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Wendy
Booked by 43 repeat families
66 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 95 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi! My name is Wendy. I’m a 24-year-old Oakland native (turning 25 this year) with over 5 years of childcare experience and a deep passion for supporting children and families. I am also a proud mom to a six-month-old baby, which has strengthened my patience, attentiveness, and understanding of how important trust and communication are when caring for someone’s child. I recently completed two years as an AmeriCorps Student Support Specialist at an OUSD elementary school, where I provided behavior support, social-emotional support, and math interventions for students ages 4–12. I worked closely with teachers, administrators, and school psychologists to help students feel supported and successful. Following that role, I worked at Lodestar High School supporting students with diverse and more intensive behavioral and academic needs. That experience strengthened my skills in behavior management, de-escalation strategies, structured routines, and individualized support. I bring many years of babysitting experience through UrbanSitter, caring for children ages 1–16, along with hands-on newborn experience through my extended family and now as a mother. I am fluent in English and Spanish and come from a large extended family, which has shaped my nurturing and adaptable personality. I am committed to creating a safe, structured, and loving environment where children can thrive. I prioritize clear communication with families about routines, meals, and expectations because I understand that every family has unique parenting styles and needs. In addition to childcare, I also have experience and offer house sitting and pet sitting services for cats and dogs. I also have a background in housekeeping, so maintaining a clean and organized home is always part of my care. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and rock climbing and staying active outdoors. I look forward to supporting your family and providing dependable, thoughtful care for your children and home.

“She was great! Kids loved her, would hire again”

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Aneta
Booked by 5 repeat families
8 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 17 families in San Francisco, CA

I love working with kids, and pets! Helping kids with their development, teaching them new things, or just having a good time and a lot of laughter. I’m trustworthy, thoughtful, warm, friendly and attentive. I’m a good listener and I’m patient, I try to understand how the kids are feeling, dealing with big emotions I have master degree from Poland - Master of Arts, currently studying in BCC Digital Imaging and going to apply for internship after end of Spring semester June 2025 - I’d like to babysit till then I’m fully vaccinated for covid 19 and have all regular vaccines. I have a lot of childcare experience (more than 7 years full time, plus part time). I’ve read some child development articles or books as needed, I love Montessori philosophy. Some examples of experience: Babies: I used to read, go outside for walks, teaching to walk and speak first words, singing songs, dancing to the music, playing with toys, feeding and bathing, bedtime routine. Toddlers: I was full time babysitter for two sets of sibling 2 and 5 y.o., twins 3.5 y.o., currently the baby I took care of is a toddler as well 😀 (2 years old) 2[removed] I was au pair in USA for two years. I have had amazing time taking care of kids age 2-10 years old, also babies as babysitter back in Poland. I have experience of taking care of 3 kids at the time. I’m reliable and make sure everyone is safe. I have 5,5 years of full time experience with babies and toddlers, and couple more years before that I was babysitting part time as well or supervising art classes in Poland as an Art High School student. I was responsible for getting the kids ready to school, feeding, driving to activities, playing educational games, arts and crafts, giving them a bath, cooking for them, doing their laundry and housework related to them. I had a great bond with all kids. I have master degree in arts and I’m happy to do art activities with children. I’m also active and love hiking, I often play with kids outside, in the park. As an au pair I had my background checked and was trained for cpr and first aid. Received professional one week training of child development and cpr in New York before starting. Pets: Iva had dogs and cats, most of experience with breeds like Saint Bernards, GSD, Golden Retriever, Shih tzu and more. I currently have a GSD/Malinois mix Rocky and love him to pieces 😃 Open to drop by or dog sit My other hobbies than art are rock climbing and I’m currently training for SF marathon

“Attentive, responsible, and great with our child! Will be booking with Aneta again”

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Tatiana
Booked by 3 repeat families
4 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in San Francisco, CA

Hello, My name is Tatiana, I’m 29 years old. I’ve taken numerous child development courses, in efforts to gain the knowledge to better help support the children I care for. My passion is to create a fun, safe space for children in order to occupy their time, such as art projects, outdoor play, sensory bins ect. I have nannied for several different families for the past nine years. I’m Cpr/First Aid/AED certified, I have my own car (clean record and car insurance), and professional references if needed.

“Tatiana was wonderful to work with. She was professional and very caring, our son warmed up to her right away. Highly recommend!”

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Rocio
Booked by 3 repeat families
2 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in San Francisco, CA

Hello! I am a former legal assistant turned preschool teacher. I started babysitting at the age of 15 for family, family friends, and neighbors. I was a nanny for four years here in San Francisco so that gave me great experience with the newborn, baby, and toddler stages. It was a wonderful experience and I still keep in touch with the amazing family. Since then, I have nannied for two more families. What I enjoy most about spending time with kids is having the chance to see the energy and excitement children display when they are learning and honoring how they wonder. It also helps that I have a broad appreciation of a variety of subjects and it can be fun to learn things together. In my free time, I like to read, jog, and cook!

“Rocio is so sweet and reliable. Our 6 month old daughter just lights up when she sees her and I feel completely at ease leaving her with Rocio. She is gentle, courteous and professional. My only hesitation in writing this is that she will become popular with other families and won't have time for us.”

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Kathryn
Booked by 48 repeat families
42 reviews
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 67 families in San Francisco, CA

Trained in first-aid/cpr, as well am an EMT. love the outdoors and getting outside whether it be kite surfing, running or hiking! I also pet sit! Former Girl Scout camp counselor and helped run a junior lifeguard program in the summers.

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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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