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60 babysitters are listed in Oak View, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Oak View, CA
Chantal R.
Oak View, CA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Chantal. I was born and raised in Ojai. I have been professionally babysitting/nannying for about 10 years. I've worked with children of all ages, but am especially passionate about school aged children and even teens! My main goal when nannying is ensuring that your children are safe, having fun, being loved,...
Chantal can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Chantal is the sweetest, most compassionate gal know. She's the first I'd call when I need a sitter!"
Karla R.
Barbara M.
Oak View, CA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I volunteered in Smart Start Topa Topa - Ojai, CA for about 4 years. I recently babysit my two little cousins. I've worked at the Ventura County Fair for two years and last summer I worked in Aspen CO in a restaurant as a food runner and pastry chef.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced childcare professional with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With over a decade in the field, I'm skilled at creating a safe and engaging environment where children can thrive. I hold a degree in Fiction from Columbia College Chicago and am certified in CPR training and First Aid....
Sienna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
I cared for a 9-yo child as a freshman in high school. Since then , I have provided care for many folks' children, in their own homes. I am now retired, so have more time available for child care.
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently teaching a toddler/ preschool program at a Montessori school. I also was the infant teacher for 5 years as well. I have all the Early Education/Child Development requirements (ECE and (CDA) along with being First Aid/CPR pediatric certified. I am also a mother of three.. 2 grown adult boys 27 and 24 along with a...
Jeannette can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Jeannette is amazing! She is terrific with our 2-month old. She is responsible, dependable, flexible, mature, and really good at her job! When our baby is napping, Jeannette is great at proactively finding other things that need to be done and taking care of them....
Christo A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am an English nanny with 33 yrs of experience with all ages of children. I also have newborn and night nurse experience. I am a loving, caring. trustworthy, reliable nanny and I am looking for a warm loving family. I take my job personally and I love kids the way I would want my kids to be taken care of.
Hayley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Haley was so natural and lovely with my 17 month old son. She is intelligent, grounded, and personable. I'm so glad I hired her and I would certainly recommend her to anyone needing childcare. "
Laura M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I love children. I'm a child caregiver and retired teacher for K-6th grade students. I have volunteered in the nursery at church since I was 10 years old. I have younger and older siblings and love to babysit my 3 nieces and 10 nephews (aged newborn-23y). I'm currently working with a family with a 12y and 14y old boys on M-F...
Shawna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I've worked with Shawna for a year and a half so far. She is patient, kind, experienced, and wonderful with children. She gets down on the floor and meets children where they are. When I first interviewed with her, our meeting took place entirely on the floor...
Brooke P.
Jessica M.
Ventura, CA
$15-18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello, I am a new nurse waiting for my start date in the fall . I have over 8 years of experience as a nanny.
Experienced and compassionate nanny with eight years of dedicated childcare experience. I am a nursing student passionate about providing exceptional care to children. Skilled in creating a safe and nurturing environment...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's incredible! And kids love her, she's never late and always so lovely"
Thaisnara F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Permanent part-time child care for an infant beginning 9/19 at age 3 months until age 20 months as of 4/21. Mother has decided to remain at home with her child and possibly pursue furthering her education. Previous positions were in elder care primarily Alzheimer's/dementia patients to include a 94-year-old wheelchair bound...
Jean can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I employed Jean shortly after the birth of my fourth child. She showed up early for her interview, committed to the job on the spot and has consistently showed up for the past two years. Since I am a stay-at-home mom, I employed her part-time, 3 days/week, 3...
Adam D.
Crystal M.
Ventura, CA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hello! I have an extensive background Working with both typically developing students and special needs students. . I've taught all age groups from infants to high school. I have experience teaching elementary and middle school as well as working . I homeschooled my own daughter whose now . I am 40 years old and willing to help...
Crystal can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Our family was in 4-H with Crystal. She was a terrific project leader, skilled in managing groups of children with diverse skills, needs and ages. Activities were always well organized and carried out. She is attentive to safety and cleanliness. Great with animals...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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I am an experienced and passionate childcare provider who enjoys working with children with all needs. Over the past 5 years, I have gained valuable experience working with autistic children on the spectrum. This has given me a deep understanding of the unique challenges and needs of children with special...
Scott can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love Scott! Scott is always punctual, clean, and professionally attired. He is very kind, gentle, and patient with my husband. Scott is knowledgeable and pays close attention to detail and direction. You will never have to worry about asking something twice...
