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Katia Teresa 1 review
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Palo Alto, CA

My name is Katia Dedicated and caring teacher with over 18 years of experience working with children from newborns to 15 years old. Skilled and passionate about supporting children’s growth through educational and creative activities. Experienced nanny with strong communication and organizational skills. Certified in CPR and First Aid, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for every child.

Katia has been an incredible addition to our family, and I recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, capable, and dependable nanny. She has been exceptionally flexible with our family’s schedule, which has made a huge difference because of our variable work hours. She currently helps with our son before and after school, and she is seeking additional hours. Katia brings a wonderful energy into our home, and our son took to her almost immediately. As a preschool teacher, Katia has a strong understanding of early childhood development and knows exactly what to look for at each stage. This experience truly shows in her work. Our 2.5-year-old son has developed so many positive habits under her care, including washing his hands regularly, getting dressed, and building a sense of independence. We feel very fortunate to have her. I feel selfish not wanting to share her with another family, but I highly recommend her for her professionalism, flexibility, and wonderful personality.

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PEILI
Booked by 2 repeat families
1 review
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Palo Alto, CA

Name: PEILI (can call me Maggie) Nationality: China Height: 5'3 Weight: 67kg Age: 52 years old Highest education level: MBA Master's degree Holding certificates: _American driver's license _Doula certificate(Professional neonatal care/maternal care) _ American Red Cross certified first aid certificate CPR _,EAD work card and SSN _There is the latest annual physical examination report and records of receiving the US flu vaccine/TDAP. Skills: I have over three years of experience working as a full-time household assistant in Chinese families in Hong Kong / Los Angeles and SF,now am living in Sunnyvale. I am skilled in childcare support, household management, and preparing balanced home-cooked meals, including traditional Chinese soups and healthy dishes. I have experience assisting with children’s daily routines, school transportation, and activity support, while maintaining good communication with families. I am patient, responsible, and detail-oriented, with a warm personality. I also have an US driver’s license and fluent English communication skills, allowing me to adapt easily to different family environments. I serviced over 20 different families and always merge into their different cultures!I enjoy my job and keep improving my skills! My favorite work times included: 11pm to 7am (night shift) 7am to 3-7pm (day shift) Hope we can match!

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Yuan Chun Kelly
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$37 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Palo Alto, CA

I've always had a passion for helping children develop and grow. With over 25 years of experience, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child from new born, toddler and preschoolers. I'm extremely patient, and friendly. I know how to communicate effectively with parents about their child's day. I follow the parents' lead in enforcing household rules and am comfortable caring for one child or two children at a time. I'm a big kid at heart. I'm not afraid being silly with kids. I enjoy playing all sorts of games with children, both indoors and outdoors. Also love to have my own story time, music dancing and art class with a little one !!! In addition to my Early Childhood Development coursework, I have First Aid and CPR training, and am TrustLine certified. I also speak Chinese and English. As a caregiver, I'm committed to fostering a positive and enriching experience for both children and their families.

We have been fortunate to have Kelly help raise our daughters (3 years and 10 months old) for the past 2.5 years. During that time she has been a wonderful part of our family. Our daughters adore Kelly. She brings a fun, warm energy with enthusiasm daily. She reads and sings with our girls throughout the day in both English and Chinese. Every day, she takes our daughter outside on a walk or visit to the library. She is also great at mealtimes getting our kids to eat full meals. With our older daughter she would help with art projects. She is attentive and gentle with our 10 month old. She shows genuine affection and care for our girls and they clearly love her. Kelly is reliable - she shows up on time (typically early) ALWAYS and comes in ready to care for our daughters right away. We’ve needed her help for 10 hours each day, and she remains attentive to our kids all day. Kelly is conscientious - she always changes the baby’s diaper before handing her off to us. And she is dedicated - she worked overtime hours when we needed extra help when my wife went into labor with our second. We especially appreciate Kelly understands the importance of the big variables to solve for with young kids - full sleep and good meals - and she communicates regularly about their naps and appetite. Altogether, we’ve had a wonderful experience with Kelly. We would happily and readily recommend Kelly to another family.

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Amra
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$21 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Palo Alto, CA

Hi I’m Amra, I am offering childcare, pet care, and household services. I first babysat when I was around 9 years old, so 10 years ago! I have experience with kids aged 4 and up and that what I’m most comfortable working with. I love arts and crafts, sports, tutoring, and video games. I have cat and one dog so I’m perfectly comfortable with any pet, I can walk, feed, and play with your pets. I can also do household services like light cooking and cleaning, running errands, laundry, and organizing.

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Katherine 2 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Palo Alto, CA

Hello! I’m Katherine (Kate). I am currently offering child care (5 years experience) , household, and cleaning services. Full time or part time I truly love being around kids. As a babysitter/nanny I can provide you experience, kindness, trust, responsibility. I consider myself easygoing, patient, affectionate, clean, organized. -I have experience driving -Pet friendly -Non-smoker I have been taking care kids. I can cook, drive to appointments, making crafts, arts, homework help. I can do extra things like errands or rides. So happy to share a little about me. I hope I can help in the safe care of your child. If you have some questions please do not hesitate to ask me.

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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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