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Jamila
Booked by 30 repeat families
41 reviews
San Francisco
$50 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 83 families in San Francisco, CA

My name is Jamila. I take last minute requests! If you see a time not listed on the booking calendar that you’d like to book, please reach out. I am an honorably discharged Coast Guard veteran and received my CPR and First Aid training in service. I am a certified community health worker & case manager. I am crisis intervention and mental Heath first aid certified and a domestic violence/sexual assault survivor advocate as well as a certified crime victims rights advocate. I studied acting at Maggie Flanigan, HB studio, Upright Citizens Brigade, The Linklater Center, and the Barrow Group for acting. I'm an actress/model and enjoy bringing my creativity to life with my passion with kids through teaching, painting and drawing, and doing creative things like singing and acting if the kids are interested to learn. I started off in the theater as a kid and love sharing my love for the arts with families! I love taking the kids out to movies, museums, or to the park. I’m a member of MOMA & Asian Art Museum. I have a huge imagination and love to play games and also I am experienced with yoga. I’m also a reiki practitioner and energy healer. I have found kids love meditation and energy work as well. I am currently studying Spanish and French and would tutor your kids if you like! I am looking for a family that thrives in creativity and that creativity is also a passion. I am a southern belle and cook many things like Chinese, Indian, Italian, and many soups and pastas. I also love animals. What makes me a great sitter is that I am creative and passionate about life. I travel and I’ve nannied all over the country. I try to as much as possible to offer a sliding scale to those self attesting to financial hardship, however my slots fill up REALLY quickly for that. I accept Venmo, PayPal, cash app, or cash payments, or credit paid through the app when I arrive or at the conclusion of the booking. I look forward to working with you and your family! My full and part time availability is on a temporary and occasional basis. If you have longer term needs, please write me directly and let’s work something out. Note: please contact me if you’d like to do a nanny share option. I offer these as well! Note: please let me know if your kiddo/s are sick and I’ll let you know if I can accommodate. I do take gratuity and it is appreciated. :)

Jamila was great with our kids!

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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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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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Antonella
Booked by 64 repeat families
99 reviews
San Francisco
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 163 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.

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Serkalem
Booked by 78 repeat families
90 reviews
San Francisco
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 125 families in San Francisco, CA

I'm have recently started teaching at a preschool in the city. I feel so fortunate to have my dream job. In the past I have been a nanny, sitter, and tutor for many families. I am currently sitting on occasion. One of my most rewarding experiences has been teaching a child how to read. I like to be an active babysitter. To me this means minimal screen time and lots of different activities with the kids, such as, storytelling, building forts, drawing, and cooking/baking lessons. Outside of babysitting, I enjoy cooking, and reading (especially Historical Fiction and Non-fiction). I also love to draw and paint. My best/ideal Sunday (pre-Covid) usually starts with yoga and the Farmer's Market, and ends with a dinner party where I cook for all my closest friends. I have babysat for children outside of family/ family friends for about eight years. My most extensive babysitting/ nannying experience lasted about two years. I was a full time nanny for a little boy, and also helped prepare his slightly older sister for school and picked her up at the end of the day. I usually made breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the children and cared for them almost full time during the summer months. There were times when I cared for the children full time/ overnight when both parents were away/ traveled for work reasons. I have also traveled with families for holidays.

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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?

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What types of nannies can I find in San Francisco?

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