
"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 Lily and I recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology. I am looking for part time work while I finish up a few prerequisite classes this year. I babysat for several families consistently throughout high school, so I feel confident caring for children all ages. I was also a youth gymnastics coach for three years at UC Berkeley, so have experience creating a fun and positive environment while also prioritizing safety. I became EMT and BLS certified in 2022, so I am also able to respond to any health emergencies. Aside from childcare experience, I grew up with pets and have also house-sat for family and friends on many occasions, so am happy to help out with any of these tasks as well!
Hi there my name is Courtney! I just moved from Seattle to San Francisco and looking for work as a caregiver. I’ve been working in childcare for over ten years, and have my degree in early childhood education. I’m also a certified newborn care specialist and post partum doula! I’ve done nannying, babysitting, and teaching for so many families and have made life long connections with them!
Hello! I’m Sathiya, a cheerful, dedicated, and detail-oriented nanny, babysitter, pet sitter, and family assistant originally from Bangkok, Thailand, now happily based in San Francisco since 2019. Please don’t hesitate to reach out, I’d love to connect! I just started using this app, so my reviews are still building, but I’ve been caring for children since around 2020. I’m happy to share references or answer any questions to help you feel comfortable. I have over 10 years of hands-on experience raising my own children and more than 5 years in professional caregiving, I specialize in nurturing, patient, and attentive care for children of all ages including newborns. I take pride in creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment where little ones can thrive. Along with childcare, I’m also available to assist with pet sitting, house sitting, and household management from keeping things tidy and organized to managing vendors or overseeing home maintenance. I genuinely enjoy helping families run their homes smoothly and efficiently. I bring professionalism, kindness, and care to everything I do, and I believe in creating calm, supportive systems that make family life a little easier. I’d be happy to provide my references, background check, and vaccination records upon request. Please see my resume : [removed] Looking forward to connecting and supporting your family with warmth and excellence! Warmly, Sathiya
Hi, I’m Paloma! I’ve been taking care of children for over 15 years as a big sister and aunt, looking after kids of all ages, especially toddlers. I love creative play, storytelling, and sharing new languages—I'm fully bilingual in Spanish and enjoy incorporating it into fun activities. I’m committed to creating a nurturing and playful environment where kids feel safe and happy. I don’t drive but am happy to help with anything in the home and can easily work with families with pets.
My style is one of kindness and fun, ensuring kids feel comfortable and at ease. I'm punctual and respectful, prioritizing the well-being and safety of your children. I have over 15 years experience taking care of children of all ages. I especially enjoy taking care of children under 4 years of age. I am CPR Certified + First Aid. comprehensive background checked passed via Trustline. Fully vaccinated. I love dogs but allergic to cats.

As of October 2026
Babysitters on UrbanSitter are background checked every year, with every profile individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,427 sitters background checked in South San Francisco, CA
5.0 average star rating from total of 28,890 reviews in South 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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