
"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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I’m a caring, patient, and responsible mother of two with hands-on childcare experience, including nannying and volunteering in children’s ministry at my church. I also have experience volunteering with children at a Christian school and USF children’s programs. I’m CPR certified and understand the importance of providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children. As a parent myself, I know how important it is to find someone who is dependable, trustworthy, attentive, and genuinely caring. I’m comfortable caring for children of different ages and assisting with playtime, meals, homework, school routines, and age-appropriate activities. I’m also happy to help with light household tasks related to the children, such as tidying play areas, preparing simple meals, and keeping things organized. I’m calm, organized, punctual, and respectful of each family’s routines and parenting preferences. My goal is to create a positive and comfortable environment where children feel safe, happy, and cared for. I’m looking for a part-time nanny or childcare position where I can build a consistent, trusting relationship with a family.
Hi! My name is Audrey and I’m a young professional looking for some occasional work/quality time with kids! I moved to SF from Vermont a few months ago after graduating from Middlebury College, and I now work full time at a nonprofit called Fast Forward. Now that I’ve been here for a bit and settled, I’m excited to find a family to work for. I have always loved spending time with kids, especially in the outdoors. I love to cultivate discovery and curiosity, and San Francisco is such an amazing city to be outside. I’ve been babysitting on and off for the past 10 years and have experience from infants to adolescents. I value hands on play and quality time with kids — they have so much to teach us! I love to cook, bake, hike, bike, and ski. Weekends during the day and weekday evenings are the best times for me.
Hello! My name is Alondra, I recently graduated from UCR and now back in San Francisco. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and all of my jobs have been working with kids. In high school I was an after school teacher/counselor and for summer I was a summer program teacher. In college I was a tutor for an elementary student and taught them Spanish. I am also a dog owner so I would also be able to take care of your pets.
Hi! I’m Giovana! 😊 I’m originally from Brazil and have been living in the Bay Area for about three years now. I’m a teacher in Brazil, and since moving to the us, I’ve been looking for opportunities where I can apply the experience I gained back home. I worked as a teacher for about four years before moving here, but I’ve always had kids around me! I grew up helping take care of my younger sisters and also worked as a nanny in Brazil. I was an au pair in the us for two years, and after finishing my program, I continued working as a nanny. I’ve now been nannying for a little over a year since then. I graduated in Brazil with a degree in Education/Pedagogy and also have extensive experience working with children with special needs. I’m mostly available on Fridays and weekends, and I’d love to connect with families who could use a little extra help during the weekend! 😊💕 • CPR certified • Advanced English speaker • Basic Spanish speaker • Valid driver’s license with no restrictions thanks families!
Hi! My name is Elena, I’m 31 years old and I’ve been working as a caregiver for babies and toddlers for the past 10 years. I have experience as a daycare educator in Italy (my home country), a 2 years experience as an au pair in the East Bay and several ones as a nanny here in San Francisco. I have good references and I genuinely enjoy taking care of kids. I consider myself emphatic, patient and attentive.

As of October 2026
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5.0 average star rating from total of 29,973 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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