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1,831 babysitters are listed in San Francisco, CA
The average rate is $22/hr as of June 2023
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Most recent reviews for babysitters in San Francisco, CA
Kelly S.
5.0
Kelly is very diligent, organized and compassionate at everything she does. She is also innovative, strategic and a problem solver. Her follow up and detailed notes were invaluable. I highly recommend her.
- Russell B.
Paula G.
5.0
Paula took care of our toddler and baby for 6 months. She is energetic and responsible. What I appreciated most was that she really got to know each of my children and engaged in age-appropriate activities for them. It was also very impressive how she was able to manage both of them simultaneously.
- Dottie B.
Dania M.
5.0
Dania has been taking care of our 2.5 year old son and she's been amazing. Our toddler really enjoys spending time and playing with her. She's very punctual, dependable, and always keeps our son engaged! We highly recommend Dania
- Florent B.
Oranee P.
5.0
Oranee was very communicative, on-time, and very warm with our son! She clearly knew how to quickly make our 6 month old comfortable, was confident in her play, and handled bed time like a champ. Our baby is a difficult eater, and she also got him to finish his bed time bottle! We will definitely...
- Luke W.
Duda L.
5.0
THANKS DUDA! My kids can't stop talking about you! Duda is firm and also super fun! She knows how to handle difficult situations with the kids and also knows how to have fun!
- Michael B.
Babysitters in San Francisco, CA
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5.0
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Hi there!
I have a Master of Science degree in Education and a license in School Psychology. Although I would not be serving in a school psychologist role, I have a lot of experience with evidence-based practices and interventions in academic, behavior, and social-emotional domains. Likewise, I...
Recent review:
5.0
Kelly is very diligent, organized and compassionate at everything she does. She is also innovative, strategic and a problem solver. Her follow up and detailed notes were invaluable. I highly recommend her.
Reviewed by Russell B.
5.0
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My name is Paula and I have been working in childcare in USA for the past 5 years. I'm a former Au pair and I have lots of experience taking care of kids and how to manage all the house chores.
I consider myself very empathic, with a lot of values, a flexible person always open to learn new things....
Recent review:
5.0
Paula took care of our toddler and baby for 6 months. She is energetic and responsible. What I appreciated most was that she really got to know each of my children and engaged in age-appropriate activities for...
Reviewed by Dottie B.
5.0
(4)
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Hi my name is Dania, I'm 26yo and I'm from Colombia. I've been watching kids since I was 15yo, that's helped me gain experience in this field with children of all ages.
I love to do art and crafts, taking the kids to explore, for a walk, to the park, libraries, museums, the zoo, and playgrounds, I...
Dania can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Dania has been taking care of our 2.5 year old son and she's been amazing. Our toddler really enjoys spending time and playing with her. She's very punctual, dependable, and always keeps our son engaged! We...
Reviewed by Florent B.
Oranee P.
San Francisco, CA
$30-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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My name is Oranee. I'm 29 years old, originally from
Thailand and have been living in the US for 4 years.
I am a responsible, kind, respectful, and caring
individual. I am easygoing, personable and very
flexible. Now I'm looking for an occasional job on
weekends and I'm open for date...
Oranee can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Travel, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
Oranee was very communicative, on-time, and very warm with our son! She clearly knew how to quickly make our 6 month old comfortable, was confident in her play, and handled bed time like a champ. Our baby is a...
Reviewed by Luke W.
Duda L.
San Francisco, CA
$26-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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Hello hello!
Allow me to introduce myself - I have been working with kids for six years and it's truly amazing to watch their development & learn with them. I am a super energetic and creative person and take my job very seriously. I will always take care of your home and kids as they are mine.
-...
Duda can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
THANKS DUDA! My kids can't stop talking about you! Duda is firm and also super fun! She knows how to handle difficult situations with the kids and also knows how to have fun!
Reviewed by Michael B.
5.0
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I'm a proactive and resourceful individual/ nanny/babysitter utilizing extensive skills in child care. I have been working with children for 17 years. I have experience in caring for children from newborn-teens. I love children and treat them all alike. I would treat them my own. Family is very...
Recent review:
5.0
Lourdes is amazing. Pure joy. Genuine spirit. Caring soul. My daughter loved (and still loves) her. If she weren't going to school, I would have asked Lourdes to stay, forever. Engaging, creative and...
Reviewed by Gina O.
Tania E.
San Francisco, CA
$45-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
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Hi, my name is Tania. I'm a mother/father supporter & helper coach and a doula day or night.
I'm mother of 2 great kids & our dog. I love animals, music, cooking, and enjoy nature and meditation.
One of my goals is to help families in the beautiful but challenging role of being a parent, to be...
Tania can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Tania took wonderful care of our son and really helped us out during both night and day times. We brought Tania into our home as a nigh doula when our son was about 2 months old. She's so gentle and in tune...
Reviewed by Tey K.
5.0
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I am teacher assistant and worker for about two years at (Pre-school) in San Francisco. The age range was around 2-5 years old where I gained a lot of experience. I am bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. I love playing with children and being a good role model for them. I have my medical...
Recent review:
5.0
We absolutely loved working with Nancy! We cannot thank her enough for the amount of care that she brought to us as first time parents.
