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Caitlynn $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Caitlynn and I work at an after school program right now with preschoolers and kindergartners! I love going to work and doing creative activities like arts and crafts, reading stories, and fun outdoor play. I have a great bond with them and would love to build more relationships. I have been watching infants since I was 15 and still do it on the side as well. I believe in building a trusting relationship with both kids and parents.

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Angela $20 per hour for 1 child

Caring for others has always been more than a job to me—it’s a passion and a calling. From a very young age, I naturally stepped into caregiving roles by helping raise and care for younger children in my family. Those experiences taught me patience, responsibility, and the importance of creating a safe, loving environment where others can thrive. With over 10 years of hands-on experience caring for children, seniors, pets, and supporting busy households, I’ve developed a well-rounded skill set that allows me to confidently adapt to each family’s unique needs. I am CPR certified and a Certified Personal Trainer, with experience caring for older adults, individuals with varying care needs, and children of different ages. Whether it’s preparing healthy meals, helping with homework, engaging children in fun and educational activities, maintaining a clean and organized home, providing companionship, or assisting with daily routines, I approach every responsibility with patience, kindness, and genuine care. As a proud dog owner myself, I understand that pets are cherished members of the family too. I’m comfortable caring for dogs and other pets, whether that means walks, feeding, playtime, administering basic care, or simply giving them the love and attention they deserve. Families often describe me as dependable, nurturing, trustworthy, calm under pressure, and easy to communicate with. I believe every child deserves to feel encouraged, every senior deserves dignity and compassion, every pet deserves love, and every family deserves peace of mind. My goal is to become someone you can truly rely on—someone who will care for your loved ones and your home with the same level of respect, attention, and dedication that I would give my own family. I would be honored to be a positive, dependable presence in your home and help make your everyday life a little easier.

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Caroline 1 review
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Thornton, CA

I have been providing care for children from 6 months to 13 years old for more than a decade now. I have experienced working with family of two boys living in for 5 years. I have worked as a daycare assistant for a year and a half. Also worked as sub teacher for preschoolers ages 2,3 and 4 for school year 2[removed]. My experience working with a family with three kids ages 1 1/2, 4 and 6 years old for almost 2 years was challenging it was during Covid. It has always been my great pleasure working with kids, it gives me joy and excitement as they grow every single day. I am a mother of three, loving, caring, compassionate, flexible, and has a deep concern for kids well being. I have always been protective and I make sure kids are safe under my care. I am looking for a part time position, date nights or on call on weekends. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.

Our son loved Caroline! She was very professional, on time and very engaging with our 14 month old. He was laughing and baby talking with her a lot of the day. Caroline was very attentive to our suggested schedule and took great care.

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Careen $30 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Careen, and I'm 22 years old with a strong background in caregiving, with several years of experience in supporting & babysitting children (Toddler to school-aged children), caring for seniors and pets in both home and community settings. As the eldest daughter & first born child in my family, caregiving has always come naturally to me. Growing up, I took on the responsibility of caring for & helping in raising my younger siblings in any ways I could - helping with their daily routines, meals, schoolwork, providing emotional support and positively contributing to their overall well-being. I am beyond grateful for this early experience, as it has taught me how to be proactive, patient, safety skills, reliable, effective communication, and how to balance care with compassion. This has shaped who I am today & allowed me to discover my passion for studying clinical psychology, and child development. Over the years, I've also devoted time to caring for & babysitting my younger cousins, watching them grow from toddlers into confident teens. I've learned how to adapt my approach to fit each child's needs - keeping them engaged, safe, and supported at every stage. My favorite activities to do with children are reading to them, arts & crafts, building lego sets & building blocks, cooking, doing exercise/dance videos & going out on walks to the park, coloring books, & painting. I also have experience in tutoring all K-12 children with math, science, & technology/computer science. I've devoted time to caring for my grandparents, assisting with household tasks & chores, companionship, and ensuring their physical & emotional needs were met. Non-medical services I offer include cooking & preparing meals, driving, taking them to the store, running errands, and grocery pick-up & delivery. I truly enjoy providing senior care because I love building genuine connections, listening to their stories & learning all of the wisdom they have to offer from their personal life experiences. My goal is to make them feel safe, valued & cared for. In addition, I'm also an animal lover with hands-on experience caring for family pets (along with my own animals), including feeding, walking, grooming, and maintaining their daily routines. I've done both overnight stays, along with daily check-ins to the home to care for pets. I consider that animals are part of the family too, and my priority is making sure they feel safe, happy, and loved.

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Lenika $35 per hour for 1 child

Hello, I am a mother of two sons ages 28 & 26, and a grandmother of 2, one 7 year old Autistic granddaughter and one 8 month old grandson. I noticed the signs of delay in my granddaughter and successfully facilitated her Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation through the approval process of her ABA services. So, I work very well with special needs children. I developed lesson plans for my nonverbal Autistic granddaughter and she now reads fluently, her comprehension skills are excellent and she is well beyond children her age intellectually. I am a patient teacher and I have multiple college degrees and I owned and operated a family day home licensed for 8-10 children. I also have been a foster parent. I work from home as a Project Manager for a nonprofit community development corporation that builds affordable housing in the Bay Area. I do this for extra side work to fund my entrepreneurial ventures. I have strong organizational skills, great attention to detail, excellent problem solving skills and I can adapt to any situation. I am a very good housekeeper and cook. I love children, am warm, attentive and patient with children and Elders/Seniors and have great reverence and respect for Elders/Seniors as my own grandparents are still living at ages 94 and 93. I am very protective of both children and Elders/Seniors. My schedule is flexible.

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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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