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99 babysitters are listed in San Luis Obispo, CA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Luis Obispo, CA
Mariana G.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$27-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Kids! Available Part Time
5.0
(13)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hello! my name is Mariana and I'm a part time babysitter/nanny and still have some availability for other part time child care positions. I recently finished a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program to take ultrasounds! I was drawn to the Ultrasound field primarily because I wanted to scan pregnant woman and watch babies all day!...
Mariana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Me and my daughter absolutely love Mariana. She has done a great job caring for my infant. If I were not moving out of state, Mariana would still be my nanny. My daughter's face lights up every time she sees her. The love my daughter has for her is amazing. Mariana...
Savanah H.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
would love the opportunity to work as a nanny/ babysitter for your family this summer. Over the past 9 years, I have been a babysitter/ nanny for multiple families (and have loved every second of it!).
I love doing outdoor activities, hide and seek, crafts, building forts, movie nights, and more! On top of watching your kids, I...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Grace was a great communicator and we always felt our kids were in great hands. She listened to our and their needs well and was great at being creative with play. She was timely and always cleaned up after her and the kids. We love Grace and can't wait for her to...
Marybeth S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been nannying for over eight years and have extensive experience in child care. I am able to cook, clean, transport, and keep the kids safe! I have nannied all age ranges and feel comfortable watching multiple children at once. In my latest role, I nannied for a family with kids ages 3 months and 6 years. I am extremely...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My kids adore Elena! They always look forward to seeing her. She is an excellent communicator, she plays and interacts with the kids very well, and she is very reliable. She has picked my children up from school, driven them to activities, helped with homework, and...
Peach F.
4.0
(1)
I have been caring for children of all ages since I was 12 years old. I have been a nanny for a few families as well as a daycare assistant.
I am willing to help with cooking, light cleaning, laundry, pet sitting, running errands or anything you may need help with.
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Molly R.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Molly and I absolutely love babysitting! I like to stay active and involved with the kids! In my free time I like to hangout with friends, go on hikes, bike rides, listen to music, watch movies, and spend time with family. I've been babysitting for many years and have had experience with kids ranging in ages from 3...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Molly as a babysitter. She is enthusiastic, punctual and my three boys always have a great time with her and talk about her for days after. Babysitting 3 boys ages 7, 4 and 1.5 is no easy task but she is mature and always makes me feel confident...
Jenna E.
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Emily and I am a third year college student at Cal Poly SLO. I have loved living in San Luis Obispo, and I would love to be able to have a job that can directly impact my neighborhood and help out my community. I have started babysitting family friends since high school and I have loved working with kids ever...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Emily is thoughtful, caring and brings joy into her work. She engaged our 19 month old with age appropriate games, was timely and followed our routine and instructions and had our little one tucked in bed on time and the are picked up when we got home. She is a gem...
Taylor A.
Casey R.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've taken care of kids all my life starting from neighborhood babysitting services and continuing on to sites like these. I love children and thoroughly enjoy spending time and taking care of them. I can provide a safe, fun, and reliable experience for your little ones!
Casey can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Casey was awesome, a natural with my little girl. Very professional in the way she conducts nanny work as her business, on time here everyday, and communicated very well on the days that she could not make it with plenty of time in advance. She was understanding...
Peter G.
Ashley M.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently a fourth year Liberal Studies major at Cal Poly and plan to be a 5th-grade teacher. I have lots of experience with kids and I'm able to babysit, housesit, pet-sit, and help out with transportation.
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ashley was very reliable and great with my two kiddos! We will definitely be hiring her again. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there! As a daughter of a NICU nurse I've been around children all my life and have extensive experience with infants and children. Caretaking has always come natural to me as I have been babysitting since I was 14. I love to cook and I am good with housework as well!
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sara is super dependable and always eases my nerves when leaving my little one with her. She's great at following sleep schedules and filling in wake times with fun activities for the kids. She's also very experienced with animals and great at helping out with...
Marina P.
Camille W.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$17-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Camille and I'm a third year student at Cal Poly. I have been babysitting for over 6 years for children aged 4 months-12 years old. I also have tutoring experience for about 4 years. Spending time with kids is a passion of mine and I am looking forward to being your babysitter!
I'd describe my personality as...
5.0
"Camille is extremely kind and patient. She is great with my kids and they love when she comes over. She is attentive to their needs and even tutored one of my kids when she wasn't babysitting. She is always on time and she tidies up whatever she and the kids have...
Elizabeth W.
Jasmine B.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$17-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone!
