College Nannies + Sitters, San Francisco

Fun SF adventure idea! Take a scavenger hunt through SF Japantown to learn about Japanese culture and try new things as a family. Try to check off as many things from the list as you can... Snap a picture under the Peace Pagoda (tower on the plaza) Enjoy a smiling Happy Face Crepe... Find the giant Totoro. (No pictures allowed. Just say hello!) Pick out a new candy or snack to try Find the shop filled with replica swords Look for a Japanese sheet mask made with your favorite fruit See if you can find the store with a KPop wall of fame Wave back at a lucky waving cat on display Order delicious Japanese or Korean takeout on your way home See more

Have you ever tried a kids' subscription box? They're full of fun activities that kids can look forward to every month. Verywell Family compiled a list of their top picks. Like Little Passports, which sends monthly boxes with fun games and learning materials about places around the world. Check out the full list for more!

Keeping children safe is always priority #1. All our nannies and sitters are trained in safety procedures. They're also required to input potential symptoms into an app every day before starting work. If anything is off, they stay home and we find you backup. Getting in touch about hiring a nanny or sitter is easy. Just send us a message through the chat box and we'll get back to you about a quote.

This is Arnela! Hiker, soccer fan, and proud cat mom. She once worked for a family who liked her so much they built their entire care schedule around her available hours. And that was right after being hired! They rated her 5 out of 5 and told us how attentive she was when caring for their kids. If you feel like Arnela could be a fit for your family, just send us a message.

Here's a new way to shake up activities for bored kids. It turns out a little adventuring in the dark helps prepare kids for challenges in the future. So take a late night walk or play hide and seek with the lights out! The dark can make everyday entertainment feel new. Read for more on this simple and fun suggestion from National Geographic.

YouTube can be a place for kids to learn and play. But of course you want to make sure that everything they're watching is 100% kid-friendly. GoldieBlox compiled this great list of fun and educational kid-friendly channels. Check it out!

We love getting positive feedback! College Nannies are great for keeping kids on track during distance learning.

What does the cold matter when you've got a puffy vest in the closet? Time spent outside and with each other is important, especially this year. Here are some outdoor date day ideas: Pack a thermos of hot tea and go for a hike Share a takeout picnic in the trunk of your hatchback Have a bundled up beach day... Go for a self-guided walking tour of your city Take a bike ride up the coast If you two need a day out of the house, send us a message about connecting with a qualified, covid-trained sitter.

Meet Relynexcellent communicator, bringer of fun toys, and exciting activity leader extraordinaire! Kids and parents love her. She's received only positive feedback, including two 10/10 survey ratings for backup nanny care. Families always ask for her to come back. If you're interested in working with Relyn, send us a message!

If this past year has taught us anything, it's that we must always be learning. We're feeling thankful for Martin Luther King Jr. today and the difference his message has made for families everywhere.

Little musicians need practice to keep getting better. A nanny can supervise kids while they learn. And when reaching out, you can even request to be matched with a musically inclined professional. We're all about finding the best match to help your family play and thrive.

You, your partner, and a picnic blanket in the park. Finding new ways to connect and get out of the house together is important right now. Why not plan an outdoorsy date day while the weather’s still warm? While you’re out reconnecting, one of our skilled sitters can keep your kids safe at home. Send us a message, and we’ll find you a great match for your family!

What are your needs? Nannies offer daily convenience and additional child safety. But daycare can be more affordable and means more socialization. There’s no one childcare option that’s right for every family. Know the pros and cons of hiring a nanny. (Pssthiring through College Nannies takes care of two of the nanny cons on this Verywell Family list. We have regulation and employee management covered for you!)

Pumpkin Patches are one thing you don’t have to miss out on in 2020! Here are some of our favorite spots in the Bay Area: CLANCY’S PUMPKIN PATCH - SF Feels like the country in the city! 2101 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco... 9am9pm Now-Oct 31 GUARDSMEN PUMPKIN PATCH - SF Funds from these pumpkins send kids to camp! Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco Weekdays: 3-9pm Weekend: 11am-9pm Oct. 21-25 ALAMEDA POINT PUMPKIN PATCH - East Bay Adventure patch with rock climbing wall and 200ft zipline! 2171 Monarch St, Alameda 10am-10pm Now-Oct 31 NICASIO VALLEY FARMS - North Bay BBQ on the weekends! 5300 Nicasio Valley Rd, Nicasio (West Marin) Weekdays: 10am-4pm Weekends 10am-6pm Now-Oct 31 Happy pumpkin hunting!

Why is a nanny the best option for childcare? There are too many reasons to count but here are a few at the top of our list! Safer than group childcare As much time outside as kids need and want Personalized attention Homework and distance learning help... Extra help with household chores and cleaning Nannies and children form close, meaningful bonds Start a conversation with us to connect with the right nanny for your family.

Plan one (or a few!) spooky movie nights with your kids this month! This Rotten Tomatoes list has some great classics like Ghostbusters, Labyrinth, and Adams Family and also some of the best new movies like Coco, Frankenweenie, and Toy Story of Terror! Check out all 36 movies here: https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com//essential-scary-mov/

One-on-one learning is more important than ever this year. Our tutors are ready to help your child succeed and thrive. Send us a message today!

Parents are coming up with some creative solutions for Halloween this year: Leaving candy on the porch in separate bags Candy chute to pass candy from a safe distance Small group candy scavenger hunts in the backyard Clothesline with candy attached... Read more about Halloween this year in this NPR article: https://n.pr/3i5LUJA

How do you screen your sitters? When you match with a sitter through us, you know they’ve had national and county criminal records and sex offender searches, reference checks, and are registered in the California Trustline network.

Magic Tricks, Soapmaking, and Yoga! These are some of the 15 Fun Hobbies You and Your Kids Can Do Together at Home suggested by LifeSavvy. Read their article for their full list of fun and affordable ideas. Get in touch with your family’s creative side!

You two deserve a break. Pandemic parenting is hard. Reach out to get in touch with one of our qualified sitters. We’re adamant about taking health and safety measures, so you can relax with your kids safe at home.

What’s more fun? Another night of TV with headphones or a full-blown family game tournament? We’ve all been indoors a lot lately, so let’s think up some out of the box, new ways to play. You can... Build a blanket fort the size of the living room Make instruments out of cardboard boxes Set-up an elaborate scavenger hunt with toys... Make and decorate your own paper airplanes Have a dress-up tea party And don’t forget everybody’s favorite The floor is lava!

Every kid knows recess is the best part of the school day! So check out this Action for Healthy Kids resource for tips on hosting active playtime at home. Some of their suggestions? Schedule 30-60 minutes of active play everyday. Make it a family event that everyone joins in on. If it’s inside weather, try a YouTube exercise video together!

2020 is the year of the Educational Nanny. It’s impossible for parents to work full time and teach full time. But a nanny can help kids with distance learning and homework while you work in peace. Send us a message to get connected with a personalized match for your family.