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5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for around 9 years. I'm mom of 3. I'm taking classes in order to obtain my AA on Child Development. I'm bilingual. I have experience with infant and toddler care. I have worked in daycare before as an infant and toddler teacher. Also been a teacher in an after school program k-6th.
I'd describe my...
Leydy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leydy has been a wonderful caregiver for our family. She’s patient, caring and responsible. I appreciate her flexibility and am always comfortable when my son is in her care. I highly recommend Leydy!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former elementary school teacher who now works fully remote and would love to incorporate my passion for children and teaching back into my life. I taught 3rd grade for one year and 1st grade for three years as well facilitated Distance Learning for a group of 1st graders and a group of 5th graders. Because I work...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie was great with our 14 month old. He's teething so not his happy normal self and she did a great job keeping him entertained. She was amazing and folded his clothes and organized his toys while he napped as well. I wish we could hire her full time because...
Mark C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm Emily!
I have 4 years of professional child care experience including babysitting, working at an after school program and as a teacher aide. I love working with children and am in school to get my degree in clinical psychology at Sonoma State. I'd love to be a school counselor or child psychologist once I finish...
Emily can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Emily has been a fantastic support for our family. She communicates well and is extremely reliable and responsive. Both of our kids have differing needs, and she has gone above and beyond in learning about them and considering their individual needs when she is...
Caitlin C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello and welcome to my page! My name is Alyssa, I have been a babysitter & nanny for over 15 years. I have experience with all ages, from infants to teenagers. Not only do I have previous work experience in preschool and daycare settings I am a mom to a 3. 5-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter and offer child care out of my...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa has been a huge help for us and our 1.5 year old daughter. Our daughter seems happy when we drop her off with Alyssa and her crew and she happy when we pick her up, too. Alyssa also is always great with feedback on anything to watch (diaper rash to baby...
Sean S.
Caitlyn M.
Santa Rosa, CA
$22-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Caitlyn and I am 24 years old and a recent college graduate. I have my own vehicle and will drive kids anywhere they need to go. I love to color, play outside, crafts, build things, cooking, and baking with kids. I don't mind cleaning up after kids. I been babysitting for 8 years now and taught Sunday school from...
Caitlyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She has been watching our daughter for about a month now every week. She is fantastic with her and we really like her. "
Eric G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always believed in stating "who I am", over "what I do". I started childcare as a young teenager. Of course, I continued on to have three boys of my own. I was a young mom in my early 20's, when my first son arrived. This also started my varied career in medicine. While preparing for my firstborn, I became a "Doula". This...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary is very punctual, reliable and has been great with our 2 year old toddler as his caretaker.
She is dependable and has been very flexible and accommodating to our schedule which is not easy. She has worked long hours and holidays without any problems .
We are...
Devina T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Meghan and I am a transitional kindergarten teacher. I live in Sonoma. I have been a date night sitter, full time nanny, special needs provider, preschool teacher, elementary teacher and just about anything in between. My degrees are in early childhood education, early childhood studies and social and behavioral...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Meghan has babysat for us a couple of times for dates...She is so sweet and I instantly had a good feeling about her when we met. She is great with my 2.5 yr old son and I have felt completely comfortable with him in her care. She is able to keep my son busy and...
Corey A.
Sharlene W.
Rohnert Park, CA
$25-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Sharlene, I have experience caring for children of all ages, and my most comfortable age ranges for childcare are from 5 months to 6 years old, and teenagers (usually as a tutor). I spent a summer as an instructor for EDMO, leading and teaching a TK through 1st grade classroom, of anywhere between 18 to 40 students and...
Sharlene can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sharlene was AMAZING with our one year old! Our daughter has started to develop “stranger danger” but because Sharlene was so warm, caring, and had such an easygoing presence, she immediately took to her and no tears :) I highly recommend and would definitely ask...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for clicking on my profile. I have been a Nanny for over 7 years and I have watched babies as young as 3 months to as old as 15 years (brought to school). I currently bring/pick up kids from school and am looking to fill my mornings/early afternoons. I can help with bringing and picking up from school (motor...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"We have been lucky to work with Katie for the past 4 months. She is a very welcome presence in our lives, helping with our 5 year old daughter after the birth of our new baby. Katie is 100% reliable, trustworthy, and highly skilled with children. I really...
