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1,641 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
Julia R.
San Francisco, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name's Julia and I just got my Master's from the University of San Francisco this past May. During my graduate school career, I nannied a now 3 yr. old boy for two years. I am bubbly and energetic so I love working with children. If you need a babysitter or nanny, I'm happy to help! I have experience in babysitting since...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia started with us when our son was just over 1 years old and stayed through his 3rd birthday -- 2 incredible years of them being best friends, and Julia feeling like family. She was such a thoughtful caregiver and took time to really understand our kid's needs...
Gina H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been an babysitting and nannying on and off since I was 17 years old! For my past 2 summers, I have worked in childcare at a summer camp. I recently completed my undergrad degree & I'm looking to for babysitting and nannying jobs in SF/Bay Area
Madelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Showed up promptly and did a great job watching our one year old - played nicely and kept her safe! Would recommend"
Care member
Melissa B.
San Francisco, CA
$35-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Melissa I think the first important thing I have to say is that my family and I (4 people) take great care of each other following social distancing and none have been infected and we have not been in contact with someone who has a virus. I worked in a company full time for 15 years but due to the pandemic...
3.0
"Very good worker but high cancellation rate!"
Aarthi G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My love of caring for children has brought me 8 wonderful years of positive experience as a babysitter and nanny in San Francisco, CA. The families I have worked for have children of all ages, from 4 months to 14 years! I thrive in managing any crisis, and I am confident in calming any meltdown taking place. Currently, I am...
Shawn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Our boys (4 and 6 years old) love her! They have so much fun playing and being silly with Shawn. She is very caring and considerate too!"
Jessica S.
Deysi G.
San Francisco, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I consider myself friendly with personality. I love to enjoy every moment that happens at home and outdoors, I love my work and be active. I have 7 years of experience in babysitting from newborns to ages of 6 years. I currently live in San Francisco, I am married and I am a mother of two children, one of 10 years old and the...
Deysi can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Deysi (and is still having her as our nanny at the moment) when my son is 2 months old. Deysi is very caring and notices the little details of our baby. As a new mom, I find that extremely helpful when she comes to me with suggestions on the little things...
Gueayea L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sophia S! I am 28 years old and am currently an educator in SF. I taught for 4 years and have worked in education for 8. I have worked with all ages and taught TK/Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. I began working with kids at the age of 15 when I became a camp counselor in my hometown. Ever since then, I have...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely love Sophia, she is so wonderful with our baby! We feel incredibly grateful for her work, kindness, joy, and care with our family."
Stephen F.
Nora R.
San Francisco, CA
$25-42/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a 4th year medical student at UCSF. Over the next 8 months I have a lot more free time in my schedule so am hoping to start babysitting/ housesitting/ dog sitting/tutoring! I used to babysit in high school and college and was a camp counselor for 6 years so have lots of experience with children!
Nora can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Took excellent care of our 14 month old - was playful, creative, and punctual"
Nicholas C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Anais! I have 3 years of experience as a babysitter and I have also worked at daycares. I am currently studying to be a doctor and plan to work in children's oncology. I genuinely love spending time with kids and giving them quality time. As your babysitter I will make sure your children are well taken care of, fed,...
Anais can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anais helped corral our two young boys on a park outing. She was engaging and they had a great time!"
Care member
Oana Nela Alexandra R.
San Francisco, CA
$15-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter for 6 years and worked with multiple families. I love children of all ages and I always find a way to connect with them. We usually have fun play times or long walks in parks.
I like to follow the family's rules so I always require a schedule from the parents and suggested activities.
Oana Nela Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Honestly, she is the best Nanny I found in the city. She is organized, caring, and fun. The perfect mix of gentle, proactive, and responsible. My Baby loves her. Highly recommend."
Remy G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Eugenie, you can call me Genie though :) I started working with kids when I was 14 through a tutoring program at my high school and also began babysitting. I just completed my freshman year in college with a 3. 9 GPA at the University of San Francisco (online) where I am majoring in Biology. Now I am getting to...
Eugenie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Genie came to help out with our two boys ages 2.5 and 4.5 for a day while their schools were out of session. She was very easy to communicate with, responsible, punctual and up to engage in lots of physical activity with our energetic boys!"
Micaela D.
Nadia U.
San Francisco, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nadia and I am a mature and trustworthy nanny with over 10 years experience in working with children. I recently graduated with a Master's degree and I am available for weekend babysitting for the next year. Feel free to reach out to me if you'd like to connect.
Warm wishes,
Nadia
Nadia can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"From start to finish Nadia was a joy. Punctual, communicated effectively with us, asked our preferences on activities but also proposed options for our feedback, and flexible based on what the kid was interested in doing through the day. We have her things to watch...
William W.
Maria Joao S.
San Francisco, CA
$38/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Maria and I'd love to be your babysitter!
I am from Brazil but lived in Seattle for 10 years before moving to San Francisco 5 years ago. I speak English, Portuguese, some Spanish, and a little little bit of French.
