
"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent

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Hi, my name is Lauren and I'm a 24 year old Bay Area native. I grew up in San Mateo and went to SI in the Sunset for high school! I graduated from Northeastern University in 2024, and have been working in tech since. In my free time, I’m super passionate about health and wellness, fitness, and cooking. I am offering child care and household services and have a flexible schedule right now during the week through the end of September. I’m an energetic, responsible, respectful, kind and caring person and have a background volunteering with children and adults with disabilities. I also have lots of experience looking after friends and families, and was a babysitter in college. More than happy to cook, clean, and run errands. As an older sister, these things come naturally to me! I have booked with five families on UrbanSitter in the past, and am looking to babysit again, tutor, or help around the house. Happy to provide a reference.
Hi, my name is Marcie and I have two kids of my own who are now 28 and 23. Both of my kids have moved away from home and I now have a lot of free time. I work for UCSF Pediatric Neurology full time but my days end early. I created an urban sitter account to helps parents in need in the afternoon and occasionally on the weekends. I have years of experience with kids due to having my own but I also occasionally help out with my sisters daycare. We care for 4-6 children ages 6 months - 5 years old.
“Our daughter loved her time with Marcie! She is amazing and we can't wait to have her over again.”
Hi I’m Meagan, I am a person who is passionate about caring for and teaching young children from infants through age 5. I have 23 years of child care experience. I am CPR and first aid certified, I am a creative and active person who enjoys helping children explore the world through art, music, outdoor activities, and sensory play. I have 72 units of early childhood education including infant and toddler development courses. I’m fluent in English. I also speak Spanish, some Portuguese and a little bit of French. I enjoy watching children explore the world around them and conquer the challenges life puts on their paths. My care taking style is play based because I believe children experience the world best when they are actively engaged in playing, exploring and using their imaginations to create new experiences for themselves. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask me. I look forward to speaking with you soon! Respectfully, Meagan
“I wholeheartedly recommend Meagan! She worked with our son before he recently transitioned to preschool. We loved Megan for so many reasons. Below are a few of many: -Very reliable -Over 20 years of experience -Extremely passionate and knowledgeable about early childhood development -CPR and first aid certified -Drives and has all the gear needed to take your kiddo on fun adventures! -Planned fun activities with our little guy. Brought over art projects, took him to ride bart (his fav) to various library story times, playgrounds, fairyland etc. -Extremely calm, warm, friendly and our kiddo loves her very much. -A wealth of knowledge regarding kids developmental stages! Played a large role in our kids growth, enrichment and emotional development. Cant recommend Megan enough. Her passion is working with kids and a new family would be very luck to have her!”
Hi, Im Isabella a Sophomore at UCSB studying Environmental Studies. I’m offering child care and if needed light household care with it. I just started with UrbanSitter! I have worked with kids for around 3 years now. I’ve worked at the boys and girls club, science nights for elementary schools, teaching elementary students with Sprout Up, and have done babysitting before I would be a great tutor for pre-k to 3rd grade if wanted mostly in reading. I can do errands around the house as well depending on the task. I also have worked at an animal shelter only for a little bit have been dog sitting dogs since elementary school for family and friends!
Experienced childcare provider and certified English teacher! Hi! I support families in Bay Area with babysitting, household managing and ELA tutoring! I crate a comfortable and calm space where every child can feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. How I can support your family: • School drop-offs and pick-ups • After-school care with engaging, age-appropriate activities • Homework help and academic support • Meal and snack preparation (healthy, balanced) • Household organization and maintaining daily routines • Grocery shopping and errands • Pet care (walking, feeding, vet visits) • Occasional childcare and date-night babysitting • Bedtime routines and evening care • Overnight babysitting support when needed My background & qualifications: • MA in English Studies • Certified English teacher (including support for neurodivergent learners) • Over 6 years of childcare experience • Experience as a household manager • CPR and First Aid certified • Confident swimmer • Safe driver with a clean record and reliable car I have experience working with neurodivergent children and always take a patient, individualized approach. I focus on understanding each child’s needs, supporting their emotional regulation, and helping them feel safe and understood. I’m highly organized and genuinely enjoy helping families maintain smooth, stress-free routines. Whether it’s planning activities, supporting your child’s education, or keeping the home running efficiently, I take pride in being reliable, detail-oriented, and consistent. I offer ELA tutoring for students from 1st grade through high school, including support with reading comprehension, writing skills, homework, and study strategies. I would love to support your family and become someone you can rely on, while helping your child grow and feel confident every day.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kinga for the past three years, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is incredibly responsible, kind, and truly understands how to care for and manage children in a thoughtful, structured way. She communicates clearly and speaks perfect English, which has been especially helpful for both day-to-day coordination and supporting my children’s learning. She’s also been a huge asset academically—able to assist with tutoring and reinforce good study habits. What really sets her apart is her ability to balance warmth with structure. She knows how to set appropriate boundaries while still creating a positive, supportive environment where kids feel safe and cared for. She’s reliable, drives, and is always punctual and professional. Any family would be lucky to have her.”

As of October 2026
Babysitters on UrbanSitter are background checked every year, with every profile individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,531 sitters background checked in Berkeley, CA
5.0 average star rating from total of 30,315 reviews in Berkeley, CA

"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent

"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
Jenny S., parent

"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
Jesse D., parent

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