Find experienced babysitters in Hillsborough, CA

Deeply grounded in mindful communication, my caregiving approach centers on helping little ones feel truly seen, safe, and understood. Tools like baby sign language, "toddler-ese," and the "fast-food rule" allow children to express themselves with greater ease, reducing frustration and building a foundation of trust. I nurture autonomy by offering choices whenever possible, and welcome big feelings with calm presence and compassion. Magical thinking — the kind that turns a spoon into a spaceship or a whisper into a wish — is one of the qualities I cherish most in children… and in myself. Protecting and participating in that wonder feels like sacred work. Being a mom has been the most fulfilling and life-shaping experience of my life — one that’s taught me how deeply trust, attunement, and presence matter in caring for little ones. Supporting another family in this way is an honor I don’t take lightly. Whether I'm with a toddler exploring autonomy, or a school-aged child managing big emotions, my goal is always the same: to offer warmth, consistency, and care that feels like an extension of their home. Recently, I’ve had the joy of caring for two sweet siblings, whose days are filled with songs, stories, art, and outdoor play. With them (and all the children I support), I create a space where kids feel safe to be themselves — heard, valued, and held through all their feelings. Earlier in life, I worked as an au pair caring for two middle school brothers — picking them up after school, helping with homework, preparing snacks, and providing a calm, structured rhythm until their dad returned from work. More than just overseeing routines, I became a trusted part of their day-to-day life, offering reliability and grounding through the after-school hours. I offer a wide rate range (\$35–50/hr) because I know every family is different, and so is the kind of support that’s needed. Some just want someone calm and loving to show up with energy and joy. Others are navigating transitions, sibling dynamics, or emotional growth — and I’m here for all of it. I'm always open to a heartfelt conversation about what feels fair and aligned, based on the care you’re looking for and what I can offer in return.

My names Keiry Cruz, I’m 20 years old and have 3 years of paid experience in babysitting and nannying. I've worked with multiple families, providing care to ensure both comfort and happiness. I can provide references, I’m double CPR certified with my AED, have a driver's license, and a clean driving record. I'm fluent in both English and Spanish. I’m graduating this semester with my Associates in Child Development. I consider myself reliable, patient, creative, responsible and great at communication.

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 24 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

I ran 43 daycares for 16 years on the East Coast and was a nanny both in Maryland and in California after the selling of the daycares. I have also taught swimming, art, and dance to young children. I developed the curriculum for the daycares and trained the teaching staff. I have worked with thousands of children over a long career and still receive Christmas cards for children that are now in high school and college. I have over 2000 hours of Early childhood education and am a member of multiple teaching websites and stay up to date on current changes and teaching methods. I have been certified in CPR and first aid for years and have used it successfully in an emergency situation. I completed a class in CPR and First aid in May 2020 at the College of San Mateo and have been certified for many years. I am up to date on current trends such as Baby-led weening and other new techniques. I maintain a log so that the parents know what is happening with their young children. The log includes food and milk intake, diaper activity, nap length, and any observations that need to be passed on. I also take children to parks and pools or other activities. I am vaccinated and Covid careful. I also have multiple references from my past nanny positions. I have a pre-school and art program that I have developed and use currently. I enjoy working with children and building their confidence using music and art. I like to include active learning exercises that keep the children engaged. Singing is a constant part of my day-to-day interaction with the children I care for. I have 5 large Rubbermaid containers filled with games, art supplies, pre-school lessons and a storyboard with many different stories. All geared to develop confidence and build their learning capabilities. My rate is based not only on the market rate but hours and needs. When you hire me you are getting a professional that also becomes part of the family. I am currently looking for a position that is no less than 20 hours and no more than 40 hours a week. If you would like to hire me but don't have a total of 32 hours I am open to a salary amount that pays at the 32-hour rate when under the needed hours. I request five days of paid sick leave, two weeks of paid vacation the first year. Guaranteed salary based on the minimum hours. If this is something that you agree with I look forward to hearing from you.

