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763 babysitters are listed in San Francisco, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in San Francisco, CA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Parents,
Available on Weekends and weekdays after 6 p.m.
I am a mature woman, a mom of a teen, fluent Eng, Esp and Portuguese, working as a nanny since 2004.
NB - 5 yrs old.
Great driver, references and clean records.
Luciana can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Luciana has been our part time babysitter eventually in the evenings and weekends, taking good care of our 23mths old son for the last 4 months. She is happy, communicative, trustworthy and very playful. She loves to sing, artcrafts and read. My son loves her (and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Carmen, although I like to be called by my middle name Lupita. I'm an experienced nanny now soon available. I've worked wit different families and with different circumstances . I've been with my current family for 5 years and helping with their 3 children, sometimes even looking for the 3 of them. I'm First Aid...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carmen is really an extension of our family - she has helped raise our three children from birth, cared for and nurtured all of us (my husband and me too) and is a very special person all around. She is incredibly caring, first and foremost, and has a special gift...
Amy D.
Juliana M.
San Francisco, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello I have recently moved back to San Francisco during this pandemic. I have a background in working with kids and the elderly
Juliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Wonderful babysitter who loves children and works very hard."
Juliana P.
Trisha M.
San Francisco, CA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love being around kids!
Children make me a more knowledgeable person: Children are, by nature, very curious. With all the questions they ask, I constantly find myself looking for answers in books and on the internet.
Children make me a well-informed person, as kids often expect for me to know exactly what they are talking...
Trisha can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Trisha is great. She is high energy, very caring. If my husband were not in need of a SNF I would keep her forever if my husband's health allowed him to be cared for at home. She is VERY flexible, there was nothing she said no to."
Cynthia K.
Jacqueline M.
San Francisco, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Neuro/childhood Development Educated Nanny/personal Assistant/tutor!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a socially intelligent, detail-oriented empath. Neuroscience Degree from Wellesley, Childhood Development and Education background. I have over 10 years of experience as a skilled childcare provider, personal assistant, and tutor of children ages 0-16. I am seeking a nanny, personal assistant, executive assistant,...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jackie was amazing with my 2 girls. She was punctual, and helped them with their homework. She was open to outdoor activities/tutoring and very thoughtful about health and safety.
Would hire her again in a heart beat!"
Paul F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Food science Bachelor's degree.
- 6 years experience as a being a nanny full time in the Bay Area for children ages 2 m. - 10 years old. ( 2 yrs. for aupair)
- 4 years experience for caring children ages 12 m. - 12 years old. (Thailand)
- Experienced taking care of multiple children ( ages 4 m. - 10 years)
- experienced in...
Nutchaya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Chaya to look after our 4 month old baby, who had not been with a sitter before. Chaya was caring and knowledgeable and handled my baby's separation anxiety very well. She was very professional: she arrived early and was easy to communicate with.
She...
Giovanna C.
Elise P.
San Francisco, CA
$50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as reliable, kind, fun loving, and warm.
I enjoy getting to know people, having conversations, and forming meaningful connections. I find that I can do this easily, while caring for people of any age!
I grew up in Burgundy, France, where I coached a youth basketball league throughout my teens.
I've...
Elise can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I feel so lucky to have found Elise! She immediately put me at ease leaving my kiddos in her care. She is a great communicator. Sending my pictures and updates while I’m away. My kids love spending time with her, especially playing basketball. She’s even taught...
Care member
Julia L.
San Francisco, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Julia and I currently work with 5th - 12th graders as a Health Educator. I have always had a passion for working with kids, and have over 10+ years of experience in roles, a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Spain, and an intern at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. I love connecting with youth...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Julia looked after our 19mo old one evening while we were visiting family in San Francisco and staying at a rental. Our daughter was almost instantly at ease with her and they had a great night, despite it being a new face in a new time zone and a new location for...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a reliable, flexible, and active person who has about 8 years of experience caring for infants and children aged 0-10. I am currently looking to support myself while transitioning into UI/UX Design by doing something joyful such as caring for your kid(s).
I will be able to provide appropriately for your kid(dos) in...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is SUPER diligent and kind with my kids! She always checks in with me and asks for permission before doing any activities with my kids. She also sends lots of updates and pictures of my two little boys having fun on the activities she takes them on! I just...
Jennie A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I would like to tell you a little about myself, Daniela is from Ibagué, Colombia, where her first language is Spanish; however, Daniela has been nanny for more than 5 years and experience with ages from 0-9 years old, I love make different activities (cooking, art, playing) with kids while at the same time we learn from each...
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"EXCELLENT. Everything you would want and need in a caretaker. She was very responsive and communicative before hand, arrived early, was resourceful and helpful right away as we got ready to leave, and immediately hit it off with our son. She has years of experience...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello
My name is Sheila and I will be happy to work with you!
I have previous experience with kids as a baby sitter and as a swimming instructor, I like working with kids because always they give you positive energy, are fun and I like to teach things to them and also learn from them
I speak English and Spanish (native)
I'm...
