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Find babysitters in San Francisco, CA that you’ll love
757 babysitters are listed in San Francisco, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in San Francisco, CA
Zanib N.
San Francisco, CA
$28-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Zanib, and I'm so excited to possibly get to know your little ones! I love kids, and have six years of experience supervising, teaching, and playing with children of all school ages, up to end of high school age. I'm currently located in San Francisco, Mission Bay, and work at UCSF. I am a non-smoker and would...
Zanib can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"My kids and I were very fortunate to get to know Zanib. Both of my boys absolutely love and miss her. I simply didn't have enough hours for her, but wish I could hire her full time."
Charles K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have lots of experience babysitting for multiple families and love working with kids in general.
I have worked with kids from 3 months old+.
I am also a licensed CNA, phlebotomist, and CPR certified. During this time, I am looking for a nanny job as a transition for my Masters degree.
I enjoy being active and can keep up...
5.0
"Amelia was amazing! Our 4- month old daughter loved her and always had a good time when she was around. She kept to our sleep routines, and was flexible and always willing to try new things with our daughter. We would highly recommend her to any family!"
Jourdan H.
Emma J.
San Francisco, CA
$32-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma. I graduated from Academy of Art with a degree in art education and am starting grad school for somatic therapy at CIIS this fall. I am looking for a new part time family and am available for occasional babysitting, overnights. I've been a nanny for the last 8 years (full time the last 4). I have met so many...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I hired Emma to help care for our 3-month old baby girl. We really appreciated how gentle, nurturing and attentive she was right off the bat. Our daughter is now 15-months and Emma is still our first pick for childcare. Since the beginning, Emma...
Cassidy S.
Lia C.
San Francisco, CA
$19-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
Trusted Sitter Providing Attentive, Fun & Safe Childcare
5.0
(2)
Hi there!
My name is Lia, I'm 27 years old living in the Inner Richmond, who graduated from University of California Santa Barbara(Go Gauchos!).
A little bit about me: I worked for a restaurant tech start-up company since graduating college in 2020, but recently found myself in career transition and am excited to revisit my...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Such a pleasure to work with Lia! She's personable with adults and great with children. My kids loved her and she was able to handle my sometimes difficult and cranky children(both 2 and 5 years old). She is trust worthy and responsible and got them to bed on time....
Anna E.
Erin G.
San Francisco, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Outer Richmond Sitter Available For Caretaking, Music, And Arts!
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Erin, it's great to meet you.
Before requesting a booking please note I am only available for date nights at this time. I am a part time nanny and a full time student, so my plate is quite full at the moment!
A little about me...
I am a creative and caring sitter looking to enrich young minds with music and artistic...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very reliable and relates great with younger children."
Liz B.
Nina A.
San Francisco, CA
$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am graduate student, while studying in college I have tutored many level students from early age to college level. while tutoring I have learned that I am very good with children and they connect with me very well, many families that I have tutored them they ask me to babysit their kids too . I have been babysitting for past 3...
Nina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"On time and did well with our child."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Cesia I am a San Francisco native, fluent in Spanish and a mother of a 8-year-old daughter. I have 10+ years of childcare experience, ages 0-12. Being a mother I understand the need for childcare and what it entails to be a responsible caregiver. I enjoy spending time with children and being part of their...
Cesia can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"I have know Cesia since Day 1 of her life. She has blossomed into the most perfect unique flower I have ever seen. She is responsible and always professional. Cesia is a young lady I can always count on to get the job done write with no excuses or hesitation. I...
Karen R.
Paola G.
San Francisco, CA
$30-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Mexican-American 25-year-old looking to connect with families for babysitting on weekdays! I am open for recurring or one time babysitting with the option of travel (I have a car). Three words to describe myself: selfless, motherly, and patient.
A bit about me: I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2021 with an Architecture...
5.0
"Paola is very sweet. She took good care of my 6month old baby. "
Kamila D.
Vida C.
San Francisco, CA
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved children and have practically taken care of them since I was little. I always have people over my house and I end up watching them for hours. Ages range from 1-4 yrs old. I take care of my mother; s bosses children once in a while and they are 3 years old. I also watch my two nephews who are 3 and 1 years...
Vida can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Vida became fast friends with our 17-mo old daughter over a few weeks this fall. She did a wonderful job taking care of, playing with, and going on walks with our daughter. We'd be happy to hire her again!"
Sandeep A.
Alyssa G.
San Francisco, CA
$23-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alyssa, and I'm a native San Francisco. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid certified, with 15years of babysitting experience and 10 years as a nanny. I've worked with multiple families and have experience managing the unique needs of older children.
In addition to supervising homework and after-school routines, I'm...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is fantastic with our 21-month-old little boy and keeps up with his high energy levels!"
Amanda L.
Jazea S.
San Francisco, CA
$19-40/hr • 13 yrs exp
College Graduate With Lots Of Love And Tons Of Experience
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!!! I'm Jazea, and I'm a graduate with a degree in Religious Studies/Oceanography (minor). I'm 22, and I've been babysitting since I was 12. I've also worked in multiple professional childcare settings over the past couple of years, including at a church after-school program, a hiking-focused summer day camp, and an overnight...
Jazea can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jazea is a wonderful caretaker! She was prompt, friendly and our son connected with her right away. Would definitely hire her again."
