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Hello everyone, my name is Natalie. I recently graduated from CSU Chico with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. I am now pursuing my dream of becoming a Registered Nurse while attending the Accelerated Nursing Program at Belmont University. I have much experience working with children as I have nannied for numerous families...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Experienced babysitter and family assistant. I started off my childcare journey as an older sibling, so I have always been comfortable with taking care of and being around children. After college I worked for multiple NYC families as there nanny which grew into the family assistant role. On top of school pickups and after-school...
Nataysha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
4.6
(19)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Mercedes I am a birth and postpartum doula, newborn care specialist and breastfeeding counselor. I support families in the postpartum period by proving light house cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, hands on care as well as education! Feel free to reach out with any questions on how you can be best...
Mercedes can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sadie worked with us for almost a year to care for our two kids full time. She is trustworthy, responsible, dependable and our children were extremely fond of her to say the least.
Sadie's responsibilities included making healthy meals/snacks, playing/teaching our...
Vanessa C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a freshman at Chico State. I am 18 years old and I love to be around kids. I am a Psychology Major with a Child Development minor. I'm originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan and moved to California in august of 2023.
I have been a nanny for young girls and boys. I love to take kids on adventures or just hang around the...
Ella can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Ella is an incredible nanny. She is very good with kids of all ages. She is very creative at coming up with different things to do, my kids never had a dull moment. My kids adore her and always ask when she is coming again! I would absolutely hire her again to look...
Care member
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in caring for children of all ages. I have cared for many children ranging from 3 months to 11 years old. I have more experience with younger kids. Past experience includes caring for neighborhood kids, younger siblings, cousins, and children from the program. I love working with children and would love to be of...
Megan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan interacted great with our daughter. She seems to genuinely love kids and is very nurturing."
Lisa J.
Sophia H.
Chico, CA
$17-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a kind, patient, and responsible caregiver for children and animals. I have been consistently trusted to provide care for families. I can also assist with household tasks and assistant-type activities!
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia took care of my daughter after school during her kindergarten year. Sophia is reliable and responsible that I felt comfortable allowing her to pick up my daughter from the bus stop. She would then bring her home and help her with homework, reading, and then...
Care member
4.8
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I was born and raised in Santa Barbara. I come from an extremely loud, rambunctious, bilingual family. I am the middle child. I have been a vegetarian for almost 14 years and counting. I do not drink, smoke.
I was employed full time for 8+ years (April 2011-July 2019) at Lulus in town. Now I've been at a law office,...
Briana can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bri is absolutely wonderful and she has been great with my little boy! I highly recommend her."
Kara S.
Marissa R.
Chico, CA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for some extra work outside of my primary job! I currently work at an elementary school as a para educator. I primarily work with kids from ages 8-12. I work M-F from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. I have availability after the week days from 3-8 and weekends any time. I specialize in kiddos with emotional and behavioral...
Marissa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"I am a mother of two and I am very protective of my children. When I met Marissa I knew that my children would be safe and happy. She loves to play games and keeps my children active. Marissa has watched my two children for two years now and I am very happy with...
Celina B.
Kerry C.
Chico, CA
$20-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a Certified Child Life Specialist, but will be taking a break from the hospital while I accompany my husband on his travel physical therapy contracts. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and have tons of experience with kids - including working with pediatric patients, nannying, babysitting, & working at...
Kerry can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kerry was our part-time nanny during her time in Colorado. My son LOVES her. She started with us when my son was 4-months old (he's now 8-months old) and they've developed a great bond. She's incredibly knowledgable about child development. We wish she was staying...
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Hey there! I'm Courtney. I'm currently a police dispatcher but come the end of August my husband, 7-month-old daughter, 2 labs & I are relocating to Chico for family reasons. I'm comfortable with all ages, experience in 0m-12yo. I enjoy being active, having fun & making the most of the day. I have a reliable car and it would be...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Haley L.
