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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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Serkalem
Booked by 78 repeat families
90 reviews
San Francisco
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 126 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.

The best alll around!

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Stephanie
Booked by 141 repeat families
198 reviews
San Francisco
$36 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 402 families in San Francisco, CA

Dear families, My name is Stephanie, I have been working as a nanny for the past twelve years. I absolutely love children of all ages. My experience includes infants, toddlers, elementary school children, and teenagers. I am very good at creating different activities with the kids, making sure they are happy and enjoy their time :) To ensure quality care and planning, I kindly ask for a minimum booking of 4 hours. Policies Early Return: If parents arrive home early or let me go early, the full booking amount will still apply. This ensures that my time is respected and that I can plan my day around your booking. Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the booking will be charged the full amount. I kindly ask that payment be completed at the end of each shift. Thank you! Thank you for understanding!

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Gabrielle
Booked by 87 repeat families
129 reviews
San Francisco
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 211 families in San Francisco, CA

I am fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Please note- I have a 4 hour job minimum! My name is Gabrielle, and I am interested in babysitting for your family. I have over 14 years of experience taking care of newborns, infants, toddlers, elementary school aged children, middle school aged children, preteens, and teenagers. I have provided childcare to over 300 families. I am a reliable, fun, patient, friendly, responsible, and caring babysitter. I have lots of experience babysitting multiple children at a time (up to 5 kids). I have experience feeding newborns, changing diapers, giving and making bottles, cooking meals, getting children ready for bed and putting them in bed, creating exciting games, driving children, and much more. I have great references available upon request. I am CPR and first aid certified for babies through adults by the American Heart Association. I have experience being a summer camp counselor during the summer of 2014, in which I led several games and age appropriate activities for campers. I am a huge fan of the outdoors and do think the outdoors is a great place for discovery and learning, as I enjoy taking kids to playgrounds, museums, libraries, etc in the Bay Area. I am also a fan of music, acting, and arts and crafts. I know of several simple and appropriate art projects for children of all ages and abilities. I do not mind doing light chores such as dishes and laundry. I own a car, and I transport myself to and from jobs. I am able to drive children to and from activities. I have a clean driving record and am fully insured. A little bit about me... I am a San Francisco native. I am a graduate of the University of Nevada and currently working in finance. I hope to fulfill my lifelong dream of working with children for many more years to come. I enjoy watching children grow and mature, as well as creating awesome relationships with families. I have enjoyed babysitting over the years and truly enjoy the opportunity to make a positive impact on a child's life. Thank you so much, and I hope to babysit for your family!

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Hue
Booked by 51 repeat families
85 reviews
San Francisco
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 131 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi! My name is Hue (or Emily). I’ve been working with a family in the Panhandle since their baby girl was 8 months old, and she has now started preschool. I’ve been with them for 4.5 years and am currently looking for a part-time or full-time position. I have over 10 years of experience caring for infants and toddlers. I’ve worked with single families, nanny shares, and siblings. The youngest baby I’ve cared for was just 2 weeks old. A typical day with a baby includes breakfast, a bottle before the morning nap, lunch with solid foods, and another bottle before the afternoon nap. During the day, I incorporate indoor activities like music, reading, and helping develop motor skills such as crawling, standing, and walking. I also make it a priority to get outside every day— whether it’s going to the park or library for story time — so they can get fresh air, build social skills, and interact with other children. I make sure everything related to the child is clean and organized, including diaper changes, washing bottles, preparing meals, and bathing before parents get home. I’ve had the joy of supporting many important milestones, such as crawling, first teeth, introducing solid foods, sleep training, standing, walking, and nap transitions. While there can be challenges — like sleep training, feeding transitions, or adjusting schedules—I’m patient and experienced in helping both children and parents through those stages. For toddlers, I help with daily routines such as breakfast, snacks, playground time, story time or music classes, lunch, and naps. I also assist with dishes and laundry when needed. I truly enjoy spending time with kids and building a strong, caring relationship with them. I love keeping children active with outdoor activities like going to the park, scootering, biking, and dancing, rather than relying on screens. I also enjoy cooking healthy meals for kids (such as meatballs, beef, salmon, and chicken), and I’m happy to help with light household tasks like dishes, laundry, and organizing children’s spaces. Please feel free to reach out if you think I might be a good fit for your family. Thank you so much!

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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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