Nancy was with our son 3x per week from 10 - 18 months until he started...
Reviewed by Tyneisha H.
5.0
(12)
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Hello!
Preferred Age: 18 months and older
Seeking Job: Sat. And/Or Sun. ANYTIME
Rate: $25/hr
I love working with kids and helping them develop, grow, and learn. It is my passion in life.
I have a degree in Child Development from San Francisco State University.
I have over 10 years of...
Recent review:
5.0
My son has a severe behavior disorder and she cared for him with unbelievable patience and scientific thinking. Truly a born healer and caregiver. We will never forget what she did for us!
Reviewed by Erin M.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Paula, I am 28 years old and I have over 9 years of experience working as a childcare provider. From babysitting, being a full-time nanny and working at a daycare, I have gained a lot of knowledge about working with children. In my live-in experience, I took care of two little ones...
Recent review:
5.0
Paula worked as an Au pair for my family. My husband and I have a demanding jobs with long commutes and two very small children. Not only did I find comfort in knowing how much the kids loved her, but I...
Reviewed by Danielle A.
Zilola H.
San Francisco, CA
$28-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
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Hello amazing parents! I'm 30 years old experienced woman for about more then 10 years. I have worked in day cares as a provider and as a nanny in homes with different age of kids, new born to toddlers and twins so Share care is totally fine for me. I'm energetic non smoker woman, and I have 1...
Zilola can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
I would have to admit using care.com was something nerve-racking for me but I did not have anyone to take care of my kids during their school break because I had to work . So, I decided to go with Zilola....
Reviewed by Ivannah J.
5.0
(1)
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Hi,
My name is Yessenia, I was born and raised in San Francisco. I am a proud soccer mom to a 13-year-old son. I am bi-lingual in English & Spanish.
For the past 3 years I have been providing support for a family of 3 kids ages 10, 4, and 3 years old. When I first started with the family the kids...
Yessenia can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
I have known Yessenia for nine years. Our sons are best friends who have attended the same school k-8 school since kindergarten and have often played on the same soccer teams. When Yessenia says she will do...
Reviewed by Patricia D.
Julia R.
San Francisco, CA
$32-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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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...
Recent review:
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...
Reviewed by Gina H.
5.0
(2)
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Hi! My name is Monica and I am looking forward to seeing if I'm a good fit for your family :) I studied Communication and Leadership Development at San Diego State University, and have over 8 years of experience in childcare. I am looking to pivot out of my current industry (retail management) and...
Monica can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Monica watched our 3 year old daughter and 1 year old son for a few months at the beginning of quarantine and we could not have been happier with her. She did a wonderful job of keeping both kids happy and...
Reviewed by Kevin M.
Duaa A.
San Francisco, CA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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By day I am a HR Coordinator for a Non-Profit (working remotely), by night or (whenever you really schedule me) I am a tutor, babysitter, nanny, pet sitter, errand runner, or even just a friend. I have worked with children from various backgrounds. Hire me if you want your kids to have fun while...
Duaa can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Duaa is extremely sweet and reliable! I always have her help out with taking care of my younger brothers/pets. She usually takes my dog out to the dog park once/twice a week and is never late! My dog also comes...
Reviewed by Mehreen K.
Melissa B.
San Francisco, CA
$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(2)
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Hello! My name is Melissa I think the first important thing I have to say is that my family and I (4 people) take great care of each other following social distancing and none have been infected and we have not been in contact with someone who has a virus. I worked in a company full time for 15...
Recent review:
3.0
Very good worker but high cancellation rate!
Reviewed by Aarthi G.
5.0
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Hello, my name is Samantha, though I go by my middle name! I have currently worked in childcare for about 6 years now. From 2015 to 2019, I worked mainly babysitting jobs and nannied for 2 families. As a babysitter, the children I cared for ranged from 2 months to 11 years old....
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
We hired Izzy to help out with our 1 yr old a few days a week and she was wonderful! Very punctual and took very quickly to our kid. She made sure he got enough activity for the day and stuck to his...
Reviewed by Bailey P.
5.0
(3)
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I am currently serving as a babysitter for 1yr. 10-month-old child. I am taking care of the child for the last 10 months when his parents are at work. My duties are as follows: preparing his food, taking him to playground and play with him, reading books, taking him for a nap and bathing him. I was...
Recent review:
5.0
Betty has been taking care of our 8 week old baby since he was about 2 weeks old. She is wonderful! She is sweet and caring and knows exactly what he needs - she's a baby whisperer, and he is never fussy when...
Reviewed by Amit B.
Caroline K.
San Francisco, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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Hello! I'm Caroline and I am a happy, outgoing, loyal, kind, and caring person. I enjoy being outside, reading, painting, yoga, and architecture. Working with children of all ages is one of my passions. I find pride in making long lasting friendships with the families I work with. I have 11 years of...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Oh my goodness, we LOVE Caroline! Caroline was our go-to babysitter for about 2 years, and my boys still talk about her. I never worried if they'd be loved on, played with, and cared for. She's the sweetest and...
Reviewed by Lauren C.
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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 1,831 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 $22.64 per hour as of June 2023. 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 2023, 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 831 reviews of the 1,831 listed babysitters.