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Amparo 1 review
$35 per hour for 1 child

Hello parents my name is Amparo, I’m a Spanish speaking person living in the Bay Area for more than twenty five years.i have worked with children all my adult life. I have worked in different educational settings as well as private homes. I prefer working with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I truly enjoyed working with children and to share my expertise with new families. I respect different parenting styles and learn from them. I have references from families that I have worked for. I’m looking to work in San Francisco. Thanks for reading.

Amparo provided daycare for my daughter Muriel over several occasions. She is highly professional, dependable, warm and easy to work with. She communicates clearly and promptly and expresses sincerity to help meet my scheduling needs. With my daughter she was entirely capable and was able to earn her trust right away. Her love of children is clear right from the start and she has a calming presence both with my baby and with me as a new mother. She had no problem asking me questions and clarifying all the information needed to have a successful visit and deliver steady care. She was quick to adopt my preferences and thoughtful in her inquiries, never bossy. At the end of each of her visits she provides details on feedings, naps, diaper changes and other observations. She is astute in picking up my baby's needs, for example soothing her when she was waking prematurely in order to extend her naps during a sleep regressive period. I continue to work with Amparo whenever the need arises; she is my first call among my list of available sitters. I would highly recommend her for any family in the Bay Area.

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Water $35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in San Mateo, CA

Hi - My name is Water and I'm currently a teacher assistant and driver at after school sometimes . I am offering child care, mandarin teach,make meals,housekeeper and household services. I love being a babysitter and have been watching 3~15 years old kids (including twins!) since I was 30 years old. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, crafts, tutoring, and even dance lessons. I also work as a household assistant and can cook, clean, and run errands. I have been a caretaker for my own grandparents and am comfortable with senior care. I can cook, drive to appointments, or do other tasks. (I am also a great poker partner!) My work skills in: 1) 15 years of project management, managing a 10-person department, a 60-person project for about 2 years, the 1 million new product launch of Coolpad Dashen mobile phone, proficient in Chinese and English communication; 2) Daily purchase of fresh ingredients, purchase of daily necessities, home kitchen hygiene, daily management of nannies, drivers and bodyguards; 3) Reception and arrangement of guests, restaurant reservations, family banquet table setting, vehicle arrangement, etc.; 4) Driving in the United States for 6 years, can communicate fluently in English, diligent and active, strong execution 5) Hardworking and kind, a growth companion for children aged 3 to 16, can cook Sichuan cuisine, stew soup and simple American meals; 6) Proficient in handling mail bills, financial bill reimbursement, bill pasting, expense records, document sorting and archiving; 7) A Chinese teacher for children aged 3 to 18, taking care of children aged 3 to 12 to eat, sleep, drink water, tell stories, draw, write, sing and play in the playground, etc. Work experience: 18 years of project management and operation, 5 years of family housekeeping service, a child growth companion; homework tutoring; picking up and dropping off children from school, playing with children; being organized; doing IHSS work, accompanying appointments at hospitals to see doctors and get medicine, etc., students taking classes at home during the epidemic and placing orders; Airbnb hourly worker, purchasing miscellaneous items, cleaning, storage, room tidying, etc., receiving guests and arranging table settings and other family banquet experiences; unable to live normally during the epidemic, changed to commuting and working part-time as an Uber driver and restaurant waiter, etc.;

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Naomi $26 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Naomi! I’m an energetic, loving, fun, easygoing person. I have over 5 years of experience in child care and I strive to provide safe nurturing and fun care for families while also helping with their development. I've worked in an early preschool setting as well as with babies. I'm currently continuing my degree in Early Childhood Education. Ive learned so much in my child development courses and love to incorporate some of those lessons and techniques into my care. I love having fun, being safe and making sure the parents are informed on their child's care. I've worked in a few organizations for children with special needs and love helping others to the best of my abilities. I'm looking forward to finding a family to help and support!

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Yuki $30 per hour for 1 child

Hi families! My name is Yuki and I’m from Japan. I’m a responsible, organized, punctual and caring babysitter based in Bay Area. I have been living in America for less than a year but I have already have 7 months of experience caring for children from 3 months infants to 8 years kids. I also have experience raising my only child as a single mother. I love engaging with children through creative play, arts and crafts and outdoor activities. I am also happy to help with housekeeping. As a native Japanese speaker, I can also introduce your children to Japanese culture and language if interested:) I would love the opportunity to support your family and provide a safe, clean, fun environment for your kids. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! I still don’t have a car so I will be using public transportation but I have a clean driving record.

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Adriana $35 per hour for 1 child

My background includes being a mother of three and a grandmother of three, which has given me valuable experience in caring for children. I've been living in the US for 18 years and have worked as a babysitter for the same family for over nine years, as well as providing care for other families. In addition to my experience with children I’ve worked as a Uber driver for more than 5 years. My personality traits include being very organized, which helps me manage household tasks efficiently. These qualities, along with my dedication and experience, make me a great caregiver. I do have a lovely 4 years old cat.

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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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