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Allison
Booked by 13 repeat families
24 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 32 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi parents! My name is Allison, I'm 26 and I graduated from San Francisco State University with a BFA. I currently work part time at the De Young Museum and the Legion of Honor. I have plenty of time in my schedule that could be used helping families. I'm great with children and love to focus on their development both in creative activities and reading/writing. I'm also responsible, reliable, respectful and have years of previous babysitting experience. If you have any questions feel free to message me and I'll get back to ASAP. Thank you!

Allison was great with my two girls!

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Jamila
Booked by 34 repeat families
41 reviews
$70 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 89 families in San Francisco, CA

Jamila | Infant, Toddler, Childcare Specialist | Rapid-Response Backup, Last Minute Care Hi, I’m Jamila! I specialize in rapid-response backup, occasional, temporary, recurring care for infants, toddlers, and busy executive families across the Bay Area. I have experience nannying all around the USA- in NYC, Hawaii, Arizona, Los Angeles, Portland OR, and Las Vegas. Why Families Hire Me: Background and Safety: Honorably discharged U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Experienced with high-profile/corporate families; fully comfortable signing NDAs. Specialized Education: Child Development, Physical Education, Business, and Sports Medicine coursework (Foothill College); certifications in Community Health Work, Case Management, Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Peer Support, Mental Health First Aid and Reiki. I am trained in sexual assault and domestic violence survivor advocacy. I am a classically trained actress with studies in LA and NYC, a military trained public affairs specialist and also briefly attended The Art Students League in NYC, the Stanford Summer Session, and Parsons University for fine art. I currently attend San Mateo College. I am a double major in arts/media and sociology. I studied child development, sports medicine, physical education and kinesiology at Foothill College, before transferring to San Mateo, with a 3.87, and made the Dean’s List. Engaging and Creative: I bring age-appropriate art, museum trips, and interactive learning to every shift to keep children active and engaged. My education in child development and art keeps my childcare fun, yet educational for the children. I have been doing theater since I was 4, so I understand the importance of the arts in childcare. I also am studying Hindi, Urdu, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Egyptian Arabic in my spare time. I’m happy to tutor your children in languages and art. I am a member of SF MOMA, Cal Academy, Chinese Historical Society & De Young. I am happy to do museum field trips. Booking & Availability: I take last-minute requests and short-notice shifts! If you need coverage for times not currently listed on my calendar, message me directly. Note: I accommodate short-term and occasional coverage, as well as nanny-share setups. Please notify me in advance if your child is sick so we can discuss proper care arrangements. Please note I have a 4 hour minimal booking requirement. You are welcome to book less hours, but I still require a minimal pay equivalent to 4 hours.

Jamila was great with our kids!

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Daniela
Booked by 10 repeat families
16 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 19 families in San Francisco, CA

Hey there! I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) childcare professional originally from Colombia, with over 5 years of experience working with families and schools in the Bay Area. Able to travel during the summer — June and July I currently work as a Bilingual Paraprofessional in Special Education and am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) at a high school, supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. My background has given me a strong foundation in child development, emotional regulation, routines, and positive behavior support — always with patience, warmth, and structure. I’ve worked with multiple children at the same time, from 4 months to 16 years old, both as a nanny/sitter and in educational settings. Families often describe me as calm, creative, responsible, and adventurous, with an easy and natural way of connecting with kids. I love being an active caregiver: crafts, tutoring, outdoor play, storytelling, building forts, drawing, cooking/baking lessons, and other hands on activities, reducing screen time. I’m currently available for occasional babysitting, and especially interested in travel nanny opportunities during summer and school breaks. Credentials & Experience Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Bilingual Paraprofessional – Special Education Paraeducator Certification – Teacher College of San Joaquin No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Compliance for Instructional Support – Fremont Unified School District 5+ years working with families across the Bay Area Experience supporting children with special needs and diverse learning styles I’m comfortable with pets, happy to help with school drop-offs/pick-ups, light household support, errands, and meal prep. I can also share excellent references and always bring a calm, trustworthy presence into any home. I have been a caretaker for my own grandparents and am comfortable with senior care. I can cook, drive to appointments, or do other tasks. (I am also a great bridge partner!) I'm animal lover, in my country, I had two dogs and one cat, sometimes I take care of my friend's dog. Thank you. Looking forward to connecting with your family!

Daniela did a wonderful job at taking our toddler to the playground to play. We would definitely hire her again. Thank you!

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Kamonchanok
Booked by 41 repeat families
61 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 75 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi Parents, Update, I am not looking for a full-time nanny position. But I am willing to do occasion job or some part-time job if it fits my schedule. Feel free to reach out to me! I am looking for a full-time nanny position, preferably 40 or more guaranteed hours per week. I live in Bernal Heights, Noe Valley, Mission area. I can work anywhere in SF. - Willing to prepare meals, wash bottles, and do children's laundry. All children-related duties. - Encourage the development of children according to their age, sing songs, and talk to them. Take them safely out to the parks, museums, zoos, and libraries around SF. (According to the needs of each family) - Pet friendly. - Covid vaccinated and boosted. MMR, Tdap vaccine. - Child Development Coursework in Thailand. - Have a bachelor's degree from Thailand. - I have about nine years of experience working in the childcare field. My brief childcare experiences. In San Francisco - I was a full-time nanny for sweet, lovely, and energetic twin girls in SF for 5 years. I had been with them since they were 6 months old infants until they went to kindergarten. - In my most recent job, I cared for a very sweet baby girl for 4 months before they moved back to another state. It was a short-term full-time job. But we still keep in touch. - I have experience taking care of so many children in SF (From infants to kindergartners). Full-time, Part-time, date nights, occasional work. In Thailand - I worked in daycare for 2-3 years. I have taken care of children from 3 months – to 5 years old. I mainly take care of babies and toddlers. My duties were to feed milk or food, change, bathe, put them to bed, soothe, play with children, tell stories, sing songs with them and etc. I'm a diligent, responsible, patient, and very caring person. I really love and enjoy taking care of children because they're very cute, innocent, and pure. Working with them makes me feel so happy. I am looking forward to working with you! Please note: If I've not set up my calendar yet so you can message me to ask about my availability. Please book a minimum of 4 hours. Thank you! Night-time job: Uber/Lyft home or parking spot would be much appreciated.

Kamonchanok(goes by Rin) was prompt, communicative and kind. She preemptively asked about our son’s interests and routine and spent time playing with him, a true professional! Our finicky toddler approved of her as well.

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Juliana
Booked by 10 repeat families
24 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 40 families in San Francisco, CA

Hello families! I’m Juliana and I’ve been working with kids of different ages over 5 years now ! During this time I have been connecting with amazing families with I’m still in touch and that are willing to be my references if you need. I consider myself patient, resilient and joyful! I also value having an open and honest communication with parents. I love engaging in good activities with the children, and I appreciate a lot of their creativity. I am also comfortable assisting with tasks like meal preparation, carpooling, light housekeeping, travel, and swimming supervision. I’m also super comfortable with pets! Currently I’m working for 2 families in a part-time position where I play a mother’s help and nanny. The kids are different ages from 6 months to 5 years. Right now I’m open for occasional jobs during evenings and weekends. If that is something that interest you please don’t hesitate to contact me ! :) Thank you!

Juliana did a wonderful job! She made our kids feel instantly at ease and was able to get them to sleep no problem. Would 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."

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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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