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Janneth
Booked by 15 repeat families
22 reviews
San Pablo
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 34 families in El Cerrito, CA

Hi, my name is Janneth I am easy going, intuitive, and responsible. I am also a mom to a smart and curious 10 year old. I have a lot of experience working with newborns, toddlers, and teenagers. In my day to day life I wear many hats mom, wife, manager, big sister, and care taker to many students. I work in higher ed and have been working specifically in student services for the past 5 years. I have experience working with students from diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds. Before that, I spent 2 years teaching English to children aged 5-10. I started babysitting at a young age for my family and neighbors and have been taking care of children ever since. After having my son, I took a break from work to focus on his care, but now that he is older and more independent, I am able to return to babysitting and work with other families.

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Mariah
Booked by 2 repeat families
5 reviews
Berkeley
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 families in El Cerrito, CA

Hello, I am a well seasoned nanny, with decades of childcare experience. I love children and delight in bringing ease and joy to family life. As a practicing Buddhist, the cultivation of kindness, compassion, composure, and the joy that arises in concert with these qualities, are integral to my well being and the care that I provide. As a young mother of two, I set aside a career path as a mechanical engineering professor in the field of mathematical fluid dynamics, and went on to homeschool my own four children, through Hearthstone Charter School, the Butte County home education program for which I was a founding board member, teaching countless other students and babysitting their younger siblings along the way. I have a researched understanding of child development and a variety of early childhood educational and parenting modalities. I truly enjoy being loving support to parents’ own philosophies. Well versed in RIE and Attachment Theory, specifically the emotional co-regulation that is foundational to Secure Attachment, I am inclined toward those aspects of Montessori and Waldorf education that foster authentic exploration and self mastery, and find respectful, holistic approaches to the care and education of children to be a natural extension of my Buddhist practice. I am particularly experienced with infants and toddlers, as well as gifted children of all ages, including those on the autism spectrum. I have found that a whole-child approach is essential to the care of children presenting with early signs of an IQ in the exceptionally (160-180) or profoundly (180+) gifted range. (I am happy to have a conversation on the topic of gifted children.) Here’s what the mom wrote on Berkeley Parent’s Network: "She has been taking care of our children for the last 4 years. She is truly incredible in a Mary Poppins-esque sort of way; very fit, from the Bay Area, raised 4 children herself, homeschooled them, phd in engineering, and chose childcare as a career later in life because she loves children. She has a warm personality and is amazing with the kids; creative, kind, receptive, respectful. She is also very smart and resourceful and can manage everything by herself, so if you want excellent childcare for your kids and not worry about anything, she is your gal." If you feel we may be compatible, let’s talk about your family’s needs and how I can help. All Good wishes, Mariah

So sweet and very reliable!

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Dineo
Booked by 1 repeat family
4 reviews
Richmond
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in El Cerrito, CA

Hi families, My name is Dineo and I’m 29 years old. I have a Psychology Degree, where I majored in Child developmental psychology. I am offering childcare services, I don’t mind families with cats or dogs or any other household pets. I am comfortable working with families from all cultural backgrounds, I lived in China for 3 years working with children from the ages 2-11 years old. I have 3 years experience working with infants from the age of 6 months. 2 years experience working with children from ages 2-5. I have taken care of twin girls(10 months) and I’ve also worked with a 9 month and 2 year old. I am patient, I prioritize the safety of the children, I’m fun, loving, and have a strong understanding of child development. I love and feel comfortable taking care of new borns, infants, toddlers, and kids. I provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children. I plan and implement activities that help develop, social, intellectual and emotional development( I read, sing, play both indoors and outside). I prepare snacks and meals for the children. I am a strong driver and I am comfortable driving with kids in the car. I do light household related to the child( washing bottles, cleaning play area) I communicate effectively with the parents regarding child’s progress and needs. I also work assisting families to keep their houses clean, I chop vegetables, clean and I run errands. I can work with both cats and dogs, I have never had the privilege to work with other pet animals ( I’m not allergic to any animals).

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Lolis
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
Richmond
$34 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in El Cerrito, CA

Hi, I’m Lolis!  I am open to all work, from babysitting to full-time nanny positions. While I am new to Urbansitter, I am not new to caregiving! I have over seven years of experience. I love children and care for them as if they were my own. I have immense respect for the fact that you are entrusting me with your child, and I do not take it for granted. For the past few years my work has included full time nannying for a child 6 months to 2.5 years old, as well as some part time nannyshare work. In that role, I managed all aspects of care - feeding, sleep, play, and socialization. When I am caring for your child, I tailor the experience to the family. I am very easily reachable, and will send you updates and pictures if you want. Feel free to contact me at any time to see how things are going! Have a high-energy toddler? I am happy to match their energy and take them to the park to run around and play. Is your child in the mood to stay indoors? I’d love to stay in and play with them. Does your baby have trouble sleeping in their crib? I will let them sleep in my arms to make sure that they get the rest they need. Nothing brings me more joy than watching children learn new things. I love being with them every step of the way and seeing them grow and achieve things on their own. I enjoy supporting their learning, and celebrating every accomplishment.

Lolis is a fantastic nanny and babysitter. She worked for us for two years while our son was 6 months to 2.5 years old. She still babysits fir us frequently, as our son loves her and we want to maintain the relationship. She is punctual, communicative, and professional. For the children, she is both loving and energetic. Any family would benefit from hiring her.

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Cassandra
Booked by 3 repeat families
5 reviews
Richmond
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in El Cerrito, CA

Hello! My name is Cassandra, I am 24 years old. I currently trying to look into doing a post-bacc to pursue med school in the future. I am looking for a part time to help pay for school that will also work with my school schedule. I have younger siblings and I have taken care of them since they were babies since both of my parents had to work. Besides taking care of my siblings I also have babysat for other people, I have about 2-3 years of experience with kids of all ages. I also have some experience working with children on the spectrum since I had a job as a behavior technician. I’m very patient and love children.

Cassandra has been wonderful with our child. She is kind, patient, and truly caring. We definetely recommend her. Hope to have her around soon!

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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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