
"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 Michelle. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, from newborns to 12 years old. My background includes 10 years in daycare and preschool settings, along with 5 years as a professional nanny. Most of my nanny experience has been with infants under 12 months old, but I truly enjoy working with toddlers and older children as well — engaging them in fun, developmentally appropriate, and enriching activities tailored to their age and personality. I am currently working full-time with a family and am looking to pick up additional hours on weekends or for date nights. I’m happy to provide reliable, consistent care for families who need occasional support. I also offer pet-sitting services if needed. My childcare style is gentle yet firm — calm, patient, and attentive, while still being playful and engaging. I value creating a nurturing, structured environment where children feel safe, respected, and encouraged to explore and grow at their own pace. Certifications & Background: • Bilingual in Korean and English • Background in Early Childhood Education • Completed coursework in Child Development • CPR certified • TrustLine registered I would love the opportunity to support your family and care for your little one. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile! Warm regards, Michelle
“Michelle has been great when we've worked with her! Our 4 year old daughter has special needs which requires a very patient, kind, and understanding individual and Michelle has been all of the above. She picked up all of the instruction we gave her about our daughter's specific needs, asked appropriate questions, and has always shown interest in her growth and development even beyond their time together making suggestions of games/activities she might enjoy. We would definitely recommend Michelle.”
Hi! My name is Sarah and I am 28 years old. I am originally from the Bay Area and currently work as a Registered Nurse. I have a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from University of San Francisco and have 5 years of bedside nursing experience. I have worked trauma, cardiac, neuro, ortho and in post-operative care nursing. I currently work in a Vascular Surgery Clinic. While my most recent work experience is with adults, my passion is working with kids. I began babysitting when I was 13 and have experience with newborns to teenagers. In addition to working for UrbanSitter, I also previously worked for Trusted, a Bay Area-based babysitting service that was acquired by Care.com. I have also worked as a part-time nanny. If needed, I more than happy to provide multiple references! Working as a babysitter affords me the opportunity to take a step away from the stress of nursing as well as be a resource for families. As a child care provider, I love providing activities to kids as well as being outdoors. I’m happy to take your kids to the zoo, the park or just out in the backyard. I also love doing art projects and making things from scratch (like ice cream in a bag for the older kids). Thank you for your consideration! I hope to meet you and your family soon!
Hi! My name is Katherine and I am based in San Jose. I am a preschool teacher for 10 years. I also have a degree in Management and Fine Arts. I love drawing, singing, and playing with kids.
Hi! I'm Ashley and I’m a middle school science teacher. I am currently very busy at the moment and not looking for childcare jobs (UrbanSitter just doesn’t let me chose that as an option). Thank you!
“Ashley was awesome, kids loved her! ”
Hello families, I am Merve, and I am 28 years old. I have experience with kids for more than 5 years. I am looking for part time/occasional jobs. I am fully vaccinated and have my own car. Thank you!
“Absolutely an exceptional babysitter. She jumped right into our challenging and unstructured job (watching our kids during a dinner party), and really won the kids over. They loved her! I appreciated her flexibility, professionalism, and warmth toward the children.”
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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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