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Nikki M.


Oakland, CA

$75/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! My name is Nikki. I am a former elementary teacher. I was a 4th grade teacher for three years and 3rd grade teacher for two years. I am passionate, kind, creative and patient. With my 5+ years of experience, your child will receive excellent tutoring. My knowledge of curriculum, creating lessons, and building confidence...
5.0
"We feel incredibly lucky to have found Nikki. She's reliable, punctual, patient and positive. My daughter is regularly taking tutoring lessons with her and we are very happy with the results."

Reviewed by Viviana D.

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Michelle G.


Redwood City, CA

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

K-3 Tutor/San Jose State Student

5.0

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I have experience lesson planning, and early readers' development. I currently hold a tutoring position with a family as of one year ago.
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Keerthi S.


San Francisco, CA

$60-150/hr • 7 yrs exp

Flexible And Experienced Tutor In SF

5.0

(3)

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Hi there, my name is Keerthi. I grew up in the Bay Area and studied Psychology at UC Berkeley. Currently I am doing my doctoral studies in Clinical Psychology and am based in San Francisco. While I did my undergraduate training, I worked as a tutor and mentor for students across the Bay Area. After graduating, I was a high...
5.0
"I highly recommend Keerthi's incredible support and guidance as she helped my nephew with test prep. Keerthi's patience, knowledge, and ability to explain complex concepts in a relatable way made such a...

Reviewed by Care member

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Liliana E.


San Francisco, CA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occasional Caregiver

5.0

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I have my degree in elementary education and special education and have 10+ years of experience Nannying/Babysitting and 8 years of experience as a swim instructor and life guard. I live in SF and am looking for a position nearby. My approach with kids is very in line with gentle parenting. I enjoy being able to provide a...
5.0
"Liliana was a joy to have around. My son has autism and is very developmentally delayed, but also very intelligent. That makes him quite a handful. Liliana was able to bond with him immediately. She didn't...

Reviewed by Brooks M.

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Carolina A.


Oakland, CA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nurturing, Reliable, Consistent

5.0

(3)

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I am a semi retired preschool teacher with a strong professional background in infant care. I have extensive experience in working with children infants through school age, as teacher, tutor, care provider, and nanny.. I believe in the respectful approach to childcare. Children rely on trusting loving adults to develop and grow,...
5.0
"There's not enough great things that we can say about Carolina! She's an amazing nanny to our 6 month old son. When I come home from work he's so happy and I know that they've had such a great time together....

Reviewed by Pennee S.

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Hanna E.


Walnut Creek, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hope you're having a lovely day so far. My name is Hanna, for the past 11 years I have been financially supporting myself through nannying, and love what I do! Originally, I started nannying for my family, then moved on to helping family friends, as well as neighbors, until I found care. com, which introduced me to various...
5.0
"Hanna has been our Nanny for the last year, taking care of our three children ages ten and under. My youngest is finally entering elementary school so we sadly no longer require Hannas full time service....

Reviewed by Lindsy S.

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Rina M.


Redwood City, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Of 25+ Years. Available For A Full Time.

4.7

(3)

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Hello parents I'm a nanny searching for a family in need of a full time M-F and long term caring nanny. Can communicate easily with children in spanish and teach them spanish from infancy to toddler age. I like walking out doors and am dedicated to their education and emotional well being. I do need to meet both parents during...
5.0
"Rina has a great sense of responsibility and has a history of working for families with one or more children. She is very communicative by phone and messages. Her personal presence is warm, easygoing, and with...

Reviewed by Vivian S.

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Hope I.


Concord, CA

$25-70/hr • 10 yrs exp

Passionate And Dedicated Educator

5.0

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Hello! If you would like assistance in improving your child's reading, writing, math or musical skills... You've found the right person! I have been tutoring all levels of students for over 10 years and can give your child the savoir-faire to excel in their classes and to improve their overall knowledge. Skilled in assisting...
5.0
"Hope has really helped my 7-year old gain so much confidence with his reading and comprehension. She is reliable and communicates proactively. She has been great to work with."

Reviewed by Sarah T.

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Mackenzie G.


Lafayette, CA

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Super Fun

5.0

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As a current full-time nanny/family assistant (ages 2&5), previously being a pod teacher for four boys (3, 4, 7 & 7,) and a children's ballet instructor (1. 5-7) I have developed skills in prioritizing, multitasking and solution-seeking all while being sensitive, loving and fun at the same time. I love having the opportunity...
5.0
"Mackenzie is wonderful with children. She's patient and calm but disciplined when she needs to be. We had her work with our 3 and 7 year old boys and they can be a handful at times. They adored her for a mix of...

Reviewed by Yinh A.

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Jamae F.


San Francisco, CA

$30/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi and Hello! My name is Jamae, I'm a creative and energetic babysitter with over 6 years of experience. I started my childcare journey as a teachers aid at a preschool, and worked my way up to have my own classroom of 8 toddlers! I enjoy creating activities and lesson plans to keep your little ones having fun and learning....
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Bridget B.


Berkeley, CA

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Drop In/Date Night Sitter!

4.8

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Hello I'm Bridget and I'm 23. I use to work at daycare where I usually cared for multiple kids at a time. I worked with many different types of kids such as twins/siblings, children with special needs and babies. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. I have recently completed a babysitting class where we specifically learned...
5.0
"Bridget watched our two kids, ages 10 and 12 at a hotel in SF. She was very punctual and communicated well. She watched my daughter at the pool and also took our dog out to potty. Highly recommend Bridget."

