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Karla
Booked by 50 repeat families
94 reviews
Salinas
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 127 families in Gilroy, CA

Hello Parents:) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. I have tons of experience! 27+ years. I’ve worked in pediatric clinic, licensed daycare, teacher’s assistant, kids dance instructor. I’m a student in the health field, radiology is my goal. I am the 2nd to oldest out of 5 siblings. I started to babysit at a very young age. I flourished when I started to work with kids and it’s showed me to be patient, mature, energetic, engaging and to be tolerant. I’ve been described as very responsible, patient, quick on my feet!, dependable, welcoming & kind. I honestly enjoy and value working with children. Im also a proud community outreach lead in my outreach page on FB which brings community info to kids and their parents. I also help teach dance to help kiddos keep busy and out of the streets. I help guide them in other afterschool programs, activities like art, reading, instruments, paint, language. I give them info to further their education and I even chat with parents if they need any guidance. No child is “too challenging”. Most are just misunderstood and just need a chance to be themselves. I worked for my local Health Department Clinics and Hospital for 22+ yrs. 27+yrs in child care, 10+yrs in a class room setting. Early Childhood Development credits! Fully vaccinated, CPR & First Aid trained👍🏻. I feel very comfortable responding to any medical emergency, medication administration, any disability, any level of health conditions, including behavioral. I have been a Travel Nanny and loved every minute of it. The one-on-one attention gave me a different perspective on how to support parents. I am a firm believer in Montessori Method. I like to be hands on, nature is my buddy, active, arts & crafts, music!, books, baking, help with homework/projects, biking/walking, any educational play is fun. Anything that helps inspire curiosity to discover & learn. I don’t shy away from bathing, forts, feedings, cleaning, mud puddles:), bed time stories, movies and of course a great Snuggle when needed. Parenting styles may diff. so I respect every parents wishes & rules. Parents are trusting me with their most valuable treasure so I strive to be my best. I’ve always enjoyed working with children because they are kind, fun and so intelligent. It takes a special person with special gifts to work with children. I’m one in a few to be blessed & thankful for my gifts. I appreciate your time & consideration. If you have any questions, feel free to message me:)

She was responsive, immediately dove in with the kids, was friendly and kept us updated. Would totally hire her again!

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Yuliska
Booked by 4 repeat families
7 reviews
San José
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 17 families in Gilroy, CA

Hi! My name is Yuliska, I’m 32 yo and I’m from Colombia 🇨🇴 currently living in San José . I’m professional in Finances and Dance. I have 9+ years of experience working with kids in childcare, dance teacher and being a volunteer. I’ve been working with kids from 5 weeks to 14 years old. I’m very patient, active, I love sports, I am very easygoing, a happy person, I like outdoors activities, art crafts, my references can tell you I’m very responsable. I don’t have any allergies and I love pets.

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Nicole
Booked by 3 repeat families
3 reviews
San Jose
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Gilroy, CA

Hi my name is Nicole! I am currently looking for occasional and part time babysitting or nannying roles until 10/28/25 before I leave to travel. I have 10 years of experience babysitting and nannying for families and 8 years of experience teaching private swim lessons and coaching swim team. I have supported families by helping with drop off/pick up, after school and nighttime routines, meal prep, and cleaning. My main priority is always to create a fun and safe environment for the kids I work with. I know that by being their caregiver it’s important that I be a positive presence in their lives and support them wherever I can! Additionally, I have taken care of various animals in closing dogs and cats for families over the years. I attended Santa Clara University and graduated in 2021 with a BS in Public Health and Political Science with minors in Biology and Spanish. I speak and write fluently in English and Spanish. I am EMT, Lifeguard, CPR AED, and First Aid certified.

Nicole is awesome, she was right on time, reliable, and really nice with my daughter for the entire day, she was flexible and understanding of situations that may change, I would hire her back in a second!

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Mary
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
San Jose
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Gilroy, CA

Hi my name is Mary, in my mid 30s, behavior specialist in dogs and children. I have a very bubbly, go lucky personality. I have been an auntie since I was 15 years old, raising my nieces and nephews since they were infants. I am comfortable with feeding, playing, changing and putting a baby to sleep. I am comfortable with household errands, picking up/ dropping off for school, and pet care needs. You'll wonder why I want to be a nanny and why my profile is bland compared to most. My recent job I was working as a personal aide for a young adult with Autism and realized how much my presence gave my client reassurance and peace of mind. On top of that her daughter felt comfortable with me by her side so she can be independent. If the government had more funding she wouldn't have lost her grant and I wouldn't have lost my job and find another family to help. I did more than just drove her to her doctor appointments and helped make her meals, I was her protector, her voice, when she was crying I would comfort and talk her through it. When she could not talk or voice her feelings, I was her projector, I defended her and protected her peace of mind. I am an open book so please ask me anything, I just hope someone will give me a chance to make their life easier. I have client references to verify my hard work and continuous drive. I am more than just a nanny, I am someone they can trust more than family.

Mary is very bubbly, playful, and naturally great with children. Within the first few minutes of meeting my toddler, she found a way to warm up to him and match his high energy. Mary does not simply watch your child play. She actively engages, teaches, leads activities, and plays with them. My son had a blast the past few times Mary babysat for us, and we are happy to continue having her on a weekly basis. I am very glad I responded to her job application and scheduled a trial session with her, even though she did not have any reviews yet at the time. I hope my review gives other families reassurance about her professionalism, reliability, and wonderful energy with children.

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Lina
Booked by 2 repeat families
1 review
San Jose
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Gilroy, CA

Hi Bay Area Families! My name is Lina, I’m 30 years old. I was an au pair in 2[removed]. I used to take care of kids while I was in college, including my newborn nephew, who is now 16. I recently finished grad school and got a job from 8 am to 5 pm, but I miss my job as a nanny. I love to take of children and I have experience with all ages. I like to go out with the kiddos for walks, to the library, parks, and more. I help them with homework,tutoring, and crafts. In my free time, I love hiking, painting, dancing, solving puzzles, and watching movies. I’m a native Spanish speaker, I speak English and a little bit of French. I’d love to meet up!

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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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