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Hellen
Booked by 2 repeat families
7 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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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Ashley
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Oakland, CA

Hello! My name is Ash and I believe young minds are the most valuable of them all. Creating exciting memories through exploring our parks, spending time dreaming up magical age appropriate crafts, exploring foods and enjoying the ritual of a daily adventure are some of the simple ways I enjoy providing happiness, and most importantly, care. I hold a masters in developmental psychology, 8 years of professional experience as a nanny along with 13 credentials in Montessori Early education. Let's meet soon !

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Danielle
Booked by 5 repeat families
6 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 families in Oakland, CA

Hi- my name is Danielle! I am a public school teacher of 4 years (3rd grade for 3, 2nd grade for 1). I’m looking to make some extra money on the side with house sitting, pet sitting, babysitting, or tutoring. I have a bachelors degree in Childhood Development, i have worked in a preschool as the head teacher and also in an after-school program with elementary aged kiddos, and also spent two years as a full time nanny to twins (3 yrs). I’m mostly looking for evening care jobs or weekends when my schedule permits. I have experience with tutoring elementary school aged kids as well as experience with special needs kids. I have a lot of pet sitting experience and have owned dogs/cats my entire life. I don’t have a ton of free time during weekdays but would be willing to work out check ins or walks if necessary. House sitting would be ideal for my schedule. I have housesat numerous times for family and friends in the past and would feel very comfortable if pets were there too!

Danielle was great, super friendly and took care of our daughter. She did not shy away from toddler behaviors and jumped right in!

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Jakub
Booked by 16 repeat families
20 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 26 families in Oakland, CA

I'm vaccinated (1st and 2nd dose) Hello! My name is Kuba, I am 27 years old and I'm originally from Poland. I have a college degree in social work and special education. I'm a paraprofessional at Francis Scott Key Elementary and pre-kindergarten teacher at Polish-American Educational committee of San Francisco. I am looking for a child care job in the SF/Bay Area. My experience includes: - Au Pair exchange program in California and Maryland - 2 years - Children Camp Leader/Director for International Children Camp located in Poland - 7 years Organized activities - Dorm director - Program volunteer/tutor - Home for special needs children located in my hometown (Poland) - 3 years I planned social activities and set educational goals. One On One - a program comparable to Big Brothers Big Sisters I was a mentor for an underprivileged boy. I took him on social outings and educated him - 3 years

My youngest has a new bestie apparently. Which is probably all that needs to be said. But also, on time, very professional, very focused on understanding what was needed for each of them. Instant addition to my "favorites" list.

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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 Oakland?

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Are babysitters in Oakland on UrbanSitter background checked?

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

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

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