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1,701 babysitters are listed in San Francisco, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Francisco, CA
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love kids and are very happy to be around them. I have extensive child care experience (10 plus years ). I'm very energetic and don't mind doing light household work while the babies sleep. I am punctual, reliable, hard working, and bilingual Spanish/English. I love playing music for the kids and dancing with them. I have CPR;...
Indiana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Indiana took care of my son for 2 days on a very last minute request and she was just a dream! She was so sweet, caring & engaged with my son and even my daughter for a few minutes before she went to school. I have no idea where she gets all of her energy from :)...
Ashley L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Emily. I have experience with kids from 2 years old to 12 years old. I started working with children since 17 years old. I'm patient, energetic and has a bachelor degree in fine art.
I feel comfortable teaching children painting, drawing, crafting and Chinese calligraphy.
I'm also fluent in Mandarin and...
Recent review:
5.0
Thank you for helping our family
Care member
5.0
(5)
I've gained experience in caring for family members and expanded into babysitting, including providing support for twins on the autism spectrum. My background as a cheerleader and restaurant worker has equipped me with strong communication and patience skills. Committed to creating a warm and safe environment, my ultimate goal...
Ava can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Ava is very caring and attentive to my child’s needs and emotions. Her ability to care for my child in such a loving and kind way shows through not only in the relationship she has developed with my child but with our family whole family as well.
Care member
Shireen H.
San Francisco, CA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced, Reliable, And Fun Babysitter Available To Care For Your Little Ones
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Shireen, and I'm thrilled to be able to offer my babysitting services to you and your family. As a fun-loving and responsible caregiver, I pride myself on my ability to create a safe and engaging environment for children of all ages. With 3 years of experience under my belt, I've had the opportunity to care for...
Shireen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Shireen is a great communicator and team player. Very reliable and great attitude!
Care member
Tebogo M.
San Francisco, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny/Babysitter/Mother's Helper Available Full Or Part-Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am fun & loving person who enjoys spending time with children. I have over 8 years of experience looking after babies from 3 months- 12-year-olds. My duties have included making lunches for the kids, drop-offs, and pick-ups, and taking them to activities. I enjoy exploring the outdoors and making art and crafts. I am patient...
Tebogo can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Recent review:
5.0
Tebogo is my favorite person these days -- she is just hands down an incredible caregiver! We really lucked out on finding her and will miss her so much when we move away. She is patient and calm with both our kids (2 years and 3 months), and nothing fazes her....
Jessica B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!!
My name is Soraya. I am 33 years old and from Spain. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, as well as credentials in Infant/Toddler and Primary Montessori. With over a decade of experience working with children, I am passionate about my work.
Six years ago, I made the decision to move to the USA and work as an...
Soraya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Soraya immediately connected with our daughter and son, coloring and chatting with them easily in Spanish. After a snack she also mobilized them for a playground trip which they loved, then got them ready for bed and they slept through the night! Would absolutely...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Madeleine - I spent many three years as a nanny during high school and I have seven years of experience taking care of children and tutoring in general. I received my education from Duke University and currently work in the legal department at a machine learning startup as their head of Data Privacy. I am an...
Madeleine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Madeleine was friendly, warm, and great with our kids!
Care member
Sara L.
San Francisco, CA
$25-44/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experience Babysitter That Is Studying To Become A Pediatric Nurse.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sara Lopez! I have 5 years of experience as a babysitter and I have also worked at daycares. I am currently studying to be a nurse and plan to work in pediatrics. I genuinely like spending time with kids and giving them quality time. As your babysitter I will make sure your children are well taken care of, fed,...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Sara is exceptional baby sitter. She connected with my child from the first introduction. She made it is so easy for us and our baby and made us feel comfortable. She is amazing and get along with kids very well
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Victoria and I am a postpartum night doula, nanny and former au pair. I have over seven years of experience in childcare, and I am currently seeking a part-time babysitting position in the morning.
I am a proud dog mom to a beautiful 2yo pitbull am also available to provide dog-sitting services. I've fostered...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
We were fortunate to have Victoria, our doula/nanny, take care of our 3-month-old baby. From the moment she arrived, we knew we were in good hands. Her warm and friendly personality put us at ease, and her knowledge and experience with babies were evident.
She...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hey families! My name is Aidan, and I have been working as a nanny, babysitter, and after-school teacher for over 7 years. During this time I have been employed by 8 families. Right now I am looking for some occasional gigs for date nights and such!
I have a background in performing arts, which makes for a pretty awesome...
Aidan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Aidan was our babysitter/nanny for 3 years in Brooklyn, NY. Aidan is reliable, patient, kind, fun and a great communicator. Our two boys (now age 6 & 9) loved Aidan and we miss him so much now that he is in California. Aidan has also worked at an elementary school...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a caregiver for about 5 years and I've watched kids from different ages and backgrounds. I used to be a teacher back in Brazil and I've used this experience to be creative with different activities to help children to develop their milestone.
I am very responsible, organized, energetic and a great help...
Thalita can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Thalita has been a wonderful addition to our family. She is bright, kind, caring, detail oriented, dependable, active, insightful and, best yet, our boys adore her. We are a busy dual-working family and Thalita is our backbone, making sure the boys (ages 9 and 4)...
Emilie M.
Sara P.
