Joy Sanchez - Hiring in Richmond

Babysitter Available in Richmond, CA: Joy S.

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$35 - $50/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Joy Sanchez, I bring over 28 years of dedicated nanny experience. I have many families who have used me for date nights and as a extra set of hands and eyes for their families. I’m often affectionately called a “modern-day Mary Poppins” by my current employer—thanks to my love of surprises, singing, and a fun-loving spirit that makes every day with kids joyful and memorable.

I’m a big fan of the outdoors and love taking little ones on adventures—whether it’s picnics at the park, hiking, bike rides, beach days, or trips to amusement and water parks. I believe childhood should be full of play, discovery, and laughter.

For the past 12 years, I’ve cared for two amazing children in Piedmont (since the oldest was just 4 ish weeks old),

Most of the families I have worked for have been on a long-term basis my last three employers I’ve been with for at least a decade and I have a handful of date night families I have been with for 4 to 6 years.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Open availability my current employer of 12 years doesn’t need me much anymore since the kids are older now so I am looking for a full-time family to start with as soon as September and as late as Jan
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional work
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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References

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025

Tiffany H
"I’m happy to provide a strong recommendation for our nanny, who has been an incredible help to our family during date nights while caring for our 3-year-old. She is wonderful with toddlers—patient, attentive, and genuinely caring. She takes the time to really listen to my child’s needs and responds thoughtfully, which has helped him feel comfortable and supported in her care. I always felt confident knowing she followed through on any specific requests or routines I asked her to maintain. In addition to childcare, she is also helpful around the house and proactive about keeping things tidy and organized during her time with us. Her reliability, communication, and calm presence made her a joy to work with and someone we trusted completely. I would absolutely recommend her to any family looking for a dependable, thoughtful, and engaged caregiver for their child."
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Nov 2012 - Dec 2025

Ja-Nel Masadas
"I can go on and on about all the great things we love about Joy, but the main things are she is dependable, patient. She cares for our children like her own. I love Joys creative ideas and the way she is able to connect with our kids. Most of all it has been hard to find someone that we can really trust or rely on and Joy goes above and beyond. Highly recommend her."
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Jun 2023 - Aug 2025

Maria
"Joy was great! I had her as a sitter over the past couple of summers for my 2 youngest kids and they loved her. She was always on time and receptive if I ever had any scheduling changes. Took the kids to the park, helped them with their summer work and knew how to entertain them."
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2020

Freada
"Joy is reliable, patient, responsible and love kids. She has strong communication skills and has creativity and knowledge of the children. She also respects the family's values."
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Sep 2000 - Dec 2025

Alice
"Joy is very patient with the kids and enjoys the daily interactions."
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Dec 2022 - Dec 2025

Alicia
"Great support for busy parents. She has saved us for parent nights out and last minute needs. Very reliable and kind towards our little ones."
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May 2019 - Jan 2022

Elizabeth Moreno
"Joy was an amazing nanny she helped me with my daughter and built a lasting relationship with both of us. Joy is crafty and understands my needs and wants for my daughter she was very attentive and always made sure my child was safe. A great value about her is her ability to communicate and makes sure that my child was given the attention I couldn’t when I was working. Being a single mother and having a trust worthy employee to help nanny your child is very important and I couldn’t have asked for any more I was definitely spoiled having a great nanny. I would recommend Joy to anyone who is looking for someone who is looking for a nanny who I would say has the best qualities in a nanny anyone could offer."
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Sep 2025 - Dec 2025

Mia
"Joy is responsible and attentive. Very professional and caring. As a parent herself, she is very nurturing and experienced with children of all ages."
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Jun 2019 - Dec 2025

Ivy
"Joy is a reliable, trustworthy and responsiblee person. She’s patience with kids and create a fun environment for them. She loves kids and I feel at ease leaving my son in her care."
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2022

Dorothy
"Joy was reliable and such a help with the care of my son Luca. Joy provided his pick up/after school care, and over the summer . As well as assisting him with homework, providing dinner, and watching him on special occasions. I highly recommend Joy for the care of your children."
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Feb 2006 - Nov 2011

