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137 babysitters are listed in San Mateo, CA
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in San Mateo, CA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am 31-year-old, looking for a babysitting position.
I graduated with a degree in Marketing my son is 4year-old. I am a single parent and I am already vaccinated.
I own a car with clean driving record and I can provide excellent references.
For the past 10 years, I have been working with newborns to teenagers, being a nanny...
Yessica can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"I hired Yessica to watch my daughter while I would be away for a daytime appointment. We were able to set things up via text, which was convenient for me. She was very professional and showed up on time and ready to work. My daughter warmed up to her right away....
Sylvia C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am kind responsible Latina I speak Spanish and English not perfectly I am Christian I have experience over 15 years taking care of children. I am able to participate in fun activities with children, cook for them, and also take pride in maintaining a clean space. I have references and phone numbers with the people who I have...
Gloria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Gloria has been taking care of our 1 year-old son full time and done an excellent job, but unfortunately we are moving out of the area. We have felt extremely fortunate to have Gloria as a member of our household. She is proactive, punctual, honest, and...
Saioa V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Jennifer. For the last 12 years, I have been a nanny for several wonderful families, the longest employment lasting nearly 4 years after being a preschool/infant teacher for 16 years with experience with children from newborn to 6 years of age, experienced in varied teaching styles.
I specialize in Infant/Toddler care,...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My two kids - a three year old boy and a ten month old girl - instantly took to Jennifer the moment she walked in. She has a bubbly and fun personality that kids are just naturally drawn to. Always punctual and dependable, Jennifer took great care of my kids while...
Katherine B.
5.0
(9)
***I am not seeking employment until May 2025 (including one time jobs). If you have needs starting next summer, please feel free to reach out***
Hi! My name is Taylor, I am an Oregon native who spent 6 years in Chicago and was ready for the sun.
If you're looking for a nanny whose goal it is to find the best parks in the...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"When we first started looking for a nanny, we knew we wanted someone who was not just experienced and responsible, but also someone who would genuinely care for our children and become a part of our family. We found all of this and more in Taylor.
From the very...
Jason A.
Erin P.
San Mateo, CA
$25-28/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been babysitting and working with children for a very long time now. I have experience as a nanny and an on call babysitter. I have also worked at a preschool for a few years. I absolutely love working with kiddos and helping out families wherever they may need it! I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am also...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Erin came to our house for some babysitting on several occasions and was great! She instantly bonded with our 3 1/2 year old daughter and I highly recommend her services."
Kevin G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have 3+ years of paid professional experience with kids, Currently available on late afternoons, evenings, and some weekends. When I'm not babysitting, I work in the Legal department of a Biopharmaceutical company.
My experience:
1 year of full-time work with one newborn and twin toddlers
1 year of full-time work with a...
Clara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Clara was punctual, easy to communicate with, and took great care of the baby. When the baby was playing, she was engaged with the baby and always kept an eye on him to make sure he didn't hurt himself."
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Geiziane D.
San Mateo, CA
$30-36/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Geiziane, I'm 26 years old and I'm from Brazil. I'm a CPR certified, non-smoker, I have a driver's license and a clean driving record and permission to work in the US. I have over 5 years of experience as a full time child care provider, most of my experience is looking after infants and toddlers. I'm very...
Geiziane can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in US for almost 3 years taking care of kids. I also worked in a daycare in Brazil taking care of multiple kids of different ages. My experience with children started a long time ago when I was my brother's babysitter for many years.
I'm good at all aspects of childcare including, preparing nutritious food,...
Beatriz can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Beatriz to care for my 5 month old baby short term. She's so sweet and great! I completely trust her with baby. She's been very communicative, dependable and really in tune with the baby's needs. Baby was going through bottle refusal and Beatriz was very...
Avinash G.
Ruta S.
San Mateo, CA
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a 26-year-old experienced, reliable babysitter. Have experience in babysitting different age kids. From newborns to teenagers! Kids love me because I am always interacting with them. Active, love outdoors & love engaging kids in activities. I can cook, and do chores. Available for date nights or over-night care.
Ruta can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ruta was amazing! The kids loved her. We would definitely hire her again if we are in the area."
Caroline B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thanks for checking out my profile! I would love the opportunity to work with your family. I have tons of experience with children of all ages, newborn to teens. I am currently looking for a new full-time family and some new families for evening and weekend babysitting as well! I live in San Mateo and have been living and...
Leticia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Leticia worked for our family for a little over 2 years. She really came to our rescue. At that time, we had two kids under the age of 4 plus a newborn (so three kids under the age of 4). She is a Super Nanny- able to manage kids, do fun things with them, juggle...
Ani V.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
AVAILABILITY: Tuesdays and Thursdays all day. Short-Term
+ Montessori Early Childhood Teacher credential.
+ Montessori Infant and Toddler course.
+ Positive discipline approach.
+ Private Montessori Curriculum classes (very fun)
+ Spanish classes
+ Babysitting/Date nights for 1 to 3 kids
+ So much love for children.
+ Fun...
Paola can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Paola is wonderful with our 20 month old! We have a Montessori inspired nursery setup for him and were hoping Paola would apply her Montessori background when working/playing with him. She does an amazing job of this - she also brings thoughtfully curated...