Britni R.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bridget and I'd love to babysit for your next date night or adults-only weekend adventure! I am a Special Education teacher in San Francisco looking to spend even more time with kids in the evenings and on weekends. I've been working with kids of all ages, from infants to teenagers, for as long as I can remember....
Bridget can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bridget was wonderful with our two children! She is very responsive and easy to communicate with. We hired her to babysit for us three times while we were in
Maui for a week. Would highly recommend Bridget if you want some kid free afternoons or evenings while you...
Ashley F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Carla, I am 30 years old and I am from Spain. I work as a full time Elementary teacher in a Montessori School in San Francisco. Currently I teach 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. I love to work with children, and I enjoy every moment of it. My job is my true passion.
When I was 18 years old, I worked as an Au pair in...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carla is amazing. She watched our 6 month old while we were at a wedding and put all of our worries at ease. She has the most wonderful, uplifting attitude. Our son was all smiles with her! She was punctual, sent us a ton of pictures while she watched our son,...
Rebecca K.
Natalia H.
San Francisco, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
**Looking for a Reliable Babysitter?**
Hi everyone! My name is Natalia, and I'm a preschool teacher assistant working with toddlers (18 months to 3 years old). I absolutely love working with kids and have years of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to teens.
I'm available after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays...
Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I hired Natalia to take care of my two girls for a week when they were on summer break and grandma was not in good health to watch them. She was very punctual and well spoken. She also kept my kids entertained and well behaved. On her last day Natalia gave my...
Claudette F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families. My name is Maria, I'm from Colombia and my native language is Spanish but I'm fluent in English and a conversational Portuguese.
I've been working with kids since 16 years old, currently 27 yo.
Consider myself as a happy, loving, dedicated, clean and organized person. No smoker, strong driver, strong swimmer,...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Maria was great with my 22 month old daughter. She loved playing with Maria. Would definitely hire her again!"
Nidhi T.
5.0
(1)
While in high school worked at a dance studio teaching the ages 3-10-year-olds ballet and jazz. Not only was I in charge of teaching them the basics but I was also in charge of attending to their needs and solving problems that came up while in class. I also have been babysitting since I was 14 years old, babysitting from the...
Cali Ann can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cali, has a bubbly, fun loving, personality. She goes above and beyond to help when needed. "
Lisa S.
Taylor R S.
San Francisco, CA
$19-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi there, my name is Taylor and I'm an energetic and creative 23-year-old! I am active in my community, working to help Veterans in San Fransisco find work, but historically I have been involved in childcare roles.
I am looking to apply my care and experience to help tutor, babysit and provide care for a home. I have worked in...
Taylor R can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor is a very kind person. Very dependable and I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Cindy M.
5.0
(2)
I have experience working with toddlers, young adults, and teens. For a year I worked as a wilderness therapy guide in NH. I also also been have been a course adviser/medical screener for a non-profit, outdoor education organization and have experience with long-term babysitting and traveling with family as nanny. Please contact...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Heather babysat for my 9 year old daughter and 2 year old son over a period of six months. We were so lucky to have met Heather as she was definitely the best sitter we have ever hired. She joined us for a family vacation and she also provided several instances...
Amy O.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 42, years old. I am bilingual (English and Spanish). I have babysitting experience for 11 years with infants and toddlers. I am a patient, loving, and caring nanny with good references you can talk with. I am looking for a full time position. I am flexible with schedule and can work weekends and nights as needed. I also...
Carmen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carmen was our full time nanny from when our daughter was around 8 months to 2.5 years old. I just created an account on this website and paid for a subscription to write her a review, that's just one small reflection on how much we love and appreciate...
Rebecca M.
Naji J.
San Francisco, CA
$45/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
With my employers, I have worked with infants, toddlers, school age children and adolescents for the past 10 years. Additionally, I have been a Nanny and Babysitter for several years. I love children and enjoy working with them and take my responsibilities very seriously. I assure you of my honesty and integrity. I can handle...
Naji can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Naji was great with my son when she helped me with early morning pick up and drop off to school which helped me get to work on time and my son make friends at school in the mornings."
Maria K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Francisco, CA
Zanib N.
5.0
My kids and I were very fortunate to get to know Zanib. Both of my boys absolutely love and miss her. I simply didn't have enough hours for her, but wish I could hire her full time.
- Charles K.
Amelia G.
5.0
Amelia was amazing! Our 4- month old daughter loved her and always had a good time when she was around. She kept to our sleep routines, and was flexible and always willing to try new things with our daughter. We would highly recommend her to any family!
- Jourdan H.
Emma J.
5.0
My husband and I hired Emma to help care for our 3-month old baby girl. We really appreciated how gentle, nurturing and attentive she was right off the bat. Our daughter is now 15-months and Emma is still our first pick for childcare. Since the beginning, Emma has proven to be 100% dedicated...
- Cassidy S.
Lia C.
5.0
Such a pleasure to work with Lia! She's personable with adults and great with children. My kids loved her and she was able to handle my sometimes difficult and cranky children(both 2 and 5 years old). She is trust worthy and responsible and got them to bed on time. Certainly will be calling her...
- Anna E.
Erin G.
5.0
Very reliable and relates great with younger children.
- Liz B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Francisco, CA:
How can I find a San Francisco babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in San Francisco, 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 757 babysitters in San Francisco, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 San Francisco, CA?
The average rate for San Francisco, CA babysitters on Care.com is $26.59 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 San Francisco, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 595 reviews of the 757 listed babysitters.