Magdalena
"Joy has been an incredible asset to our family, caring for our children with exceptional skill, warmth, and dedication. Joy consistently demonstrates reliability, patience, and genuine love for children. She has a natural ability to connect with kids of all ages, making them feel safe, happy, and engaged. She is attentive to their needs, creative in planning educational and fun activities, and always ensures a structured yet nurturing environment. Beyond her childcare abilities, Joy is highly responsible and trustworthy. She is punctual, organized, and proactive—qualities that made managing household routines smooth and stress-free. We could always count on her to handle situations calmly and thoughtfully, whether it was helping with schoolwork, preparing meals, or managing playdates. In short, Joy is a wonderful combination of professionalism, kindness, and dependable care. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have her as part of their household."
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Jul 2020 - Mar 2025

Jojo
"Joy is a great babysitter. She’s very attentive and caring to my kid. She’s very compassionate and has a great personality"
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May 2018 - Jul 2021

Cheryl
"Easy to work with, flexible, respected my preferred parental choices, and of course my kids loves her!"
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Jul 2018 - Dec 2020

Aremis
"Joy was really great with kids. They had lots of fun together. The kids were always happy to see her and couldn't wait for whatever she had planned for them."
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May 2005 - Jul 2024

Raymond
"Joy has been an incredible nanny for our kids. She is reliable, patient, and genuinely cares about their well-being. Our children feel safe, supported, and happy with her, and she always goes above and beyond to make sure they are well cared for. We trust her completely and highly recommend her to any family looking for a dependable and loving nanny."
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Nov 2014 - Mar 2018

Jose Cortes
"My wife and I had been searching for a babysitter when for our first son Nicolas. Due to our schedules we needed someone we could trust to watch him. Joy went above and beyond our expectations. Joy is reliable and has a great attention to detail. She was also there for us last minute when my our second son, Timothy was born. For the next couple of years we trusted Joy with both of our boys until my family had to relocate. We highly recommend Joy!"
*Contact information available upon request

Aug 2007 - Oct 2010

Brittany
"Joy loved my kids like her own. Always taking them on adventures. We love her like she’s part of the family."
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Oct 2023 - Sep 2025

Maria
"Joy has been an amazing, wonderful, friendly and flexible person I really did enjoy working with her. My family is happy to be around Joy. I do honestly recommend her she’s responsible and very respectful."
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Jul 2013 - May 2019

Shannon
"To Whom It May Concern, I am thrilled to recommend Joy, who cared for our daughter with exceptional love and dedication. We absolutely loved her, and she quickly became a trusted and valued part of our family. She formed a strong, nurturing bond with our daughter, always making her feel safe, happy, and supported. Joy was reliable, patient, and thoughtful, and she handled daily routines and activities with care and professionalism. Our daughter thrived under her care and continues to speak of her with affection. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her, and I recommend her without hesitation."
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2025

An Villatoro
"It's all in the name. Joy is exceptional. She has provided support on so many levels. We trust her with our daughter while heartedly. She has been Olivia's nanny for 12 years and we still call her for date night. We are lucky to have her."
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May 2015 - Dec 2025

Christine
"Joy has been a godsend for my family. I am an ER doctor and have an irregular schedule with some terrible hours. Joy has been very flexible and reliable. She has even arranged to have her family members cover shifts that she could not work. Over the ten years she has worked for me, my daughter has grown to love her like an aunt. She has taken my daughter on trips to Disney and camping and skiing with her family. I highly recommend Joy. You will be lucky to get her!"
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Feb 2025 - Dec 2025

Roberto
"Joy was truly amazing with our two-year-old daughter. Joy has a natural talent for working with children and forms a genuine connection with them. Our daughter learned a great deal while under her care. As a parent, my primary concern is always that my child is being properly looked after, and I can confidently say that I never had a moment of worry when leaving our daughter with Joy. She provided exceptional care and definitely took a lot of stress off our shoulders."
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2018

Melissa
"I am very happy to provide a strong recommendation for Joy as a nanny and caregiver. Joy cared for our daughter and was consistently dependable, trustworthy, and attentive. She showed up on time, communicated clearly, and followed through on everything she committed to. As a parent, that reliability gave us tremendous peace of mind. Beyond being dependable, Joy was kind, patient, and genuinely engaged with our daughter. She created a safe, calm, and nurturing environment, and our daughter truly enjoyed their time with her. We always felt confident leaving our daughter in her care. When we had a second child, Joy did extremely well engaging and caring for both of them. We would have continued working with Joy without hesitation, but we sadly had to stop only because our family moved out of state. Otherwise, we would still gladly have her as part of our household. I recommend Joy without reservation to any family seeking a caring, responsible, and reliable nanny for their children."
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Nov 2016 - Nov 2025

