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Fatou 4 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Hayward, CA

I am so excited to be part of your family to share my experience as a caregiver. I am a fun and outgoing person who loves to do activities with kids, listen to them and have fun with them.I am also bilingual. I speak english and french.

Our daughter had so much fun playing with Fatou. It was raining so they couldn’t go to the park but still had so much fun playing. She was so great for us in a pinch!

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Evelyn 2 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Hayward, CA

I am a caring, responsible, and trustworthy person with a lifelong passion for caring for children. Childcare has been a natural part of my life, not just a job. From the age of 10 to 17, I helped care for my younger siblings, taking responsibility for daily routines such as preparing meals, helping with homework, maintaining the home, and providing supervision and emotional support. This experience taught me patience, organization, and strong caregiving skills from a very young age. I also cared for a baby under one year old for three months while traveling between Costa Rica and Panama with an American family. The parents trusted me enough to travel with them and fully care for their baby. I can provide a reference letter if needed. My responsibilities included feeding, bathing, putting the baby to sleep, following daily routines, and giving full attention to the baby’s well-being. While the baby rested, I assisted with light household tasks such as cooking and keeping the kitchen clean.

We feel so lucky to have Yvonne as our nanny. She started with us in December 2025, caring for our 2-month-old and 5-year-old, and has been incredible from day one. She is extremely reliable, always punctual, and communicates clearly. She has even stepped in to help us during last-minute childcare gaps. We can truly count on her. Yvonne is wonderful with children—she engages them with play, music, and reading, and brings such positive energy. Our kids love her and feel happy and safe with her. She is also warm, supportive, and is part of our family. She has gone above and beyond, even helping with meals. Most importantly, we trust her completely. Any family would be lucky to have her.

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Nelly
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Hayward, CA

Hi! I’m Nelly — a 23-year-old CSU East Bay alum currently working toward getting into a Physical Therapy program. I’m super active and run both track and cross country, so I love bringing fun, positive energy into everything I do! Right now, I work at Chabot College as an Adaptive Physical Activity Instructor, where I support and work closely with individuals of all abilities. I also work in the nursery at my church caring for children ages 1–4, and I absolutely love working with babies and helping them feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. I’m really passionate about working with kids and hope to pursue a career in collegiate coaching someday. I already have 4+ years of experience coaching youth and enjoy creating a fun, supportive, and safe environment where kids can be active, build confidence, and just have a good time. Whether it’s playing outside, doing crafts, helping with routines, or keeping little ones entertained, I always try to make sure kids feel happy and cared for while parents feel at ease too!

Our kiddo is not used to new people. Nelly did an amazing job taking her time with him and letting him warm up to her. By the time we got home, he kept asking for her to come back and play. Will definitely be hiring her again. Regular communication helped us feel comfortable going out for a bit.

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Sophia 3 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Hayward, CA

Hi everyone! My name is Sophia 😊 I’m a Business Management major at University of San Francisco, and currently living in SF. I’ve been working with kids since I was 15 as a home daycare assistant, Kumon tutor (K–12), Boys & Girls Club volunteer, and I work as a server. Because of this, I’m comfortable caring for children from Pre-K through middle school. I’m patient, responsible, and great at keeping kids engaged while making sure they’re safe. I’m also an older sister, so caring for kids comes naturally to me. I’m Filipino and fluent in If you’re interested, please message me for more info. Thank you for considering me ❤️

Sophia did a great job taking care of our children, aged seven and nine. She arrived on time and was friendly and professional. The kids loved her! They played a lot of fun and creative games, and the kids had a blast! She kept them on schedule with dinner and bedtime, and both kids were asleep in bed 30 minutes before their bedtime. Our dog, who is a little scared of strangers, immediately trusted her and stayed by her side until we got home. Sophia also did a great job straightening up and doing little chores around the house. We highly recommend Sophia, and would love her to babysit again

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Jenna
Booked by 3 repeat families
5 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Hayward, CA

Hello! My name is Jenna, and I’m a student-athlete at Cal State East Bay, where I play softball and study Business. My home town is Elk Grove, in which I go back and forth frequently. I grew up in a large family, helping to look after my younger cousins, nieces, and nephews, which taught me patience, responsibility, and how to keep kids engaged and happy. I love being active, and I’m more than willing to run around, play games, and explore creative activities with children of all ages. I have years of experience nannying including working with children with autism, providing patient, supportive care in both structured and play-based settings. I’m also comfortable around pets, so families with animals don’t have to worry. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and fun environment for the kids I care for, while giving parents peace of mind. I look forward to meeting you and your family!

Jenna was wonderful with our daughter for the few days we were in town! We very much appreciated her patience and flexibility, highly recommend!

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

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