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Anne
Booked by 4 repeat families
5 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Millbrae, CA

Hello, My name is Anne and I’m a long-time San Francisco resident living in Bernal Heights. I love working with young people of different ages and have a flexible schedule, so I can accommodate a wide range of needs. I’ve raised our own two kids and have worked with other people’s children on and off for over 25 years, as an educator and childcare provider. I’m nurturing, organized, and responsible. Being punctual and staying safe are my top priorities. I also love to have fun and go on outdoor adventures! I’m a positive and energetic person with a passion for languages, healthy food, and good stories. Informal training in theatre and expressive arts informs the creative work I do with children. While traveling and living overseas, I have lovingly gathered a mobile library of fun, interactive books in French and Spanish. When our children were young, I helped run a bilingual (Spanish/English) daycare program. I launched an arts program in our Spanish immersion elementary school, where I assisted in teaching art and literacy for over a decade. In tutoring older children for many years, I focused on English and French language skills, writing, and SAT prep. Other professional endeavors include working in the field of public health. I studied in the USA and in France. I am happy to help your family in any way you need. I have a safe car, excellent driving skills, and a clean driving record. I prefer not to do screen time with kids. I am AHA certified in infant/child/adult CPR and first aid. I am fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 and am up to date on this and other immunizations. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would like to set up an interview. I have many excellent references, which I'm happy to furnish upon request. I look forward to working with you and your families!!!

“Anne is the absolute best. From the start, it immediately felt like we had a relative coming over to watch our 6 month old son for date night. Anne was punctual, asked all the right questions about bedtime routine, and her communication throughout the night allowed us to enjoy date night worry free! She is clearly a natural with kids. We look forward to having Anne watch our son again soon.”

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Itsamary
Booked by 5 repeat families
7 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 families in Millbrae, CA

I’m originally from Colombia and recently moved to San Francisco from Colorado to continue my education while doing what I truly love—supporting families and caring for children. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in Physical Education, and over four years of experience working with newborns, infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. Before moving to the U.S., I worked as an elementary school teacher, and during the past few years I’ve worked as both an au pair and a nanny, caring for children from 2 months to 16 years old. I’m CPR and First Aid certified, and I believe every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and encouraged to explore the world around them. I enjoy planning creative activities, crafts, outdoor adventures, reading, and helping children learn through play. Families describe me as warm, caring, patient, organized, responsible, and dependable. I naturally take initiative, keep routines running smoothly, and love creating a calm, positive environment where both children and parents feel supported. Beyond childcare, I’m happy to help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, organizing, errands, and pet care—whatever helps make your family’s day a little easier.

“We hired Itsa for household help. She was very efficient, punctual and was very good at the chores. She helped with laundry, light cleaning, dishes. On the personal front, she is polite and easy to talk to! We plan on continuing to hire her.”

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Kelly
Booked by 8 repeat families
12 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 22 families in Millbrae, CA

I have more then 10 years of experience as a nanny, i speak English and Chinese and have excellent communication skills, i am warm, loving, attentive, reliable , punctual, trust-worthy, very tidy and experienced with young kids. i also prepare meals for the kids and help with basic cleaning , baby laundry, dishes, taking out trash, I have always been proactive in terms of activities for kids , from library activities , museums , parks to kids events in the neighborhood , driving to/from school or parks , never been late and always given parents a heads-up when something came up (in rare cases). i have my own car and clean drive record, i am fully vaccinated , infant CPR and FIRST AID certified.

“We had Kelly back a second time so I’m updating my review. She was easy to communicate with, arrived on time, and followed instructions well. She is experienced with kids but also open to feedback which I appreciate. Our baby had some stranger danger, but Kelly stayed calm and worked to sooth him. She read books in Mandarin with my 5-year old and spoke to both kids in Mandarin as we asked. Thank you for your help, Kelly ”

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Noémie
Booked by 5 repeat families
6 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Millbrae, CA

Hello dear families, I am Noémie, I am a French living in San Francisco. I have extensive experience with children through my work as an au pair and now nanny, and am always ready to make every moment fun, safe and educational. I've looked after children from the age of seven months to 10 years. So I'm very comfortable on this range. The people around me would say that I'm very adaptable, patient and full of energy. And who knows, they might even learn a few words of French ! In addition to looking after your children, I can also do household chores. Some of my skills though references : Personal and Interpersonal Skills • Warm and enthusiastic : Quickly builds strong bonds with children and families. • Trustworthy and dependable : Families feel fully confident leaving their children in her care. • Adaptable : Handles unexpected situations with calm and grace. • Proactive : Takes initiative in planning activities and preparing meals, even with limited resources. Childcare Skills • Creative : Designs age-appropriate games, storytelling, art projects, and indoor adventures. • Supportive of child development : Helps children develop new skills, confidence, and healthy habits. • Patient and attentive : Navigates early childhood challenges with care and compassion. • Positive discipline : Establishes clear boundaries in a respectful, effective way. Cultural and Language Skills • Culturally enriching : Shares French culture (meals, traditions) while embracing American customs (Thanksgiving, festivals). • Language development : Takes English classes at a community college and actively improves her language skills. Organizational and Household Skills • Reliable with daily routines : Seamlessly integrates into family schedules and responsibilities. • Tidy and respectful of space : Always leaves the home as clean, or cleaner, than she found it. • Time management : Creates well-structured, enriching days full of meaningful activities. Let’s connect !

“Noémie was great with our energetic and outgoing 15 month old daughter. She was creative with activity ideas and kept her entertained. Definitely recommend!”

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Michelle
Booked by 6 repeat families
5 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 13 families in Millbrae, CA

Hello, my name is Michelle. I am a mother of adult children and a proud grandmother of eight. I have been caring for children for many years, including helping raise my grandchildren from newborn through school age. My oldest grandchild is now 28, and my youngest is 9. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to school-aged kids. Most recently, I cared for a baby boy for a year until the family relocated. In February, I also helped a family by caring for their 3-year-old and assisting as a mother’s helper after they welcomed a newborn. In addition to childcare, I have experience with school drop-offs and pick-ups, and I am comfortable with flexible, changing schedules. I provide household support services during the evening hours. My responsibilities include folding laundry, meal preparation, cooking dinner, cleaning up after meals, loading and unloading the dishwasher, and vacuuming kitchen and dining areas. I worked with a family in San Francisco for over three years, both before and after COVID. During that time, I assisted with laundry, organizing kitchen cabinets, closets, and children's wardrobes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and preparing vegetables and ingredients for the week. I am flexible and dependable, and I am happy to take on whatever household tasks are needed to help keep a home running smoothly and efficiently. I also provide pet care and dog sitting, as I truly love animals. I am reliable, nurturing, and experienced, and I would be happy to support your family. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. ⸻

“Michelle was very punctual and communicative! Thank you Michelle!”

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Millbrae, CA?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $31.15
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $37.05
  • Typical job length: 4.7 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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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."

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"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

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"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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