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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!
$35–50/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
Sathiya P.
- 10 years paid experience
- 14 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
- 14 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
Kelly M.
Melody was wonderful and took our 23 month old toddler out of the house to give us some rest. He is a very active boy and she was able to entertain him and took him to the park for the afternoon. She also took really good photos of him smiling and playing happily. We are very pleased with her babysitting and would highly recommend!
Yaqing W.
- 14 years paid experience
- 11 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.
$25–100/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Jiayu W.
Yaqing is patient and responsible. My toddler had a great time with her.
Teresa G.
- 20 years paid experience
- 11 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.
Violet V.
- 4 years paid experience
- 9 miles
Hello! My name is Violet, and I have 8 years of childcare experience. I have been a nanny exclusively for about 4 years and have cared for kids of all ages, although my "specialty" is with younger ones! I love caring for infants, as I am currently working as a Postnatal Care Specialist, where I take care of newborns and freshly postpartum families. I have future goals of becoming an ultrasound technician. I show up every day with an open mind, empathy, patience, and a smile. I love to connect with everyone in the family. I also know a lot of baby sign because I am learning ASL, which can really help those younger ones greatly with their language skills!
$25–35/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Raini Jo S.
Violet is an absolute joy! My kids love her and are always excited to her. She is VERY punctual, well-spoken and kind. She asks questions when she is unsure and respects all of our wishes. We could not recommend her more!
Charlotte S.
- 20 years paid experience
- 11 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!
$25–32/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!
Charnette A.
- 7 years paid experience
- 4 miles
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.
Niandi M.
- 20 years paid experience
- 13 miles
With over two decades of dedicated childcare experience, my career has evolved from teaching and administration to pediatric occupational therapy services, culminating in the last 9.5 years as a full-time professional nanny. This unique blend of developmental insight, administrative oversight, and educational expertise allows me to support families with a deeply informed, holistic approach. I am a strong advocate for respectful, structured, and child-led development. In my daily practice, I focus on: * Routine & Predictability: Establishing safe, clear boundaries using positive discipline strategies like the "two-options" method, redirection, and positive reinforcement. * Respectful Communication: Engaging with children clearly and authentically, treating them as capable, respected individuals. * Developmental Milestones: Supporting critical pillars of early growth, from sensory-rich play to practices like Baby-Led Weaning (BLW). A typical day with me includes a rich mix of reading, music, outdoor exploration, and art. Above all, I believe in following a child’s unique interests to foster a lifetime love for learning. For example, I once cared for a child who was fascinated by sanitation vehicles, so every garbage day, we turned our morning into an epic, neighborhood-wide "truck safari" that blended physical activity with cognitive learning! Children have a way of helping us see things we over look or in a completely different light. I bring expertise, enthusiasm, and peace of mind to the families I partner with, and I look forward to supporting yours.
$33–36/hr
Maria L.
- 20 years paid experience
- 13 miles
Hello Parents,I'am a nanny in SF.(94118).I'am looking for a new family.I have experience with newborn, infants , toddlers, preschoolers..I can provide references upon request.l'm CPR Certified, First Aid Certified, Trustline background check and registered, Early Child development,Non Smoker,CDL,Car with clean driving record,Covid vaccine and boosters, Yearly Flu vaccine.If this interest you please feel free to reply back so we can talk further.Thanks,Maria L.
$40–45/hr
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