
"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 Brielle and I am offering child care services. I’ve worked in both elementary and summer camp settings the past two years. My responsibilities have included academic support, socio-emotional education, crafts tailored for kiddos, and at-home support.
Hi! I’m Guidi, dependable, calm, and patient with animals. I provide safe, consistent care and make sure each pet gets the attention, exercise, and affection they need. I send frequent updates and follow all instructions carefully. Whether your pet likes long walks, quiet companionship, or lots of playtime, I’m here to help.
“Guidi is great”
Hello families! I am active, energetic and compassionate when it comes to working with your kids. I like to focus on human development with the help of nature and staying away from screens. Feel free to learn more about the way I operate
“Natasa was wonderful with my kids, two dogs, and 2 cats! She was with our family for 3 years- until the kids started school. We loved having her high energy and great attitude sing through the halls of our home. She's caring, understanding and creative- your kids will be lucky to have her.”
Hello! My name is Ingrid, and I am currently a Medical Assistant as well as a student. I am offering part-time childcare services for infants and toddlers. I bring several years of hands-on experience caring for both children and seniors. Through my past work with IHSS & babysitting. I have provided compassionate support to elderly clients, and I have also spent years caring for children, including my nieces and nephews, whom I absolutely adore. These experiences have helped me develop patience, attentiveness, and a genuine love for helping others. My responsibilities have included school drop-offs and pick-ups, light meal preparation, and maintaining a clean, organized environment. I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and positive space for every child in my care. Please note that I am allergic to cats; however, I am more than happy to work with families who have dogs. I would love the opportunity to support your family and provide dependable, caring childcare.
“Ingrid was great with our 16 month old. She was patient and observant with him, and he took to her right away. She always asked questions and made sure we were comfortable with what she was doing, and was a good communicator throughout. Despite working with us for the first time, her time with us went by really smoothly and she was very adaptable. ”
Hello families! I’ve been a nanny for six years, I have experience in childcare since I was 18 years old, in my home country and here. I worked with many families in the area and I volunteer with school support in the past, I had 4 dogs and 2 cats myself so I love pets and if you have pets that is great, we will get along too. I’m currently working full time with a family and we have been together almost three years on this journey and they will be happy to share a recommendation for you. My goal is for your kids to have a nice time together as we play and learn safely and for you to trust they’re in good hands, I would love the parents to communicate any particular details, needs, even if it is small, a house rule, about the kids, if it’s important for you I’ll do my best. 🤍 excited to meet you!
“Luz was great, would recommend her!”

As of October 2026
Babysitters on UrbanSitter are background checked every year, with every profile individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,485 sitters background checked in San Francisco, CA
5.0 average star rating from total of 29,963 reviews in San Francisco, 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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