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60 babysitters are listed in Fairfax, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Fairfax, CA
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern accruing my 3, 000 hours towards licensure and working w/ some great families doing childcare at the same time. I have over 25 years of experience working with kids and teens: from being a therapist for kids and teens, to being a Montessori teacher, a voice teacher, a nanny, a...
5.0
"We'd still have Leyla babysitting for us if she hadn't moved out of the vicinity. My kids loved her and would ask when they were going to get to see her again and ask for her in particular (they still hope she'll come back to visit sometime). We always knew they...
Cheryn H.
Parbati K.
Fairfax, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've been entrusted to care for children of various ages throughout the last three years. I've always been passionate about caring for children, as I find it incredibly rewarding to see them learn, grow, and thrive under my care. I have a patient and calm demeanor, which helps create a nurturing environment for children. My...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Camila, a psychologist passionate about the development and well-being of children. Recently, I have decided to combine my background and expertise in psychology with my love for childcare.
With my background in psychology, I have a deep understanding of the emotional and cognitive needs of children. I am trained to...
Skills:
First Aid
Dawn F.
Fairfax, CA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Kind fun active , patient , warm loving!
I like working with kids because they need help and support and I'm good at that it's a neat role, to guide them and help them learn !
In my spare time, I like to yogam biking, spend time at the spa , travel
I will thrive in a respected role! team minded family
My skills include...
Dawn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Nicolette M.
Fairfax, CA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'll be a sophomore at Cal Poly SLO this fall and I'm looking for a family to help with any and all of their needs- childcare, tutoring, errands, cooking, and cleaning, etc. I'll be available between 15-30 hours a week depending on my school schedule. I'm very hands-on with the children I care for- I love watching their...
Nicolette can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Amanda S.
Fairfax, CA
$27-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Amanda , I'm 25 y. o and I live in Fairfax with my husband . I'm Brazilian but I moved to California in 2023 when I was on the au pair exchange , I lived with an American family and I took care of they 6 kids during 1 year and 7 months . In Brazil I also worked with childcare being a nanny for some years also worked in a...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
I'm a speech/language pathologist. I've worked with kids for 30 years. I love hiking, reading and riding my mountain bike. I love dogs but we have a cat and worship her.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Sian! I've been nannying and working with children for 7 years. I am currently a nanny working with children ages 6 months- 7 years. Getting outside for exercise is extremely important to me coming from an athletic background, as well as making sure online use of phones and video games is brought to a limit! I LOVE using...
Sian can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Sian was amazing! She was our babysitter for six months to my three and five year old. Sian would always show up half an hour early to help us get out of the home faster, go over our daily checklist of everything the children needed including structured...
Nikole L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Aarti. I have been babysitting/ caring for children in different settings for about 9 years. I go to Dominican University currently getting my masters in Occupational Therapy. From basic care and camp counseling to working at a Pediatric CP clinic, I have lots of experience! I really enjoy hiking, baking, and...
Aarti can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Aarti has been watching my kids for 5 years. She is amazing! She is always on time, has fun with them, is smart, creative and easygoing. She is our kids' first choice babysitter!"
Jill M.
Ibeth H.
Novato, CA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids . It is really fun experience because you learn something new each day. I love to spend my free time with kids. I'm working full time for a daycare here in Marin and I also do babysitting on the weekend. In the future I would like to become a pediatrician and give my family a better life. I think kids...
Ibeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have known Ibeth for almost 5 years. In the last year we have worked together. She is so lovely and kind with the kids. I'm so happy to have a coworker like her :)"
Allie R.
Jandy R.
Belvedere Tiburon, CA
$32-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families!
My name is Jandy, I am looking for full-time job position. I have 10 years of work experience and I have worked the last 2 years with one family. I love interacting with children and I had the opportunity to take care of babies from 4 months to 4 years, I have availability day and night. I like to do activities...
Jandy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jandy is a wonderful and caring nanny. She works well with the family and loves children. We have always enjoyed working with her. "
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Vanessa M.
Novato, CA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Vanessa. I am originally from Brazil. I am a very caring and affectionate person. Very responsible and trustful. I like to follow rules and schedules! I am graduated in psychology in my own country. I believe that help me a lot with the babysitter work, because I always can apply development techniques to...
Vanessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa is a very caring and trusting person. Always willing to take care of children in the best way possible. She is a very calm and quiet person who conveys peace. She is very intelligent, and does various activities with children, always encouraging them to...
Bruno A.
5.0
(2)
I really like caring for children. especially ages from 0 months to 5 years of age. I like very much to see the development in which they can learn to speak. I currently working in preschool Montessori in which he has learned a lot in what is the development of children where there is freedom with discipline and that they can...
