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60 babysitters are listed in Avila Beach, CA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 10 years
Babysitters in Avila Beach, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm energetic and available to care for younger kids during the week for working moms or moms that just need a break!
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria is an absolute superhero. She has been such a wonderful addition to our family over the past 3 years. Maria is reliable, dependable, flexible, and trustworthy. I would highly recommend her! "
Elise B.
Molly R.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Molly and I absolutely love babysitting! I like to stay active and involved with the kids! In my free time I like to hangout with friends, go on hikes, bike rides, listen to music, watch movies, and spend time with family. I've been babysitting for many years and have had experience with kids ranging in ages from 3...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly is everything you would want in a babysitter: responsible, punctual, professional, and communicates well. She did great with our two boys, followed instructions, and we would not hesitate to recommend and rehire Molly for future babysitting jobs."
Lester C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone , I'm Leila and I'm looking extra hours, maybe to cover date nights or during the weekend!
I started working with kids when I was in high school, after that I studied Kindergarten teacher. I been living as an au pair for two years with two awesome families and doing extra babysitting for other families. And actually...
Leila can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Leila was great and the kids loved her! Will hire her again in the future."
Care member
Ashley M.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently a fourth year Liberal Studies major at Cal Poly and plan to be a 5th-grade teacher. I have lots of experience with kids and I'm able to babysit, housesit, pet-sit, and help out with transportation.
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Our daughter said " best babysitter ever" after Ashley watched her for an evening. We agree! "
Obi-ike N.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Andrea and I would love to help you with your nannying needs!
About myself: I am married with one beautiful kitty. I have my B. S in Child Development from California Polytechnic State University SLO and three associates degrees, one in Early Childhood Education. I also worked for one year at the Children's Center at...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Hired Andrea to watch 5 kids during a wedding (for about 6 hours). Andrea was great with the kids and made sure everyone had a fun, safe time. Would work with again!"
Max R.
Amanda L G.
Oceano, CA
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Am A Licensed CNA And Have Experience In Child Care And Available For You
5.0
(1)
Hello I am a licensed CNA that currently works at a Nursing facility who has a natural ability to be a caring hardworking individual. I personally have a lot of experience with children specifically children with autism from my brother being on the spectrum and from working as a para at Los osos middle school. I have a lot of...
Amanda L can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Amanda was such a great sitter for our little boy! She came over the day before to meet with us and to interact with our son. I felt so at ease after meeting her and seeing her connect with W! The fact that she is a mom also made me feel so reassured. Amanda...
Katelyn P.
Casey R.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've taken care of kids all my life starting from neighborhood babysitting services and continuing on to sites like these. I love children and thoroughly enjoy spending time and taking care of them. I can provide a safe, fun, and reliable experience for your little ones!
Casey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Casey was awesome, a natural with my little girl. Very professional in the way she conducts nanny work as her business, on time here everyday, and communicated very well on the days that she could not make it with plenty of time in advance. She was understanding...
Peter G.
4.0
(1)
I have been caring for children of all ages since I was 12 years old. I have been a nanny for a few families as well as a daycare assistant.
I am willing to help with cooking, light cleaning, laundry, pet sitting, running errands or anything you may need help with.
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Makena F.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Makena and I have been in San Luis Obispo for a little over a year. I moved from Santa Barbara where I had lived for five years. I originally moved from Maui for school and have fallen in love with California. I have 5+ years of experience working in professional childcare facilities and with private families....
Makena can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Makena is fantastic! I had never used this service before and wasn't sure what to expect. Makena was an absolute dream and put any anxiety to rest. We were in town for a wedding and I didn't have a sitter. Makena visited in our hotel room, played with our 16mo old...
Selyca M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm 23 years old with 12 credits in Early Child Development and Education. I have been babysitting kids since I was one myself, but became a full time nanny in 2020. I currently work as an early childhood aide full time, working with preschoolers and toddlers. I genuinely love spending time with children and have experience with...
Lacey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lacey is by far the most energetic, caring, and attention giving caregiver we've ever had! If you're looking for someone who actually engages with your child, look no further. She takes out littles with her on errands, does pick-up and drop-off when needed,...
Alissa K.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
would love the opportunity to work as a nanny/ babysitter for your family this summer. Over the past 9 years, I have been a babysitter/ nanny for multiple families (and have loved every second of it!).
I love doing outdoor activities, hide and seek, crafts, building forts, movie nights, and more! On top of watching your kids, I...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Grace was incredible! She arrived on time, communicated effectively and respectfully with myself & my family, and took extra care to ensure my younger brother had someone looking out for him while he was alone for the weekend. Would absolutely hire her again!"
