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Mallory
Booked by 324 repeat families
328 reviews
Oakland
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 628 repeat families

Hello, my name is Mallory. I'm originally from Phoenix, Arizona. I graduated as a pharmacy technician from Carrington College in May 2012. I've been a nanny on and off since 2004, full-time since 2012. I've watched children of all ages, the youngest being 13 days old, and have loved all of it. I enjoy doing crafts, helping with homework, playing games, having dance parties, and walking to the park. Personal policies: -I do not accept strictly driving jobs. -I will not work with contagious children. -I will not work with parents who work from home and cannot bypass the children during that time in order to avoid separation issues. -I do not work with attachment parenting in the no boundary/no discipline sense. *I fully support sleep training and the cry-it-out method when approached appropriately* Payment policy: -Parents must agree to pay for each entire booking, regardless of the time actually worked. -When parents are late, I charge time in 15-minute increments. Cancellation policy: 48 hours notice = 50% of booking, or at least $50. 24 hours notice = full payment of booking.

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Jamila
Booked by 31 repeat families
41 reviews
San Francisco
$55 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 84 repeat families

My name is Jamila. I take last minute requests! If you see a time not listed on the booking calendar that you’d like to book, please reach out. I am an honorably discharged Coast Guard veteran. I have experience with high profile families and am happy to sign NDAs. Recently, I studied sports medicine and child development at Foothill College. I am certified in: community health work, case management, crisis intervention, mental health first aid, domestic violence/sexual assault survivor advocacy, and crime victims rights advocacy. I studied acting at Maggie Flanigan, HB studio, Upright Citizens Brigade, The Linklater Center, and the Barrow Group. I'm an actress/model, and professional painter/artist and enjoy bringing my creativity to life with my passion with kids through teaching, painting and drawing. I enjoy creative activities like singing and acting if the kids are interested to learn. I started off in the theater as a kid and love sharing my love for the arts with families! I love taking the kids out to movies, museums, or to the park. I’m a member of MOMA, De Young, Cal Academy & Asian Art Museum. I am happy to take your child since my membership makes it free for them! I have a huge imagination and love to play games and also I am experienced with yoga. I’m a reiki practitioner and energy healer. I have found kids love meditation and energy work as well. I am currently studying Spanish, Hindi, Japanese, Mandarin, & French and would tutor your children if you like! I am a southern belle and cook many things like Chinese, Indian, Italian, and many soups and pastas. I also love animals. What makes me a great caregiver is that I am creative and passionate about life. I travel and I’ve nannied all over the country. I try to as much as possible to offer a sliding scale to those self attesting to financial hardship, however my slots fill up REALLY quickly for that. I accept Venmo, PayPal, cash app, or cash payments, or credit paid through the app when I arrive or at the conclusion of the booking. I look forward to working with you and your family! My full and part time availability is on a temporary and occasional basis. If you have longer term needs, please write me directly and let’s work something out. Note: please contact me if you’d like to do a nanny share option. I offer these as well! Note: please let me know if your kiddo/s are sick and I’ll let you know if I can accommodate. I do take gratuity and it is appreciated. :)

Jamila was great with our kids!

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Nazly
Booked by 46 repeat families
58 reviews
Chicago
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 112 repeat families

Hi! I'm a DePaul University graduate with 10+ years of experience caring for children from infancy through the teen years as a nanny, babysitter, tutor, and violin teacher. I speak English, Spanish, Farsi, and Arabic, and have been a violinist for over 15 years. I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, school-age children, and teens, including feeding, naps, developmental play, homework help, transportation, and bedtime routines. I'm also experienced caring for children and adults with special needs, including autism and developmental disabilities, and I strive to provide patient, individualized, and compassionate care. Beyond childcare, I have experience as a household manager and personal assistant, helping with meal prep, laundry, organization, errands, scheduling, light housekeeping, and keeping busy households running smoothly. I'm also comfortable caring for pets and can assist with feeding, walking, medications, and daily care. Families describe me as reliable, warm, organized, and proactive. I have my own reliable car, a clean driving record, am fully vaccinated (including COVID booster), and do not smoke. I'm available for occasional, part-time, short-term, overnight, and last-minute bookings. I'd love the opportunity to support your family and provide dependable, engaging, and attentive care for your children and home. ----- Booking Policies My time and budget is planned around the hours booked, so I ask that you honor payment for the entire booking, regardless if you come home early. I'm also generally flexible if you need me to stay later than scheduled as long as that is communicated to me. Cash or Zelle are my preferred payment methods. Tips are always appreciated but never expected. Thank you!

