
"Katrina watched our son while we were in town for a wedding. She was timely, so nice and sent great pictures throughout the evening. He looked like he was having more fun than we were!"
Madeleine B., parent

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Hi! I'm Rachael. I'm 27 and live in the Marina. I found my passion for working with kids when I was 13 years old and became a mothers helper. From there, I've worked at different schools, internships at speech clinics, and eventually earned my Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I've also worked for several ABA clinics supporting children with disabilities, and I'm very comfortable with positive behavior strategies. I am experienced working with newborns, infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. What matters most to me is connecting with your child, using positive reinforcement (like praise, attention, and play), and creating a comfortable, safe space for them. When I'm with your child, you can leave and genuinely not worry. I come prepared with high energy and hands-on activities. 99% of the time, they're having so much fun that they forget to check the door :)
Hi, my name is Liz! :) I currently work in healthcare and am looking to babysit during my free time. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 13, and I have experience with kids of all ages. I’m bilingual, easygoing, and happy to help make food, clean, homework, arts and crafts, or taking the kids to the park. I also drive, so I can help with school pick-ups and drop-offs or running errands if needed. I’d love to help out and get to know your family!
Hello families! I’ve been a nanny for six years, I have experience in childcare since I was 18 years old, in my home country and here. I worked with many families in the area and I volunteer with school support in the past, I had 4 dogs and 2 cats myself so I love pets and if you have pets that is great, we will get along too. I’m currently working full time with a family and we have been together almost three years on this journey and they will be happy to share a recommendation for you. My goal is for your kids to have a nice time together as we play and learn safely and for you to trust they’re in good hands, I would love the parents to communicate any particular details, needs, even if it is small, a house rule, about the kids, if it’s important for you I’ll do my best. 🤍 excited to meet you!
“Luz was great with my 19mo old son! They had lots of fun and we will definitely be working with Luz again”
Hello Families, My name is Flor, and I’m a proud mother of three wonderful children. My oldest son is 26 and currently attending City College, my daughter is 24 and a student at San Francisco State, and my youngest daughter is 14 and in high school. I have been working as a nanny since 2007 and have extensive experience caring for children of all ages from newborn as young as three days old to teenagers. I have also cared for twins and am comfortable managing multiple children at once. I hold a valid infant and adult First Aid certification and a driver’s license. I truly love what I do and take pride in providing a safe, nurturing, and positive environment where children can grow and thrive. I look forward to the opportunity to support your family and care for your little ones! Also i have references to share. Notes: - Willing to make meals for kids ONLY
Hi, my name is Lauren and I'm a 24 year old Bay Area native. I grew up in San Mateo and went to SI in the Sunset for high school! I graduated from Northeastern University in 2024, and have been working in tech since. In my free time, I’m super passionate about health and wellness, fitness, and cooking. I am offering child care and household services and have a flexible schedule right now during the week through the end of September. I’m an energetic, responsible, respectful, kind and caring person and have a background volunteering with children and adults with disabilities. I also have lots of experience looking after friends and families, and was a babysitter in college. More than happy to cook, clean, and run errands. As an older sister, these things come naturally to me! I have booked with five families on UrbanSitter in the past, and am looking to babysit again, tutor, or help around the house. Happy to provide a reference.

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5.0 average star rating from 30,458 reviews in Oakland, CA

"Katrina watched our son while we were in town for a wedding. She was timely, so nice and sent great pictures throughout the evening. He looked like he was having more fun than we were!"
Madeleine B., parent

"Caitlin was awesome and jumped right in to chaperone four girls (10, 9, 8 and 6) at a family wedding (they were bridesmaids) and she was very helpful with the event as well as taking them home and putting them to bed."
Lila P., parent

"McKenna was great with our 3 year old son! She came prepared with a box of fun activities and handled playing, dinner, and bedtime seamlessly... and it was all at our hotel while we were in town for a wedding. Thank you McKenna!"
Catherine B., parent

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