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Families in San Francisco turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
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Hi, I'm Chloe! I'm an environmental educator for the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, and have been babysitting/nannying for 10+ years. I love being outdoors, doing creative projects, and tailoring my activities to the needs and interests of the families I work for. I also love plants and animals and have experience petsitting and housesitting. I'd love to help some local families :) -CPR/first aid and aquatic specialist certified -Experience with large groups of children -Experience creating and leading environmental/science lessons
Hi! My name is Ryann (they/them) and I recently graduated from SFSU with a Bachelors Degree in Women and Gender Studies with a minor in LGBTQ+ studies. I'm going back to school in the fall to start my Masters Program in Sexuality Studies. I am flexible, social, playful, a strong communicator, and I love working with kids, animals, and elderly folks. Throughout my life, I have babysat for many families with children of various ages, typically multiple children at the same time. My responsibilities included cooking and prepping food, helping with homework, cleaning, arts and crafts, and transportation to and from school. I frequently care for my friends' and neighbors' pets; dog walking, feeding the animals, refilling water bowls, overnight cat sitting, and offering various forms of enrichment. I am passionate about animals and providing the best quality of life for them. I have been volunteering at Openhouse, the LGBTQ+ senior center, since October every week and it has allowed me to expand my knowledge and skills around senior care. I have assisted disabled folks with everyday tasks, ranging from going to the grocery store to the emergency vet. I am patient, able bodied, accommodating, and quick to help out.
I have 10 years of experience of caring for young children and homework assistance. I work well with neurodivergent children and have a lot of homework tips and tricks. I have seven years of experience creating and leading workshops for youth development within diverse communities. I love sharing my interests and hobbies, which included, crafting, theater, science and community engagement. I can help with light housekeeping, groceries, and Carpooling. I have 3 years of experience providing compassionate care for seniors and work well with those who have dementia/alzheimer's. I have 7 years of experience caring for dogs of all ages.
Hi family! I have experience caring for infants and genuinely enjoy creating a calm, loving, and attentive environment for babies. I am also a student by night, enrolled in child development to learn more about the little ones and how to best care for them! I'm reliable, communicative, and comfortable with pets, and I'm happy to help with light baby-related tidying as needed. I'm CPR/First Aid trained (but would need to renew). I'd love the opportunity to connect and see if I'd be a good fit for your family.
I have experience taking care of pets, sick, healthy, you name it. I’ve fostered and worked at animal shelters so you can trust that your pet will be well taken care of.
As of November 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,463 sitters background checked in San Francisco, CA
5.0 average star rating from total of 29,573 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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