San Francisco, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter With Flexible Schedule - Medical Needs Experience
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sara and I have over 14 years of experience watching children under the age of 10. I started babysitting when I was 16 for a family with two boys (ages 2 and 5) and I never stopped after that! I also have 5 years of experience as a pediatric nurse. I have left the bedside for personal reasons and am working at a...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
I have worked as a babysitter for about 20 years now. I speak English and Spanish with the families and kids. I have my CPR certification, as well as all of my vaccinations up to date. I have my drivers license, and have reliable transportation if commute is needed.
I have worked with families for a long time, I usually start...
Gloria can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Lorena cared for our first son from the age of 4 months to 3.5 years. She then cared for our second son until the age of 18 months when we moved from SF. In addition to being a caring nanny, Lorena was very helpful with some light household duties.
She is a...
Mia D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Merve from Turkey! I'm fully vaccinated. I'm currently working as a full time nanny on weekdays for a baby and 4 years old kid. I live in San Francisco. I had experience with childcare in Turkey. I was taking care of my baby sister since I was 14 and worked as a nanny for many years. I'm super friendly, punctual, clean and...
Merve can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Recent review:
5.0
Merve was such great help with my four month old son. I was nervous about how she would handle his recent crying fits, but she ended up being a total pro and was very caring and patient. She had a sense of confidence that put me at ease leaving my little one in her...
Ben B.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Important! During weekdays I'm available 8:00am-1:30 p.m. All bookings beyond this time will be declined.
Hi! I have 8 years experience working with kids in a day care, pre-school and as a nanny.
I was raised in Ukraine but for many years have lived in Thailand and China. I traveled a lot around the world. I'm very curious...
Hanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Hanna is very engaging with our kid.
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily. I am a very enthusiastic, loving, and charismatic person. I have a variety of work experience with children, such as; working in after school programs, summer camps, personal nanny jobs, and preschools. I have completed all of my ECE courses and graduated with an Associate Degree in Child Development....
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Emily was such a great find for a babysitter for our 1 year old while we were in San Fransisco for work from out of town. She was great in all the ways you want. She was first off great with our 1 year old, she clearly enjoys children and he seemed to take to her...
Joshua H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Bridget and I live in Duboce Triangle and work as a City Planner.
Missing my time with kids and looking to pick up some evening and weekend gigs.
I have over 16 years of experience with infants up through 10-year-olds. Specialize in multiple kids under 5.
Available nights and weekends.
Bridget can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Recent review:
5.0
Bridget has been helping my family for years, and myself and my children have grown very attached to her. She's fun, kind, extremely responsible, smart and genuinely loves children. You couldn't ask for a better caretaker.
Shanon E.
Lucy C.
San Francisco, CA
$28-33/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced, CPR/First Aid/AED Trained Babysitter, College Degree
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 27-yr old finance professional. I work from home, so I took the opportunity to move from Boston to California this year - I'm loving it here so far!
I've been babysitting since middle school, and have experience with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. A notable experience is when I worked as a live-in nanny...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Giovanna, a 23-year-old from Brazil, excited about being a full-time nanny. I've been looking after little ones at daycares (from 8 months to 6 years old) and also had the joy of being a big help with my own siblings since they were born.
In my nanny role, I plan meals, guide naptime, organize fun activities, and...
Giovanna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Giovanna (lovingly GiGi for our daughter) is absolutely terrific! She’s been taking care of our 2.5 year old since she was 14 months old. The past year and a half has been the smoothest with Giovanna—with her helping us through our daughter’s major milestone, all...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi everyone,
I am interested in taking care of your baby. I have extensive experience taking care of children.
I am from Colombia and have lived in U. S for a year and half ( I am studying English) I am bilingual, English and Spanish!
I'd describe my personality as responsible, disciplined and loving.
I like working with...
Sharon can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Sharon looked after our 2.5 year old and was fantastic - high energy, good at connecting with him and playing
She was very responsible and open to suggestions and good with direction.
Great with toddlers which is often the hardest job!
Emma R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Francisco, CA
Indiana V.
5.0
Indiana took care of my son for 2 days on a very last minute request and she was just a dream! She was so sweet, caring & engaged with my son and even my daughter for a few minutes before she went to school. I have no idea where she gets all of her energy from :)
We are so thankful to have met her...
- Ashley L.
Weng M.
5.0
Thank you for helping our family
- Care member
Ava H.
5.0
Ava is very caring and attentive to my child’s needs and emotions. Her ability to care for my child in such a loving and kind way shows through not only in the relationship she has developed with my child but with our family whole family as well.
- Care member
Shireen H.
5.0
Shireen is a great communicator and team player. Very reliable and great attitude!
- Care member
Tebogo M.
5.0
Tebogo is my favorite person these days -- she is just hands down an incredible caregiver! We really lucked out on finding her and will miss her so much when we move away. She is patient and calm with both our kids (2 years and 3 months), and nothing fazes her. She is wonderful with our infant --...
- Jessica B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Francisco, CA:
How can I find a San Francisco babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in San Francisco, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1,701 babysitters in San Francisco, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in San Francisco, CA?
The average rate for San Francisco, CA babysitters on Care.com is $24.43 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in San Francisco, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Francisco, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for San Francisco, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 755 reviews of the 1,701 listed babysitters.