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Nina
Booked by 10 repeat families
15 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 58 families in Alameda, CA

Hi lovely Parents .Here it is a brief information about myself (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) .My name is Cristina ( but I loved go by Nina ) from my little ones and their parents who I had a blessed opportunity to meet and keep a close relationship with them .I am 45 years old Brazilian single mother of 24 years old daughter .I live in U.S.A Bay Area/ San Francisco since June 1999 . I have been working as a nanny my whole life since I was there in Brazil and since I arrived here with different culture, background families with I gained a lot of new experience, challenge with all of them and most important thing we building a strong relationship between myself, children's and the parents. I know how to respond to the childrens needs and give them the love they deserve, respond to a children with different behavior and support the parents on day daily schedule and needs.I respect families culture and values .I also have a plenty of experience working with elderly I have my HCA number .I am CPR/First Aid Adults,Children and Infant / Doula certified/ Behavior Specialist Certificate/ TB Test Negative / Drug & Alcohol Counseling certified/ Community Health Work certificated/ Trauma Recovery Certificated /Immunization updated / COVID-19 vacine in file / Teacher Assistant Permit / CDEV 36 units include special education and Health Education/ RBT certificated/CDL / OWN TRANSPORTATION / AAA FULL COVER INSURANCE. languages I speak Portuguese (Brazil native speaking) English (fluent) Spanish (fluent) and ASL fluent by the way I am DEAF) WELCOME TO MY WOULD.I am open to overnight errands . I hope hear from families soon and my references is available upon request feel free to drop me a message I will happy to answer any question you have for me. Have a wonderful blessed day GOD BLESS EVERYONE.

Warm and communicative! I will be using Nina again

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Melissa
Booked by 23 repeat families
32 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 44 families in Alameda, CA

Hi, my name is Melissa! I’m a caring and responsible person with experience working with both children and pets. I enjoy building positive connections, whether it’s supporting kids with schoolwork, engaging them in fun activities, or making sure pets get the exercise and attention they need. I’ve mentored students and worked with children of different ages, helping with homework, planning activities, and encouraging their growth. I’m also a dog owner myself, so I understand the importance of regular walks, playtime, and keeping pets safe and happy. I’m comfortable with kids of all ages as well as pets of different sizes and breeds, and I always bring patience, energy, and reliability to the families I work with.

Melissa helped us out last minute and it was so appreciated! She was flexible and communicative. Walked right in ready to work and was energetic and engaged with my daughter.

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Lorena
Booked by 21 repeat families
43 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 62 families in Alameda, CA

A little bit about me: 👩🏼 My name is Lorena 📌 31 years old 👩‍👧‍👦👶🏼 INFANT QUALIFIED. I have experience with kids between 0-9 years old. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 I would love to find a family where I can be a part of. It's really important to me to have a good relationship with the kids and also with the parents. 🍀 I’m a responsible, open minded and a thoughtful person. I have a big organizational talent and in my free time I like to go to the gym, to read and I also love outdoor activities. I’m always honest, funny and flexible. 🚗 I have my own car 🇺🇸🗣 English/Spanish 🐱🐶 I love pets. 👩‍👧‍👦 10 years of experience

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Kresta Rae
Booked by 194 repeat families
153 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 339 families in Alameda, CA

