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823 babysitters are listed in San Francisco, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of October 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in San Francisco, CA
4.5
(10)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
My name is Thais and I've been a nanny for 12 years. I started as a live-in nanny in 2010 and I was also an Aupair for 2 years. I have a lot of experience with infants: changing diapers, bottle feeding and introducing solid, putting down to naps, potty training, providing developmental stimulation and ensuring they are happy and...
Thais can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Thais is one of the best things to ever happen to our family. She is our very own Mary Poppins. Our son absolutely loves her, when he hears the knock on the door in the morning, he yells, "Tata!" and runs to let her in. Other parents have stopped me at the...
Caitlin B.
5.0
(19)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents,
I am a traveling Postpartum Doula/ Newborn Care Specialist/Night Nanny.
I offer temporary, occasional, and full-time care, and I am available to travel across the U. S. or internationally (I hold a U. S. passport)
I have over 10 years of experience in childcare with children of ages from newborns to...
Nicha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Highly suggest her. She is professional and trustworthy. Very knowledgeable and good communication"
Arash A.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I have 7 years of experience babysitting and working with children. I teach private and group music classes with students ranging from 0-14 yrs old. I am happy to help out with some light housework as well as running any errands you may need. I try to create a fun and supportive environment for your kiddos whether thats...
Nia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I genuinely don't even know how to describe how special Nia is. She is the most loving, trustworthy, empathetic, fun and creative care giver. I trust her implicitly. She has great instincts and patience with little ones (even my particularly attached and...
Simone O.
Deysi G.
San Francisco, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I consider myself friendly with personality. I love to enjoy every moment that happens at home and outdoors, I love my work and be active. I have 7 years of experience in babysitting from newborns to ages of 6 years. I currently live in San Francisco, I am married and I am a mother of two children, one of 10 years old and the...
Deysi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Deysi has been helping us for the past month on a part-time basis (30-40hrs/week) to take care of our 11-month-old son. She has been fantastic in helping us, first-time parents, with resetting his nap schedule (after holiday travel across the globe), introducing...
Niral D.
Oana Nela Alexandra R.
San Francisco, CA
$15-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter for 6 years and worked with multiple families. I love children of all ages and I always find a way to connect with them. We usually have fun play times or long walks in parks.
I like to follow the family's rules so I always require a schedule from the parents and suggested activities.
Oana Nela Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra cares for our 9 months old ever since he was 2 months old . She is very flexible with our schedule and takes good care of our little Alexander. Our previous nanny recommended her and we are very happy and thankful to have Alexandra in our lives!"
Luke R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Braulia C. I am looking to be a full-time caregiver. I began babysitting in 2011, I've worked with 9 families since. I have experience taking care of 2 kids at a time from various ages from new born - 9 months until they are 3 years old when they are ready to go to preschool or have moved out of San Francisco....
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Braulia cared for my daughter (now 6) full-time for 3 years. I cannot say enough good things about Braulia! She was a second mother to my daughter and such a gift to our family. Braulia is loving, patient, trustworthy, gentle, kind, always on time, always there...
Camille V.
Julia R.
San Francisco, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name's Julia and I just got my Master's from the University of San Francisco this past May. During my graduate school career, I nannied a now 3 yr. old boy for two years. I am bubbly and energetic so I love working with children. If you need a babysitter or nanny, I'm happy to help! I have experience in babysitting since...
Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia started with us when our son was just over 1 years old and stayed through his 3rd birthday -- 2 incredible years of them being best friends, and Julia feeling like family. She was such a thoughtful caregiver and took time to really understand our kid's needs...
Gina H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
-Oldest of 3 siblings
-Fluent in Spanish
-First-gen college student
-Back home in LA for the summer
-Attend University of San Francisco
-Majoring in Kinesiology, and want to pursue Physician Assistant school
-Babysitter for friends and family
-Experience with ages 18 months-13 years old
-I can cook and clean!
-Homework...
Natalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalia watched our 4 year old. She was very communicative, warm, and friendly with our little one."
Victoria L.
Ashley G.
San Francisco, CA
$30-49/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi I'm Ashley And I'll Be More Than Happy To Help You
5.0
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi nice to meet you I'm Ashley
I have 9 years of experience working with children and a degree in preschool. I worked 5 years as a teacher in a kindergarten in my country (Colombia) and I've being working more than a 3 years as a babysitter here in USA. I've been working with babies between 6 weeks old - 11 months old and kids...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Early, kind and considerate. Cleaned up the house unprompted and played with the kiddo the whole time. Good listener and attentive. Thank you so much Ashley!!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sophia S! I am 28 years old and am currently an educator in SF. I taught for 4 years and have worked in education for 8. I have worked with all ages and taught TK/Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. I began working with kids at the age of 15 when I became a camp counselor in my hometown. Ever since then, I have...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Sophia, she is so wonderful with our baby! We feel incredibly grateful for her work, kindness, joy, and care with our family."
Stephen F.
Erin G.
San Francisco, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Outer Richmond Sitter Available For Caretaking, Music, And Arts!
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Erin, it's great to meet you.
A little about me...
I am a creative and caring sitter looking to enrich young minds with music and artistic experiences. I have an extensive background in the film industry, and have been involved in the arts my whole life. I learned recently that my passion is in childcare, and I am...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very reliable and relates great with younger children."
