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Alejandra
Booked by 26 repeat families
34 reviews
San Francisco
$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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Deborah
Booked by 55 repeat families
107 reviews
San Francisco
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 142 families in San Francisco, CA

Parents, do you need a break? I’m Deborah, nanny extraordinaire, postpartum doula, family assistant and Newborn Care Specialist. I’m also a Trustline registered, Covid vaccinated and CPR certified well experienced child care provider with a background in early childhood education providing care for children ranging in age from newborns to school age. This includes twins as well as nanny share experience and I have built long standing relationships with many of my families. As a certified Newborn Care Specialist I’m especially looking to help mothers with their newborns preferably on overnight shifts. This is my link for newborn care.[removed] In addition to being mature, attentive, dependable, active and organized, I’m also able to implement healthy nap and feeding routines for infants and toddlers and have a high standard for hygiene. You can rest assured knowing your children are safe under my care as I’m CPR and First Aid certified and have the necessary life-saving skills to care for your child. In addition, I am a non smoker, willing to do light housework, mommy chores and am reliably punctual. Also, should you need me to transport your children, I have my own car, car seats and an immaculate driving record. I choose to be a childcare provider because I have a genuine love of children. I I love spending time with them being silly and watching them thrive and grow under my care. I also love their sense of humor, their curiosity and most of all their honesty. Finally, if you’re looking for a trusted, kind, experienced child care provider or family assistant with a “can do” attitude look no further. And did I say I love to cook? Please read my reviews and reach out anytime. Thank you and I look forward to getting to know you and your family.

“Deborah was wonderful and did a great job with our 2mo/3yo duo while we attended two days of wedding events without any worry. Great communication and care, thank you so much!”

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Waralee
Booked by 56 repeat families
51 reviews
San Francisco
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 154 families in San Francisco, CA

Hi Family, I was an Aupair.After earning a degree in Thailand, I moved to the USA to learn English. I spent teaching and caring for newborns/toddlers for 15 years in USA and lots of cousins and nephews back home. My Host Family was very special, I lived with them and their 11 month old son for a year. After that, I took care of two girls in Burlingame for a second year(1.5yrs and 3.5yrs old). After finish the Aupair program, I worked full time with a boy when he is 2 months old until he turn 2 years old. Then I worked full time with sweet boy. Start from he is 6 months old. After that I take care of 2 kids( 6months and 2.5year old) until they go to school. Then I finish with share care 1 girl and 1 boy who will go to school. And current family I was start with sharecare with 2 girls and now they go to school soon. I really love cooking especially Thai food. My general tasks are changing diapers, making meals and snacks, feeding, taking them to the parks, bathing, doing physical activities, reading, playing, doing nap times and bedtimes, restocking diapers, refilling the water in humidifiers, folding laundry, cleaning baby's bottles and dishes, potty training, and everything related with children. I’m a professional, prompt, and capable of special instructions. I was CPR and First Aid Certification, and happy to provide you references. Please feel free to contact me anytime if you are interested or have any questions. Thank you for viewing my profile

“Fon was wonderful with our 2 year old daughter. She helped us for a week and our daughter very quickly became so fond of her. She’s amazing, so warm and very good around kids. Definitely recommend her. ”

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Sabreen
Booked by 4 repeat families
7 reviews
San Francisco
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in San Francisco, CA

My patience and flexibility have been key traits that have helped me create and maintain relationships with children and youth. I enjoy seeing children smile and reaching their fullest potential. Working at an elementary school for seven years has helped me appreciate all the gifts they can offer our world. In addition, I believe adolescents are wonderful beings with so much love to offer this world if given the opportunity.

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Serkalem
Booked by 79 repeat families
91 reviews
San Francisco
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 127 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. I require full payment in case of a cancellation after I have accepted a sitting invitation.

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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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