5.0
"Sheila did a great job with our two boys when our regular nanny was off! She took our youngest to the neighborhood park in the morning and played with both boys in the afternoon! She was great, looking forward to working with her again :)"
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am Monica! I am looking for a nanny position with a fun friendly family!
Here is a little bit about me-
I'd describe my personality as caring, fun loving, good sense of humor.
I enjoy time spent with kids.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to be part of the family.
I started working with kids when I was 20 years...
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
5.0
" As we were new parents, we really relied on Monica's experience to help us get settled into our new family routine. Her experience and training has been really helpful in this regard. She is loving, hard working and unfailingly positive. She's always made sure...
Adam C.
5.0
(1)
I am looking for a new full-time (M-F) nanny position to share my experience and help a parent who needs it. I prefer to care for one child so they can get 100% of my attention, but depending on age, I may be willing to watch 2 siblings for additional pay per hour.
Since February 1st, 2024 I had cared for Audrey but From...
Bindarimaya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is an amazing and very energetic mother.She had helped us grow our little girl.
Very punctual,fun loving and caring Nanny."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hello!
I am Alex a dedicated caregiver with over three years of experience at Daycare Center in Albany. As a UC Berkeley graduate with degrees in Molecular Environmental Biology and Political Science, I love incorporating educational activities into child care to make learning fun and engaging. I am CPR and First Aid certified,...
Alexandrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alex is an excellent child care provider. She is fun and reliable. She provided care for my son at his daycare and also baby sits for us on occasion. We have loved how she balances education and playtime and invests in cultivating a whole-brain approach. She is...
Care member
Emma A.
San Francisco, CA
$30-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
Outgoing, Playful Caretaker With Camp Counseling Background
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Emma, I'm a recent college grad, and working with kids of all ages is my passion. I have three summers of experience working with kids ages 4-17 as a camp counselor, providing careful supervision in the outdoors. This included leading crafts, musical activities, campfire cooking, chores, hikes and games. I balance fun...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma is an all-star! As a counselor at Farm Camp she was always someone that we could trust to make the best decisions for our campers. She's responsible, hardworking, playful, and caring. Emma builds great relationships with people in her life, forged on kindness...
Alex Y.
5.0
(3)
I am a handyman, personal assistant, and estate manager. I also have over 10 years of experience working with children ages 4 - 18. I spent 5 of those years doing the after school shuffle, taking kids to their activities and taking care of them until their parents got home.
Most recently, I have worked more of a house manager /...
James can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Fantastic caregiver and companion. Reliable, dependable, enterprising, kind, thoughtful, caring, good judgment."
Elizabeth E.
Olivia F.
San Francisco, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been working in childcare for 6 years. I am enthusiastic to extend my services to a family that needs my assistance. My availability is flexible, and I can accommodate my schedule according to your requirements. I am open to any hours needed.
Providing a safe and secure environment for children is my top...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Always great with kids and never had an issue dealing with unruly behavior and energetic kids! Helped with their homework frequently and was engaged, my daughter treats her like a sister and was so happy when she became our nanny! Always brings a smile and good...
Andrew M.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Vasni, I also go by Vanessa (my middle name). I've completed my MA program and my BLS/CPR certificate. I love working with kids. During the day I work at UCSF just looking for something's in the afternoon. I have taken care of infants, toddlers up and 8-9-year-olds.
Vasni can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Vanesa has babysat for our 4 year old son for most of his life. He adores her and we look forward to having her babysit again!"
Deborah L.
5.0
(1)
I speak Spanish and English. I have been a nanny for 10years. I currently live in San Francisco. I'm reliable, loving and responsible. worked with a family with 2 kids, ages 3 years old and 5years old. worked with them since the oldest child was about 3 months old, now they are in school . I'm currently working with another...
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Claudia was the most amazing nanny to our little boy for many years. We still ask her to come and help from time to time - staying over weekends at our place when needed. Incredibly dependable, warm hearted and responsible.
Feel free to email me and I will tell...
Jim L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Francisco, CA
Luciana B.
5.0
Luciana is wonderful. Always warm & friendly, and very engaging with our daughter, bless her. Lu is great with communication, prompt, and on top of things. Wholeheartedly and without reservation, we recommend Luciana.
- Joseph C.
Carmen A.
5.0
She has been taking care of my daughter during the weekends and some days during the week as needed for the past three years. She is AMAZING! My daughter looks forward to spend time with her. She makes sure the house is in great condition even though she has played with my daughter for hours. She...
- Irene C.
Juliana M.
5.0
Wonderful babysitter who loves children and works very hard.
- Juliana P.
Trisha M.
5.0
Trisha is great. She is high energy, very caring. If my husband were not in need of a SNF I would keep her forever if my husband's health allowed him to be cared for at home. She is VERY flexible, there was nothing she said no to.
- Cynthia K.
Jacqueline M.
5.0
Jackie was amazing with my 2 girls. She was punctual, and helped them with their homework. She was open to outdoor activities/tutoring and very thoughtful about health and safety.
Would hire her again in a heart beat!
- Paul F.
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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 763 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 $26.39 per hour as of March 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 500 reviews of the 763 listed babysitters.