
"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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Hello My name is Karina, I am 52 years old and for 26 years I have been working with babies, I have experience with babies since 7 weeks of age, and able to care for 2 babies at the same time. I love walking, going to the park library doing activities with the kids . I have excellent reference
“She was great, on time and friendly. And did extra house work with out being asked or it being the expectation. ”
Hi, I’m Cynthia! I’m a reliable, energetic caregiver with years of experience caring for children from toddlers through elementary age kids. I’ve worked with families in both Washington, DC and San Francisco, providing consistent, trusted support for busy parents. I currently work part-time as a consultant, so I have a flexible schedule and genuinely enjoy spending my free time with kids. Caregiving is something I choose to do because I love it—not just as a job, but as a way to stay engaged, active, and connected. I especially enjoy working with curious preschoolers and early elementary kids (ages 3–6 are my favorite!). My style is hands-on and interactive—I prioritize play, creativity, and outdoor time over screens. Whether it’s building forts, doing puzzles and Legos, reading together, or heading to the park, I bring a high level of energy and engagement. I also have some experience supporting children with ADD/ADHD and understand the importance of patience, structure, and positive reinforcement. Outside of caregiving, I’m a long-distance runner and love staying active—something that translates well to keeping up with high-energy kids who enjoy being on the move. I also volunteer as a reading tutor at a local elementary school, which has been a rewarding way to support early learning. (Fully vaccinated and CPR/First Aid certified.)
2/27/26 UPDATE: Moving forward I ask that parents respect my cancellation fee of 50% of the cost of the previously agreed upon booking when cancelling a booking with less than 24 hours in advance. If the booking was not made with a set hard end time, I ask that you please accept a fee of $50. Hello! My name is Kaia. I believe it takes a village to raise a child. Being raised by a single parent myself, I am passionate about serving families in my community who need extra childcare support. Queer and trans friendly. While I believe *all* family styles deserve proper childcare, households close to a BART station/commuter friendly are more convenient for me right now.
Hello, Im Maria Alesso i speak Spanish and English ! I have 6 year of experience with kids I babysit every day ( I’m comfortable the ages between 4/5 month to 18 yo) currently I’m working with two kids ( 6 and 2 yo) I can handle many kids at the same time. I do bathtime , bedtime , meal prep , laundry every day so I’m use to the routine too I have us drivers license and drive daily Currently I’m looking for a part time job or occasional ones. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask me! Thank you for your time ! Hope you have a good day 🥰 I have cpr completed Fully vaccinated
Hello! My name is Alexus. Babysitter + owner of SYMPL Home Housekeeping. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Voted auntie of the year for spending time with my 10 nieces and nephews. I love all children of all ages and cuteness. I have experience with Infants, twins, sibling rivalry, and three-nagers. I am also a great chef and had a food business and virtual bakery. I enjoy long walks, ice cream sundaes, and educational trips to the museum, science centers, and helping with difficult math homework. I hope I am a great fit for your child caring needs. :). Please read booking info for child care Policies and Household Care rates. Time Booked = Time Paid: If a booking ends prior than the agreed time, I still charge for the full hours booked. Please request a 5-hour minimum. Interviews: Interviews are only via Phone/FaceTime/ Zoom/ Google Meet. Please message before sending request. Hotel/ AirBNB Bookings I am comfortable with any hotel or AirBnB bookings. Parking must be compensated. Pleas allow an extra 15-30minutes for arrival in Downtown or Difficult Parking Areas. Nanny Share: I'm also comfortable with and have previously done nanny share $18/hr per child min SYMPL HOME HOUSEKEEPING I come fully equipped with products, vacuum, and mop ready for all your cleaning needs. Cleaning Rates: General/ Light Clean: (Clean, Dust, Vac+Mop) 1bdr/1-2 bth: $175 (2-3hrs) 2bdr/1-3 bth: $200 (2-3hrs) 3bdr/ 1-4bth: $225 (3-4hrs) 4bdr/ 2-5bth: $275 (4-5hrs) 5bdr/ 2-5bth: $300 (5-6hrs) ** +$25 loft/house fee ** +$25 no chemical fee ** +$25 per pet fee ($50 max fee) (allow additional 30min) **+$35/hr Window Washing **+$30 Oven Cleaning Deep/ Heavy Clean: (Clean, Full Dust, Kitchen Degrease, Microwave, Vac+Mop, Trash Removal, Baseboards, Blind Dusting, Fridge) 1bdr: +$60 (3-4hrs) 2bdr: +$60 (4hrs) 3bdr: +$80 (5hrs) 4-5 bdr: $100 (6-7hrs) Move-In/Move-Out: (Clean, Full Dust, Full Kitchen Degrease, Oven, Microwave, Vac+Mop, Trash Removal, Baseboards, Interior+Exterior Cabinets, Closets, Blind Dusting, Window Washing) — TOTAL COST— 1bdr: $350 (6hrs) 2bdr: $385 (7hrs) 3bdr: $415 (7hrs) 4bdr: $475 (8hrs) 5bdr: $525 (9hrs) **Packing/Moving + Carpet Cleaning (ask for quote) **Heavy Soil homes that exceed the time frame quoted will be charged additional fee +$35/hr Home Organizing/ Purging: I also do home organizing and purging. I provide bins/baskets for additional cost.

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"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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