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1,644 babysitters are listed in San Francisco, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Francisco, CA
4.5
(10)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
My name is Thais and I've been a nanny for 12 years. I started as a live-in nanny in 2010 and I was also an Aupair for 2 years. I have a lot of experience with infants: changing diapers, bottle feeding and introducing solid, putting down to naps, potty training, providing developmental stimulation and ensuring they are happy and...
Thais can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thais is one of the best things to ever happen to our family. She is our very own Mary Poppins. Our son absolutely loves her, when he hears the knock on the door in the morning, he yells, "Tata!" and runs to let her in. Other parents have stopped me at the...
Caitlin B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm citizen in USA. I've been in the country for 28 years and I'm looking for a job as part time, nanny/babysitter. I have 10 yrs. working with kids (newborn/toddler) and I have the references available. My duties while I'm babysitting are observe and monitoring the baby support children's emotional and social...
Mercedes can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I would like to recommend that anyone looking for a dependable and trustworthy caregiver for your baby or child to reach out to Mercedes. She has lovingly cared for my son from the age of 4 to 18 months. When he was a baby, she made sure he was clean, safe and...
Jaime N.
Luis M.
San Francisco, CA
$30-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
Youth Counselor, Coach, Mentor, Sitter For Child And Pets
5.0
(8)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Luis and I currently work for the Richmond Neighborhood Center with SFUSD elementary school children ages 4-11. I have 5 years experience caring for infants and toddlers as a Bilingual Nanny/Babysitter plus 3 years as a Respite Parent Coordinator. I also have 4 years of experience as a Mental Health Counselor with...
Luis can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Luis watched our 1.5 year old daughter for an afternoon/evening and was great! He asked thoughtful questions during handoff, jumped right in to play blocks with her, and kept great notes of how the afternoon went that he reviewed with us when we got home. Our place...
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Ashley G.
San Francisco, CA
$30-49/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Ashley,
I have 9 years of experience working with children, I have a degree in preschool, I worked 5 years as a teacher in my country Colombia and 4 years as a babysitter here , I have a CPR and First- Aid certification , I'm fully vaccinated Covid-19 and also I speak Spanish too.
As extracurricular activities I was a...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley was absolutely wonderful with our 16 month old son. She took him to the park, played and made sure he had snacks and stayed hydrated while playing outside and kept him save at the playground climbing and running. Ashley was also on time, had excellent...
Mona S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student pursuing a degree in public health. I'd describe my personality as outgoing, energetic, and caring. I have lots of experience babysitting for multiple families ranging from the ages 3 months - 8 years. I am from SD so unfortunately I had to say goodbye to the families I took care of prior to my move to SF....
5.0
"Amelia is amazing! She is very dependable and someone I know my kids are always safe with. She has done amazing things for our family, and I wish we could've taken her with us on our move to North Carolina!"
Ashley M.
Tapai A.
San Francisco, CA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Tapai , a mother of 3 teenagers, (2 girls one boy) I love babysitting and being a caregiver. I worked as a private caregiver , I am an excellent driver too. My rate is from between $30- $50 an hour. My available hours Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3pm,
I worked as a volunteer at our church as a children...
Tapai can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tapai was such an immense blessing to our family throughout the time that she cared for my aunt who had late stage Alzheimer's. I will always be grateful for her loving and attentive care.
When Tapai worked for us, it was clear she deeply cared about her work:...
Elizabeth S.
Ariana G.
San Francisco, CA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 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, Special Education, and Early Childhood Development. I have 5 years of experience with children ages 3 months to 10 years old, in babysitting, nannying,...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ariana is studying child development and is so knowledgeable about all things kiddo!"
Emily Z.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional housekeeper and I used to work in the 4-stars hotel for 3 years. I have a practical experience in dealing with any cleaning and housekeeping affairs. Please contact me if you have any demands for housekeeping.
Yuzhen can also help with: Changing bed linens, organization, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Yuzhen is excellent. She has helped us keep our home with two young kids in much better order. She takes our cleaning priorities into account and is extremely punctual and reliable. We feel very lucky to have met her."
Diana B.
5.0
(4)
Hi everyone ! My name is Alisa and I'm 20 years old. I worked at the youth program Myeep for 3+ years. At myeep I worked in the after school and summer program where I cared for children ages 3-12 years old. I took a break from child care but now have a lot more free time in my 20's and would love to get back into it. I'm also...
Alisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
"Alisa has always been the time of person to be right there when you needed support in anything. She puts a lot of hard work into the things she's passionate about."
Simret B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of infants and toddlers. I'm a mom of a cute boy.
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Anna has worked for us many times over the past months and we have always been satisfied with her work.
Anna is a very caring person who is honest, responsible, reliable, hard working and kind! She takes initiative in her work, often coming up with better...
Barbara C.
Karelis V.
San Francisco, CA
$51/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Karelis V., I am a teacher of children in my country Venezuela I worked for 15 years, I have worked here in New York taking care of children, I like children and I can take good care of them and teach them good manners and also play with them, I wait for your message to Help take care of your children, thank you...
Karelis can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Karelis is a huge sweetheart and a natural teacher. My daughter took to her immediately! Not to mention, Karelis always cooked healthy meals for my daughter, sang to her and taught her how to give her first high-five!"
Lauren S.
Janine M.