Candelaria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
4.3
(6)
Hello! I'm Madison, and I'm available for babysitting. I work as a therapeutic support specialist for children on the neurodiverse spectrum, and I'm open to caring for both autistic and neurotypical kids.
I currently work full-time at The Helix School, a non-profit K-12 school supporting neurodiverse kids.
I'm also a...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Where do I even start… Madison is the absolute best! She is patient, kind, and extremely reliable. Like on the dot reliable. My girls absolutely LOVE her! I have a 9 month old and a 3 year old and both light up when she walks through the door. I trust Madison with...
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4.9
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Meyling & I recently graduated from Cal East Bay Hayward. I have been babysitting since 2009. I absolutely love working with infants & toddlers, but I babysit children of all ages.
I am a dependable & qualified babysitter you can trust with flexible hours. I'm looking for full-time, date night, & overnight...
Meyling can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We all absolutely love Meyling - my two toddlers instantly took to her. She is fun, energetic, loving, and overall just a wonderful person to be around. Highly recommended - your kids will be in great hands. "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 6 years of experience in child care.
I began my career as a nanny and have since grown into a dedicated Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist. My mission is to provide families with the care, guidance, and reassurance they need during this precious time.
I offer personalized support for new moms and their...
Mayara can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would definitely recommend Mayara. Mayara is reliable, experienced and a great person. She takes care of a very sweet boy since he was 3 months old (he is now 2 years old). She is infant qualified but she also have experience with all ages."
Bruna G.
Ingrid M.
San Rafael, CA
$30-51/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ingrid. I am looking for full time or part time job with in my area. I have many years in experience and currently work in a organic super market but I'm looking for a babysitting job.
5.0
"Ingrid is wonderful. Ingrid is helping me with my 7 year old son and also with a lot of housekeeping. We all love her and are always looking forward to the days she comes to our house. She is very kind and wonderful to be with, always on time and reliable and a big...
Jutta R.
Keren M.
San Anselmo, CA
$30-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 25 years old and have 9 years of experience as a housekeeper. I pride myself on my dependable work ethic and dedication to helping run a home smoothly. Take pressure with ease can handle various tasks, these include grocery shopping, running errands needed in home, and maintaining a clean environment. I am looking to...
5.0
"Keren has helped our family with house cleaning and organizing, babysitting, Spanish tutoring, and house sitting. She is kind, hardworking, honest, responsible, and dependable. She is also a pleasure to have around; she has a great sense of humor and makes me and...
Dana L.
5.0
(4)
Hi! I'm a reliable, patient, and positive mother of three. I have about 20 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers, but mostly around the ages of 1-6. I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, thus I'm willing to do additional tasks if requested. I have experience doing nanny share. I am currently...
Enma can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We’ve worked with Enma for the last 3 years and truly cannot say enough positive things about her. Shes been with our family as our full time nanny for both of our children and I don’t know what we would have done without her. She’s incredibly professional, keeps...
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Catalina C.
Corte Madera, CA
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Catalina, a 31-year-old originally from Colombia with a degree in Social Communication and Advertising, I run a photography business with my husband while also working as a dance teacher and nanny. I'm fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, and I'm fully vaccinated.
My passion for childcare is evident in my...
Catalina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Catalina! She took care of our 16 month old daughter for 3 days while I needed to prepare for a move. Our daughter had never had an outside family member as a babysitter before and Catalina made the transition easy! You can tell she really cares about kids....
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fairfax, CA
Leyla K.
5.0
Leyla was the best caregiver we have had so far for our two children (now 5 and 2). She looked after our kids since our youngest was 5 months old and our kids absolutely adored her.
She was always punctual, friendly and lovely with the kids. If you want a caregiver with whom you can feel 100%...
- Megan L.
Sian N.
5.0
Ms. Sian was amazing! She was our babysitter for six months to my three and five year old. Sian would always show up half an hour early to help us get out of the home faster, go over our daily checklist of everything the children needed including structured playtime, meals, baths, bed times, and...
- Nikole L.
Aarti S.
5.0
Aarti has been watching my kids for 5 years. She is amazing! She is always on time, has fun with them, is smart, creative and easygoing. She is our kids' first choice babysitter!
- Jill M.
Ibeth H.
5.0
I have known Ibeth for almost 5 years. In the last year we have worked together. She is so lovely and kind with the kids. I'm so happy to have a coworker like her :)
- Allie R.
Jandy R.
5.0
Jandy has been watching our children since the were newborns (now 4 and 6). As a mother herself, she is naturally responsible, patient, engaging and loving.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fairfax, CA:
How can I find a Fairfax babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fairfax, 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 7 babysitters in Fairfax, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Fairfax, CA?
The average rate for Fairfax, CA babysitters on Care.com is $26.29 per hour as of February 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 Fairfax, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fairfax, 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.
Ratings for Fairfax, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Fairfax, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.