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Ellen Lee
Booked by 8 repeat families
13 reviews
San Francisco
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 21 families in San Francisco, CA

I am a mother of two expert children. I drive my own car. I am a comprehensive humorous Provider that I intervene between professional children and immature parents : ). I love life and enjoy people. I’ve worked as a Mother's Helper, Nanny, Caretaker, Tutor, Life Coach, Teacher and Family Social Worker. I am a New-Born Christian. I follow the Biblical principles: love one another and be a Peacemaker. I believe your family is happier and easier if you have Jesus Christ in your life. Life is a journey and we are travelers in this world. Enjoy life, eat out more often with your family. Be grateful for what you have and be thankful for your family. I completed SF Kaiser Hospital for Newborn / infant care training for 6 weeks when my children were born. I earned 15 Early Childhood Education units from City College of SF. My A.S. degree is in culinary. I love cooking soul food / soup. My B.A. degree is in Social Work. My Master degree is in Family Welfare. I’ve coached and trained many people to renew a heathier and happier life. I practice what I preach. I used the What Would Jesus Do model to love like Jesus Christ. I practice the Ten Commandments to live my life to honor God. (The Bible says: Fathers & mothers, do not do things that make your children angry. Instead, teach them carefully as they grow up. Help them to understand the message of the Lord, and help them to obey it. Ephesians 6:4 ) I enjoy life and appreciate people around me. I encourage people to seek outside solutions. I love seeing children grow productively. I always bring joy, love, peace and hope to people around me. I am a very humorous Provider. I provide care to newborn, infants, children, youth, parents, seniors and people with disabilities or / and health issues. I create light and happiness for people who need support. (The Bible says: A cheerful heart is good medicine to your bones. Proverbs 17:22) I’ve lived and worked in San Francisco for 39 years. I love to provide care to assist people. I am open and I am willing to learn. I am able to read, speak and write English and Chinese. I’ve helped many families raising their children to live a happier and positive life. I am available in the afternoon, evening, weekend and as needed travel. I believe I will be a great asset to support your family. Life is short, before you know it, your child(ren) will be in college soon : ). May God give you wisdom to train your children to be independent. It takes a village to raise a child.

Ellen has been such a gift to our family and to our son, Mason. She is reliable, communicative, and flexible with scheduling when given notice, and is consistently on time. She has many families that she helps with and is in high demand! She brings a confident and has vast experience caring for kids. She has a warm, faith-centered personality, is funny and down to earth, and takes a true mom helper approach—helping around the house, keeping things tidy, and noticing details like when Mason’s skin need. Her caregiving style is attentive and she teaches children life skills. I really like that she does things for the babies brain development. She offers thoughtful advice from her own experience, and is also open and respectful of our parenting style. We highly recommend Ellen to any family looking for a dependable, loving, and proactive caregiver who will treat their child as her own!

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Larissa
Booked by 28 repeat families
50 reviews
San Francisco
$34 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 74 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi there! My name is Larissa, I’m 27 years old and I'm from Brazil. I'm an experienced care provider living in the Sunset District . I have being working as a nanny for about 7 consecutive years and I also worked as an au pair for 2 years prior to that. I have experience with kids from the of age 4 months to 13 years old but I have mostly worked with infants and toddlers in the last 7 years. Currently I have been working full time for a family with a 3 years old ( I have been working with them since she was 10 months old) but since she’s about to start school in September, I’m looking for my next full time family. The two previous families I have worked with had multiple kids ( between 04 months old to 6 years old). I’m comfortable caring for more than one child at a time. I'm a very active person. I love spending the day out with the kids in the park, library, museums, zoo and etc. I drive my own car with my currently nanny family and I feel comfortable driving kids to any classes or activities they might have. I’m a loving and caring person and I love to help the kids learn and explore in a safe, warm and joyful environment. Arts and Crafts, age-appropriate cooking, and a storytelling are some of my favorite activities. -I’m also experienced with sleep training, starting babies on solid food and helping them learn how to crawl, walk and develop new skills. -I’m a good driver and I have a California DL (+7 years driving ) -I'm comfortable with cats and dogs -I’m CPR certified -I’m fully vaccinated -I have great references -I’m open to nanny share - I’m available for a full time job starting September 14th. Please feel free to contact me. Thank you, Larissa

Larissa is incredible! Our daughters adore her and she is an absolute gem

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Wendy
Booked by 8 repeat families
12 reviews
San Francisco
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi, my name is Wendy! 👋🏼 ☺️ I have an Associate’s Degree of Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences and I recently got my Bachelor’s in Psychology. Im starting a Grad School Program fall 2026 for a LMFT at USF. My academic goal is to be a kids therapist because I truly love working with kids and that is the reason why I like babysitting since I get an opportunity to work with them. I am the eldest daughter of 4 siblings who are all boys and that I cared for since they were born until they grow up older. So the reason why I am very patient and kind with babies, toddlers and children of any ages is because I got the experience from taking care of my little brothers. But since 2020 I have been a nanny for 5 different families for about 1 or 2 years with each long term family. I can surely provide phone numbers for recommendation as well! One thing about me is that I love talking to babies even though they can’t answer back ha! I like taking toddlers and babies on walks, to closest library or just to explore any part of your place! I also enjoy teaching them the numbers, colors and singing appropriate age songs with them as well! I also love reading books with them. And lastly with children of 6-10+ years old I like to play table games or even painting as well. I am also a Spanish and English Tutor at Grade Potential Tutoring and Tutor Hero - so if you would like me to teach/practice with your children Spanish or English that’s something I am willing to work with them too :)

Wendy was so helpful to us at the last minute! She quickly bonded with my two year old and I felt very comfortable leaving the two of them to play all day together. My daughter even woke up the next day asking for her, which was really sweet to see. Wendy was punctual, kind, a responsive communicator and we can't wait to have her back!

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Bianca
Booked by 20 repeat families
27 reviews
San Francisco
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 51 families in San Francisco, CA

ROTA Nanny | Private Household Specialist | 10+ Years Experience as a nanny Hi! I’m Bianca — I am a professional ROTA nanny with over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages in private households. I specialize in rotational (ROTA) nanny positions and have extensive experience working in fully staffed homes, travel roles, and long-term private family placements. I bring a calm, nurturing, and reliable presence into every home, supporting children from newborn through school age. I am CPR & First Aid certified and have completed Newborn Care Specialist training. I love creating engaging, playful, and developmentally rich days — including story time, sensory play, outdoor activities, creative projects, and hands-on learning experiences. Families describe me as intuitive, patient, and easy to communicate with. I value strong teamwork with parents and helping create stable, peaceful routines where children feel safe, seen, and supported. At the moment I am not seeking part-time or traditional weekday roles. I’d love to connect with families looking for experienced ROTA nanny support.

Looking forward to working with Bianca again!

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Lorena
Booked by 21 repeat families
43 reviews
San Francisco
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 62 families in San Francisco, CA

A little bit about me: 👩🏼 My name is Lorena 📌 31 years old 👩‍👧‍👦👶🏼 INFANT QUALIFIED. I have experience with kids between 0-9 years old. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 I would love to find a family where I can be a part of. It's really important to me to have a good relationship with the kids and also with the parents. 🍀 I’m a responsible, open minded and a thoughtful person. I have a big organizational talent and in my free time I like to go to the gym, to read and I also love outdoor activities. I’m always honest, funny and flexible. 🚗 I have my own car 🇺🇸🗣 English/Spanish 🐱🐶 I love pets. 👩‍👧‍👦 10 years of experience

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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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