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Denisse
Booked by 3 repeat families
5 reviews
$36 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in Oakland, CA

My name is Denisse a mission resident. I have 15 years of childcare experience and an extensive schooling and teaching background at Mission Cultural Center (after-school program), Precita Eyes (Assistant Mural Development), Katherine and Michael's (Summer camp). ¡También hablo español y love pets! I also have 5 years as Family assistance and can easily manage both tasks. I thoroughly focus on early speech, increasing vocabulary, motor skills, engaging in playful learning process, art projects, reading, math games, and lots of outdoor activities, encouraging Spanish verbalization as a second language and English vocabulary expansion. I have over 15 years of experience in education and childcare with infants, toddlers, and 7+ years old. I assisted with online classes and homework during the pandemic for two years in a nanny share position initially with two children and later added three more (siblings). I set goals for children's development based in their capabilities and interests. My previous achievements are: 1- Taught an 18-month-old child to speak over 50 words. 2 - Taught a five-year-old to play chess (after 4 years now, he has been in a chess club ever since, and is still passionate about it) 3- Taught a two-year-old art history by guiding execution, hands-on practice, bedtime stories, and continuous visits to the museum. (The Young and The MoMa Museum). Up today, he's capable of narrating +6 relevant stories from 21st-century contemporary artists. 4- Improved writing and reading skills in 7-year-olds through constant public visits to the library and engaging in fun quizzes and puzzles. 5- Generally, by observing a child's interest, and tailoring an engaging learning process with art, cooking, music, games, reading, outdoor, and swimming activities. Extensive experience with infants, reliable car, and CPR/First Aid certified. I look forward to answering any questions and learning more about your children and their needs.

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Ayslane
Booked by 1 repeat family
7 reviews
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Oakland, CA

Hi! My name is Lane. I’m a former au pair and live-in nanny with over 4 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and twins. I’m calm, responsible, punctual, and fully vaccinated. I have strong experience with daily routines, infant care, and supporting families with consistency and reliability. I’m currently looking for full-time nanny or babysitting opportunities in San Francisco and nearby areas. Available in February/March 2026

Lane was awesome! Handled the bath and bedtime routine excellently, even when our son threw her some bedtime fighting curveballs. Also cleaned!! Can’t wait to use lane again

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Ingrid
Booked by 3 repeat families
4 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Oakland, CA

Hi! My name is Ingrid Johanna, children call me Jojo. I live in SF and am bilingual, I speak English and Spanish. I have five years of experience as a preschool teacher with toddlers and big kids, and others 5 years as a nanny working with babies, toddlers and children. I love to go to the park, playgrounds, zoo, etc. with parents approval. I’m a sweet, kind, patient and loving nanny. Provide emotional support for the children is very important, for them to feel loved, secure and worthy. I also have got numerous fun developmental activities that I like implementing with kids. I like to be part of children’s intellectual and physical growth, and also be there for them like an older sister. I’m a very positive and easy going person, I have my own car, a degree in preschool, fully vaccinated and CPR certification.

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Senait
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Oakland, CA

I have great experience more that 10 years with kids and elderly people caregiver and babisitter light house keeping bathing feeding walks some grocery shopping cooking drop in drop of to the doctors appointments if it is kids drop in and drop in from the school to home I am available any shifts including nights and days

Senait was a dream caregiver: there is no experience like being a mother to three kids. She was punctual and communicated thoroughly. She was warm with my daughter. The house was as I left it (no kitchen messes like I’ve had with other sitters). I hope we can have Senait back soon.

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Araceli
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Oakland, CA

Hello my name is Araceli. I am a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with over a decade of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages — from infants to middle schoolers. As a mother of three, I bring both professional expertise and genuine love for nurturing young minds. For six years, I cared for two wonderful children full-time, supporting their development from early childhood into their preteen years. I currently work at a school in Oakland in an after-school program, where I’ve spent the past three years caring for students from TK through 8th grade. Families describe me as reliable, responsible, and nurturing, with a calm and caring presence. I take pride in creating safe, positive, and engaging environments that help children learn and thrive. I am also fluent in Spanish, which allows me to comfortably communicate with bilingual families and support early language development. I am very flexible with scheduling, have excellent references, and am always willing to adapt to a family’s unique needs. Above all, I’m excited to meet a new family and build a lasting, trusting relationship where your children feel cared for, respected, and happy every day.

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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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What does a nanny do?

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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Are nannies on UrbanSitter background checked?

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

Nanny agencies in Oakland often charge placement fees that can total thousands of dollars. On UrbanSitter, there are no agency placement fees, just a simple membership. You can browse available nannies in Oakland, interview candidates, and hire directly.

What types of nannies can I find in Oakland?

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