I've always taken care of my two little sisters, who are 13 and 14 years younger than me, but my...
Maria Joao can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"I hired Maria for my child and I was so incredibly impressed and surprised not just by how much she cared for my child but also how creative and artistic and talented she is. Her multiple art projects that she did in only one visit is still here and all so pretty....
Michael S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nisa.
I only available babysitting for evening or date night.
I have an experiences for over 6 years of childcare such as took care of twins, nanny share and multiple ages children at the same time.
I'm energetic, reliable and responsible I have senses of humor. I'm enjoying my day taking care of children they are...
Nisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We're so glad we have found Nisa to help look after our 22 month old for date nights! She's very genuine and patient with our daughter. She will let my daughter take the lead on what she wants to do and Nisa goes along with it. Nisa is very responsive and punctual...
Rodney H.
Sidney G.
San Francisco, CA
$15-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in formal early learning environments for over two years. And have been a consistent babysitter and on-call for a family of two children, one four and a half the other for over four years. In my time in a formal early learning setting, I was teaching at a Spanish Immersion preschool. This entailed developing...
Sidney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sid(ney) worked with us for several years helping raise our two boys. He was primarily at home with our youngest son and really became a reliable and treasured member of our family. He cares deeply about how we wanted to raise our kids and worked with us on the...
Jeffrey P.
Samantha L.
San Francisco, CA
$51/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Sam and I am 24 years old. I have been working with kids since I was 14 as a babysitter, nanny, dance and gymnastics coach, and now as an outdoor educator. I studied environmental studies at the University of San Francisco so I spend my summer as a naturalist in outdoor education. I've always enjoyed working with...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Samantha has worked for my family this past year and we are very sad to see her go since she is moving up north. My 8-year old daughter has particularly loved having Sam watch her every day after school - she helps with homework, she gets on the trampoline and...
Joni K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hello my name is Nelida have 15 years experience of babysitting and I have childcare training CPR letters of recommendation and am responsible and reliable and I enjoy taking care of their children.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nelida was our daughter P.'s nanny from May 2014 through May 2015 (our daughter was age 5.5 months until 18 months), until we moved away. Nelida was a reliable, kind and trustworthy nanny, whom P. adored. P. was delighted to see her in the morning, was in great...
Morgan D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 15 years old and you can say I never really stopped. I have been teaching and tutoring for the past 7 years working with ages ranging from 5 months all the way through 18 years. I have experience working with special needs as well as gifted and talented children. I am also CPR and first aid...
Jamae F.
San Francisco, CA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi and Hello! My name is Jamae, I'm a creative and energetic babysitter with over 6 years of experience. I started my childcare journey as a teachers aid at a preschool, and worked my way up to have my own classroom of 8 toddlers! I enjoy creating activities and lesson plans to keep your little ones having fun and learning....
Jamae can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Melissa L.
San Francisco, CA
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am 27 and live in San Francisco. I am currently a nanny to two boys (18 month and 4-year-old), but I am looking for some weekend babysitting jobs.
I am hardworking, responsible, fun, and obviously love being around kids. I have been nannying for the past year and absolutely love the family I work for. Before nannying I...
5.0
"I hired Melissa for evening date nights to watch our newborn son. Melissa has great energy and has a genuine sense of hospitality. She's great at giving updates (great communication!) when she watches our son and we trust her in our home."
Kathryn P.
Nicolle F.
San Francisco, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Nicolle. I have 10+ experiences with kids. The youngest I've watched is 3-month-old. I am a fun and very active nanny/babysitter. I was an infant and toddler Montessori teacher for 2 years. I have references, arts and crafts, patient, loving, caring, punctual, covid vaccinated, updated shots, and have great...
Nicolle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nicolle is fantastic! Caring, responsible and fun. My daughter loves her and we do too!"
Kathryn M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Francisco, CA
Julia R.
5.0
Julia started with us when our son was just over 1 years old and stayed through his 3rd birthday -- 2 incredible years of them being best friends, and Julia feeling like family. She was such a thoughtful caregiver and took time to really understand our kid's needs as he grew and changed over time....
- Gina H.
Madelyn L.
5.0
Showed up promptly and did a great job watching our one year old - played nicely and kept her safe! Would recommend
- Care member
Melissa B.
3.0
Very good worker but high cancellation rate!
- Aarthi G.
Shawn B.
5.0
Our boys (4 and 6 years old) love her! They have so much fun playing and being silly with Shawn. She is very caring and considerate too!
- Jessica S.
Deysi G.
5.0
Deysi has been helping us for the past month on a part-time basis (30-40hrs/week) to take care of our 11-month-old son. She has been fantastic in helping us, first-time parents, with resetting his nap schedule (after holiday travel across the globe), introducing new foods, meal prep, his laundry...
- Niral D.
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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 1,641 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 820 reviews of the 1,641 listed babysitters.