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756 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
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:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all! My name is Negin and I am looking for a fun/unqique gig that may work for the both of us! I live in Pac Heights, close to Lafayette park so looking for perferably a family near by who I can help/be a call away for anything! I work full time in Tech, so my timing is more limited to the evenings/weekends. I have 10+...
Negin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our family has hired Negin on multiple occasions to watch our 3 young children. She is responsive, punctual and great with our kids. Our kids always look forward to her coming to watch them. We highly recommend working with Negin if you get the chance."
Julie J.
Shane O.
San Francisco, CA
$19-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
SF-Native Working In Advertising, Looking For After Work Jobs!
5.0
(1)
I'm an SF-native working in tech. I love kids and am looking for after work and weekend babysitting jobs. I have 8 years of experience from babysitting and peer tutoring in my neighborhood growing up, as well as working as a camp counselor every summer/winter holidays. I often babysat our campers after camp and can provide...
Shane can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Attentive, creative child sitter. Keeps kids engaged, safe and healthy. Best of the best."
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Alessandra B.
San Francisco, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Alessandra. I am originally from Brazil. I speak Portuguese, but I know how to speak English very well. I have been in the USA for a almost 8 years. I came here to improve my English, and since I got here I have been working as a babysitter, pet sitter . I have experience with children of all ages. I am caring,...
Alessandra can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Alessandra helped our family in a pinch after I had knee surgery. She took excellent care of my kids by making breakfast, packing lunches, getting them to/from school, dinner and bedtime. She's on time, kind and caring, and always has a good attitude. Alessandra...
Tesha S.
Alin C.
San Francisco, CA
$29-45/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Alin Divya. I'm a 28-year-old freelance designer and yoga teacher based in San Francisco. I am warm, reliable, and CPR / AED certified. I am also in the process of receiving my prenatal, kid, and teens yoga teacher training certifications.
I love kids and pets, have extensive babysitting experience and a...
Alin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Ann (located in inner richmond, sf), and I have years of experience caring for children of all ages. I love creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for kids, whether it's through creative play, helping with homework, or bedtime routines. While I have an extensive background in childcare, I currently work in...
Ann can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Ann is responsible and caring. She has years of child sitting and nanny work through college and is a great option its just for date night or you are looking for a regular sitter! "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
Im a full-time lead teacher at a childcare/preschool and part-time college student. I primarily work with two's but I get the chance to help out with other age groups sometimes. I also babysit, mainly the ages of 6 months - 3 years but feel comfortable working outside of that age group. I am currently working towards my...
Jeanette can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6+ years of experience as a babysitter with various families. Duties included picking up and driving to activities, helping with homework, dinner, and getting kids ready for bed. I also have a bit of experience with kids with disabilities through the organization Best Buddies of California. I enjoy working with kids and...
Kiara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kiara is very responsible and has experience working with families and always does her best to be a reliable caregiver. If you need someone trustworthy and experienced then Kiara is the person for the job."
Diana G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Ariel and I have an extensive background with kids and love to babysit outside of work hours. For context, I just finished a year teaching children in Cambodia, and before that spent over a year as a full-time behavioral therapist for children with autism. I was also a camp counselor for five years for...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ariel is a good sitter, the kids loved her. She was punctual and very interactive with the kids. We will be using her again when she returns to Chicago for her breaks."
Lisa S.
Kristen J.
San Francisco, CA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an after-school program teacher for a Japanese bilingual program for the past few years, and have experience working with children from preschool-high school in non-formal education settings, tutoring, and babysitting. I have an additional 3 years of experience working in an elementary-age after school art program.
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristen jumped right in with 2 very high energy and usually shy toddlers, and within a few minutes everything was great.
Good manner with them as you'd expect from someone with her experience.
Highly recommend."
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Morgan P.
San Francisco, CA
$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Morgan and I am a responsible, creative, and caring babysitter. I love kids and have spent many summers working as a camp counselor and also have lots of experience as a babysitter (primarily with children ages 3-12).
I love to read, play, craft, and spend time outdoors! I also love animals and have my own...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan helped care part-time for my pre-teen for several months prior to taking a full-time position. It is clear how much she loves kids. She is calm, kind, responsible and dependable. She brought out the best in my daughter and I am sure will impact many kids...
Kelley B.
4.7
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily I am a full time nanny wanting part time work. I have 7 years experience of nannying from the ages of 3months-12 years old. I have been a babysitter since I was 14 and have been a nanny for 8 years including being a live in nanny for 3 kids in New York. I was CPR certified but that has since expired. I am...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was very sweet with our toddler son and kept him entertained. He quickly warmed up to her and I would definitely hire her again."
China B.
Ariana G.
San Francisco, CA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a college student at San Francisco State University and I am getting my bachelors in Elementary Education within a Pre-Credential program and minors in Education and Early Childhood Development. I have 5 years of experience with children ages 3 months to 13 years old, in babysitting, nannying, tutoring, and school...