Janelle C.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have great organizational skills, communication, classroom management and creativity .
I'd describe my personality as creative, caring and loving .
I like working with kids because I feel I'm actually making a difference and it's also very rewarding .
I'm looking for a job that continues to challenge me and allows some...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My toddler had a wonderful time with Ms. Mindy. This was a big deal as my daughter hasn’t spent much time with a babysitter. Mindy was punctual and sent me updates and photos throughout the evening. She was very patient putting my daughter to bed, which can be a...
Victoria L.
Joss L.
Ojai, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child-Centered Care With Emphasis On Arts And Nature Exploration
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been a child care provider for 30 years, working in homes, daycare centers and as an after-school provider at a Waldorf school. I've worked with kids of all ages, mostly infants and toddlers between six months and four years.
I specialize in optimizing early cognitive development by activating innate pro-social potentials...
Joss can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Joss was our full-time caregiver for nearly 3.5 years. If you want a caregiver that will help you raise happy, creative, thoughtful children - he is the one. Our children spent many happy hours walking through forests, planting gardens, playing and listening to...
Alissa K.
Sarah B.
Ventura, CA
$30-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Warm & Nurturing Childcare Provider With 12+ Years Of Experience!
I am warm & nurturing childcare provider with over 12 years of experience. I have worked with all ages of children as a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, tutor, daycare worker and volunteer in local hospitals.
I love caring for children and creating a fun, safe & healthy environment for them to thrive and let their curiosity...
Hello, my name is Piper! I am a new(ish) resident of Ventura looking to help out local families with various child care needs. I have a broad background in childcare and education. My time as a young adult babysitting, working at after school programs, and summer camps led me to grow passionate about child care and obtain mg...
Hello there!
My name is Julia. I am a reliable and great babysitter. I am experienced with children of all ages. I work full time so I am looking to babysit on weekends and evenings. I am great with kids and kids respond well to me.
Thank you
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Merry T.
Ventura, CA
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, creative, and charismatic.
I like working with kids because they're innocent, fun, and I like helping them learn.
I started working with kids when I was 15 years old.
In my spare time, I like to go hiking, paint, and spend time with family.
One thing you should know about me is I'm CPR...
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, optimistic and warm.
I enjoy working with kids because they are full of life! It's an honor watching the next generation grow and discover themselves. I enjoy being there to offer support, care, creativity and fun! Parents are superhero's, so being able to give them respite is huge as...
Angelica N.
Ventura, CA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of young minds. With three years of experience, I'm skilled at caring for children aged one to five. Whether it's engaging in educational games, playing outdoor sports, or solving puzzles, I strive to make learning a joyful experience. My patient and...
Hello! I have lived in Ojai my whole life and I have 5 years of experience working with little ones. I previously worked at Holy Cross Preschool & Daycare and I currently work at Noah's Ark Preschool & Daycare. I can help with Light housekeeping, errands, meal preparation, and more. In my past, I danced, cheered and played...
Kailey can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak View, CA
Chantal R.
5.0
Chantal watched our three kids over Xmas break and they loved her! I did not want them watching t.v. and she respected that and was able to come up with creative fun things for them to do. They are already asking when she will be back. Highly recommend.
- Staci W.
Jeannette L.
5.0
Jeannette is amazing! She is terrific with our 2-month old. She is responsible, dependable, flexible, mature, and really good at her job! When our baby is napping, Jeannette is great at proactively finding other things that need to be done and taking care of them. We are very happy with her!
- Christo A.
Hayley P.
5.0
Hayley was an incredible find!! I feel so blessed to have gotten a chance to hire her. She is beyond qualified and extremely professional. She could not have been more sweet and fun and capable with my 7 month old. I was nervous about hiring anyone on Care.com but Hayley is literally Mary Poppins....
- Rebecca C.
Shawna C.
5.0
I've worked with Shawna for a year and a half so far. She is patient, kind, experienced, and wonderful with children. She gets down on the floor and meets children where they are. When I first interviewed with her, our meeting took place entirely on the floor while playing with my 6 month old. She...
- Brooke P.
Jessica M.
5.0
She's incredible! And kids love her, she's never late and always so lovely
- Thaisnara F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oak View, CA:
How can I find a Oak View babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oak View, 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 4 babysitters in Oak View, 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 Oak View, CA?
The average rate for Oak View, CA babysitters on Care.com is $21.00 per hour as of December 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 Oak View, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oak View, 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.