Tarzana families count on UrbanSitter for same-day emergency child care. In most areas, average response time for urgent needs is under two minutes.
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Families in Tarzana turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
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Hello! My name is Irina, and I’m a dedicated yoga teacher, caregiver, and mother of two wonderful grown-up children. Alongside my teaching, I offer professional child care and senior care services, bringing over 20 years of experience to families who are looking for someone reliable, compassionate, and skilled. Child Care Experience I have cared for children of all ages—from newborns and infants to toddlers and school-aged kids. My responsibilities have included: • Nurturing daily routines (feeding, diapering, bathing, bedtime) • School pick-up and drop-off • Supporting learning with tutoring and creative activities • Encouraging healthy play, movement, and exercise • Organizing crafts, games, and enriching activities In fact, I had my own pre-school childcare for almost 8 years with 500 kids attending daily 2[removed]. Senior Care Experience I provide warm and respectful support to seniors, including: • Cooking nutritious meals • Driving to medical appointments and social activities • Assisting with daily tasks and light housekeeping • Offering companionship, encouragement, and care Why Families Choose Me • Over two decades of caregiving experience • Responsible, trustworthy, and patient • A background in yoga, bringing calmness and positive energy • Comfortable and happy in homes with pets—I love both cats and dogs! I genuinely love working with people of all ages, and my goal is always to create a safe, supportive, and uplifting environment. You can be sure that your loved ones will be surrounded by pure love and respect. All the best to you and your family!
“Irina was absolutely wonderful! She committed to a job we posted very last minute and was punctual, kind, and most importantly - so immediately great with our kids; they took to her instantly. She even cleaned up which is such an enormous help. Highly recommend - she is lovely!”
With more than 16 years of experience providing discreet childcare to private families, I specialize in newborn, infant, toddler, and preschooler development, evidence-based sleep training, and seamless household integration. I emphasize discretion and emotional intelligence to create calm, structured environments that support cognitive growth, social independence, and developmental milestones through tailored approaches. I develop customized regimens for rest and enrichment, manage daily routines, and adhere to NDA protocols for privacy. As a Certified Newborn Care Specialist with Infant CPR and Pediatric First Aid, TrustLine Registration, Advanced Child Care, Water Safety Certification, and a clean, valid driver’s license, I prioritize safety, adaptability, and trusted care. Specializing in premium weekend support and overnight newborn care for private families seeking calm, experienced, and highly attentive care. Confidential references are available upon request.
As the oldest sister of eight siblings my story life helped me to develop the skills to care for kids of all ages, evolving into a problem-solving patient caregiver. In my youth, I started volunteering as a babysitter and tutoring in my community. Later, I went to medical school and graduated as an International Medical graduate in Ecuador, I am currently volunteering at Yale School of Medicine conducting remote research on child development while studying to take the exams for the US medical license. While in college, I practiced Andean folkloric ballet as a professional dancer which aided to sharpen my skillset for teamwork and leadership, expanding my creativity which comes in handy in activities for kids. I am fluent in English and a native Spanish speaker, so I could tutor kids teaching Spanish if it’s an interest of their parents for them to become polylingual. I am also an adept pet house sitter and enjoy gardening. I have professional knowledge on nutrition and am passionate about children's well-being and healthy lifestyles. I am a loving aunty of four cuties, and I like to keep up to date with the animated movies to be able to give them my point of view on their topics while reading fantasy books to them as much as I can. I aspire to become a pediatric surgical oncologist, and will be applying for pediatric and surgical residency programs for 2027. I have a very flexible schedule until then. Looking forward to working with you!
“Karina was wonderful--kind, patient, playful and funny, with a calm energy that made my children trust and enjoy her presence. She handled everything beautifully. She is reliable, resourceful, grounded, and composed. We will definitely work with her again! Amazing sitter!”
Hello, my name is Roksanda. I’m a responsible, reliable, and flexible nanny with years of childcare experience. I’m currently working as a substitute teacher for LAUSD. I have First Aid and CPR certifications. I’m a non-smoker and have a clean driving record. I enjoy working with children, and am committed to promoting children’s physical, mental, and emotional development in collaboration with parents. I believe I’m a great fit for caring for your child as I am patient, caring, and compassionate. Thank you
“Roksanda was fantastic with our two kids. They enjoyed engaging in activities with her. She was on time and communicative and went above and beyond, washing dishes and folding laundry when she wasn't asked to.”
My name is Bridget! I am an entertainment industry professional who has almost 17 years of childcare experience. I am available on weekday evenings and weekends. I am offering child care, and needed household services. I have been both a date night and evening babysitter and also have worked as a full-time nanny. I have experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids. I am also open to household care work while being there including cleaning, cooking etc. I am friendly with pets (mainly dogs and cats) and willing to care for the animals while at your home.
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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