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Jane
Booked by 169 repeat families
225 reviews
Emeryville
$31 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 359 families in Berkeley, CA

Hi, my name is Jane. I'm a retired nurse. I love kids, and have raised five of my own. I've babysit for many years for relatives and members of my church and community. I have plenty of experience working with infants starting from two weeks old πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦²πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ¦²πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ¦², toddlers , and school-aged. I'm good with all ages. I am a very good listener, and know when they are in need of attention. I do sleep over at your place while your away. I also work as household assistance, I can cook, clean and run errands. My schedule is flexible. I work with multiple families ( nanny share). Please, be sure of your hours before booking, you still pay for normal booked hour at the end of the shift. You can increase your hours upon request during the shift thank you. I AM PROUD TO SAY,NEVER TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 πŸ™€. Have CPR for Infant πŸ‘ΆπŸΌ, Adult πŸ‘¨πŸΌβ€πŸ’Όand first aid πŸš‘? $35/1/2hr interview for home visit. Maximum of 1 hr

β€œJane was a fabulous caregiver to my 2.5 year old son! We hired Jane to watch our son for 1.5 weeks (M-F) while his preschool was on a break, and we couldn't recommend her enough! She was attentive, punctual, kind, and high energy, taking our son on all sorts of outings, from the zoo to museums. She also tidied up around the kitchen/playroom while he was taking his nap. We will definitely be working with Jane again!”

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Christine
Booked by 25 repeat families
28 reviews
Berkeley
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 74 families in Berkeley, CA

I am booking occasional nights and daytime care as my schedule is open. I am seeking a part time or fulltime job in San Francisco, Berkeley, Albany, Oak. I am also working evening or daytime occasional care. After finishing a 14 month position a FT job with a 1.5- turning 2.5 child I had a 3 month temp job with a 1.5 year old. I have worked as a full time Nanny and Preschool teacher for 20 years in SF, Berkeley and Oakland. Truly Outdoorsy! I have enthusiastically enjoyed caring for the ages of 2-5 from age 18. Most of the families that I have worked with the past 8 years have left the area but are still fabulous references. I never used an agency. 2.5 Years I worked as nanny in Berkeley to a 1- 4 year old in Berkeley, 4 plus years recently, and numerous families in SF during 2021- 22. I cared for a 2 year old full time and the 5 year old part time. I have over 23 years of nannying experience. I started young! I have a BA in Psychology and took 8 education courses. I studied abroad in India, Nepal and Tibet. In college I worked at a daycare then started a drama club at the same afterschool program for 3 years. I assisted a Waldorf - inspired preschool, taught at a Montessori based English language immersion preschool and kindergarten in Taiwan for 2 years. I worked as a teacher for 3 years with 2-5 year olds at a lovely Reggio play based preschool in Berkeley. I have been known to have a strong constitution, good health and I very much find children funny and wise. I found my calling early on.

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Mallory
Booked by 324 repeat families
327 reviews
Oakland
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 628 families in Berkeley, CA

Hello, my name is Mallory. I'm originally from Phoenix, Arizona. I graduated as a pharmacy technician from Carrington College in May 2012. I've been a nanny on and off since 2004, full-time since 2012. I've watched children of all ages, the youngest being 13 days old, and have loved all of it. I enjoy doing crafts, helping with homework, playing games, having dance parties, and walking to the park. Personal policies: -I do not accept strictly driving jobs. -I will not work with contagious children. -I will not work with parents who work from home and cannot bypass the children during that time in order to avoid separation issues. -I do not work with attachment parenting in the no boundary/no discipline sense. *I fully support sleep training and the cry-it-out method when approached appropriately* Payment policy: -Parents must agree to pay for each entire booking, regardless of the time actually worked. -When parents are late, I charge time in 15-minute increments. Cancellation policy: 48 hours notice = 50% of booking, or at least $50. 24 hours notice = full payment of booking.

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Katharina
Booked by 46 repeat families
52 reviews
Oakland
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 72 families in Berkeley, CA

Hello! I was born and raised in Austria and came to the US as an Au-pair 20 years ago, so I also speak fluent German. It's simple really, I love children and they love me. As an Aries I am an eternal child and relate to children very easily. I enjoy reading with them, doing arts and crafts, building forts and being outside. I also like to include them into chores in a playful way to keep them humble and make them feel accomplished. Communication is the biggest key for me and I love listening to my lil client's stories all day! In a nutshell I am fun, responsible, reliable and have a lot of energy. My philosophy is that your child is as much of a client as you are, I customize my care to the needs of the client. Please note I am available to work holidays but charge time and a half for those days. New Years Eve is double. Policies: I have a 4 hour minimum booking policy. CANCELLATIONS: For cancellations with less than 24 hours notice, I expect 50% of the original booking amount, which can be paid via PayPal or Venmo. EARLY RETURNS: 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. LATE RETURNS: I'm usually flexible on the end time of a booking, but please text/call me 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. For nanny shares I charge $20 per child.

β€œComplete rockstar! High energy for my son, interactive and engaging, so much fun!! Very professional and punctual!”

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Paige
Booked by 73 repeat families
68 reviews
Oakland
$44 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 108 families in Berkeley, CA

*Fully vaccinated and boosted* Hi families! I am a professional nanny with 19+ years of child and pet care experience in the counties of Alameda, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz. I am CPR certified and First Aid trained. I have experience working with over 100 unique families with children ages newborn through teen. I am comfortable supporting many different styles and routines for meals, play, education, hygiene, and sleep. I have experience supporting sleep training; solid starting; practicing milestones (rolling, sitting, crawling, walking); language development, including baby signing and speech therapy exercises; and potty training (including elimination communication with infants). In working with older kids, I have provided before/after school care, transportation, and academic/life skills support. I have stayed overnight with kids; joined families as a vacation nanny; supervised groups of children at events; and comforted many children with separation anxiety. I am confident that I can handle any situation professionally & safely. My favorite things to do with kids are playing outside, reading books, and doing projects/crafts. I love when kids talk about their thoughts & ideas and express their creativity in the activities we do together. I am able to set & enforce appropriate boundaries with children while getting on their level to be a fun, playful, nurturing caregiver. I am a certified Yoga Teacher (RYS-200) and trained in Wilderness First Aid (WFA). I would be happy to facilitate experiences involving yoga/meditation/local outdoor exploration! I am open to pet care, household and other services (see below). I graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. in Science, Technology, and Society (STS). In addition to my child care experience, I have 6+ years experience in the real estate industry, including sustainability, accessibility, and rehab / retrofit projects. I have managed projects with budgets from $0-100MM+. I would be happy to discuss Consulting / Owner’s Representative / Project Management services for any residential/small business/interior design/landscaping projects. Additional Services - Organization/House Manager - Tutoring/Homework Help - Interview/Public Speaking Coaching - Private Yoga - Swim Lessons/Lifeguard Rates vary based on services - please send a message to discuss. Cancellation Policy: 100% of booking if cancelled within 24 hours of scheduled start; 50% if cancelled within 48 hours.

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"We absolutely LOVE Isa β€” 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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Are nannies on UrbanSitter background checked?

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

Nanny agencies in Berkeley often charge placement fees that can total thousands of dollars. On UrbanSitter, there are no agency placement fees, just a simple membership. You can browse available nannies in Berkeley, interview candidates, and hire directly.

What types of nannies can I find in Berkeley?

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