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Kate
Booked by 49 repeat families
97 reviews
Fullerton
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 133 repeat families

Qualifications and Certifications ● CPR & First Aid Certified- ● International Nanny Association Member ● Over 10 years of nanny experience / 15 years of babysitting ● Over 50 credit course hours in Early Childhood Education ● Experience with multiples ● Valid passport/Global Entry ● Reliable vehicle and clean driving record ● TrustLine certified- State of California mandate for anyone working with children ● Vaccinated/Booster for Covid | up to date on all others (update: December 2025) ●Favorite Children’s Book: Where The Wild Things Are & The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛🦋 A little about me: Hi! Nice to meet you! I’m Kate, a 37 year old career nanny who moved from Chicago to LA in 2021 for a jet-setting/bi-coastal, travel heavy nanny position, and once the position ended, I decided to stay out here permanently. I live in Orange County with my girlfriend, and work M-Th, 7a-7p, in Studio City. My previous position was Jan ‘23- Nov ‘24. My background has always been in early childhood, and majored in early childhood education in college. I have years of experience with all age ranges and backgrounds: from kids who thrive in group settings to kids that do best with individualized, 1:1 care to kids who are neurodivergent. My first and top priority is the safety and wellbeing. Second is play, exploration, imagination, creativity, and seeing kids explore based on what they are into and things they find interesting. Third is, in my day-to-day, I take a child-centered approach. Including, but not limited to: time outside, walks, going to playgrounds, and finding activities within the home that the kids enjoy. My experience includes: working as a in-home support worker with neurodivergent kids, have worked at 3 early childhood centers (both as an assistant teacher and lead teacher); and all my experience has been from newborn to school age. In my free time: I love checking out new restaurants, adventuring the outdoors with my girlfriend, finding new trails to hike on AllTrails, the beach, and weekend trips

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Genèvieve
Booked by 116 repeat families
131 reviews
Brisbane
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 220 repeat families

Greetings Everyone! My name is Genèvieve, I am a Rāja and Jivamukti Yoga Instructor, an Activist/Advocate Leader (policy/law), in human trafficking and Founder of a Women’s Outdoor Organization. I am hard-working, honest, dependable, accountable, educated, punctual, intelligent, mellow, fun, great communicator, thoughtful, can take initiative and have a pitch in attitude, loves outdoors, can be firm yet kind, likes to cook, love animals and do live a pretty healthy and active lifestyle. I maintain a positive outlook in life. I am a person who believes that everything in life matters. One of my greatest qualities is my connection with children. Children are little philosophers, they are bright, resilient and intelligent little people, they watch us closely and sense us on an energetic level. My focus in supporting their development is through activating their neurological brain chemistry and sensory mechanics. When we understand the function of these models, children can evolve through conscious evolution. It is enriching to teach important life skill practices to children. In addition, my connection with children come in a form of lovingness, friendliness, playfulness, creativity, and ensuring that I provide a safe environment where they can blossom, find their authentic self to freely express who they are and most importantly, that they trust me. With this wealth at hand, a healthy relationship is born. Personal Interests & Hobbies Yoga, Zazen, sauntering trails, camping, backpacking, paddle boarding, swimming, cooking, photography, road trips, documentary, dance, reading and love dogs and cats! Non-violent communication, conflict resolution in communities. Offering outdoor yoga women’s retreats. Educating myself in all my interest, most specially in writing a series of children’s book regarding neurological brain chemistry. With hope of publishing in the future. Certifications: CPR/First Aid/AED Certified. Clean driving record. Certified Yoga, Swimming and Rock Climbing Instructor. Covid, Tdap and Flue vaccinated. If you feel a connection, I would love to hear from you. Genèvieve T. Aka Ms. G Connection, Communication & Consistency.