Ariana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"My 3 kids ages 8 - 13 years old enjoyed the active, fun time with Ariana. She was responsible and stuck to our family rules."
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Katherin Z.
San Francisco, CA
$26-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm From Colombia, I'm A Positives And Creative Person.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kate I've been babysitting since I was a teenager first started with my little siblings and then working for other families since 2019, I love playing, making art projects, crafts and reading books with kids of all ages but I have more experience with toddlers, if you have any questions you can leave me a message...
5.0
"We have worked with Kate on weekends for a few months and would highly recommend her! She's extremely punctual, kind, and gets along great with our 19 month old. She takes our girl out for walks, to the park, plays with her at home, and talks to her constantly. She...
Padmini P.
Pei-chi Y.
San Francisco, CA
$30-36/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has around 1 year of experience caring for children. I graduated with a Psychology degree and have taken some courses in child development. Currently I just finished my first year in dental school and have some knowledge about children dental care. Personally, I'm an...
Pei-chi can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Pei chi has a beautiful heart. She knows multiple languages, Chinese, Spanish, English, sign language. She is a caring and a fun person to be around. A very responsible young lady."
John L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Juliana and I'm 23 years old. I'm currently an expecting first time mom looking for one time jobs. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative individual with personal and professional experience. I've worked with infants at an Early Developmental Center (Bright Horizons) as an intern where I took care of...
Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Juliana as a full-time, temporary nanny to our 10 month old in the month of December while my husband and I worked from home. She took great care of the baby, but a couple things stood out: She was always engaging, talking and singing with her, reading...
Theresa C.
Ingrid R.
San Francisco, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I Am Currently Student Living In Inner Sunset. I'm Looking For A Full Time And Occasional Job.
5.0
(1)
Hi there, I'm currently a nursing student l, living in the bay area. I've spent the last five years as a private nanny, primarily caring for two kindergarten-aged children.
Currently, I'm working with three families, each with a baby between 5 months and 18 months old. I just moved back to the bay, so I am looking for a job...
Ingrid can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ingrid was a blessing when she came to take care of our almost 5 month old. She was patient and helped with creating a better routine for us. She was also so amazing with putting our daughter down for a nap which was one of the hardest thing for us during that...
Anubhuti J.
Alannis V.
San Francisco, CA
$32/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 8 years of experience working with kids full time, ages 0-14yo. My experience goes beyond that. Being the oldest in my family gave me a sense of responsibility and care. I love being with kids, being connected with their imaginative minds, helping them improve and learn everyday.
5.0
"Alannis was an amazing nanny to my children. She was extremely attentive and caring. They became very attached to her she to them. I never had to worry when they were in her care, I knew they would be safe. She was very interactive with them and I was so grateful...
Care member
Valeria K.
San Francisco, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic And Enthusiastic Child Care Provider With More Than 17 Years Of Experience
4.3
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
-art teacher
-museum art guide for kids
-arts and crafts teacher
-art therapy groups coach for kids and adults
-co-founder of the first specialized art therapy studio
-summer youth camps leader
-childcare provider for more than 20 years
-graduate of David Yellin College for Early Childhood Education
-mother to wonderful human...
Valeria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Valeria as a nanny for your childcare needs. She demonstrated exceptional skills in caring for our four children, ranging in age from 1 year old to 8 years old. Not only did the kids enjoy being with her, but she also had a remarkable ability to...
Iana C.
5.0
(1)
Hello parents my name is Anthone I am from Peru speak Spanish, have over 5 years of experience with infants (twins) and toddlers, have done share care. I love working with children, have excellent routine indoor and outdoor, love to read and sing to them.
I know how hard it is to find the right person to take care of your child...
Anthone can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Francisco, CA
Carmen P.
5.0
Carmen cared for our 2 year old daughter full-time for 4 weeks while we were waiting for a spot in a preschool to open up. She was great with our daughter who was resistant to a new caregiver after having spent the summer with us on vacation. Carmen was patient and playful with her. And they quickly...
- Stefania P.
Negin F.
5.0
Our family has hired Negin on multiple occasions to watch our 3 young children. She is responsive, punctual and great with our kids. Our kids always look forward to her coming to watch them. We highly recommend working with Negin if you get the chance.
- Julie J.
Shane O.
5.0
Attentive, creative child sitter. Keeps kids engaged, safe and healthy. Best of the best.
- Care member
Alessandra B.
5.0
Alessandra is sweet and patient with my 5 year old who has been very moody lately. She is very positive and comes to my house every morning at 7am happy and awake! We feel very blessed to have her working for us the short time we needed childcare and we highly recommend her.
- Sara S.
Ann F.
5.0
Ann is responsible and caring. She has years of child sitting and nanny work through college and is a great option its just for date night or you are looking for a regular sitter!
- Care member
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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 756 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 $26.61 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 756 listed babysitters.