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Kilina T.


Canyon, CA

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a mother of one looking to take care of another child together with my own. I love spending time with my 2-year-old daughter and doing creative, active and learning based activities. We spend a lot of time outside, at the park, the zoo and enjoy discovering new child friendly activities around the east bay. We live in...
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Namgyal L.


Albany, CA

$27-31/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi , my name is Namgyal . I'm from Tibet very honest and hard working . I'm an experienced nanny more than 19years , I can sleep train, potty train. I'm looking for new family for share -care full time job from June2023 . any family a interested please send me a message . I can let you more about myself . I can speak English ,...
Namgyal can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Namgyal was our nanny for about 8 months, starting when our second baby was 4 months old, until she entered the daycare across the street. The only reason we switched to the daycare was because it was across the street, and our first kid was already there. Namgyal...

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Kathryn B.


Moraga, CA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

A Lovable Sitter With Years Of Experience, babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a senior at Saint Mary's College of California, where I study Clinical/Counseling Psychology, and hope to one day work in the mental health field. I began sitting at the age of 14, and have served as a regular caregiver for families throughout San Francisco. In addition, I spent two summers working at the Jewish Community...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Shima T.


Walnut Creek, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Dear Families, My name is Shima, and I am a professional nanny with over 25 years of experience in childcare. I. My background includes being a professional gymnast (competitive), soccer player, track athlete, swimmer, and snowboarder. I am passionate about engaging children in daily walks, singing, playing music , and other...
Shima can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shima is a great nanny!! She took care of our almost 2 year old as well as her nanny share buddy (2.5) and was always extremely engaged with the kids, never late, always willing to come early or stay late if needed, and my daughter adores her! We would definitely...

Caedmon P.

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Atia Y.


Oakland, CA

$25-33/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Atia, I am a college student and I absolutely adore children. I used to work at the Boys & Girls Club for about a year and a half (in Key West, FL), dealt with children of all ages there. Prior to that, I was a babysitter for infants. I am CPR, AED, & First-Aid certified. When I moved to California I...
Atia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Atia is absolutely amazing! We are so lucky to have found her, She is sweet, kind, patient, honest, and trustworthy. She is amazing with our 4 year old. You truly can't ask for more. She is a lifesaver to us!"

Liliana C.

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Mary N.


San Leandro, CA

$42-50/hr7 yrs exp

Creative Nanny Mary

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love working with children and have experience with children from the ages of 3 to 11. I do not work with children under 2 years. I am a creative person in my heart and when I am with children I love to have fun activities that are creative and allows them to use their imaginations but I am also good at reading with them. I...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"great and responsible and most of all also flexible for working mom"

Anna F.

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Aiden B.


Berkeley, CA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have 15 years of babysitting and nannying experience, and recently I've been working as a reading and writing tutor. I'd love to work with your family and facilitate fun. I specialize in tutoring children with dyslexia and behavioral issues and have experience with all ages. From school to art projects to sports,...
Aiden can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
"Aiden was able to quickly schedule care for us and was extremely punctual. We like how she keeps kids engaged, so that they considered it an entertainment and did not want here to go :-)"

Konstantin S.

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Wren E.


Oakland, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember - then my little brother was born when I was 14 and I got a TON of babysitting experience! I've nannied a bunch since then and I really enjoy it. I was working full time as a social worker for years but I am loving taking time off to do work that is more lighthearted for a...
Wren can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Wren is the best! Super positive and dependable. My 3 year old daughter keeps asking when she will be back to draw pictures with her. She's engaged and fun. I also have a 10 month old baby, and Wren was able to juggle both kids with grace and care. She's calm,...

Bonnie P.

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Patricia L.


Oakland, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter And Retired Speech Pathologist! Big Animal Lover!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Are you in search of care for your beloved children and/or pets? I am a fully vaccinated, loving and responsible mom and retired Speech Pathologist living in Montclair Village who is looking to serve your family. I provide the following services: 1. Care and supervision for children ages 3-13. 2. Assistance with homework. 3....
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Patty cared for our kindergarten-aged daughter after school for a couple of months. She immediately integrated into our family routines and created a strong bond with our daughter (and with all of us). She was incredibly reliable in picking up our daughter from...

Allison V.

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Irina N.


Walnut Creek, CA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Responsible babysitter with experience caring for children during weekends, evenings, and summer and winter breaks. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while demonstrating a priority for children's safety and well- being . Trusted by parents, with mutual loving affection for all of the cared for...
Irina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Irina has been our sons nanny since he was 3 months old and we adore her. She is trustworthy, responsible and sweet with our baby. This is my first child and i felt comfortable knowing my child was in her care. Irina is prompt and a great communicator. She is also...

Realiana C.

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Denisha F.


Oakland, CA

$39/hr2 yrs exp

Hi my name is Denisha, I am full-time nanny. I am currently looking for a family. I have experience with Nanny shares and some experience with children with autism. Typically my age range has been three months to 12 years old. I have been a nanny/babysitter, since I was 16 and have really great references. I am a very creative...
Denisha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Denisha is very responsible nanny she took very good care of my child and connected With him instantly, she is really good person and we keep in contact till this day."

Tajanae F.

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Daniela A.


Oakland, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Respectful, Loving And Dedicated Babysitter!

