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Azul $22 per hour for 1 child

Hi my name is Azul and I am a full time student at Orange Coast College. I am offering child care. I love babysitting and have been since was about 13. I have taken care of newborns, toddlers, and kids. I have dropped off and picked up from school, taken to soccer practice, and do arts and crafts with them. I can cook, clean and run errands. I also love all animals especially dogs and cats.

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Breana $20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Downey, CA

22 years old. CPR certified with a valid driver license and my own car. I am a 4th year at San José State University majoring in Social Work with a minor in Child and Adolescent Development. Starting August 19 will have online classes Wed & Thurs 6-8:45pm. Last school year I had an internship for a school district and was able to talk to kids one-on-one ages 4-12 while being stationed at a middle school in their wellness center. Will be graduating December 2026. I have worked at a summer camp for the past 4 summers. I have worked with children from k-4th grade. I worked as a camp counselor for Camp Ramona at Ramona Convent Secondary School summers 2021 and 2022. I was with a group of 8 kids by myself and watched over them during play, pool time, and walking field trips. I worked as a teacher’s assistant for the MTRC summer program at Our Lady of Lourdes summers 2023 and 2024. First year I was with 3-4th graders and last year I was with 1-2nd graders. I helped them in the classroom, played with them during recess, and watched them for field trips. I have also been payed to clean someone’s living space as they were busy with a newborn baby. I love kids I have a niece who is 8 and nephew who is 4 that I have also experienced taking care of them. I have been a dancer for 17 years if your little one is interested in learning I will be able to teach. I have also played basketball for 4 years and other sports for fun I can play with them. Willing to give references!

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Ashley $35 per hour for 1 child

Hi there! I have been working as an infant specialist and newborn night nurse for 8 years, and I’ve been a nanny for 10 years. I have worked as a credentialed ambulance EMT, Newborn Care Specialist, and CPR instructor. I have a spotless driving record and a Bachelor's and Master's. I am a certified Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula. I am well-versed in caring for children with special needs and providing medical treatments. I currently specialize in infants as a NCS/overnight newborn care giver. I am only seeking overnight positions at this time! I lead and care with kindness, patience, and confidence. I always take parents’ lead on preferences but am happy to provide suggestions and guidance by request. I treat the children in my care as unique individuals and work hard to understand their personalities and individuality from day one! I’ve also worked for many multiples, including many twins and a set of triplets. This includes multiples that were preemies and micro-preemies (on oxygen and heart rate monitors). If you feel I could be a good fit for your family, I look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Yahaira 1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Yahaira and I am offering child and pet care services! I am 19 years old and I love taking care of kids. I’ve been working with children of all ages for most of my life since I was about 12 years old. I have experience working with children from my churches youth service as well as taking care of children for my family/relatives and friends. I have experience with working with multiple kids at once including twins and triplets! Along with this , I also have experience working with kids with special needed. I enjoy doing fun indoor activities with the kids I take care of. In my free time I enjoy doing arts and crafts as well as doing silly dances to music. I also love pets and have experience taking care of cats and dogs such as walking them and feeding them as well as playing with them! I am very organized and have a strong sense of attention to detail. I speak both English and Spanish and I am great at communication to both parents and their kids! I am unable to drive however I am always available to take care of your kids throughout the day as needed. Thank you!

Yahaira is a very responsible and reliable person who is always great at communication. She is very professional and is always willing to and able to adapt to new situations as well as new requests. Yahaira has helped with taking care of my younger sibling as well! My younger brother has special needs and Yahaira was very helpful in aiding me while I was taking care of him due to her experience working with kids with special needs. Yahaira is a very nice and caring person and I believe anyone who is looking to have someone care over their kids, Yahaira should be your top choice!

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Xochitl $19 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Downey, CA

Hi! My name is Xochitl, but I go by Flower. I’m a current senior at UC Riverside majoring in Early Childhood Education. I offer childcare, senior care, and pet care, with most of my experience and passion being in childcare. I’ve been working with children since I was 16 and have experience caring for children of all ages, especially infants. My experience includes UrbanSitter, internships, working at an early childhood center, and working as an ABA with children on the autism spectrum. These experiences have helped me develop strong childcare skills. I am comfortable working with different ages, routines, and needs. I’m also available for school pickups and drop-offs, in-home services, and schedule changes when needed. I am CPR certified and can provide references upon request. I’m dependable, caring, and passionate about working with children, and I’d love the opportunity to help your family! :)

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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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