
"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 Jhennifer, I’m Brazilian, and I'm currently living in San Francisco, California. I am offering child care services. I have more than 12 years of experience caring for children of different ages, from babies to teenagers. In Brazil, I worked at a preschool as an assistant teacher and cared for several children across different age groups. Currently, in San Francisco, I work as a caregiver for an 8-month-old baby and his siblings (4 and 5 years old), handling routines like feeding, baths, bedtime, and engaging activities. I’m responsible, patient, and truly enjoy creating fun, age-and-development-appropriate activities. I also love cooking and keeping kids safe and entertained. I speak Portuguese natively and am currently improving my English. I am excited to help local families who need a reliable and experienced babysitter!
Hello family 🙏🏻 my name is Kewwalee Kumyai or you can call me “Ai”, I am from Thailand. I have nearly 5 years of experience caring for children in both Thailand (primary teachers)and the USA ( Aupair,Nanny). I am passionate about working with kids and would love the opportunity to help your family. I have experience with infant , toddler and preschool kids with my current family and another family when I have time and I am in the process of completing my EC Montessori certification also :) I have drivers license and cpr-aid certificate. I am currently working as a nanny full time ans looking for part time , date nights or one time job , Feel free to reach out! I would love to talk if our schedules are fit ☺️
“Kewwalee was great! She came on short notice and immediately hit off with the kids. We will have her over again. ”
Hi! My name is Grace and I work in interior design and live in San Francisco. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and have primarily watched children ages 1-9. I spent one year as a live in au pair in Italy and enjoy childcare, pet care and general household assistant roles. I love bonding with children, playing, running errands and cooking and am excited to be around any and all pets. I always maintain a tidy home and am happy to help out with household chores. My availability is generally limited to evenings and weekends. Ask me anything:)
“Absolutely recommend Grace to anyone looking for a kind, professional, and fun sitter. She cared for my 2 month and 5 year old for an all day affair, and the older one cannot wait for Grace to come over again. 10/10! ”
Hi! I’m Jess, originally from Liverpool, UK, I moved to San Francisco last year. I have over 10 years of teaching experience, specializing in English Language Arts, as well as several years of babysitting and child-minding experience during university. I genuinely love spending time with children and getting to know their individual personalities and interests. I’m patient, nurturing, and reliable, and I’m very comfortable caring for children of different ages. I enjoy getting involved in whatever they’re interested in, whether that’s playing games, doing crafts, reading together, heading to the park, or simply having a chat and keeping them entertained. Building positive relationships with children from the get-go is really important to me, and I always want them to feel comfortable, listened to, and cared for. I also love animals and have experience caring for dogs, so I’m happy to help with pets alongside childcare if needed. I’m organized and happy to help with light household tasks or simple cooking too, wherever I can make life a little easier for a busy family!
Certified teacher and currently a School Psychology graduate student, with professional experience as a Special Education teacher in the San Francisco Unified School District. My background includes working with infants and toddlers (3 years) as well as over 8 years supporting school-age children in both school and home settings. Experienced in supporting children with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and emotional or behavioral challenges. Known for being patient, warm, empathetic, and reliable, I focus on emotional regulation, clear routines, and creating a calm, safe, and supportive environment for children. I enjoy engaging children through educational play, age-appropriate activities, and consistent routines. I adapt easily to each child’s needs and temperament and value open, clear communication with families. Available for occasional babysitting, date nights, and evening or weekend care. Fluent in English and Spanish (native Spanish speaker from Spain). Comfortable working in bilingual households and happy to be around pets.

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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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