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Hello! I'm Ella, a dedicated caregiver with a passion for nurturing young minds. With a background as an early learner teacher, I've honed my skills in supporting children aged 3-5 with reading, math, writing, and speech development. Beyond my professional experience, I have raised my own school-age children and successfully...
I've been babysitting/nannying since 2006! I have experience with all ages. I have watched up to 4 children at a time. I love spending time with children and being someone they can trust. I enjoy outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and keeping the fun coming! I can multi-task well and can keep up well with whatever each day...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Hi! My name is Bridget, and I am a rising college senior at UCLA! I have over 6 years of paid childcare experience and have stellar references. I am looking to babysit while I am home over the summer.
I am responsible, dependable, patient, trustworthy, and organized. I love to be creative and playful with little ones, and...
Hello! My name is Tina, and I have a passion for care giving. I enjoy working with all ages, from baby/toddler to senior citizens. I have experience in all age groups. I would love the opportunity to work with your loved one!
I'd describe my personality as hardworking, outgoing & empathetic.
I like working with kids because...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for the past 20 years as a teacher. I truly feel that they teach me more than I teach them. I have worked for the services for students with disabilities at CSUS. I have worked with all ages ranging from infant toddler care to college tutoring. I am reliable and trustworthy and love what I do.
Heaven can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi folks! A bit about myself: My name is Amanda, I'm originally from northern Illinois, but I've been living in Madison for the last 5(ish) years. I just graduated from UW last May after studying botany & ecology, then took a seasonal job doing conservation work on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Now, I'm back working at the...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Donna and I'm a professional childcare provider and experienced professional nanny. Before becoming a nanny I owned and operated a daycare for 25 years. I love to take care of infants and small children. Twins for my first 10 years of nanny life. I nurture and watch them grow and explore. Children are my life...
Donna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5+ years of experience in teaching mandarin, abacus mental arithmetic and finger maths to children ages 4to 10 through group or private lessons on weekends, and 3 years of volunteer in K to G2 classes. I organized fun and educational games and planned activities, communicated with parents to resolve children behavior...
5.0
"Joy has been our full-time nanny for three months. We have a 2-yr old son and 4-yr old daughter - our kids love her!
She’s energetic, attentive, and very hands-on. They are always playing new educational games, doing art projects, and spending time outdoors. I...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I believe that children view the world in a different way, if you look closely you can see hope in their eyes. Children find joy in the smallest things and if you listen to them, they will teach you something. They have such beautiful imaginations and so much love in their hearts. I absolutely love being with them, because all...
Josie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"It was a joy to have Josie care for our 15 month son. She was very caring, kind, and responsive to our needs. We would work with her again in the future!"
Allen K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I love the children, my last job take care one boy lovely, I speak little English but in my country I am graduate university, I may offer Spanish class for you child o children., I live daughter's house and my two grandchildren, I have available time for take care the children weekend or during week, my car is safe.
Thanks.
Sandra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Sandra to taking care of my 1 year old son. And my little man definitely love Sandra so much! Every time Sandra left my house, my son kissed her goodbye and hugged her so many times. She have a very good relationship with kids. My son is so happy to stay...
Katie L.
5.0
(1)
Hi there, I'm Mindy. Newborn and baby caregiver extraordinaire!! Now that my kids are 17 and 20, I have plenty of free time to help other families with their little ones. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and love taking care of children.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Mindy to pet sit our cat while on vacation. She provided regular updates and video of her and our cat playing and it was clear that our cat was well-cared for, easing our minds while away. She took care of details around the house as well, including...
Heidi H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Megan, I am 24 years old and I love being a nanny! I'm currently a stay at home mom and have a 3-year-old son who is my everything. I love being around children and hope we can chat more to see if I'm a good candidate for your kiddos!
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Megan has been absolutely amazing! She's on time or usually a few minutes early. She's flexible and has been really respectful of the way I want to parent and she's quick to adapt to whatever is in front of her.
She gets everything done and is very proactive,...
Karla S.
Victoria G.
El Dorado Hills, CA
$25-225/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Victoria! I come from a large family and tons of extended family. I have taken care of quite a few children of all ages ever since I was around 10 years old. I feel like at this point I've seen and been through everything(haha), and know how to handle all situations with confidence. I'm currently in school working on my...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Victoria was an excellent sitter for our two girls. She was very personable and made the kids feel comfortable right from the start. She is experienced and smart and reliable and we hope to have her again soon!"