Lei
"We had a great experience with our nanny. She was attentive, always on time, reliable, and truly wonderful with our kids. We felt completely comfortable knowing they were in such caring and capable hands."
*Does not wish to be contacted for reference calls

May 2015 - Dec 2025

Thomas
"Joy is someone that I trust in decision making and always doing the right thing. With Joy watching my daughters I didn't have to worry and I knew that Joy would ensure they received the best things for their development. 10 years later I'm still happy with that choice."
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Sep 2018 - Aug 2020

Harmony Shrewsbury
"Joy is encouraging, gentle, and fun. Kids will enjoy crafting, games, and outdoor activities. She can cook healthy meals, plan activities, and support before, during and after school hours. She has a wealth of knowledge. She uses gentle parenting but also holds firm, appropriate boundaries for safety and behavior."
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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation
Light housekeeping
Meal prep
Special-needs experience

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Adults (18+ years)
High-schoolers (13-17 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Infants (0-11 months)

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

For the past 12 years, I’ve cared for two amazing children in Piedmont (since the oldest was just 6 ish weeks old), and that long-term relationship has helped shape my current availability:
Starting in September, I’ll be available full-time since my current family has aged out of needing my assistance kids are in 6th and 4th
As a proud mother of four grown children, I bring both professional and personal childcare experience. I have a clean driving record, don’t smoke or drink, am fully vaccinated, and am animal-friendly (though I admit—I’m not a fan of spiders!).

I’ve worked with children of all ages, but I especially love caring for infants and toddlers. At one point, I cared for five children under five—an experience I truly cherished. I also have experience supporting children with special needs, and I always tailor my care to meet each child’s unique personality and needs.

References available upon request. I’d love to chat and see if I might be the right fit for your family.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I love doing Arts and crafts, going out to the parks, water parks, amusement parks, being 100% goofy. Don’t judge me if you walk into your living room or kitchen and see me dancing around just to make the kids laugh or doing something silly, you name it I’ve probably done it to make someone smile before I love photography, taking photos and making things a lot of the times I am known to send digital photo albums to the family of our activities throughout the day i’m a big believer in music. Makes the day so much better so most of the time I have Mozart, music, Disney music or the children’s choice of music depending on the age of the children in the car rides who usually have nursery rhymes playing or an audiobook of the children’s choice (since reading in the car gets me a car sick I don’t expect the kids to read in the car so we listen to Audiobooks instead as we drive to our excursions, lessons and or sporting events)

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part about being in a nanny for me is getting to help shape and mold our future generation. When I was younger I wanted to be a teacher, but then I realized how much they get paid and I changed my mind. I was a single mother for a decade and I would not have been able to support my family of 5 at the time with the salary of a teacher in the Bay Area so the best thing for me was to be a Nanny. It was truly one of the best decisions I had ever made, and I still maintain a great relationship with the families I’ve previously worked for and the children till this day.

My experience with special needs children...

2 of my own now adult children are special needs and I cared for a a handful of children in my past 28 years of experience who also has special needs including autism, ADHD developmental needs and delays partially deaf and or children that are medically, hard of hearing and (children/ pre teens who have selective hearing) lol aka meaning they’re testing their grown-ups with their ability to select and hear what they want. My highest priority of safety and well-being with children of all levels. I take pride in communicating with the adults in children’s lives who I’m responsible for.

The most important part about being a nanny...

One of my fondest memory was a decade or so I was doing a share care & we were at an indoor play place and the older kid (18 months) walks over with a paint brush while I was holding the baby who was about a year old & she starts painting his little feet. This is something I enjoy doing with the kids and she picked up on that, she wanted to help me paint the baby’s toes. Till this day that piece of artwork is still hanging on the parents wall, even though the baby with the toes is 12 now. the parents contact photo in my phone is little girl holding a paintbrush to the baby’s feet. Every time I get a text message from those parents, even though I no longer work with them because the kids are all teenagers now it puts a smile on my face. I stay connected with most families and exchange happy birthday and happy holiday text with them on a regular basis. I still highly enjoy when the parents send me videos of the kids singing, happy birthday. hearing about their adventures & achievements

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