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DONG
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 families in Portola Valley, CA

I was an aupair for three years. The main responsibilities were taking care of four different age children, 4, 8, 10, 12. Taking them to school and picking them up, cooking meals and teaching them Chinese and math.

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Brandi
Booked by 3 repeat families
1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Portola Valley, CA

HI! I'm a mom of three (ages 15, 20, and 23) with 9 years of professional nanny experience, plus 14 years at home raising my own kids. I've cared for every age from newborns to teenagers, and I genuinely love them all. Most of my career has been spent in long-term positions with two families, staying with each of them for several years as their kids grew. My days with kids are active and full. I'm big on outings: the park, the library, music classes, and the zoo. I like creating a home that feels fun and silly, with plenty of music and cooking. I'm also a serious animal lover, so pets in the house are a bonus. Beyond childcare, I'm hardworking and detail oriented, and cleaning and organizing are my specialties. I'm also well versed in food allergies and special diets. I have Celiac Disease myself and follow a strict gluten-free routine, so label-reading and avoiding cross-contamination are second nature to me. I speak conversational Spanish. Not fluent, but enough to hold a real conversation. One practical note: I'm highly allergic to Lavender, so I ask that Lavender scented products not be used in the home. Lavender growing outside is no problem at all. I'm available for occasional sitting and am also looking for the right full-time position with a family I can grow with. I'd love to hear about your family and whatever you might need.

Brandi is an exceptional nanny - highly experienced with all ages and incredibly energetic and warm. We were fortunate to have her as our full-time nanny and an integral part of our family for nearly 4 years. She cared for our older son from 4 months on and helped us set a regular napping/feeding schedule with him right off the bat. Over the years, she helped us transition to new nap schedules, new foods, new activities, and a new little brother. Brandi maintained a fun weekly schedule with both boys, taking them to library story times, MyGym, music classes, and coming up with myriad arts and crafts activities. We highly recommend Brandi - it’s such a relief to have an experienced caregiver you can trust!

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Kamonluk
Booked by 2 repeat families
1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Portola Valley, CA

Hi Families! 👋 I’m Benz from Thailand 🇹🇭 I’m currently based in Redwood City, CA, and available for a full-time nanny position starting September. 🌿 About Me • 27 years old • Kind, responsible, and positive • Reliable and respectful • Valid U.S. driver’s license + own car • Can cook and prepare healthy meals • Christian • Love arts & crafts • Happy to help with light housekeeping • 🧸 Pet lover | 💉 Fully vaccinated | ❌ Non-smoker 📚 Experience • Full-time nanny for twin boys • Former Au Pair with 1 year of U.S. experience • Volunteer teacher & childcare provider at church in Thailand • Teacher’s assistant at a nursery (ages 0–4) • Skilled at caring for multiple children of different ages • References available from my current host family

Benz is so sweet! She provides great care for our son with love and patience. She comes up with ideas of art project with our son and he loved it. She also helped with things around our house without me asking, It is a way to my heart!! Definitely recommended her.

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Damla
Booked by 3 repeat families
4 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Portola Valley, CA

Hi Parents, My name is Damla, I have several years of experience caring for children ranging from 6 months to 13 years old, both with local families and long-term positions. I truly enjoy working with kids,helping with homework, playing games, doing creative activities, and keeping their daily routines fun and structured. I am currently looking for part-time nanny/babysitting opportunities. Families I have worked with describe me as warm, reliable, and responsible. I can also provide strong references upon request. I genuinely love spending time with children and being part of their growth. Looking forward to meeting your family! Warmly, Damla

Damla was great with our four kiddos and handled getting them fed and to bed no problem! They liked her too. Highly recommend.

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Eduarda
Booked by 2 repeat families
1 review
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Portola Valley, CA

Hi! My name is Eduarda but you can call me Duda. I’m 27yo, speak Portuguese and English and I am offering child care, pet care and household services. I’m currently living in Mountain View and looking for a new full time contract around the peninsula starting September 14th. I love kids and I’ve been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I’m experienced with all ages 0-15yo. But I’m currently taking care of a 20months girl during the week since she was 7monhts. My responsibilities with the families I’ve worked included driving to/from school and extra activities, crafts, meals, bottles, diapers, walks, playground, overnights, date nights. I love animals, I had 2 large dogs and 1 cat and I’m available to help with walks, feeding and even overnights so your pet doesn’t have to be alone during the night. I also work as a household assistant and can cook, clean and run errands. I’m comfortable with senior care and can cook, drive to appointments and/or do other tasks

Eduarda has cared for my two children on multiple occasions. She is a patient and skilled caretaker that understands the needs of both infants and toddlers. My kids love her. She asks thoughtful questions, has fantastic instincts, and is incredibly prompt and thorough.

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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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