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52 babysitters are listed in McKinleyville, CA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years

Babysitters in McKinleyville, CA

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Tammi L.


McKinleyville, CA

$20/hr20 yrs exp

3.6

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a caretaker, my genuine love for children, coupled with my 20 years of experience, drives me to create a nurturing and enriching environment for your child. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my passion for positively impacting young lives. I am patient, calm, and approach my work with...
Tammi can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Tammi was great! She showed up early and the boys loved her. She had them fed, showered, and in bed on time. Kept me updated. And as a bonus, cleaned up the dinner dishes which was very much appreciated! I will definitely be using her again. "

Cassie S.

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Kelly P.


McKinleyville, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Evening And Weekend Hours - Can Care For Children W/ Special Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have worked professionally providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities for over 10 years. I am currently a social worker providing service to adults with disabilities. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages and can get along with just about any family and kiddo. I...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Kelly was amazing. She was a nanny at our weekend wedding. My daughter is really picky on who she spends time with and Kelly captivated her. Kelly was creative and had many beautiful games planned for the kids. She was very comfortable watching multiple children as...

Halie A.

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Jessica B.


McKinleyville, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Mom And Pet Lover

With over 15 years of experience in childcare, I have worked with a wide range of children ages from infancy to tweens. I have a precocious 5-year-old daughter. We love to make art, make music, sing and dance. We also love to read together and do math for fun. Our house is full of fun things to do, pets to pet, nearby hiking...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"A few years ago, we hired Jessica, a wonderful babysitter/nanny who took care of our daughter from about age 1 to 3. She took great care of our daughter, befriended our not-easily-befriended rescue dog, and we often came home to our house being cleaner than when we...

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Delanie and I am 24 years old! I have a lot of experience caring for children and I have been babysitting for 7+ years for many families with children of multiple ages and have a few years of teaching experience. I am also CPR certified! If you have any questions feel free to send me a message.
Delanie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

I'm a creative and imaginative childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children ages 0 to 11. I'm passionate about supporting families and making a positive impact on the lives of children. I'm also a skilled swimmer, so I'd love to teach your little ones how to swim! With effective communication being key,...
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Mari M.


McKinleyville, CA

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated And Experienced Nanny

I'm an experienced and compassionate caregiver actively seeking new nanny clients to nurture and support. With a rich background spanning from newborns to preteens, my childcare journey started at the age of 12, allowing me to appreciate the unique nuances of each child. Having served as a live-in summer nanny during my teens...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emy G.


McKinleyville, CA

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Bilingual- I Speak Spanish And English. I'd Love To Teach Your Kids Spanish!

I'd describe my personality as hard-working, kind patient and loyal. I like working with kids because it's fun! I love that childcare is dynamic and fun- no single day at work is the same. I love helping children and their families, it is the most rewarding job I can think of. I'm looking for a job where I can continue to...
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Kevina B.


McKinleyville, CA

$17-50/hr3 yrs exp

More About Me

My name is Kevina and I am an Early Childhood Education major at Clovis Community College! I currently have 12 ECE credits. I hope to eventually acquire a master in Early Childhood Education. I am excited to be working with families and provide the developmentally appropriate care that is crucial for children! I'd describe my...
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Sarah B.


McKinleyville, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Full-Time Nanny Position. Loves Kids And Animals!

Experience caring for children ages 1- teen. Experience teaching swimming lessons to children of all ages. Loves creative outdoor activities. Great with homework help.
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

My name is Marissa and I'm a student at Cal Poly Humboldt. Currently I'm finishing up my bachelors degree in Child Development. I have professionally worked one on one with nuerotypical children and children on the spectrum in both classroom and home settings. I pride myself in creating a safe, fun, and supportive learning...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

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Emilee M.


McKinleyville, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With Lots Of Experience From Siblings And Other Children

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have lots of experience with all of my siblings as well as other children. I am CPR certified and am so excited to spend my time with the littles
Emilee can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

I am a very responsible and caring person. I do not have any children myself, but I love kids. I have lots of experience with infants and toddlers, as well as potty training because I lived with my sister and her child from his birth until he was 3 1/2. I have a college degree in international politics and a minor in Spanish. I...
Ruth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more

Lorena A.


