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Hello there! My name is Juabidun, and I have been babysitting for about 10 years now! I have primarily babysat my 3 younger siblings from when they were newborns, but I am also trusted with my cousin’s and aunt’s children. I can change diapers, feed children, and bathe as well (children who are able to stand and are potty-trained). I love being able to talk with children and watch them grow because I can see the next generation of people thriving in front of me. I also love to hear the ideas of young children about what they care about, believe in, and their future hopes. My biggest belief is that when taking care of children, being the most patient version of myself is crucial because these are beings that are still learning and growing. They deserve love, affection, and attention in order to become the best versions of themselves. In addition to these things, I am capable of doing light house-keeping/chores and am open to running small errands as well. I hope that I can be a great candidate in your babysitter hunt :)
“Juabidun was amazing with our 10 month old when he had a fussy evening. We would definitely hire her again!”
Hello families! I am active, energetic and compassionate when it comes to working with your kids. I like to focus on human development with the help of nature and staying away from screens. Feel free to learn more about the way I operate
“Natasa was wonderful with my kids, two dogs, and 2 cats! She was with our family for 3 years- until the kids started school. We loved having her high energy and great attitude sing through the halls of our home. She's caring, understanding and creative- your kids will be lucky to have her.”
Hello! My name is Kwan, and I’m originally from Thailand. I am a professional nanny with over seven years of experience caring for children of all ages, especially infants and toddlers in Bay Area. Working with children is something I truly love. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is watching them grow and develop. I feel grateful to be part of their journey and to support them through each stage of their development 🥰 📍 I am currently based in the Ingleside area of San Francisco. Childcare experience -I have been working with the kids since I was a student teacher and then began babysitter. -2 years experiences teacher in elementary school in Thailand for children ages 5-10 years.( I was graduated from the faculty of education in Thailand. Please let me know if you would like proof certificate) -2 years au pair experiences in the Bay Area I’ve worked primarily with infants and toddlers ages 3months to 4 years. I also liked to work with the kids all ages. -experience in potty training -Preparing food and snacks for the kids. -Making solid food and feeding infants. -Changing diaper. A little bit about me -I’m trust worthy,loving, kind, caring, patient,easy going person, sweet and strong personality. -I was an elementary school teacher in Thailand. -I was to be an aupair in Bay Area for 2 years. -Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification with proof -Infant Qualified -Update to vaccines Flu, Tdap and M.M.R. -Negative for Covid test on February -Open to helping light cleaning, kids laundry -Taking covid very serious, wearing masks and social distance. Activities with the kids I really enjoy to do indoor and outdoor activities with the kids to develop their brain such as art project, taking them to the park, story telling , playing games etc Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me.I would be happy to meeting you and your family. Thank you so much I hope to hear from you soon! Kwan 🙏
“Kwan is a fantastic babysitter! She is a former au pair, so very competent and reliable. She is a genuinely sweet and caring person - my 4 YO loves her. She also help me by cleaning up as she goes along - picks up the toys, puts LO's dishes in the dishwasher, etc.”
From my experience working for SFUSD and an after-school program, it has equipped me with the necessary skills to transition to being a caregiver. I have worked with a range of 1-12 kids at a time in both a formal classroom and casual after-school programming. This diversity of environments has allowed me to adapt especially well to fast-paced environments where problems regularly arise, requiring quick thinking and problem-solving skills. A critical part of this is paying attention to the child and predicting what they need, whether it may be a new activity to do or socioemotional regulation. Working with kids in the classroom has also taught me about what it means to engage and develop working relationships with the kids you help. Engaging with a child about their interests and feelings allows them to feel heard, deepening the bond between you and that child; making even the most disagreeable kids more flexible in their thinking and more honest about how they are truly feeling. In doing so, we are modeling positive behaviors, teaching them how to treat and socialize with others as well as regulate their own emotions. Such lessons are vital as they mature and go out into the world.
“June is great - communicative, kind, and calm with our two kiddos, who are high energy 2 and 5. She has helped us out a lot over our chaotic end of summer, and we are so grateful to her!”
Hi, I’m Olga, a childcare provider based in the Pacific Heights area. I offer both babysitting and personal assistant services to local families. Over the past three years, I’ve cared for infants, toddlers, and early elementary-aged children. My experience includes preparing meals, feeding, school drop-offs and pick-ups, helping with homework, organizing arts and crafts activities, and engaging children in age-appropriate play. In addition to childcare, I provide personal assistant support, including running errands, organizing schedules and spaces, coordinating travel arrangements, paying bills, and assisting with a variety of household tasks as needed. I am allergic to cats, but I’m comfortable working in homes with dogs.
“We highly recommend Olga. She helped our family as a mother's helper/nanny during a period of time when our second child was a newborn and my husband was returning to work. She primarily cared for our 21 month old toddler for the morning until his afternoon nap. She has a calm, patient, engaging style of care and our son immediately took to her. He looks forward to her arriving every morning. She knew kinds of play to help with his next developmental milestones. And she's able to peacefully coax him into everything he needs to do without much resistance. Having Olga around made the chaotic period of two under two go smoothly.”
As of November 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,462 sitters background checked in San Francisco, CA
5.0 average star rating from total of 29,477 reviews in San Francisco, CA
"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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