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SAMARA $30 per hour for 1 child

Hi families! I truly enjoy helping and caring for others. I come from a big family, so I’ve always been surrounded by kids and have plenty of hands on experience with little ones of all ages. Over the years, I’ve also helped care for relatives, which taught me patience, responsibility, and how to provide support with kindness and respect and I bring strong communication skills, a dependable work ethic, and a natural ability to connect with people. Families and friends describe me as caring, reliable, and quick to learn new routines. Beyond childcare, I’m also comfortable assisting with seniors, pets, and household tasks like light cleaning, meal prep, or errands. My goal is always to create a safe, positive, and supportive environment, whether that means keeping kids engaged with fun activities, making sure a pet feels loved, or helping a household run smoothly. I would love the opportunity to support your family and bring care, energy, and reliability to your home.

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Caroline $25 per hour for 1 child

I started babysitting when I was a teenager for some extra money. Since then I have taken care of children on and off throughout my life. I was a nanny for two boys ages 1 and 3 until they were 4 and 6. I loved watching them grow up and being part of their journey, helping them navigate lives up and downs and teaching them the skills to do this. I have babysat infants from 6 months old, toddlers, kids and teenagers. I am extremely organized and good at multitasking which is a huge help when watching multiple children and juggling all that comes with that! I am very clean and have no problem helping with household chores while I helping with childcare. I am also a big animal lover-I volunteer at a animal rescue and ride horses as well. I have a reliable vehicle and have no problem putting a car seat in it to pick up little ones and take them to activities or back home. I would love to be a part of your families journey for even a day, please contact me for more information!

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Taylor $18 per hour for 1 child

Background: Hello my name is Taylor, I spent my entire childhood in SD so l know my way around! I am certified in CPR, FIRST AID, AED and I am majoring in Child Development in college. I have always wanted to work and help children. I began watching my Aunts children in Middle School till they sadly moved away. In High School, I made the decision to broaden my knowledge by enrolling in a peer tutoring course, which essentially teaches you the fundamentals of caring for a child/adult with severe special needs. Skills Include: • Child Development Knowledge • Educational Activities Planning • Household Management • Good Safety and Emergency Response • Strong Communication • Amazing Mulit-Tasking Skills Experience Breakdown: Full time Babysitter (2[removed]) • Provide daily care for children ages 3-6 including meal preparation, walking transportation to activities and helping on homework • Design and implement age appropriate educational activities and crafts to help promote learning development • Mange household tasks such as laundry, meal planning and preparation and light house cleaning as needed I would love to talk more with anyone who is intrested and assist anyone's family.

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Stephanie
Booked by 28 repeat families
39 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 65 families in La Jolla, CA

I currently live in north county Del Mar . Looking for full time / part time work / occasional sitting. Started my childcare career in 2016 at a barre studio called Daily Method that provided daycare while the moms would workout. I am very responsible and have a lot of experience and patience with kids and will also show them a lot of love and give them my full undivided attention. My favorite thing about babysitting is how unfiltered and carefree children can be 😂. I know how important children are and I can be trusted with their safety. I’m also a very clean person aswell and like to keep the common areas tidy and clean as we go. I’ve worked for a ton of families over the past several years and can provide more references if needed when it comes to transferring and driving children in my car or just overall experience with me sitting or nannying. I’ve done overnights, can stay past midnight, and i’m very flexible towards everyone’s schedule! Additional services I can provide are animal care, transportation, light house-work (cleaning up anything related to the children such as toys food plates ect.). I’m also open to doing laundry, dishes, and taking out the trash for an additional charge. Some other add on services could be restocking any groceries, household items, or supplies needed for the home, and general organizing.

“Timely, great job with the kids, wore them out and cleaned around the house. Amazing sitter and would have again in a heartbeat!”

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Amanda
Booked by 18 repeat families
34 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 40 families in La Jolla, CA

Hi! My name is Amanda. I have over 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I always strive to create a safe, loving, and positive environment where children feel comfortable, supported, and happy. I have experience with daily routines, including bottle feeding, introducing solids, meal preparation, nap schedules, bath time, and bedtime routines. I understand the importance of consistency and always do my best to follow each family’s preferences and parenting style. I enjoy spending time outdoors, going to parks, reading books, playing games, and planning age-appropriate activities that help children learn and grow while having fun. I am responsible, patient, reliable, and caring. I speak both English and Portuguese, and references are available upon request. Feel free to reach out if you think we might be a good fit!

“Amanda was great with our 9-month old! She was very attentive, caring and playful with him. She showed up on time, was very courteous and respectful of our family rules, and did more than what she was asked to do for our baby! She was very easy to talk to as well. We highly recommend her!”

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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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