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Linda L.
- 3 years paid experience
- 10 miles
I don't have kids myself but I love them. I am hardworking & reliable. I would like to find positive ways to earn money so I can continue saving & investing. I have been a chaperone volunteer for Nutcracker program with San Francisco Ballet Company. I love being around children. I speak/write/read French & Mandarin fluently, so I can help your kids at home! Background check report copy is available upon request.
$30–35/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Vasundhara C.
Linda watched over our 14 month old while she slept during our date night. She was on time, polite, and gave us peace of mind as we left. We will definitely be calling on her again!
Madeline G.
- 25 years paid experience
- 14 miles
Hello Parents! I live with passion and I share a great deal of it within the scope of my compassion when caring for children and getting the opportunity to be a part of family/families in caregiving. Youth have been a part of my life in some capacity for nearly moving into 26 years. Notably, I have cared in the private caregiving sector consistently for the past ~13 years in SF (native, Bay Area-San Mateo- SJ-East Bay-Peninsula with experience working within those areas). My experience ranges from Infants/toddlers are my specialty. Experience with share, multiples, twins, and special need care in the classroom/clincial, 1:1 in home (ASD/ABA therapy trained Behavior Technician Paraprofessional). I enjoy incorporating my love for music training/painting, health education (PH) background and incredible joy for the outdoors while working with youth. I consider myself loyal, honest, dedicated, giving, loving, consistent, confident, patient, reliable and kind. I love to laugh and smile, value healthy communication and reach far beyond my responsibilities. I view my part as a nanny/caregiver is such like a village with a family/families and I hope I can find a new family/families that would humbly know how special your children/child would be in my life, on a daily basis. I have a wealth of unconditional love to give children and as a nanny I’m honored to be able and share it amply, able to assist in as a step in parent, and part teacher as well. I practice positive parenting methods, strong subscriber to 100% limited to no-screen time which stem from my Montessori roots. I enjoy play based learning, inside and out! Individual growth is the best! I am extremely knowledgeable of amazing resources (no cost and many others across the scale) all across SF neighborhoods (including the Peninsula and South Bay extremely well) to fully provide and assist to foster children so they blossom into their own individual, special selves. “Assist in bringing out their own colors.” Warmest Regards to your family, Madeline/Maddy
$30–40/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Gregory A.
Maddy worked with us as a nanny full time for eight months until we transitioned our daughter into daycare. Maddy's affection and dedication to our infant daughter was obvious, and our daughter loved spending time with her. She was also very good about suggesting toys and other age-appropriate developmental activities, introducing new foods, assisting with child-proofing, and consistently reading to her. She was also very committed to cleanliness and hygiene; we still rely on many of the cleaning products that she introduced us to.
Teresa G.
- 20 years paid experience
- 14 miles
Hello, my name is Teresa and I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with you and your family. I live in Oakland (Montclair) but I’m open to commuting to work. I’m a mother, grandmother and I’m bilingual Spanish. I work as a school bus driver for 18 years and over 20 years of experience working with infants, toddlers and young children. I’m highly skilled in newborn care, time management and multi-tasking. My areas of expertise are infant sleep training (help infants to adjust to a consistent sleep schedule), potty training and preparing healthy age- appropriate meals. I strive to create an atmosphere where your child is safe, happy and well- nourished. I’m patient, reliable, committed, and trained in First Aid/ CPR. Resume and references available upon request, and I’m available to travel domestically and internationally.
$30–35/hr
Recent review:
5.0
JUSTIN C.
I have two younger children ages 4 and 6 and she has been fantastic. She has a lot of life experience with children and brings a very calm and confident approach to handling the children. With very little direction she quickly jumped into the flow of our morning routine and helps get the children up, fed, dress and drives them to school. She does multiple drop offs and I am very grateful that she is a very experienced driver. It was always a concern of mine that I would need to work with someone who could handle longer drives to multiple schools. I enjoy chatting with Teresa and am very thankful to be working with her.
Sathiya P.
- 10 years paid experience
- 13 miles
Hello! I’m Sathiya, a cheerful, dedicated, and detail-oriented nanny, babysitter, pet sitter, and family assistant originally from Bangkok, Thailand, now happily based in San Francisco since 2019. With over 10 years of hands-on experience raising my own children and more than 4–5 years in professional caregiving, I specialize in nurturing, patient, and attentive care for children of all ages including newborns. I take pride in creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment where little ones can thrive. My clients consistently describe me as trustworthy, reliable, and thoughtful, and many are happy to recommend my services. I’m currently open to occasional evening (after 6 PM) and weekend roles. Along with childcare, I’m also available to assist with pet sitting, house sitting, and household management from keeping things tidy and organized to managing vendors or overseeing home maintenance. I genuinely enjoy helping families run their homes smoothly and efficiently. I bring professionalism, kindness, and care to everything I do, and I believe in creating calm, supportive systems that make family life a little easier. I’d be happy to provide my resume, references, background check, and vaccination records upon request. Looking forward to connecting and supporting your family with warmth and excellence! Warmly, Sathiya
$30–35/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Sunya N.
Sathiya is incredibly energetic and warm. She clearly loves children and is great to communicate with. She is also very reliable and punctual.
Melody F.