I have 20+ years experience working with newborns to teens. I’ve spent over a decade as a professional nanny/sitter in San Francisco Bay Area. I usually work with newborns/ infants/ toddlers, so I'm fully vaccinated with documentation. Received a certificate of completion as a newborn care specialist from Newborn Care Training Academy. My earliest childcare experience comes from growing up in a big family. I have 6 siblings and they have 10 kids who I've helped raise. In previous jobs, my duties included dog-walking, driving, light housekeeping/cooking, kid's laundry, sleep training, potty-training, baby-led weaning, baby massage, baby sign language, using cloth diapers, working in a nanny share, caring for twins/multiples, and physical therapy (epilepsy). I was a teacher's aide for preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade. I've tutored K-12 students in reading and writing comprehension, basic class assignments and computer literacy. I’ve taught melodic percussion and play the ukulele. I can handle multiple children because I worked as a Kid's Club Attendant at 24-Hour Fitness --- busy with arts & crafts, jungle gym, song and dance parties. I drive to work from Berkeley Hills. Please let me know if there's any parking restrictions where you live (street cleaning/other parking rules). ________ VACCINATIONS Flu: 1/8/2026 Covid-19: 9/28/2025 HepB: 11/23/2016 Tdap: 11/22/2016 ________ - Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED certified 5/3/25 - Member of International Nanny Association - CA Trustline Certified ________ POLICIES I expect to be paid the same whether the child is asleep/awake with the exception of overnight/travel jobs. Let's discuss expectations and negotiate. EARLY/LATE RETURNS: This work is my main source of income. Because I plan my time and budget around the hours booked, I ask to be paid for the entire booking even if you come home early. I'm usually flexible on the end time of a booking, but text/call if you'll be late, especially if we have not discussed flexibility beforehand. I occasionally book jobs back-to-back with just enough time for travel in between, and your late return can have an unfortunate impact on my schedule. CANCELLATIONS: For cancellations with less than 48 hours notice, I expect 50% of the original booking amount.

our daughter loves Kresta! we're definitely asking her to return next time we need a sitter. she was on time and knew exactly how to make our baby feel comfortable from the moment she arrived

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Rachel
Booked by 54 repeat families
68 reviews
$37 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 112 families in Alameda, CA

Hi everyone! I'm 32, have 8 years of babysitting and nannying experience in San Francisco. Can't wait to get to know you! My experience: -Long-term full-time nannying for 4 and 7 year old, including coordinating multiple activities and needs -Supporting 3 children with 3 different school pickups, driving to activities throughout the city, making lunches, meal prep, and homework help -Supporting 1 and 3 year old siblings during 10-12 hr work days -Supporting 1 child with public transportation to custody exchanges -Full summer exploring days in the park and around the city for multiple families -Countless date nights with families all over the city -Taught ballet classes to all school ages -Lead Resident Assistant at dance summer program, overseeing dorm life for 60-100 teens for 10 weeks. My interests: -The arts: former professional dancer, also interested in visual art, music, and film -Psychology: Currently in school, interested in becoming therapist/art therapist -Being active: I never played sports but I love kicking around a soccer ball or running around the park with kids! -Animals: I have an adorable black cat and love dogs as well! Looking forward to speaking soon :)

Rachel took great care of our 6 month old. He got comfortable with her right away and was in great hands while we were out for the evening. She’s an excellent communicator too and was a pleasure to work with.

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"We absolutely LOVE Isa — our family was so fortunate to have found her through UrbanSitter. I'm a first-time mom, and it took me a long time to find a full-time nanny I could trust to care for our sweet infant boy. Our boy connected with her immediately, and we couldn't have asked for anyone else to care for him. Her calming presence was also perfect for parents like us who work from home. We feel so lucky UrbanSitter helped us find someone who has truly become a part of our family."

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"I was so stressed about finding a part-time nanny for my 14-month-old son, who has moderate separation anxiety and hadn't been left with anyone but family before, but we were both immediately at ease in Buhay's presence. Her empathy and commitment to understanding child development are apparent in every interaction I've witnessed between her and my toddler. I feel very lucky to have found her."

Kamilah W., mom of one

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"Erna watched our now 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son for a few years. She is punctual, responsible, honest, and playful. What we appreciated most was that she was thoughtful in ensuring that we had a little break; for example, when the kids were clingy, she was able to divert their attention with games or songs or walks to the park. We felt very comfortable leaving our kids with Erna because of her caring nature and experience that spans a decade (including being a live-in nanny)."

Eric D., dad of two

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