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Courtney
Booked by 15 repeat families
18 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 37 families in San Francisco, CA

Hello! ☺️ I am a current graduate student at San Francisco State working toward a Master in Social Work. I was a full time nanny in the city prior to Covid and am looking to jump back in for occasional jobs while I'm in school. I have cared for newborns, infants, toddlers, twins, and kids as old as ten and as young as six weeks. I've also done weekend stays and overnights with families. I am BLS (Basic Lifesaving Skills) certified and comfortable around pets. Thanks for reading!

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Catherine
Booked by 63 repeat families
118 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 150 families in San Francisco, CA

☀️🌉☀️🌉☀️🌉☀️🌉☀️🌉☀️ Hello, I live in San Francisco and I have been working as a Full Time professional nanny in the Bay Area for over 15 years, working with children starting at 1 month old -- to preschool -- to older children. Caring for multiple children is my specialty and I have a lot of newborn experience, families tell me I am great with infants/babies/toddlers and have a lot of patience and energy for these age groups as well as all the others. I absolutely love my job! 💛 Note: if I apply for your babysitting job, I accept the hourly rate that you set! Working with children keeps me young at heart and I have so much fun doing it. I am a confident person, very organized and love structure but also very relaxed/flexible and people say I have a very calming presence. Basically I will go with whatever flow you have going on in your home and follow your lead and preferences. I have always gravitated towards caring for children. After college (UC Santa Cruz, BA Psychology) I worked as a Literacy Tutor for first graders in East Oakland, and even after some time working in office jobs life lead me back to children. I started working for a Family Day Care center and there I learned valuable knowledge about caring for multiple infants and toddlers at a time. Up to 10-12 kids! It was a natural progression towards nanny work. I love to read to children, play games, creative play, running outside, playing sports, being silly/laughing, etc. My mom was an elementary school teacher and people tell me I am like a teacher. I must take after her :) I am great with infants and toddlers, I recognize non-verbal cues very clearly and think ahead. I take instruction well and I also can do well without any instruction because I have so many years experience and I am a no-nonsense type of personality. I have a genuine interest in every child's well being. Your children will be well taken care of, safe and happy in my care. ❤️ I am CPR/First Aid certified. I can travel throughout the Bay Area, I have a very reliable car, a 2016 VW Tiguan.

Catherine is amazing — timely, unfazed, great with kids !

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Suttiti
Booked by 11 repeat families
18 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 35 families in San Francisco, CA

Hello, My name is Keekie/Aki original from Thailand. I'm a professional childcare worker, I am looking for part time job and occasional start ASAP I got Covid-19 vaccine already and flu shots, etc. -I also have experience as a part-time night nurse. About me *Au pair (nanny live in) 2 years *Nanny live out 6 years - part time, full time and nanny share *Babysitter - 8 years *childcare assistant support 2 year *total childcare experience 10 year *I have cared for children ranging from newborns - 14 years old. * Specialized for newborns, baby and toddler. * single care, multiple age care and share care. * pets friendly *Non alcohol, Non smoking, Non party. My personality: I am active, out going, friendly, smiley, patient, easy-going and hard working. I love hanging out with kids. I like pets, especially dogs and cats :) For the activities with kids. I like to go outside, go to the park, playground, museum, planetarium, aquarium, science center education, zoo, music classes. go to the library for story time. I like reading a story, do arts and crafts, sing song, cooking. I gained a lot of hands on experience taking care of several infants and toddlers ( and do cloth diaper). I am happy to provide references regarding my experience as nanny, Volunteer and teacher. I look forward to meeting your family! :)

Aki is always on time, and so good with our toddler. She has given me some useful tips that I have used with our day to day. She also sends some really cute pics and is very communicative. Thanks, Aki!

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Eva
Booked by 31 repeat families
31 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 50 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi! I’m Eva, a lifelong childcare enthusiast with just shy of 20 years of experience supporting families and nurturing kids of all ages, from newborns to tweens. I have extensive newborn/infant experience and am well versed in all things diapers, bottles, swaddles, and infant sleep! I often support twins and triplets, and families with 3+ young children. I’ve been a pediatric play based therapy provider for 13 years and I work full-time as a behavior analyst with children ages one to six, helping them build independence through silliness, play, routine, and connection! Whether it's navigating toddler play or supporting school-age routines, I aim to bring a calm, joyful, and dependable presence to every family I work with. Here’s a quick snapshot of my nanny experience in addition to hundreds of evening and weekend babysitting jobs for many families: Triplet Caregiver (Part-Time (20 hrs a week) from 3 months to 3 years): Provided care M-F, from 9 AM to 1 PM including meals, naps, play, outings, and household help. Continued to support the family for years through evening and weekend care after the kids began pre-school. Full-Time Nanny (40 hrs/week): Supported two sisters (ages 1.5 and 3) with daily routines, drop-off/pickup, meals, outings, playtime and household tasks becoming an extension of their family. Current Weekly Care: Evening/weekend sitter for two sweet brothers (ages 2 and 4), managing everything from active play to community adventures to bedtime routines. My approach is warm, patient, and play-based and I will aim to adapt to your family’s values and routines while creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for your child (Whether we’re exploring the outdoors, making up silly stories, or winding down for bedtime).

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Betty
Booked by 9 repeat families
11 reviews
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in San Francisco, CA

Dear Parents, I am a Bay Area native with 16 years of combined experience as a preschool teacher and a nanny/private early childhood educator. I have cared for and taught children in both San Francisco and Paris, France over the years, and each experience has been very rewarding. I am trilingual (English/Spanish/French), and my educational background is in music (classical voice). I love engaging children of all ages in fun and educational activities - especially singing and art projects! If you'd like to know more about my experience, I'd be very happy to hear from you!

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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 San Francisco?

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Can I find a babysitter in San Francisco for today or tonight?

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

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