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Laisa
Booked by 33 repeat families
42 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 64 families in El Cerrito, CA

Hi! My name is Laisa. I’m a 35-year-old career nanny from Brazil with 20+ years of childcare experience, including 10+ years specializing in infants and toddlers, which is where my passion truly lies. I’m available starting August 14, 2026, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, preferably 6+ hours per day, with the potential to increase hours in the near future. My caregiving style is loving, respectful, gentle, and responsive. I follow each family’s parenting style while supporting the child’s development through talking, reading, singing, age-appropriate activities, and indoor/outdoor play. I also value clear communication and keep parents updated throughout the day with photos, videos, and a daily progress report. Requirements: • $40/hour net minimum — W-2 or cash • Guaranteed weekly hours • PTO & paid sick days • Federal holidays • Monthly health stipend • Overtime at 1.5× after 8 hours/day, per California law Qualifications: • CPR & First Aid certified • Fluent English & Portuguese; conversational Spanish • Basic baby sign language • Non-smoker & reliable transportation • Excellent references • Background check available I take my commitments seriously and do not cancel unless there is an emergency. I also require agreed-upon hours to be guaranteed, with no banking of hours. References: To respect my previous families’ privacy, I provide letters of recommendation upon request. Reference phone numbers are shared only after an in-person meeting or trial day, once we both feel it’s a good fit and would like to move forward. If my experience and style of caregiving align with your family’s values, I’d love to connect! Best, Laisa

We had a very successful trial day with Laisa that led us to hire her as our part-time nanny. Laisa brought a gentle, patient, and inquisitive energy to caring for our 3-month old. She took all of our directions to heart and even sought out ways to help with additional baby-related chores. Our baby was very comfortable with Laisa and Laisa showered him in the near-constant interaction and attention he craves. Laisa has already worked so hard to accommodate our schedule and preferences. We can't wait to watch her relationship with our baby develop long-term. Highly recommend Laisa for part-time nannying, one-off babysitting days, or any other child-related care!

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A'kila
Booked by 18 repeat families
21 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 41 families in El Cerrito, CA

I am A'kila [Uhh-kee-luhh]. What I love most about caregiving is having the opportunity to engage with a warm and loving family. My style of caregiving comes from a place of authenticity. Especially in regards to clients that are disabled. After caring for severely Autistic non verbal clients, I am privy to basic ABA therapy strategies and concepts. As well as navigating AAC devices. Since 2017, I have been caring for children of all ages, races and abilities from the ages of 3 months to 13 years young. Within that time, I have met hundreds of families from all walks of life. If you are hiring based on my experience, please look at my reviews for further insight. If you would like to set up an interview, I request we exchange references, so I too gain more insight as to your family dynamic with other sitters, which will give me an idea if we are a good match. What do I expect from you as a parent? Respect and open communication. It is my goal to work with, not for, a family. I give and put my time and effort into caregiving professionally. It is imperative, from the very start of our correspondence that we maintain a level of transparency , honesty and respect in an effort for us all to ultimately find a good match and waste as little of our time as possible in the process. Thank You, A'kila

Kids had a great time and really liked her!

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Rachel
Booked by 54 repeat families
67 reviews
$37 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 111 families in El Cerrito, 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 :)

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Dayan
Booked by 22 repeat families
53 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 65 families in El Cerrito, CA

My name is Dayan and I'm 27 years old. I'm from Mexico. I've been working with children in the States since August 2017! I have experience with children between 6 months to 14 years. I’ve worked as a Spanish/English teacher and nanny, I love spending time with them. I'm a good and safe driver and swimmer. I consider myself responsible, patient, communicative and active person. I’m an animal person.

Dayan was friendly and professional and communicated clearly before the job started. She was great with our 7 year old and 9 year old. She was cheerful and engaging the whole time. Would definitely hire again

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Nina
Booked by 10 repeat families
15 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 58 families in El Cerrito, 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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"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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