Lauren L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for children adults as well as seniors I previously help my CPR certification it has since expired. I have cared for children specifically for a few years. I am very good with children of all ages and all personalities. I do currently telework full time Mon-Fri, I do have a light workload. I get approx 1...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie is dependable, punctual and has such a fun and caring personality! The kids loved her! She is amazing, and I highly recommend her!"
Gretchen K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
During the school day, I am free from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
So, if any family looking for a sweet loving person to take care of your loved one. I would be more than happy to help out.
Warmly,
Anna
Anna can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Arianna and I love kids. My major in college right now is Child development and I have 3 different experiences with kids. 1, I was a soccer coach for ages 4-12 girls and boys for about. year. (so much fun) 2, I took a child development class in both high school and middle school where we would go to the...
Arianna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Arianna was great with our boys who are 10 and 7. We look forward to a chance to hire her again. Thanks Ari!"
Kevin M.
Madason R.
El Dorado, CA
$15-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a family that needs a little extra help around the house; including running errands, meal prepping, and organizing/cleaning. I started professionally working with kids once I turned 15, by professionally I mean that's when I started getting paid for it. Ever since I was 12 my mom has worked multiple jobs so in...
5.0
"My daughter loved her. they had a great time and I felt very comfortable leaving my daughter with her. I will hire her again."
Victoria T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I'm 1 of 6 children in my home. I am 23 years old who has just graduated from college. I am kind, loving, responsible and very creative. Currently I am a volunteer teacher for kindergarten-first grade at my church. As well as helping at both kids camp and junior high camps. I also have a older brother who has autism and because...
Cassidy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great sitter, fun but firm so the kids were actually asleep when we get back. Always on time and very reliable!"
Gabrielle A.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents- I'm Cherie! I've been working with children for over five years now and truly enjoy what I do. My experience includes dropping off and picking up children from school, doctor appointments, caring for family pets, house sitting, errands and light housekeeping. I have references/letter of recommendation, and have...
Cherie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cherie is amazing with my 20 month old son. She has been with us for about 5 months and I will be so sad to see her go. My schedule is changing otherwise I would never let her go. Cherie shows such care and patience with my boy. This is the first time I have hired...
Kristen D.
Kathryn U.
Auburn, CA
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Dedicated Nanny And Caregiver | 6+ Years Of All-Ages Childcare Expertise .
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
! With over 6 years of experience in childcare, I am a dedicated professional passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I specialize in creating safe, engaging environments tailored to each child's unique needs, while organizing educational activities and maintaining positive routines.
Certified in CPR and...
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kat was great. She took very good care of our cats and would recommend her to anyone."
Lisa O.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Garden Valley, CA
Yini Z.
5.0
Joy had been our weekend nanny for 3 months. Our daughter was about 1 year old when she started. She earned my daughter's heart in the first day. She sang songs, read stories, and hung out with our daugher. When Joy and our daughter spent time outdoor, she introduced everything she saw to our...
- Wenqian P.
Josie H.
5.0
It was a joy to have Josie care for our 15 month son. She was very caring, kind, and responsive to our needs. We would work with her again in the future!
- Allen K.
Sandra L.
5.0
Sandra is the most caring, organized, reliable nanny you could ever have. She speaks Spanish and is happy to teach Spanish as well. Sandra has been our nanny for over 4 years and it truly been a blessing to have someone so trustworthy and loving in our lives. Due to a family situation we are in...
- Care member
Mindy C.
5.0
We hired Mindy to pet sit our cat while on vacation. She provided regular updates and video of her and our cat playing and it was clear that our cat was well-cared for, easing our minds while away. She took care of details around the house as well, including keeping our landscaping green and...
- Heidi H.
Megan O.
5.0
Megan has been absolutely amazing! She's on time or usually a few minutes early. She's flexible and has been really respectful of the way I want to parent and she's quick to adapt to whatever is in front of her.
She gets everything done and is very proactive, sometimes doing things I hadn't...
- Karla S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Garden Valley, CA:
How can I find a Garden Valley babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Garden Valley, 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 Garden Valley, 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 Garden Valley, CA?
The average rate for Garden Valley, CA babysitters on Care.com is $31.50 per hour as of January 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 Garden Valley, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Garden Valley, 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.