Reviewed by Maricar K.

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Isabel W.


Menlo Park, CA

$45/hr • 5 yrs exp

Former Pre School Teacher And Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hi my name is Isabel and I recently graduated SDSU with a bachelor's in psychology. While living in San Diego I worked at a preschool/daycare for 3 years as well as nannying since I was 16. I have experience with children of all ages but mainly focused on ages 1-6 as a teacher. My responsibilities included planning lessons,...
5.0
"Isabel has cared for our 1yo toddler on multiple occasions. She is warm, respectful, genuinely cares for the little one's well being, and engages positively with children. Most importantly, she is dependable...

Reviewed by Avneesh S.

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Claire L.


Pleasanton, CA

$18-21/hr

Babysitter/Nanny

4.0

(1)

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I've been babysitting children since I was 15. I've cared for a family of three, including a 5-year-old boy, 3-year-old girl, and infant with seizures for two years. I've also babysat for a 7-year-old boy and 9-year-old boy for three years. I've also taught swim lessons for four years and have taught children of all ages and...
4.0
"Claire is a very nice girl, kind, and gentle. She was good with our kids but probably did not have much experience with the age group like to change diapers and handle multiple small kids. She was sporty so did...

Reviewed by Iram S.

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Sarah H.


Alameda, CA

$37-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

PT/occasional babysitter Lake Minnetonka Area

5.0

(3)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Chris P.

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Thais B.


Daly City, CA

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Creative!

5.0

(2)

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Hi! My name is Thais Im from Brazil and Im 30yo. I am fully vaccinated + booster. I have 8 years experience with children. In Brazil I had a volunteer job, and it helped in the daycare of my church. I have experience with newborns up to 12 years of age. They will be happy to give me references if you'd like, and I also have...
5.0
"Thais is a very patient, responsible and punctual nanny. She is always very dedicated and creative in her work! I highly recommend her services!"

Reviewed by Samar A.

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Diara M.


San Francisco, CA

$31/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Dependable And Qualified Babysitter You Can Trust

5.0

(2)

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Resume available! Fun and energetic babysitter with 10 years of experience teaching at Gymboree play and learn and babysitting little kiddos! I look forward to looking after your delightful children on weekday evenings, weekends, and during school holidays. I tend to utilize my lesson plans from my pervious work in order to...
5.0
"Diara was great - kids loved her and she got them to bed without issue. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Suzanna K.


San Francisco, CA

$30-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Positive And Energetic Nanny!

5.0

(3)

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Hi everyone! My name is Suzanna and I am a UC Davis graduate with a BA in psychology. I am interested in a part-time M-F nanny position for the summer in San Francisco (I live in the Marina) beginning in June and ending in August. I am passionate about working with children and am working towards becoming a therapist. I...
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"Suzanna is extremely passionate about working with children. She is high energy, positive, and dependable. She truly loves to bond with kids and cares about them deeply. Suzanna is responsible, punctual, and...

Reviewed by Andrea B.

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Katherine B.


Belmont, CA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Potty-Trained And Up!

5.0

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I feel that I would be a great choice for your family. I'm a pet lover, and used to being around dogs and cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, reptiles, and other animals. I used to raise small rodents for sale, and I have kept reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish, as well. I'm an avid non-smoker, science-music-arts person, and very...
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"Katherine is excellent. A skilled educator and VERY reliable, very dedicated Jill-of-all-trades. She has worked with our family for 3+ years in a variety of capacities - primarily tutor and housekeeper - and we...

Reviewed by Brian B.

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Michely D.


San Mateo, CA

$30-47/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi - My name is Michely but you can call me Chelly and I'm currently a work as caregiver. I am offering child care, senior care, and household services. I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids (including twins!) since I was 15 years old. My responsibilities have included driving...
5.0
"Mischely has been an incredible caretaker for my toddler and my elderly father for the past 8 months. We would have loved to keep working with her, but it is time for my toddler to go to daycare. Mischely has...

Reviewed by Smita D.

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Xena H.


San Francisco, CA

$30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Certified ESL Educator & Spanish Tutor

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Certified ESL Educator and Spanish tutor with experience working with youth and adults incorporating kinetic learning, interactive learning landscapes, dance, song, and playwriting into my lessons.

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Recent lesson reviews in Castro Valley, CA

Nikki M.

5.0

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Nikki. She's reliable, punctual, patient and positive. My daughter is regularly taking tutoring lessons with her and we are very happy with the results.

- Viviana D.

Keerthi S.

5.0

Keerthi is a knowledgeable and patient tutor! My score on SAT practice exams has improved by a lot since working with her! She even gave ne tips for my essays and how to put together my college application. Definitely recommend

- Care member

Liliana E.

5.0

Liliana was a joy to have around. My son has autism and is very developmentally delayed, but also very intelligent. That makes him quite a handful. Liliana was able to bond with him immediately. She didn't just watch him; she gave him plenty of enrichment, encouragement and joy. I never worried...

- Brooks M.

Carolina A.

5.0

Simply put, Carolina is exceptional. Nanny, caregiver - these are not titles that capture who she is in the life of a child and their family. In our case, first and foremost, Carolina is family and remains a huge part of our life and the lives of our children (now school age) but still see her twice...

- Alexis B.

Hanna E.

5.0

Hanna has been our Nanny for the last year, taking care of our three children ages ten and under. My youngest is finally entering elementary school so we sadly no longer require Hannas full time service. Hanna is a gem! She is exceptional at communicating and very reliable and I would highly...

- Lindsy S.

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