Chico, CA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Haley. I am 20 years old and have been regularly babysitting since I was 15 years old. I am the oldest of 6 children, with lots of cousins so I've been around children my whole life.
Some more about me! I am from Chico, and love keeping busy! I like to go on walks, read, crochet, and bake!
I love working...
Faith C.
Chico, CA
$20-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hey I'm Faith and I am 24 years old. Growing up, my mom had an in-home daycare, so I have been involved in childcare my whole life. I have experience working at day camps, and tutoring as well as many years of babysitting. I have worked with kids of all ages including infants. I love to do arts and crafts, go swimming, and...
Faith can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
I have been babysitting consistently for about 5 years but I have always loved working with kids. I adore children and always try to form lasting relationships with them. I am very good at calming them down in overwhelming situations and I overall just love fostering a fun environment while still staying safe and following the...
Juliana R.
Chico, CA
$19-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is juliana, I'm a current student studying communication sciences and disorders! I hope to one day become a speech therapist for children. I love working with families and helping out as much as I can! I've been babysitting since I was in high school and love working with kids!
Hello! My name is Shulie and I am an EMT currently in nursing school. I am looking for a flexible weekend position that would work with my school schedule. I am CPR, basic first aid certified, and I currently hold my Emergency Medical Technician license. While being the middle child of five, I have been given the wonderful...
Shulamit can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kaitlyn S.
Chico, CA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I am 25years old and have both experience and education mainly working with children 1-13. I have some education from my associates for transfer in early childhood education for Citrus College and am currently in my last year majoring in BA Psychology with a minor in child development. I worked for 1 1/2 years at a...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi my name is Vivien and I'm currently seeking a part or full time babysitting/nanny position. I'm a student at CSU Chico studying ethnic and gender studies and in my free time I like to film and edit videos. I really enjoy being a nanny and I hope to learn more about child development as well. With the kids I do a lot of nature...
Vivien can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Makena and I currently am finishing EMT class in Chico. I am moving to Roseville in June and would like to start working right after! I have worked as a nanny for 2 family's both for almost 2 years and am still very close with them and the kids! I am currently a swim teacher at a Chico swim school, and have loved it...
Makena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jaslyn R.
Chico, CA
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Jaslyn and I'm thrilled to introduce myself! Being the eldest of four siblings has instilled natural sense of responsibility and nurturing care. I also work as a Sunday school teacher which has further developed my skills with working in childcare.
As I embark on my journey to nursing school with a focus on...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Durham, CA
Mercedes K.
5.0
Sadie worked with us for almost a year to care for our two kids full time. She is trustworthy, responsible, dependable and our children were extremely fond of her to say the least.
Sadie's responsibilities included making healthy meals/snacks, playing/teaching our two children, outdoor activities...
- Vanessa C.
Ella G.
5.0
Ella is an incredible nanny. She is very good with kids of all ages. She is very creative at coming up with different things to do, my kids never had a dull moment. My kids adore her and always ask when she is coming again! I would absolutely hire her again to look after my children.
- Care member
Megan O.
5.0
Megan started care-giving for my 6 month old daughter, yesterday. So far my husband and I are very happy with her. She is very sweet and helpful. She was very helpful with house work as well.
- Joanna B.
Sophia H.
5.0
Sophia took care of my daughter after school during her kindergarten year. Sophia is reliable and responsible that I felt comfortable allowing her to pick up my daughter from the bus stop. She would then bring her home and help her with homework, reading, and then playtime. We also used Sophia when...
- Care member
Briana V.
5.0
Briana has been taking care of my twins now for over 2 years since we moved to Chico. She's really good at it. Very dependable, reliable, knowledgeable and caring. She a great communicator! We really love her and our twins are always safe with her!
- Lola D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Durham, CA:
How can I find a Durham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Durham, 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 2 babysitters in Durham, 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 Durham, CA?
The average rate for Durham, CA babysitters on Care.com is $23.50 per hour as of April 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 Durham, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Durham, 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.