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Jennifer
Booked by 12 repeat families
18 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 27 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi, I'm Jennifer and I'm 43years old. I live in San Francisco, Ca. I have been taking care of children, with and without special needs, for over ten years now. I have over 32 units completed in child development, and work as a head teacher for Tinycare at Mission Bay Infants. I have extensive special needs experience! I have current Covid and boosters, CPR, First Aid, TB, DPT and Flu vaccine. I am experienced in food allergies and organic diets. I also know basic sign language, and have worked with families who use the sleep training method. I pride myself in providing engaging and stimulating activities instead of having children sit in front of a tv all day. I have worked as a live-in, live-out and on-call nanny. Some of my favorite activities to do with young children are singing, fingerplays, lots of reading (I love to read!), going on outings to parks, musuems, etc. For older children I love to incorporate activities that have an educational value too, like learning about history, science, etc in a fun and exciting way. I also do lots of art projects and music. I have quite a collection now, both from working in a school, different families and materials I have purchased. Children who I meet are always super excited to go through my "nanny bag" which I prepare for each family depending on the age of the children. Some of my interests are reading, writing, swimming, bike riding, going for walks and spending time with family and friends. I have excellent references and a resume available.

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Patricia
Booked by 15 repeat families
29 reviews
$32 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 38 families in San Francisco, CA

I have a degree of Early Childhood education. I am an active person, truthful and honest. I love traveling and my hobbie is running

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Juana Valentina
Booked by 5 repeat families
12 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 16 families in San Francisco, CA

✨Experienced Nanny seeking a position ✨ Hi!, My name is Juanita and I'm currently a nurse student and nanny. I'm actively looking for a new position I have 5+ years experience working with kids. I love kids of all ages and have taken care of newborns through middle school age kids. I am energetic and responsible, I love planning art activities, taking the kids on a walk to a park, going to the beach or a museum or a night at home playing games, make dinner and reading books! ✨💗 ABOUT ME: 🚘Strong driver and reliable car 🤩 Spanish and English speaker 👶👧👩👦Great experience with children of all ages 🙋🏻‍♀️👧Qualified child +8000 🏠I am a very organized and clean person 💉Fully vaccinated ⏳I am very patient and affectionate 🏊‍♀️I love swimming and I have a lot of experience. 🚲Good cyclist 🔖CPR and First AID Certification 🧠I am very active and creative, always thinking of activities to do with my host kids 👶👧👩👦 ✔️Professional and loving childcare: feeding, bathing, walking, and maintaining a daily routine. Always open to good communication 👦👧I love working with children 🏋️‍♀️I like to exercise 🌳I love doing outdoor activities 🐶I love pets 🎨Love Crafts and art 🚬I don't drink and I don't smoke If you are interested, please feel free to contact me. It would be a pleasure to talk to you and give you more details about my experience and reference🥰 Have a great day!✨

Juana was very loving with our baby girl. Recommended.

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Maria
Booked by 13 repeat families
28 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 37 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi, my name is María. I’m from El Salvador and currently based in San Francisco. I have over 6 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including newborns from day one. I’m a safe and confident driver, CPR certified, and truly passionate about working with children. I love playing, going on bike rides, drawing, singing, and most of all, teaching little ones as they grow and explore the world. I’ve built strong, loving relationships with the families I’ve worked with and always create a calm, engaging, and safe environment for every child. Thank you in advance for considering me! I’d love to connect and learn more about your family’s needs.

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Alejandra
Booked by 26 repeat families
34 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 63 families in San Francisco, CA

TrustLine & CPR Certified | Evenings & Weekends Available 🤍 About Me Hi families! I’m Ale, a bilingual professional nanny with over 13 years of hands-on childcare experience and a deep passion for supporting children’s emotional, social, and developmental growth. I currently work full-time as a nanny in Pacific Heights, caring for a precious baby, and I’m now available for part-time care after 5:00 pm on weekdays and flexible weekends. My childcare journey began as an au pair in San Francisco, and since then I’ve worked with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I hold a degree in Philosophy and Literature, am CPR certified, TrustLine registered, and a Nanny Pro certified caregiver. I’m also a swim instructor for young children and love incorporating movement, creativity, outdoor play, and gentle structure into our time together. On weekends, I collaborate with TIFFAN.org, where I teach the in-person Nanny Pro course, mentoring other nannies on professional childcare, communication with families, and respectful, heart-centered caregiving. This role reflects my commitment to high standards, trust, and professionalism in childcare. I believe in nurturing independent, curious, and emotionally secure children. Whether it’s story time, imaginative play, park adventures, or calm evening routines, I bring warmth, reliability, and intention to every family I work with. Availability • Weekdays: After 5:00 pm • Weekends: Flexible • Location: San Francisco (Pacific Heights, Noe Valley, Bernal Heights, nearby areas) I’m happy to provide excellent references and my resume upon request. For your peace of mind, I’m fully vaccinated (Tdap, MMR, COVID-19) and have up-to-date TB clearance. If you’re looking for a caring, responsible, and experienced nanny for evenings or weekends, I’d love to connect. Warmly, Ale 🤍 Please read my reviews! :)

Alejandra was great! She arrived right on time and took great care of our 3yo son River, including getting him to bed, which is notoriously difficult. I would definitely recommend Alejandra!

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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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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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