Sara R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired (still licensed) Nurse-Midwife and very comfortable with and love caring for infants and young toddlers. I bring the gifts of presence, elder wisdom, patience, critical thinking, kindness and abundant Love, grounded in decades of meditation practice.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Robin is just amazing. I am a SAHM to a 20 month little girl and Robin has been helping us for 5 months now. I needed time to get stuff done or get a break and she's made this happen even WITH me in the house. She feeds my daughter lunch, holds her for naps,...
Angelina C.
I just graduated from the University of San Diego and am moving back to Petaluma in hopes of finding a full-time job. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience with all different ages and I am happy to help in any way I can
Hi my name is Jaxen B. I have a variety of experience with children. I worked at Moss St children center in Eugene OR with 2-3-year-olds. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have experience as a nanny with two boys 2 and 6 years old. I love playing outside, leading learning activities, and having fun with children.
Jaxen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Carmen and I am 49 years old seeking to find a job in the field of babysitting. I have three children of my own that include two daughters and a son. The youngest child is my 15 years old daughter. I am an experienced nanny with a dedicated motive of organizing recreational activities such as games, arts &...
Carmen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
My name is Jacky, and I'm a fun and outgoing babysitter who loves to spend time with children. I have 1 year of babysitting experience! I currently work at a school with children/teenagers who have mental health issues. I am confident that I can provide your child with a positive, safe and fun environment. I enjoy indoor...
Jacky can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Marlie C.
Santa Rosa, CA
$15-18/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello :) I just graduated Arizona State University and am 21 years old. I grew up in Santa Rosa, California and have lived in Arizona for the past 4 years for school. I love children and everything that comes along with them. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and nannying since 16. During most summers I have...
Maria F.
Rohnert Park, CA
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my innate desire to make a positive impact on children's lives motivated me to become a caregiver. I am known for my patient and calm personality, as well as my creative and...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Hi everyone! My name is Bella! I am currently attending Cosmetology school in Sacramento. I love to babysit and I have been doing it frequently through the past 5 years. I have numerous little cousins and family friends that I have babysat often. I love to help kids, whether it be with homework, playing sports, etc. I am a very...
Hi!
My name is Alexandra, though I go by Alex.
I have been working with kids for over 10 years now, beginning as a sitter when I was 13. From ages 15-20 I worked at a church preschool in Glen Ellen as an aide for two pre-school aged girls. During this time, I worked closely with a few different families as a frequent...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi everyone! My name is Lauren and I am kindergarten teacher. I have my bachelors in liberal studies, minor in early childhood education, and multiple subject teaching credential from Sonoma State. In addition to being a teacher, I have experience as a summer camp Director and after school assistant director. I am CPR certified,...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I'm born in Mexico I move to California 6 years ago. I love spending time with my dogs and my family.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cotati, CA
Leydy R.
5.0
Leydy is a dream come true! She is extremely empathetic & patient. I do not trust easily but I trust her with my baby boy who is the love of my life. She is very reliable and accommodating. My son is so comfortable in her arms. He really loves her so much. She has a great loving energy & my baby is...
- Care member
Madelyn F.
5.0
Maddie was great with our 14 month old. He's teething so not his happy normal self and she did a great job keeping him entertained. She was amazing and folded his clothes and organized his toys while he napped as well. I wish we could hire her full time because she's by far the best person we've...
- Mark C.
Emily F.
5.0
Emily has been a fantastic support for our family. She communicates well and is extremely reliable and responsive. Both of our kids have differing needs, and she has gone above and beyond in learning about them and considering their individual needs when she is with them. She is intention,...
- Caitlin C.
Alyssa O.
5.0
Alyssa is AMAZING! Our daughter started with her during the pandemic when she was just under 2, and Alyssa has cared for her consistantly since then. Alyssa immediately took my daughter in and loved her like her own. She has always been kind, loving, and professional. She serves children healthy...
- Care member
Caitlyn M.
5.0
She has been watching our daughter for about a month now every week. She is fantastic with her and we really like her.
- Eric G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cotati, CA:
How can I find a Cotati babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cotati, 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 5 babysitters in Cotati, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Cotati, CA?
The average rate for Cotati, CA babysitters on Care.com is $17.80 per hour as of November 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 Cotati, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cotati, 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.