Liz B.
Allyson H.
San Francisco, CA
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time/Occasional Childcare Provider W/ Flexible Schedule, Reliable Car, 10+ Years Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of combined experience as a nanny, babysitter, mothers helper, nanny, and personal assistant. My car is safe and reliable, and driving record clean. Non-smoker. A jill of all trades with a very flexible schedule, I am capable of providing your family with a range of skills and abilities, including but not limited...
Allyson can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allyson was a delight to work with. Pleasant, punctual and great with the children. Would definitely recommend and hire again!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I'm happy we came across each other's profile :)
My name is Angie and I'm an experienced caregiver with a bachelors degree in Foreign Languages (native Spanish speaker). I have been working with kids since I was 19 y. o babysitting and nannying, but I have also worked as an English and Spanish teacher for...
Angie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lorena was amazing with our 8-month old daughter. She took time to get to know her and was very knowledgeable as well as professional. She helped put our minds at ease and our baby had the time of her life and was really happy when she came back. Definitely would...
Ryan J.
Nina A.
San Francisco, CA
$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am graduate student, while studying in college I have tutored many level students from early age to college level. while tutoring I have learned that I am very good with children and they connect with me very well, many families that I have tutored them they ask me to babysit their kids too . I have been babysitting for past 3...
Nina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"On time and did well with our child."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Liliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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,...
Brooks M.
Emma J.
San Francisco, CA
$32-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma. I graduated from Academy of Art with a degree in art education and am starting grad school for somatic therapy at CIIS this fall. I am looking for a new part time family and am available for occasional babysitting, overnights. I've been a nanny for the last 8 years (full time the last 4). I have met so many...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I hired Emma to help care for our 3-month old baby girl. We really appreciated how gentle, nurturing and attentive she was right off the bat. Our daughter is now 15-months and Emma is still our first pick for childcare. Since the beginning, Emma...
Cassidy S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an outgoing and responsible college student looking to gain more experience caring for and playing with other creative kids! I'm a fifth year student at USF who graduated with a Bachelor's degree in fine arts and now pursuing a Master's in Urban Education and Social Justice. I have been babysitting for friends, relatives,...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Madison is very reliable and shows genuine interest in everyone she works with. She has outstanding communication skills and has proven to be confident and comfortable in any situation."
Jim A.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Cesia I am a San Francisco native, fluent in Spanish and a mother of a 8-year-old daughter. I have 10+ years of childcare experience, ages 0-12. Being a mother I understand the need for childcare and what it entails to be a responsible caregiver. I enjoy spending time with children and being part of their...
Cesia can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"I have know Cesia since Day 1 of her life. She has blossomed into the most perfect unique flower I have ever seen. She is responsible and always professional. Cesia is a young lady I can always count on to get the job done write with no excuses or hesitation. I...
Karen R.
5.0
(1)
A big sister of three. I have a very nurturing personality and enjoy taking care of others. I got my first nanny job in 2011 and have continued ever since. I have experience with children of all ages, the youngest child I watched was 3 weeks old, and the oldest is 13yr. I also have experience working with children with special...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We met Olivia over two years ago, and she's been an integral part of our family ever since. She picks up our two children from school, takes them to and from activities, helps with homework, preps dinner and assists with small chores around the house. Olivia is...
Cameron M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Museum Educator Looking for Part-Time/One Off Babysitting!
Hi! My name is Zoë, and I am a recent graduate from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in Studio Art and Art History, and current full time Museum Educator. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 13 and into college, and currently work with children of all ages. I...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Zoe helped me while I ran a couple of last minute errands. She is wonderful and I highly recommend her. My baby doesn't do well with others but she managed to keep him calm and even put him down for a nap. She did everything I asked and more. I plan to schedule her...
Erika S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Francisco, CA
Thais C.
5.0
Thais is one of the best things to ever happen to our family. She is our very own Mary Poppins. Our son absolutely loves her, when he hears the knock on the door in the morning, he yells, "Tata!" and runs to let her in. Other parents have stopped me at the playground to tell me how lucky we are to...
- Caitlin B.
Nicha G.
5.0
Nicha is a wonderful Douala who cared for our newborn infant at 2 weeks old and our entire family. She helped us acclimate to life with the new baby caring for the baby, playing with my four-year-old, doing light cleaning like dishes and laundry and she cooked us amazing nourishing dinners. She...
- Meredith G.
Nia L.
5.0
I genuinely don't even know how to describe how special Nia is. She is the most loving, trustworthy, empathetic, fun and creative care giver. I trust her implicitly. She has great instincts and patience with little ones (even my particularly attached and challenging first born) and is to this day...
- Simone O.
Deysi G.
5.0
Deysi has been helping us for the past month on a part-time basis (30-40hrs/week) to take care of our 11-month-old son. She has been fantastic in helping us, first-time parents, with resetting his nap schedule (after holiday travel across the globe), introducing new foods, meal prep, his laundry...
- Niral D.
Oana Nela Alexandra R.
5.0
Honestly, she is the best Nanny I found in the city. She is organized, caring, and fun. The perfect mix of gentle, proactive, and responsible. My Baby loves her. Highly recommend.
- Remy G.
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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 823 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 $25.64 per hour as of October 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 491 reviews of the 823 listed babysitters.