McKinleyville, CA

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

20+ Years Of Childcare Experience

I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with 20 years in the field. As the eldest of three, I naturally took on a nurturing role, which led me to this profession. I connect easily with kids and ensure a safe, fun, and structured environment while respecting household rules. I love engaging children in games, puzzles,...
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Megan K.


Arcata, CA

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Megan and I am a graduate student from Humboldt State with a degree in Psychology. I love being around kids, playing all kinds of games, watching movies, going outside, and being creative. I have experience with watching kids from ages 1-12 in a 5 year span. Aside from babysitting, I enjoy house...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Megan transported my kids and watched them for up to several hours at a time, sometimes. She always did a great job with my two kids.She is dependable and my kids LOVE her. She is easy going, professional, and caring. I highly recommend her!"

Nichole D.

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Leo T.


Arcata, CA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm looking for a nice opportunity to earn extra income to help support my family. I am adventurous, responsible and very patient. I enjoy helping other families and I understand the importance of having your child be in a safe environment. I am a mom, so my child would be with me during babysitting. I have 6+ years of...
Leo can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"What an amazing caregiver. Attentive and fully present with my child. We love her call and caring demeanor and patience. Highly recommended."

Ashley C.

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Zoe W.


Arcata, CA

$17-35/hr5 yrs exp

The Cool And Adventurous Sitter

Hi! I'm Zoe, I am 18 years old and experienced with kids of all ages. I am a trained cook and able to do most household chores and tasks. I love to do fun activities with the kids I hang out with and take care of and am very sociable. I am reliable, patient, outgoing and bouncy. I am currently in college, majoring in psychology...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Madelyn G.


Arcata, CA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Maddie, I work in the field of children's mental health and with eight years of experience, as well as my bachelors in child and family development I am confident I will be a great caregiver for your family. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. I am...
Madelyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Abigail A.


Arcata, CA

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Babysitter And Tutor Available On Weekday Nights And Date Nights

I have taken care of individual children from the ages of 3-month-old to 10 years old. I have learned and created several games to help them develop and exercise children's basic motor and identification skills. I have worked with groups of kids of ages 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-13, and 14-18-year-old children and teenagers as a dance...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
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Madelyn J.


Arcata, CA

$17-22/hr9 yrs exp

Child Care

My name is Madelyn, I am a 21-year-old student at College of the Redwoods. I have been working in childcare for as long as I can remember as I have been a babysitter since the age of 12. Professionally I have gotten the chance to work as a nanny, paraprofessional, and an after school aide. I am currently going to school to...
Madelyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in McKinleyville, CA

Tammi L.

5.0

She's nice, punctual and does a terrific job. Thanks Tammi.

- Russell L.

Kelly P.

5.0

Kelly was amazing. She was a nanny at our weekend wedding. My daughter is really picky on who she spends time with and Kelly captivated her. Kelly was creative and had many beautiful games planned for the kids. She was very comfortable watching multiple children as well. She was so accepting and so...

- Halie A.

Jessica B.

5.0

A few years ago, we hired Jessica, a wonderful babysitter/nanny who took care of our daughter from about age 1 to 3. She took great care of our daughter, befriended our not-easily-befriended rescue dog, and we often came home to our house being cleaner than when we had left it in the morning....

- Care member

Megan K.

5.0

Megan is fantastic!!!! I hired her to do some cleaning for my apartment. I was worried it would be too much but she was willing to work with me and made a tougg situation much easier. Loved working with her, she’s extremely communicative and easy to work with. Her rates are very reasonable, and did...

- Care member

Leo T.

5.0

What an amazing caregiver. Attentive and fully present with my child. We love her call and caring demeanor and patience. Highly recommended.

- Ashley C.

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Average Rating4.3 / 5

Babysitters in McKinleyville, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 52 listed babysitters.