- 20 years paid experience
- 13 miles
CUDDLES & CARE, LAUGHTER & LEARNING I specialize in toddlers and early school ages including experience with multiples (e.g. twins) and special needs. I also have extensive exp teaching teens & young adults. I love engaging with your little (and not-so-little!) ones and providing security while encouraging age-appropriate self sufficiency and independence. I fill our days with laughter, dance, and song! EXC. local and recent refs. incl letters. (See 5-star reviews on Sitter City) Professional in Language Arts and Performing Arts (dance & theater incl toddlers). I speak Native English (ESL teacher), Italian, and Spanish. Flexible availability incl weekends, nights/overnights. Nanny Melody
$35–50/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Matthew M.
Melody helped us with a one-time weeknight babysitting job for our five month old baby. It was easy to coordinate with Melody, she was very clear professional, and she was also very sweet with our baby boy. My partner and I felt very confident going out for our first night out as new parents knowing that Melody was there for our baby.
Elena marie H.
- 5 years paid experience
- 14 miles
I am the ultimate babysitter because I am a mother myself! If anyone knows what kids love, It's me. I know how to cook, play pretend, play tag, hide and seek, visit the local swimming pool, swim, teach swimming, read favorite books, take lots of pictures, bird watch, go on day trips, visit museums, the zoo and the list goes on. Being a kid at heart really helps to connect with children. I rarely meet a child who doesn't like me!
$40–50/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Victoria S.
We hired Elena to be a full-time nanny to our three month old son. From the start she was extremely professional, on-time, and brought major confidence with all of her past experience. We love her high energy and strong work ethic. She has given so much love and support to the family already. 10/10 recommend hiring Elena
Yaqing W.
- 14 years paid experience
- 14 miles
Hi, my name is Priscilla. I graduated from University of California, Davis where I studied Human Development and Education. I enjoyed working with children. I have been teaching in preschool (age 7 months to 5 years old) for over 12 years as my full time job in a Montessori school. I also enjoy working with children who are in elementary, middle and high schoolers. I have been privately in person and online tutoring for over 5 years. I can tutor in math, English and Mandarin subjects. I like to babysit and meet some new families and kiddos. I can work for the day night, weekends, and school closed for any holidays. I have a high level of bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English. I am holding the California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit. I continue taking Early Childhood Education courses to develop professionally and improve her knowledge.
$30–50/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Jiayu W.
Yaqing is patient and responsible. My toddler had a great time with her.
Katrina E.
- 8 years paid experience
- 5 miles
Hi! I’m Katrina, and I’m a warm, dependable childcare professional with 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages. For more than 8 years, I’ve also supported autistic children, adolescents, and teens, helping them feel safe, understood, and confident in their daily routines. I’m CPR/First Aid certified, fully vaccinated, and experienced in caring for children with allergies, asthma, and other medical needs. I’m patient, attentive, and enjoy getting to know each child’s unique personality and interests. I love creating fun, engaging days through play, reading, crafts, and age-appropriate activities while providing a safe and nurturing environment. I’m comfortable preparing meals and helping with bath time, bedtime routines, and light housekeeping, including washing dishes, doing laundry, wiping surfaces, and vacuuming or sweeping. I’m also happy to assist with pet care. However, due to allergies, I’m unable to provide care in homes with cats. Due to my current schedule, I don’t have availability for recurring daytime childcare. However, I’m open to regular evening sitting, including date nights, late events, or general care to give parents a break, as well as occasional babysitting needs.
$35–55/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Marianne S.
Katrina is nurturing, patient, and kind. She has baby sat my daughter over the course of two years. She and my daughter have such a great relationship. I love how she structures her time with my daughter; she ensures my daughter though young, follows a routine and always has activities for her to try. Katrina applies any feedback to her quickly and is always looking to ensure she provides the best quality of care. I really appreciate her help.
Charnette A.
- 7 years paid experience
- 1 mile
I previously served as an Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher at a Fortune 100 company on San Francisco's Embarcadero. Currently, I teach at a play-based preschool in the Piedmont/Oakland area. What I love most about my current role is being part of a program that views families as true partners; we build deep, collaborative connections with parents through daily check-ins and shared community projects to ensure a seamless home-school connection. In our vibrant classrooms and beautiful outdoor spaces, I guide children through an emergent curriculum that lets their natural curiosity and peer interactions shape their learning journey. With six years of professional teaching experience and babysitting since my early teens, I specialize in nurturing the whole child by prioritizing social-emotional development and relationship-building. I thrive on helping young learners safely navigate new environments, build confidence, and make new friends. I love being silly, spreading joy with smiles and laughter, and acting as a true "learning ally" to your child. I am eager to learn more about this opportunity.
$30–50/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Florian H.
Charnette has been terrific to work with. She has baby sat our son multiple times starting when he was 9mo old (He's 2yo now). She really knows kids at that age and was able to connect with him quickly and overcame any stranger-danger. They clearly had a good time together and things went super smoothly. She is always quick at communicating and getting back to us and absolutely on time. We couldn't be happier.
Charlotte S.
- 20 years paid experience
- 10 miles
Hello my name is Charlotte and I have 20+ years of experience as a nanny, former ER nurse, and mom to my two children. I enjoy being active with kids and being outdoors!
$29–33/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Rusi K.
Responsive, friendly, and has gentle nurturing approach to my kids and my entire family. She fit right in on Day 1 and has already added tremendous value. Being an ER nurse by trade is also a huge plus. Highly recommend Charlotte to anyone in need of some help!
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