Hello, my name is Daniela, and I was born in Venezuela. I speak Spanish fluently, and I have been taking care of infants and pre-adolescents for more than 12 years. I love to do activities that help children develop their motor and psychomotor skills. I was a high performance Badminton athlete, and I know how to play guitar and...
5.0
"Daniela is amazing. She genuinely loves children and you can tell. She is very knowledgeable about caring for babies and had great insight into ways to help develop and support their growth. She takes wonderful care of our son. She is punctual, and so incredibly...

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Cecilia H.


Berkeley, CA

$35-50/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available Weekdays

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Cecilia and I have worked with children from the ages of 2-13. This has included working as an after school care teacher, nanny, and babysitter. I love being creative with kids whether that'd be arts & crafts or making some fun treats in the kitchen! I love babysitting/nannying because its lots of fun! I think...
Cecilia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cecilia is a very honest, dependable person. I hired her a few years back to watch over my children while I was away on a business trip. She's experienced, very efficient, thorough and my children loved her! "

Raquel H.

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Sarah H.


Alameda, CA

$37-45/hr10 yrs exp

PT/occasional babysitter Lake Minnetonka Area

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! I'm a professional contract Nanny and have worked with families of many sizes and ages for over 15 years. So, I have seen and done it all! What I do: -Development milestones -Early childhood education -Speech and language development -Potty training -Sensory development -Feeding transitions -Repetitive scheduling...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Sarah is an absolutely amazing Caregiver. She is punctual, patient, and has a wealth of experience. My wife is disabled and we had 1/yo twin girls when we first hired Sarah. She has been with us for almost 3 years now, and I wholeheartedly recommend her for any...

Chris P.

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Jihanne M.


Berkeley, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Dynamic Family Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a committed babysitter with years of consistent experience caring for children and supporting homes by eliminating the stress of ongoing household tasks. I love spending time with kids of all ages and personalities, devoting my full attention to their fun and safety. You'll often find me joking around, working on craft...
Jihanne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Jiji is fun, smart, active, friendly, and has great instincts with kids. She takes my not-always-easy twins in stride and keeps them safe and happy. It is clear she genuinely enjoys her time with kids and she is loving and affectionate but firm and able to set...

Ann T.

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Mimi T.


Oakland, CA

$30-47/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've been a care giver for the last 15 years. I love to read to kids and really enjoy hanging out at the library and parks with them! I'm also very helpful with chores and running errands as needed.
Mimi can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mimi was our nanny for two years, watching our two preschool/elementary age girls. She is AMAZING. She would watch our girls for several hours each day, helping them with homework, playing, and showers, and she would help us with cooking and laundry. She even...

Paul K.

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Kylie L.


Walnut Creek, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter, House-sitter & Dog-walker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

In May of 2021, I graduated from Chico State with a Bachelor of Science in Business with an Emphasis in Marketing. Now I work full-time as a Client Service Associate in the finance industry. I have 10+ years in childcare and have many references to suffice. I also have many years of petting sitting experience such as...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Great communication, punctual and my son really liked her. Highly recommend Kylie and would hire her again."

Teresa D.

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Baharak K.


Albany, CA

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

The Best Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am an Iranian/American professional artist with a passion for both kids and art. I am well-versed in almost every detail that can influence children's growth and well-being. Believing in the power of creativity, I am a firm advocate for reading books and teaching arts, such as painting, story telling, music, mindfulness to...
Baharak can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Baharak part-time to watch my two children, 5 and 2 years old, while I get some work done around the house (it could be laundry, yard work, or work on the computer). She does a great job keeping the children engaged by doing water color painting, crafts,...

Irene C.

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Francisca C.


Alameda, CA

$20-23/hr3 yrs exp

Fur Baby Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Animal lover with three years of paid experience in freelance pet care for dogs and cats. I have cared for Labradors, Golden Doodles, German Schnauzers, and Golden Retriever dogs, as well as a Siamese cat. Lately, I have been fostering dogs in my free time. I have fostered 6 puppies since becoming a foster with Tony La Russa's...
Francisca can also help with: Pet walking, grooming
5.0
"Francisca is great with my dog, Pinot! She takes her on outings to various parks when dog-sitting for me, and doesn’t shy away from giving Pinot a bath when she needs it. "

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Bonnie B.


Alameda, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have personal and professional experience with children who have special needs. My son has special needs and I assist families navigate the IEP process currently. I also have a masters degree in psychology and have worked my entire career with special needs people of all ages. I have worked in all settings from inpatient,...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Canyon, CA

Namgyal L.

5.0

Namgyal was the most calm, attentive, caring nanny we could have asked for. She was never once late, and never once called out unexpectedly. She was easy to communicate with, and very communicative with the babies. She was always singing with my daughter, who has since turned out pretty musical! We...

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Shima T.

5.0

Shima is a wonderful caregiver and I trust her completely with my little one! She has endless energy and takes her role in watching the smallest babies very seriously. She communicates transparently with parents about the baby's schedule and all updates. She will always keep you informed and...

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Atia Y.

5.0

Atia worked for us since August 2022-June 2023 unfortunately she had to relocate so we lost her. Atia is responsible, reliable and always punctual. My kids have grown so attached to her because of how patient and cheerful she is and how well she takes care of them. She treats my kids like they’re...

- Care member

Mary N.

5.0

great and responsible and most of all also flexible for working mom

- Anna F.

Aiden B.

5.0

Aiden was able to quickly schedule care for us and was extremely punctual. We like how she keeps kids engaged, so that they considered it an entertainment and did not want here to go :-)

- Konstantin S.

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