportation and experience driving kids to and from school, activities, or appointments. I am very familiar with kids’ busy schedules! Some of my favorite activities include being outdoors, arts and crafts, games, music, dance, and rollerskating. I absolutely love to do creative projects with kids and provide an engaging environment. I’m also an animal lover and happy to provide pet care. I especially love cats! Other experience/specialties: LGBTQ+ families, families experiencing divorce, children in therapy, neurodivergent children. I am also trained as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for children with developmental/intellectual disabilities, and registered as a provider with East Bay Regional Center. I have current CPR/first aid certification.

Ali got along with my kids right away, with a calm but competent demeanor that put everyone at ease!

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Adanech
Booked by 3 repeat families
11 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in El Cerrito, CA

Hi! My name is Adanech but a lot of ppl calls me Adu :-) I have been working with children for the past 15 + years in the position of babysitters, nanny, daycare assistant, and also volunteered at children’s hospital of oakland for over 200 hours. I have worked with all ages from newborn to middle schoolers. I also have 11 years old daughter. I simply love working with children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I am very responsible, trustworthy, caring and punctual. I have a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. Also cleared to volunteer at Oakland school district.

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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 do I find an emergency babysitter in El Cerrito?

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How much does an emergency babysitter cost in El Cerrito?

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Are babysitters in El Cerrito on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a babysitter in El Cerrito for today or tonight?

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

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