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Hi, my name is Lisa and I am offering child, and pet care. I am Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified by the American Red Cross as of Nov 2025, and up to date on flu & Covid vaccines. I’m a dog mom to Callie (featured in my photo) and am a natural care taker. I started babysitting when I was 13 years old and have taken care of infants, toddlers, small children and pre-teens. I enjoy spending time with my friends and their children. In my free time I enjoy being outdoors (hiking, tennis etc), being active (yoga, Pilates), trying new restaurants with friends, traveling, walks with my dog, art, volunteering (tutoring middle school children). * Please note, I’ve returned to families houses for babysitting but via text, so it’s not recorded on the app that I’ve had returning visits. **I accept cash and venmo, but cannot accept credit cards. I’m currently in the process of career transition, and am interested in exploring studying/working in childhood development- an area that’s always interested me as I helped care for my sister who was born when I was 13 :) Thanks in advance for your consideration!
Hello, Bay Area Families! My name is Ashley, and it’s great to meet you. I really enjoy babysitting kids and getting to know them and their unique personalities! I am an Aunt to five nieces and nephews under the age of 10, who live in Phoenix and Kansas City, and a dog mom to a miniature Aussiedoodle, Charles Barkley “Chuck”. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and have a working proficiency of French. I mainly babysat for one family with three young boys from the age of 14-17 during high school in the evenings and weekends in Wichita, Kansas. I went to school in New York City and nannied throughout the week, and babysat during the weekend for a few families with elementary school age children. I studied abroad in France and nannied for one family for the duration of my six months where I helped their three children with their English language skills, and primarily cared for their youngest child. I have lived in SF for 7 years, and am looking for occasional evening sits. Please reach out and let me know if I can help!
“Ashley was really thoughtful about confirming / being on time / associated logistics. She was very engaged with our kids and followed up my walkthrough with a lot of questions. Really kind and easy-going. My kids had a great time.”
Hi! I’m Yuri, a recent graduate from San Francisco State University with a Master’s degree in Cell Biology. I’m currently looking for occasional babysitting opportunities, especially for date nights and weekend help! I’ve been babysitting professionally for about 12 years and also grew up helping care for my 6 younger siblings. As a San Francisco native, I love building strong connections with local families and creating fun, enriching experiences for kids. I especially enjoy nurturing children’s creativity and curiosity through arts and crafts, reading in silly voices, building forts, digging for “gems” in edible sand (blended cereal!), Legos, nature walks, museums, and play groups. I have a Montessori-inspired, gentle parenting approach and love encouraging children’s independence, imagination, and confidence in a warm and supportive environment. Working with children genuinely brings me so much joy, and I hope to continue babysitting while I work toward finding a permanent full-time position in research. I’m looking forward to meeting you and your little one(s)!
Hi! - My name is Joy, I work as a barista so my schedule is pretty flexible and love working with kids! I spend a lot of my free time reading, baking and doing many different arts and crafts! I have been working with children for the last 10 years and have experience watching infants, toddlers and school age kids. I have done school pick-ups, naps, bedtimes and bath time, taken kids to extra curricular activities, worked events with groups of kids and spent time as a program director for middle school and high school students. I love to get creative with craft times while using imagination and am great with time management and details. I am a highly responsible person whose top priority while working is taking care of your child. Communication is super important to me, I am super punctual and am happy to work with you on what’s best for your family and your child.
NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW FAMILIES AT THIS TIME. With respect to the health of my clients, and myself, I do not work with contagious kids/families for occasional bookings, I'll only consider sick care for longer term jobs. Hi parents! I'm described by parents as reliable, responsible, engaging, energetic with an ability to keep up with energetic kids, while having a calming, and patient demeanor. Healthy living, fit, active, non-smoker **Background & Availability:** I am native to the Bay Area, with a 25-years in childcare, in daycare, preschool, and nanny rolls. **My Childcare Philosophy:** I am a career nanny who views childcare as a calling, inspired by assisting my mother, an in-home childcare provider. Known for my warm, kind, and nurturing approach, I blend patience, gentleness, affection, and fun while still maintaining healthy boundaries with kids, all to help create an environment that encourages growth and happiness. **Engagement & Activities:** I am a believer in the magic of meaningful engagement. I steer clear of distractions, focus on interactive play, age-appropriate activities, and enriching experiences. Whether it's outdoor adventures, snuggling up with books, musical exploration, movement, or arts and crafts, I like to make every moment count to create a well-rounded and enriching experience. **Education & Experience:** My early childhood education is extensive, nearing completion of an associate teaching certificate. My experience is versatile, gained over many years of working with newborns, infants, toddlers, and early school-age children, occasionally extending to older age groups. I am an active member of the International Nanny Association, having attending their annual conferences for ten years, just one of the ways I prioritize keeping current with the latest childcare practices. **Professional Qualifications/Health and Safety:** - International Nanny Association Credentialed Nanny - Newborn Care Specialist trained - Pediatric CPR and First Aid certified (renewed regularly) - COVID vaccinated and up-to-date with immunizations for the 2024/25 season (flu yearly, tdap in 2021 due every 10 years). -Negative TB test -Safe driver -TrustLine registered If you are searching for a highly experienced, and loving nanny for your little ones, I would love to connect!
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
"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
"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
"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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