Ms. G is the best ! Shes thoughtful , considerate , energetic, entertaining, punctual and most importantly she is passionate about kids . Would love to book her again any time !

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Carolina
Booked by 61 repeat families
69 reviews
Daly City
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 120 repeat families

Hi Families! ❤️ I’m a loving nanny and childhood education teacher with 10+ years of experience caring for children from newborns to school-age (including twins). I’m excited to help families by providing care for date nights, occasional babysitting, or extra support whenever you need it. I’m from Colombia and truly enjoy spending time with kids. I’m passionate, patient, and hold a childhood education degree. I have extensive experience in childhood behavior and development, which allows me to provide professional and nurturing care. I’ve cared for children of various ages and family dynamics, including twins, toddlers, and babies. I also taught Spanish in a Spanish immersion program, which I really enjoyed. Most recently, I cared for a 4-year-old girl and her 1-year-old sister for about two and a half years. I’m reliable, flexible, and happy to help, whether you need a date-night sitter, extra hands, or some occasional childcare. I have great references who’d love to talk to you. If you want to know more, I’d be more than happy to share details.

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Remi
Booked by 169 repeat families
185 reviews
Atlanta
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 282 repeat families

Professional Care & Educator I am a college educated professional. My corporate accounting career was unfulfilling, I left to pursued my passion for childcare. I have a Bachelors degree, and Early Childhood Education certification. I have worked in the movie industry as a Child Labor Coordinator, for children who have been cast in a movie production. I have been hired by numerous high profile and celebrities clients. Therefore, I do maintenance a high level of confidentiality. I have been employed in the school system, daycares and summer camps. I’m knowledgeable in the stages of development and motivate children to reach milestones. K-5 Homeschool Support and Tutoring I offer dedicated 'Learning Blocks' where I supervise curriculum completion, provide 1-on-1 tutoring in core subjects, and lead supplemental hands-on activities. BOOKING POLICY: 4 hours minimum. Booking minimum of $150 (4 hours). Booked hours are due for payment, even if booking starts late or ends early. Additional fees *Milage fees: $30 *Holidays: $30 *Last-Minute Requests: $25, less than 24 hours. *In person interviews: $30. *Cancellation: 50% payment of booking, due to missed opportunities with other families. *Per Urbansitter ( All payouts to your connected debit card/credit will incur a 3% fee off of the total amount). Parking fees are parents responsibly. Kindly disclose if your children are sick or have special needs. Tips and reviews are appreciated. Once I accept a booking, you agree to above terms. ☺️ Motto: “Even if you just change one life, you’ve changed the world forever.” – Mike Satterfield

Remi did a great job!

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Christine
Booked by 18 repeat families
21 reviews
Castro Valley
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 43 repeat families

I’m a reliable and trustworthy mom from Castro Valley with a wonderful ninth-grader. I previously taught at a public school here in Castro Valley, and I hold an active California teaching credential for multiple subjects and special education. I love caring for children, tutoring, and would be happy to support a parent who is homeschooling. I have a clean California driver’s license, full insurance coverage, and I’m certified to drive for field trips at my son’s school.

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Irene
Booked by 95 repeat families
137 reviews
Mountain View
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 215 repeat families

Hello, I am a mother of my own with a daughter that is married. I come from a European background family. I am Greek, I speak the language. I enjoy kids, they have there own personality.

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Umla
Booked by 76 repeat families
111 reviews
San Francisco
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 147 repeat families

I am fully vaccinated. Hello, My name is Ai. I’m 34 years old. I have experience with kids from 3 months to 12 years old. I have experience with nanny for 6 years now. When I’m spending time with them we like to go to the park to play with the kids, sing a song, do some crafts, drawing, play game, cook food and read books. If you are interested I would love to meet you and your family.

My 2.5 year old son had so much fun with Ai! They played for several hours and I could hear lots of giggles downstairs. Would love to have her back!

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