
"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 Selen and I live with my partner Joey and our dog Lulu in the Oakland Hills! We have 8 chickens and 6 quails and I love taking care of all of our animals. I have a 2 year old nephew in Oakland, and I've gained a lot of experience being an active auntie in his life (he also loves my dog Lulu). I'm currently in school for my master's in social work at Samuel Merritt University and looking for part-time work helping families in the neighborhood with their kids, pets, and any other caretaking. I'm super friendly, compassionate and would love to help out in any way I can.
Hi - my name is Keith and I'm currently a preschool teacher. I have 11 years experience working with 2 - 5-year-old children. I believe every child is capable of learning and growing in a supportive environment. I also have an educational background in English and creative writing. I'm a published author. Along with babysitting, I can also cook, tutor English writing / reading, and do household errands if needed. I'm allergic to cats but I'm happy to work with families with dogs.
Hello, families! My name is Dayane, I’m 28 years old, and I’m available to help your family whenever you need. I am happy, organized, and punctual. * Infant-qualified and CPR certified * All vaccines up to date * 7 years of experience, mainly with babies and toddlers * A warm, positive, and caring person
Hi! I’m a reliable, warm, and experienced caregiver with a background in childcare, pet care, and customer-focused roles. I am a single mother of 3 amazing adult children. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and young children, including feeding, playtime, bedtime routines, and creating a calm, safe environment. I’m attentive, patient, and love engaging kids with creative activities, outdoor time, and age-appropriate play. In addition to childcare, I’m very comfortable with pets (I’m a cat owner!) and happy to help with light household tasks like tidying up, meal prep, or organizing. I’ve worked in management roles, so I’m highly dependable, communicative, and detail-oriented—families can count on me to show up on time and follow instructions carefully. I’m currently looking for morning or part-time opportunities and would love to support a family who values a kind, responsible, and trustworthy sitter.
Hi! I’m Zaira your reliable helping hand. I’m here to make life a little easier for you and a lot more fun for your kids! I’ve been caring for children for over 7 years, with experience ranging from toddlers (12 months) to school-aged kids (up to 8 years old). Over the years, I’ve worked as both a babysitter and a pet sitter. I love connecting with children through fun activities like memory games and puzzles, always creating a calm, positive space where they feel safe and happy. Safety is always my top priority, I’m CPR and First Aid certified, so you can feel confident knowing your little ones are in good hands. I’m fluent in Spanish and happy to communicate or practice with the kids if that’s something important to your family! Whether it’s a date night, a weekend getaway, or just some extra help during the week, I’m flexible, dependable, and ready to support your family. Let’s make things easier, I’d love to help!

As of October 2026
Babysitters on UrbanSitter are background checked every year, with every profile individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,385 sitters background checked in Richmond, CA
5.0 average star rating from total of 28,603 reviews in Richmond, 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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