I am a Cal Poly (2020) graduate -- Bachelors in Child Development & Minor in Psychology -- who lives and works full-time in the San Luis Obispo area. I currently work as a Case Manager for Family Care Network assisting youth in the community. Previous experience was working in special education for 2 years, as...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jazzy has been a wonderful sitter for my active boys (3 & 6 yrs) for the past year. They are always excited when she comes over. She is plays with them in our home and takes them to the park. I appreciate her great communication, easy-going personality, and keeping...
Malinda G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a student at Cal Poly and I have 7 years of child care experience. I have babysat children of all ages with a variety of personalities. I like to be hands-on and play games and be silly, to make my time with your child as enjoyable for them as possible. I can help with Travel and Errands. I have also been a certified...
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Prompt, delightful and responsible, I had nothing but trust and respect for her. My two toddlers took to her immediately and I knew they were in great hands."
Erik J.
Makena F.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Makena and I have been in San Luis Obispo for a little over a year. I moved from Santa Barbara where I had lived for five years. I originally moved from Maui for school and have fallen in love with California. I have 5+ years of experience working in professional childcare facilities and with private families....
Makena can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Makena is fantastic! I had never used this service before and wasn't sure what to expect. Makena was an absolute dream and put any anxiety to rest. We were in town for a wedding and I didn't have a sitter. Makena visited in our hotel room, played with our 16mo old...
Selyca M.
Alisa H.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$17-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Alisa. I am 18 years old and currently attending Cuesta College. I have 2 younger siblings so I have experience getting them ready and driving them to school and activities, making food, helping with homework and handling situations with problem solving. I also have a 3-year-old niece who I would spend time taking...
Alisa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alisa was punctual, bright, cheerful, and my 4 children really liked her. She did a great job accommodating and assisting with a range of activities always remaining engaged and with positive attitude during the entire visit.
Alisa is asset to sitter...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with all ages from babies to young teens. I was the personal babysitter for a newborn until she was 14 months and her parents moved away. So, I am definitely an experienced diaper changer. I have a lot of experience with larger families because I have a very large family. Not only have, I babysat all different...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a creative, energetic, and passionate person who loves to care for children. I have over two years of experience working at a preschool, caring for a group of up to 12 toddlers at a time. I also have babysat for many years prior to this. I am currently in school to receive my Bachelor's in Education, as I am on my path...
Isabella can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Maddy, I'm a second year student at Cal Poly. I've worked with kids of various ages for 5 years now through babysitting, nannying, and kids' camps. I currently work with the YMCA during the week as a Youth Program Leader at a local elementary school. I am CPR certified, have my own car, and am fully vaccinated. My...
Maddy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
My name is Meghan and I am a second year college student, studying political science at Cal Poly! I am super comfortable babysitting children of all age groups, and have been babysitting since I was 12. I have a lot of experience in working with children, as I taught gymnastics camp in high school, and have had multiple long...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Hi parents! I'm a recent cal poly grad! I will be pursuing a career in teaching and have lots of experience with kids and babies! Please let me know if you have any questions :)
Maya W.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$23-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi my name is Maya and I am a second year, psychology major at Cal Poly! I love kids and I have lots of babysitting experience over the years. I am looking for a part time schedule. I have my own car so I able to do drop off/ pick up, drive to do fun activities, or to extracurricular practices! I am very dependable, organized,...
Maya can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Luis Obispo, CA
Mariana G.
5.0
Me and my daughter absolutely love Mariana. She has done a great job caring for my infant. If I were not moving out of state, Mariana would still be my nanny. My daughter's face lights up every time she sees her. The love my daughter has for her is amazing. Mariana was my first experience with a...
- Savanah H.
Grace S.
5.0
Grace was a great communicator and we always felt our kids were in great hands. She listened to our and their needs well and was great at being creative with play. She was timely and always cleaned up after her and the kids. We love Grace and can't wait for her to come back in town to babysit again!
- Marybeth S.
Elena P.
5.0
Elena is THE BEST. The literal best. If you are lucky enough to hire her, do it. She took care of my baby and 6 yo with kindness and fun and love, along with helping me extensively with household tasks. She is dear to our family.
- Anne K.
Molly R.
5.0
Molly is everything you would want in a babysitter: responsible, punctual, professional, and communicates well. She did great with our two boys, followed instructions, and we would not hesitate to recommend and rehire Molly for future babysitting jobs.
- Lester C.
Emily F.
5.0
Emily is thoughtful, caring and brings joy into her work. She engaged our 19 month old with age appropriate games, was timely and followed our routine and instructions and had our little one tucked in bed on time and the are picked up when we got home. She is a gem and I highly recommend her!
- Taylor A.
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How much do babysitters charge in San Luis Obispo, CA?
The average rate for San Luis Obispo, CA babysitters on Care.com is $20.81 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 Luis Obispo, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in San Luis Obispo, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 52 reviews of the 99 listed babysitters.