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Shannon
Booked by 3 repeat families
5 reviews
Santa Rosa
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Cotati, CA

Hi—I’m Shannon, a Bay Area household assistant based in Santa Rosa offering dependable home management, childcare and pet care with a calm, solutions ‑oriented approach that helps families feel at ease from the first booking. Experience includes camp leadership and consistent care for multiple families; happy to help with school pick‑ups, simple meals, homework support, and creative play tailored to each age group. A background in Food Science and years in fast‑paced workplaces sharpened organization, safety awareness, and problem‑solving that carry into the home. Comfortable with dogs and cats, and available for as needed and recurring support.

We initially hired Shannon for a last minute babysitting request. During our youngest's nap time she cleaned the house, and it looked amazing. She has great ideas when it comes to organization and structure, and provided an immense amount of support for us for an event we held over the weekend. Shannon's skills do not stop at childcare. She is incredibly proactive, creative, communicative, extremely organized. We would highly recommend hiring Shannon for your childcare and household support needs.

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Vasty 10 reviews
Petaluma
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Cotati, CA

Hi, my name is Vasty (She/Her/Ella). I am currently a fourth-year majoring in Biochemistry, with a minor in Early Childhood Studies — hoping to pursue pediatric ophthalmology or anesthesiology! Personal hobbies of mine include band, lacrosse, and painting. I’ve been working with children for ~6 years, and have been watching newborns, toddlers, or kids since I was 14. I have a little brother (9) who I help out with consistently, and helped extensively during covid. As a full time student, I tend to help out more with occasional/ date night bookings during the school year but am always more available in the summer time. I enjoy crafting, going to the park, and cooking/baking. My responsibilities have included tutoring, crafts, dance lessons, and several more. 🌟I am bilingual (English and Spanish) 🌟CPR certified for infants and adults. 🌟Can provide references 🌟TB, Tdap, MMS, COVID-19 Vaccinated 🌟CNA, HHA Certified (CA only) I do not have any allergies to any pets. I have a cat so if there are any allergies, please let me know so I can assure no trace of cat hair etc. 🚨Booking Policies🚨 -Cancellations after booking require 50% of pay. Cancellations within 24 hours/same day require 100% of pay. *Applies to last-minute bookings and sick days as well* -Minimum of 4 hours per booking. (Trial runs excluded for this). -Family shares (children from different families) are billed at a different rate. -For jobs over 40+ minutes away, I ask to be reimbursed for travel time. -Full time of booking must be payed for, even if you come home early. -I do not provide transportation with my personal vehicle but I’m happy to drive the guardian/parents car if needed. -I do not care for sick children to protect myself and other children I take care of. This includes children with a fever over 101°F, any contagious virus, and any other symptoms. Thank you for understanding 😊

Vasty was a wonderful babysitter for my son and his cousin! She showed up on time and my 19 month old immediately took a liking to her. She had no problem entertaining both boys, getting them dinner, and putting the youngest to bed. If we lived in the area, she would be our go to!

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Maggie
Booked by 11 repeat families
17 reviews
Santa Rosa
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 33 families in Cotati, CA

Hello👋 My name is Maggie and I am looking for occasional nanny gigs/jobs to fill my spare time! I have a BA from Sonoma State University majoring in Anthropology with a minor in Spanish and an MA in Biological Anthropology from Texas State University. I currently teach biological anthropology courses at the Santa Rosa Junior College. I have been babysitting quite literally my whole life! Starting since I was a child with my younger sister, throughout my teenage years, and more professionally on Urbansitter throughout my 20’s and 30’s. I enjoy playing creatively indoors and out, as well as doing crafts, and am great at mealtimes (I love to cook and am quite capable in the kitchen). I look forward to meeting you and your families!

Maggie was a joy to have for my 2 and 4 year old boys! Very professional and kept my kids engaged

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Mina
Booked by 2 repeat families
5 reviews
Petaluma
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Cotati, CA

I’m a devoted mother of two adult children, including a daughter with special needs who was born prematurely. Doctors didn’t expect her to survive, but with my constant, loving care like that of a nurse she grew strong. That experience taught me deep patience, medical awareness, and how to nurture with compassion. I’ve also cared for children and elderly family members, as in my culture we show great respect and love for our elders. Most recently, I cared for a baby here in the U.S., giving me hands-on experience with infants in a new environment. I’m very patient, attentive, and trustworthy. Caring for others isn’t just my job it’s my passion.

Mina is a warm and lovely caretaker. Our 3 year old son took to her immediately. We were working from home while she watched him, and it sounded like they had lots of fun! She took him for walks around the yard and played in the house when he wanted to go back in. Especially when he was a bit sad and missed mom and dad, she comforted him and got him happy again within 20 minutes. We will hopefully be hiring Mina in the future when we are staying in the area!

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Karen
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews
Petaluma
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Cotati, CA

Hi There! I am an 28-year-old full of energy experienced fun-loving babysitter who is available full time during the week. I love taking the kids outside and doing some fun activities. I love dancing and art. Im obsessed with food and cooking some crazy foods so they can try it and we can have a good time during the day. The last kids I used to take care of used to call me as the best babysitter ever and it made me feel like I was doing a great job Languages: Portuguese & English Experience: +10 years Age of 1-20yo kids Extra info: Also provided services as a kids taxi driver for 1 year in California.

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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's the difference between UrbanSitter and a Cotati nanny agency?

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