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Ella
Booked by 23 repeat families
29 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 74 families in Alameda, CA

Hello! I’m Ella — a third-generation childcare worker, longtime nanny/sitter, and former preschool teacher based in Alamo Square. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of caring for children in many settings—from daycares & day camps to private homes as a nanny and home assistant. My experience includes working with multiple children of varying ages (including several sets of twins!), long-term care for neurodivergent kids, and supporting high-profile families, including the Founder/CEO of a childcare company. I'm a former preschool teacher at an Eco-Innovator & French Immersion school for children ages 1.5 to 4.5. In the last couple of years, I assisted a family with 3 kids ages 3 & under—including welcoming newborn twins! I also nannied part-time for a high-profile family with 3 kids, beginning when they were 3, 2, and 8mo. Parents and co-teachers describe me as highly attuned, creative, and communicative. I’m known for turning everyday moments into engaging learning experiences—whether it’s through rhymes and silly songs, thoughtful questions and conversations, or spontaneous storytelling. I love crafting activities that spark curiosity and joy. My childcare philosophy is rooted in the belief that everything is educational. -I believe children learn best through creativity, humor, exploration, and positive redirection. I value building off their natural interests, and I see outdoor play, art projects, and imaginative games as essential parts of each day. As someone raised near Joshua Tree National Park, I have a deep love for adventures, climbing, and bug-spotting with little ones—getting messy and curious right alongside them. As a lifelong writer, reader, and multimedia artist, I delight in co-creating with kids—whether that’s making up stories, multi-media art projects, or inventing pretend worlds. My style is warm, energetic, and fun, grounded in structure and a deep respect for each child’s individual needs and rhythms. I love connecting with kids of all ages, and nurturing their ability to create magic in everyday moments. Excited to connect with you!

Ella was lovely and great with the two toddler boys in our nanny share. She showed up right on time and took my son’s crying for mommy in stride. Would hire again!

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Dani
Booked by 26 repeat families
47 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 69 families in Alameda, CA

Hi Parents, My name is Dani, and I’m a responsible and experienced caregiver with excellent references. While I have a special passion for working with babies aged 0-2 years, I bring over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including multiples. Parents trust me, and I form loving, affectionate bonds with all the children I care for. I’m an easygoing person who loves to take little ones on outdoor adventures to nature parks, zoos, museums, story times, and playgrounds. I focus on helping them grow up to be kind and gentle individuals, ensuring their experiences are always fun and enriching. I engage with children actively, encouraging and supporting them to reach their next milestones, all while prioritizing their safety and well-being.

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Jessica
Booked by 74 repeat families
118 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 124 families in Alameda, CA

➎➊🄌- ➌➑➎- ➐➐➐➏ I'm a One-Time, Occasional, DateNight and OverNight Care Provider servicing families in The East Bay w/ a 4 + Hour Minimum Per Booking. Unsure about my availability? Send a message or a request a booking. If I’m hired for a set number of hours, those hours need to be compensated in full - even if things finish earlier than expected. This ensures that my time is respected and I’m fairly compensated for committing to that availability. From my early teens, I've been dedicated to caring for children, and I've developed a profound understanding of the responsibilities and rewards that come with it. My 15 years of hands-on experience have prepared me to inspire and uplift Raise and Support families. My name is Jessica Rivera, a 32 -year-old mother of 2. I was born in Queens, New York and raised in San Francisco. I enjoy various activities such as cleaning and organizing spaces, cooking, painting, and reading and being a MUM. I'm fully vaccinated and can provide documentation upon request. I have experience working and volunteering in Home Day Cares, Centers, Churches and Homes with newborns, toddlers, school aged children and twins and multiples and pre teens. I am bilingual, in English and Spanish which allows me to support families who value a multilingual environment for their little ones. I offer high-quality childcare services to families, focusing on and engaging in customized learning and developmental experiences, such as outdoor exploration, reading and creative activities like building puzzles, arts and crafts projects and singing and dancing or baking! Additionally, I prepare healthy meals and snacks, and manage children's laundry, ensuring their clothing is clean, folded and put away and maintaining a tidy environment by putting away children's toys and washing bottles /sippy cups. I'm always willing to lend a helping hand. My main priority is the safety of your child, to always provide a safe and engaging environment for us both. With my strong motivation, responsible nature, and trustworthy character, I am dedicated to serving as a positive influence and role model, inspiring children to reach their full potential and seeing their growth. I'm happy to accommodate any special requests or concerns you may have. Please contact me with any questions you may have. I am looking forward to the opportunity to communicate with you and making new little friends ! Best, Jess

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Sheena
Booked by 58 repeat families
48 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 97 families in Alameda, CA

Hello families! I love working with children and am looking for babysitting opportunities with kids of any age! I enjoy spending time with kids doing crafts, reading stories at bedtime, and keeping them happy and safe. Some of my hobbies include photography, singing, knitting, and yoga. I am a graduate of San Francisco State University, where I studied psychology with an emphasis on child development. I have been babysitting since high school and have worked with many local families with kids ages 0-13. I was a tutor for a year at an after school program where I facilitated activities and helped the children with their homework. After graduating college I worked for a year and a half at a group home for kids (ages 6 to 18) who struggled with regulating themselves during stress. One summer I also worked at a pre-school prep where I interacted with kids ages 8 months to 3 years doing activities such as reading, singing, crafts, art and other activities. And then most recently I taught mindfulness for two years at Oakland Public Schools and have been substitute teaching for the past year. I was very active for many years on Urbansitter back when it first started from about 2012 to 2017 and then I took a long break from it to focus on other career goals. Now I’ve decided to make a return to it since I’m on summer break and am hoping to continue with it into the next school year as I plan to be part time with my regular job. I currently live in San Leandro and am willing to go to Oakland, Hayward, Castro Valley, San Francisco and Lafayette. I look forward to hearing from you! Sheena

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Raquel Vanessa
Booked by 22 repeat families
24 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 55 families in Alameda, CA

Hi! My name is Vanessa. I was born in Colombia. I’m 28 years old and I used to me a teacher. I’m offering my services as a caregiver, pet care, senior care and housekeeping. I always like working with kids, since I was a little girl. Back in my country, I study to become a teacher and work with different kids as a teacher and assistant on my internship. I was in charge of feeding the babies, changing dipper from the toddlers, create several activities like sensory games and listening exercise for the toddlers and babys. When I got my degree, I started with older kids. It was more like planning activities according to the subject that the principal assign me. I connect with most kids, I’m funny, responsable, reliable and tolerante. I enjoy doing art, science projects, walks around the park, playing basketball and baking. I’m pretty good at board games too. I grew up with pets my whole life. In my country, I have 12 cats and 2 dogs. I have experience taking care of parrots too, because my aunt have one and we do the feeding together and changing the newspaper. I’m comfortable with all kinds of pets, but my experience is with small pets like poodles or pugs.

Vanessa is awesome! She arrived at our home on time and jumped right in to take care of our 2.5 year old son. They had a great time playing together, and she left his play area in really clean and tidy condition. She clearly has a lot of experience with kiddos and was super professional. We'd love to have her back.

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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."

Amy L., mom of one

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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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What does a nanny do?

Nannies provide ongoing, in-home child care on a set schedule. A nanny may prepare meals, assist with school pickup, help with homework, manage activities, and handle light housekeeping related to child care. Many nannies specialize in specific age groups or needs such as infant care or bilingual support. Learn more about what a nanny does.

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What's the difference between UrbanSitter and a Alameda nanny agency?

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