San Francisco, CA
$30-47/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have excellent reference, with one baby and share care, and toddlers. I love babies. I am a very happy person, I like going outside park, library, zoo, academy of science, reading and English and Spanish, sing baby songs, play on the floor. I am very responsible and punctual.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Janine is a wonderful person and nanny. We were so fortunate to have her care for our daughter, from 5 months to nearly two years old. She has all the things you'd look for in someone caring for your child - dependable, loving, responsible, fun, and experienced....
Vanessa D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been working in childcare for 19 years and have experience working with babies, toddlers, and preschool age children. I'm also a parent to a sweet, amazing 23-year-old daughter who is an artist. As a parent, I understand the challenges and fears that new parents face when leaving their child with a new person and find it...
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Rosa took care of our son since he was 5 months old for a total of 1.5 years. I agree with one of the earlier comments about feeling like we won the lottery finding Rosa. She made it comfortable to step away and return to work which for me was invaluable. And our...
Pauline L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Dania, I'm 28yo and I'm from Colombia. I've been watching kids since I was 15yo, that's helped me gain experience in this field with children of all ages.
I love to do art and crafts, taking the kids to explore, for a walk, to the park, libraries, museums, the zoo, and playgrounds, I also like to read with them and...
Dania can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dania did a great job with my two girls. My kids got along with her right away. She sang songs, played with them, made them draw and color and kept them really entertained. One of my girls was going through the potty training process and Dania was super alert and...
Sheetal D.
Tania E.
San Francisco, CA
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tania. I'm a mother/father supporter & helper coach and a doula day or night.
I'm mother of 2 great kids & our dog. I love animals, music, cooking, and enjoy nature and meditation.
One of my goals is to help families in the beautiful but challenging role of being a parent, to be present in their homes and help...
Tania can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I highly recommend Tania's doula services, she was the most wonderful support system throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. I am so grateful for all of her knowledge, care and advice as I navigated this transitional period of my life. She takes...
Care member
Nataliya P.
San Francisco, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
Hello! :)
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have immense experience with infants through to teenagers. From park outings to bedtime routines, homework and learning/development activities, cuddles and playtime, after school activities etc, I LOVE what I do.
My friends would describe me as caring, a great...
Nataliya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was fantastic, very thorough and thoughtful, responsible and sweet with our daughter! I would recommend and hire again. "
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Caroline. I am 39 years old and I am from Brazil. I have 12 years of experience working with kids of different ages. I am very calm, caring, easy going, and I love kids. I'm trilingual, I speak Spanish, Portuguese and English, and I would love to use my skills with a new baby. I believe in a positive discipline,...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caroline is a wonderful caregiver. Caroline has provided occasional babysitting for my 4 year old daughter and she is always punctual and dependable. Caroline immediately engaged our cautious and shy daughter by getting down to her level and reading some books...
Amy S.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I am teacher assistant and worker for about two years at (Pre-school) in San Francisco. The age range was around 2-5 years old where I gained a lot of experience. I am bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. I love playing with children and being a good role model for them. I have my medical Assistant, as well as my CPR...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"We LOVE Nancy! She’s so good with our son Leo, who’s 14 months. When she comes to the door he gets the biggest smile on his face and runs to her with open arms. When they’re out in GG park or anywhere else I don’t worry about him at all, which is saying a lot...
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Delilah D.
San Francisco, CA
$30-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working for three amazing families in SF, but feel free to reach out to see my availability! I am still available if you need a date night on the weekends, or even throughout the week!
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic child care professional with over 6 years of professional experience providing amazing care...
Delilah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My son immediately was comfortable interacting with Delilah. She did several activities with her and I could hear him laughing while I was working. Definitely recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Ms. Liz got her start in education by obtaining her A. S. in Early Childhood Education from Skyline College in San Bruno. While obtaining her degree she simultaneously worked as a teacher at NAEYC accredited CCLC Shores, via KinderCare in Redwood Shores, CA. She then went on to study at California State University East Bay where...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Francisco, CA
Thais C.
5.0
Thais is one of the best things to ever happen to our family. She is our very own Mary Poppins. Our son absolutely loves her, when he hears the knock on the door in the morning, he yells, "Tata!" and runs to let her in. Other parents have stopped me at the playground to tell me how lucky we are to...
- Caitlin B.
Mercedes C.
5.0
We hired Mercedes full time in September 2019 when our daughter was 3 months old and we were both back at work after leave. Our daughter is now 21 months old and will be starting daycare next month (for socialization), which is the only reason we're parting ways, and we're doing so very appreciation...
- Emily M.
Luis M.
5.0
Luis watched our 1.5 year old daughter for an afternoon/evening and was great! He asked thoughtful questions during handoff, jumped right in to play blocks with her, and kept great notes of how the afternoon went that he reviewed with us when we got home. Our place was also nice and tidy when we got...
- Care member
Ashley G.
5.0
Ashley was absolutely wonderful with our 16 month old son. She took him to the park, played and made sure he had snacks and stayed hydrated while playing outside and kept him save at the playground climbing and running. Ashley was also on time, had excellent communication and a dependable car. She...
- Mona S.
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.
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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 1,644 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 $24.45 per hour as of May 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 San Francisco, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Francisco, 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.
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 821 reviews of the 1,644 listed babysitters.