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Maya
Booked by 160 repeat families
226 reviews
San Francisco
$38 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 333 families in San Francisco, CA

Vaccinated & boosted! experienced, professional, silly, loving! Most recent background check - June 2025. Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant CPR & First Aid Certification 6/2025 Parents have called me "baby whisperer" and "Maya Poppins"; a three year old called me "booty butt"! I can handle anything - and try my best with a smile! I've worked with children from ages 2w to 13y here! From KG teacher and early childhood curriculum developer, teacher trainer and University lecturer, I've worked extensively in education. After most of a decade abroad and a wild pandemic, I just finished my doctorate in education (March 2023!). I love working with children and appreciate having a flexible schedule. With little ones, I'm silly and creative (and love to share my published children's book!). I understand tears and have the patience to soothe and work with the frustration, exhaustion, or confusion behind them. For parents, I'm super tidy, reliable, a great communicator, and have a CA driver's license! I have lived and worked all over the world and have a social justice mindset that informs my life and work. Also available for high-end tutoring, development evaluations (ages 2-6), middle/upper grade social services, and personal assistant services at other rates.

Maya is a wonderful caregiver! Our daughter had a great time with her. She is kind, playful, easy to be around and talk to. We highly recommend her!

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Paula
Booked by 40 repeat families
51 reviews
San Francisco
$38 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 78 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi, my name is Paula. I am a 31-year-old child and adolescent therapist. I love interacting with kids and taking care of them. I have experience with all ages both as a childcare provider and in a clinical setting. Spanish is my native language and I am fluent in English. I can speak fluent Catalan and I want to learn French. ♥️ I enjoy all types of outdoor activities such as soccer, biking and roller blading. Also love activities at home such as a reading, crafts, and puzzles.

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Nina
Booked by 10 repeat families
15 reviews
San Francisco
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 58 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi lovely Parents .Here it is a brief information about myself (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) .My name is Cristina ( but I loved go by Nina ) from my little ones and their parents who I had a blessed opportunity to meet and keep a close relationship with them .I am 45 years old Brazilian single mother of 24 years old daughter .I live in U.S.A Bay Area/ San Francisco since June 1999 . I have been working as a nanny my whole life since I was there in Brazil and since I arrived here with different culture, background families with I gained a lot of new experience, challenge with all of them and most important thing we building a strong relationship between myself, children's and the parents. I know how to respond to the childrens needs and give them the love they deserve, respond to a children with different behavior and support the parents on day daily schedule and needs.I respect families culture and values .I also have a plenty of experience working with elderly I have my HCA number .I am CPR/First Aid Adults,Children and Infant / Doula certified/ Behavior Specialist Certificate/ TB Test Negative / Drug & Alcohol Counseling certified/ Community Health Work certificated/ Trauma Recovery Certificated /Immunization updated / COVID-19 vacine in file / Teacher Assistant Permit / CDEV 36 units include special education and Health Education/ RBT certificated/CDL / OWN TRANSPORTATION / AAA FULL COVER INSURANCE. languages I speak Portuguese (Brazil native speaking) English (fluent) Spanish (fluent) and ASL fluent by the way I am DEAF) WELCOME TO MY WOULD.I am open to overnight errands . I hope hear from families soon and my references is available upon request feel free to drop me a message I will happy to answer any question you have for me. Have a wonderful blessed day GOD BLESS EVERYONE.

Warm and communicative! I will be using Nina again

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Jen
Booked by 212 repeat families
244 reviews
San Francisco
$55 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 317 families in San Francisco, CA

Warm, patient family assistant who has worked in San Francisco, New York, Paris, and London I have an MBA and experience with children of all ages, including as a teacher, and am vaccinated and CPR + First Aid certified. I love arts and crafts, imaginative play, outdoor adventures, building, books, games, puzzles, music, and more. I’m experienced with diverse learning types and adaptable to individual needs and unique situations. Also skillful in watching multiples. Flexible schedule and enjoy helping with travel, overnights, organizing, errands, housesitting, pet care, meal prep, housework, homework, tutoring, pick-ups / drop-offs, etc. Interested in estate manager, chief of staff, executive assistant, and personal assistant roles as well! In my free time, I love biking, hot springs, and exploring the coast :) *CANCELLATION POLICY* Please provide 24 hours’ notice for any cancellations or reschedules. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged the full amount originally booked. I won’t cancel unless absolutely necessary, and appreciate the same, as last minute cancellations make it difficult to schedule my time with other families. Thank you!

Jen babysat for my 4.5 and 1.5 year olds. Sweet, easy going, on time, jumped right in, and handled my younger one’s stranger danger well. Recommend!

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Antonella
Booked by 65 repeat families
100 reviews
San Francisco
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 165 families in San Francisco, CA

Hello, My name is Antonella. I have a masters degree. I speak three languages: Spanish( my native language), English and basic French. I have babysat children ages 2 months to 11 years of age since 2017, on an occasional and part time basis. Also, I have extensive experience working with children with mild, moderate and severe disabilities from ages 2.5 to 11 years old. I am in First Aid and CPR certified. Infant CPR certified. I strive to make the best decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of your child(ren). Please send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you.

Antonella was very kind and caring with our daughters. We would happily recommend her to other families.

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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 San Francisco nanny agency?

Nanny agencies in San Francisco 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 San Francisco, interview candidates, and hire directly.

What types of nannies can I find in San Francisco?

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