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

Hi, My name is Teodora and I am 29 years old. I am originally from Serbia. I moved to California summer 2022. I graduated from secondary school for pediatric nurses in Serbia. I have big knowledge about kids. I was working in a hospital 4 years. After that I studied to become a teacher. I worked for two years at the school. During my education, I worked as a nanny and au pair in Serbia and Europe. Because of my schools, I know how to have fun with children, how to educate them, and also what to do if they are sick. I have completely 10 years experience with working with newborns/toddlers /kids till 14 years. I speak 5 languages. I have experience with babies, children in kindergarten and school children. I was in a hospital with babies and also a nanny for lot of babies and i know all what to do with them, feeding,changing. I also give language lessons: German,Serbian and Hungarian. I study in Paris and I learned French. I consider myself a very open, easy going, social, flexible and independent person. I have lots of experiences with children, and I have a wonderful relationship with my own family . Being with kids has always been very instinctive for me, I feel like I naturally get on well with them super easily. I’m very organized, I like to plan and keep everything clean and in order. In my freetime I like to travel, spend time with my friends, listen music and do sports. I will be happy to help you. Dora

l had extensive experience  taking care for newborns  infants, toddlers,child and  youth. I'm energetic, warm, nurturing, calm, friendly, outgoing, proactive, collaborative a strong and direct communicator. I love  to take care of the kids like my own, I take pride to my job, I'm natural  spontaneously  build relationships with the children and  able to become part of the family over time. I I enjoy attending children's classes, children's cultural activities and  educational events I am patient reliable, respectful, responsible and discret and one of the most important thing is to keep the privacy of the people that I work with I can be sophisticated in a fashion to blend with the family lifestyle I'm a professional, I can be a  team player comfortable working with  formal multi-staffed or another Nanny. I'm flexible to work late nights, overnight weekend holidays  comfortable to travel anytime out of town or out of state. I'm College-educated bilingual in English and Spanish . Flu shots and up-to-date vaccinations and boosters, I'm COVID cautious.I'm comfortable with dogs and parents who work from home.

I am a Preschool Teacher with 18 years experience in the field of Early childhood education. I am going to school to obtain my degree in Child development. CPR and First Aid Certified. Creative,energetic and very dependable. Strengths in art,science and cooking activities. Great with all ages. I love the outdoors and believe in instilling a love of learning in children. I like to engage children in imaginative play and encourage them to be independent and foster their imagination. Easy going and organized.

Hi! My name is Sage - I’m currently a theatre teaching artist in the SF Bay Area looking for families to connect with as a sitter, nanny, family assistant - whatever you need! I've been working with children since my early teens and have been a babysitter, nanny, and event caregiver for children as young as two months to children as old as fourteen. I am CPR certified and have first aid training, and am fully COVID vaccinated (with regular boosters / updates to vaccinations). I have my own vehicle and am pet friendly as well! I love fostering and encouraging creativity in children through music, dance, storytelling, and arts & crafts, and especially love games that support that development. I look forward to reaching out to families in the area and connecting! Please feel free to contact me for references.

Since I was in the second grade I have known that I wanted to work with children.  I strongly believe that children deserve the best environment and role models to foster their development.  I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and caring for children is a passion of mine; as children should have the best possible influences in order to become successful citizens of the future.  With the aid of my education, focusing on child development and behavioral psychology, I believe I can foster the type of environment that is nurturing and encourage a child’s mental and social development.  I have many unique skills as I have tutored children diagnosed with Autism, helping them learn daily living, speaking, peer interaction, and play skills. I have taken two semesters of American Sign Language at the University level. I have studied abroad in Europe and consider myself a cultured and open minded individual.  I have experience as a Nanny for a family with an infant and a toddler as well as for a family with two children ages 6 and 9. (please see child care info). I have worked for the Palo Alto Unified School district as a teacher aide for special education preK-5 grade, as well as at Edgewood Center for Children and Families (non public school and group home). I also have held nanny positions for an infants, toddlers and school age children.   I have experience cooking, cleaning, helping with homework, and projects, as well as playing games and making my time with children enjoyable and fun. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with B.A. in psychology. I am a recent graduate with a MS in Occupational Therapy focusing on working with children with special needs, behavioral management, sensory processing skills, fine and gross motor skills. I am well organized, hard working, have managed the family budget in regards to grocery shopping, running errands, taking children on play dates to the zoo etc. I do well under pressure and with multitasking, I am a team player, flexible and a person of integrity.  I look forward to speaking with you about how I can contribute to your family’s future. Sincerely, Stefanie Thompson