Reef L.
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Emily and I am a third year college student at Cal Poly SLO. I have loved living in San Luis Obispo, and I would love to be able to have a job that can directly impact my neighborhood and help out my community. I have started babysitting family friends since high school and I have loved working with kids ever...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Emily is super sweet and was loved by my two kids instantly! She was kind, punctual and reliable and did an amazing job of keeping the kids entertained! I would recommend Emily anytime."
April S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been nannying for over eight years and have extensive experience in child care. I am able to cook, clean, transport, and keep the kids safe! I have nannied all age ranges and feel comfortable watching multiple children at once. In my latest role, I nannied for a family with kids ages 3 months and 6 years. I am extremely...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My kids adore Elena! They always look forward to seeing her. She is an excellent communicator, she plays and interacts with the kids very well, and she is very reliable. She has picked my children up from school, driven them to activities, helped with homework, and...
Peach F.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! As a daughter of a NICU nurse I've been around children all my life and have extensive experience with infants and children. Caretaking has always come natural to me as I have been babysitting since I was 14. I love to cook and I am good with housework as well!
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sara is super dependable and always eases my nerves when leaving my little one with her. She's great at following sleep schedules and filling in wake times with fun activities for the kids. She's also very experienced with animals and great at helping out with...
Marina P.
Alisa H.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$17-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Alisa. I am 18 years old and currently attending Cuesta College. I have 2 younger siblings so I have experience getting them ready and driving them to school and activities, making food, helping with homework and handling situations with problem solving. I also have a 3-year-old niece who I would spend time taking...
Alisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alisa was punctual, bright, cheerful, and my 4 children really liked her. She did a great job accommodating and assisting with a range of activities always remaining engaged and with positive attitude during the entire visit.
Alisa is asset to sitter...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a student at Cal Poly and I have 7 years of child care experience. I have babysat children of all ages with a variety of personalities. I like to be hands-on and play games and be silly, to make my time with your child as enjoyable for them as possible. I can help with Travel and Errands. I have also been a certified...
Katelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Prompt, delightful and responsible, I had nothing but trust and respect for her. My two toddlers took to her immediately and I knew they were in great hands."
Erik J.
Mariana G.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$27-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Kids! Available Part Time
5.0
(13)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hello! my name is Mariana and I'm a part time babysitter/nanny and still have some availability for other part time child care positions. I recently finished a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program to take ultrasounds! I was drawn to the Ultrasound field primarily because I wanted to scan pregnant woman and watch babies all day!...
Mariana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Mariana cared for my newborn baby boy through his infancy. I felt very secure in Mariana's abilities. She has a calm confidence about her. All 3 of my children were drawn to her and always wanted to play. Mariana fed, bathed, played with and put my baby boy to...
Erica C.
Hi! My name is Katie and I am a UCSB 2022 graduate who majored in biology. I plan on taking 2 gap years before I head off to medical school. I have babysat kids from the ages of 6 months - 12 years, and have also tutored in the past. I am a licensed driver with a clean driving record and a car that can help with picking up and...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! I grew up in a big family and have been taking care of kids since I can remember. I've been a babysitter/nanny for the last 10 years pretty consistently while working other jobs. I have experience working as a nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility, hospital, and home care. I adore people, old and young, and...
Alana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
I am a 20-year-old Cal Poly student with 3 years of experience tutoring math to children ages 6-16 and helping out with the children of family friends. I just returned from a four month voyage on Semester at Sea where I was able to travel with the young children of teachers and staff members! I also speak French fluently and can...
Anais can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Avila Beach, CA
Maria G.
5.0
Maria is an absolute superhero. She has been such a wonderful addition to our family over the past 3 years. Maria is reliable, dependable, flexible, and trustworthy. I would highly recommend her!
- Elise B.
Molly R.
5.0
Molly is everything you would want in a babysitter: responsible, punctual, professional, and communicates well. She did great with our two boys, followed instructions, and we would not hesitate to recommend and rehire Molly for future babysitting jobs.
- Lester C.
Leila M.
5.0
Leila was great and the kids loved her! Will hire her again in the future.
- Care member
Ashley M.
5.0
Our daughter said " best babysitter ever" after Ashley watched her for an evening. We agree!
- Obi-ike N.
Andrea M.
5.0
Hired Andrea to watch 5 kids during a wedding (for about 6 hours). Andrea was great with the kids and made sure everyone had a fun, safe time. Would work with again!
- Max R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Avila Beach, CA:
How can I find a Avila Beach babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Avila Beach, CA?
The average rate for Avila Beach, CA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of March 2025. 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 Avila Beach, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Avila Beach, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.