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karen
Booked by 5 repeat families
13 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 18 families in Forest Knolls, CA

Hi parents! I’ve been in United States since 2019. I came as an au pair and now I’m a college student. All this time I had the pleasure of taking care of kids from different ages: 8 months to 12 years. With the kids I like to read books, paint, play, take them to parks or different places if the parent is comfortable. I’m a person that is very patient, calm, respectful and trustworthy.

Karen was very friendly and professional, our daughter really enjoyed her! We would definitely hire her again.

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Kerstin
Booked by 10 repeat families
17 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 20 families in Forest Knolls, CA

Hello Families! I am a professional early childhood educator with 15+ years of experience including infant care, preschool teaching and management of a school-age aftercare program; I currently work in early intervention. My focus is on safety, engagement, positive reinforcement and creating supportive relationships. I love working with children and they enjoy me, so it’s a “win-win”. Credentials: BS in Biology, California CTC credential in Child Development including Infant/Toddler certification, RBT certified, Child/Infant CPR and First Aid. I specialize in nature-based learning and Outdoor Classroom curriculum. Fully vaccinated, non-smoker and health enthusiast. Happy to assist with feeding, meal preparation, diaper changes, potty training, schoolwork/tutoring, and bedtime routines. I come prepared to facilitate activities including art, reading, games, dance/music, cooking/baking and more. Available for house and pet sitting with flexible scheduling. I adore animals and tend cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, turtles, birds, etc. with past expertise as a veterinary technician. Message me to discuss your family’s needs and schedule - I’d love to see how I can help! Thank you for reviewing my profile and I look forward to meeting you and your family.

Kerstin was lovely! I would absolutely hire her again.

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Natalya
Booked by 54 repeat families
56 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 118 families in Forest Knolls, CA

Greetings Families, My name is Natalya! I am a high school teacher with SFUSD who lives in Marin County, and I'm looking forward to spending my summer open-availability helping local families. I have been a trusted caregiver on UrbanSitter since 2014, and over the last decade, I have developed and nurtured wonderful relationships with a wide variety of families. Supporting parents and connecting with children comes naturally to me. My calendar is always kept up to date, but please feel free to message me directly if you have any questions about my availability. If you are looking for friendly, honest, reliable, and professional support for your family, look no further! I look forward to connecting with you.

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Ashlyn
Booked by 64 repeat families
124 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 166 families in Forest Knolls, CA

*occasional work only. No part time or full time requests please Hello! My name is Ashlyn, and I’m 30 years old with over 15 years of caregiving experience for children of all ages. I’ve had the pleasure of babysitting for hundreds of Bay Area families (truly!). Background: Current Pre-Nursing Student BA Psychology Experience working w/ infants and K-8 as a classroom aide, aftercare coordinator, and CYO Volleyball coach. Why Choose Me to Work with Your Family? (*Please use my reviews as references*): • I actively engage with children—I’m fun, energetic, and involved. I don’t just supervise; I play too! I also make an extra effort to tidy up. • I have extensive experience managing and engaging large groups of kids. • I’m comfortable caring for infants and their toddler-aged siblings simultaneously. • I’m creative, spontaneous, and easy-going with a “go with the flow” attitude while maintaining necessary boundaries. I have done well caring for most neurodivergent children as I am sensitive and patient. • I’m a top-notch fort builder I look forward to hearing from you and becoming an occasional sitter for your family. _____ *4 hour minimum, please! Looking for occasional jobs, ideally 6+ hour shifts.

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Aline
Booked by 65 repeat families
117 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 154 families in Forest Knolls, CA

*only available for occasional jobs. Hello, my name is Aline and I was born and raised in Brazil. I’m graduated in IT management and worked in tech for 8 years in my home country. I used to volunteer Helping at dominical class at a catholic church helping with 18 kids between 4 and 13 years old. I studied 6 months of psychology including early childhood before moving to the United States in 2018. I had three successful full time contracts since 2018 and just ended because the family didn’t need full time help anymore. Meanwhile I babysat for many families (over 100 according to UrbanSitter reviews) in the bay area from Vacaville to Pacifica and you can find some reviews on my profile. I have experience with kids with age between 8months old to 12years old. From wake up until bed time routine including driving to classes, parks and overnight. When taking care of a kid I’m flexible to adapt to the family’s parental style when it comes to discipline, screen time and activities. I consider myself someone caring, patient, organized, creative, communicative and responsible. I have my own car, clean record, I’m CPR certified. I enjoy my free time going to gym, hiking, traveling, going to restaurants and sleeping. (And sometimes crying over college homework lol) I just got two associates degree at College of Marin and just moved to SLO to finish my BS in business administration.

We were able to book Aline last minute to catch up on work and errands. She was super easy going and our 10 year old loved baking and shopping with her. Thank you and we will book again, for sure!

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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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