Sriram V.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Erica and I am currently working on my masters of education at the University of San Francisco. I have over 10 years of experience working with children that include swim instructing, teaching, and nannying. I have worked with children of multiple ages, languages, and abilities both in America as well as SouthEast...
Erica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erica K. is great with the children. During the time that she was teaching swim lessons all of her students loved her. They were always excited to see Coach Erica and couldn't wait to come to lessons. Erica genuinely cares about each and every one of her clients."
Matthew K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Suteya, 33 years old. I'm looking for a part time, date night or temporary job.
I am an experienced and currently nanny who has a lot of experience with kids, specially toddlers and babies. I can watch multiple kids.
I love kids. I love helping people. I believe I am a kind-hearted person and I felt like I could...
Suteya can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Suteya watched our 4-month year old boy. She almost always shows up a little bit early, is professional, and is dedicated. She constantly plays with and does stimulating activities like tummy time, walking, playing outside on the swings, etc. She also helped keep...
Garrett Y.
5.0
(4)
I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I understand that the early years are vital for children future. I'm mature, dependable, patient and loving. in the daily basis, I provide comprehensive care to infants and toddlers, I love to read, appropriate activities for children age. I also...
Gladys can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Gladys as our nanny for the past year. From the time our child was 4 months old to 20 months old, she consistently showcased her exceptional qualities. First and foremost, her reliability is unmatched; we never had to worry...
David P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Bay Area Mom... Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. Trained Behavioral Therapist working with children with Autism. Five years of coaching for San Mateo PAL. I coached many sports with my two kids. Team parent in sports 19 times. Current Hillsdale High School Special Needs Liaison. Art in Action Art Docent 9 years. I have my...
Denise can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Denise took care of our son from 4 months old to 18 months old. Denise is very caring and loving and our son absolutely enjoys her company. She made sure there was a routine that was set with him and followed it diligently. She took inputs from us and adjusted the...
Shivangi C.
Brenda G.
San Mateo, CA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brenda and I currently reside in the East Bay. A little bit about myself is that I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and running.
I grew up in San Mateo, California and studied at College of San Mateo. I then moved to Sacramento where I received my Bachelors in Psychology. I have around 8 years of experience...
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Brenda was a great caretaker for my kids. She was hands on and did her best to discipline my children the best she can. As a hardworking mother with 2 kids it's difficult to manage both, but she definitely eased the stress. She played fun activities with my 5 year...
Kelly O.
Tatielle S.
San Mateo, CA
$55-65/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Welcome to my profile! My name is Tatielle, and I am a dedicated Newborn Care Specialist and Birth and Postpartum Doula. With a background as an au pair, newborn nanny, and now specializing in postpartum care, I have gained extensive experience in providing compassionate support to families during this special phase of...
Tatielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tatielle is patient, knows how deal the craziness that caring for 2 different ages can become. My oldest kid just loved her and asked us to spend more time with her next time we need. We really appreciate the help she has given to us when we need. She's lovely girl...
Joanna W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Rosa!
I am a full-time nanny looking for my next tot to love on. I am a playful grandmother of 11, with many years of experience caring for children. Please message me if you are looking for a responsible, dependable, and loving caretaker for your baby or toddler.
Rosa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We are so happy to have found Rosa! She has been providing weekend care for our two kids (4yo and 1yo). She is punctual, communicative and clearly loves children of all ages. She helps around the house and always leaves it looking better than it did at the start of...
David D.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with children from newborn up to 13 years old. I do all kinds of activities with them.
If cleaning, laundry, and meal preparations are needed, I can do that.
I am very patient with them especially when they are shy and don't know if they are willing to accept someone who isn't their parent to care for them. I...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Maria interviewed with us, and was pleasant, punctual and seemed very qualified for the job. She was very proactive about following up - and even offered to come in for a play date so we could see if she would get along with my son. The play date went well - she...
Preeti D.
Eugenia G.
San Mateo, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience Nanny Looking For An Evening Or Weekend Position
4.2
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature, dependable, nurturing and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills. Valued by client families for warmth, professionalism, dedication and excellent judgment. Provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children. I affectionately and effectively...
Eugenia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Eugenia. She really connected with our son and seems to genuinely enjoy her time playing with him. She is flexible and dependable."
Aaron R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Mateo, CA
Yessica O.
5.0
Yessica took care of my baby girl for 15 months. She has been very loving, caring and attentive babysitter. She use to take my daughter to story time at library and parks every morning during weekdays.
Yessica also use to bring her Son who is very fun and energetic kid to have around your kid...
- Swathi S.
Gloria R.
5.0
Gloria took care of our one-year-old full-time but we ending up moving out of the area.
Gloria was excellent! She was punctual, communicative, and very caring. At the end of every day she always let us know how the day went and if there was anything that we should be aware of. She often...
- Mike B.
Jennifer S.
5.0
My two kids - a three year old boy and a ten month old girl - instantly took to Jennifer the moment she walked in. She has a bubbly and fun personality that kids are just naturally drawn to. Always punctual and dependable, Jennifer took great care of my kids while I was out and we were very sad to...
- Katherine B.
Taylor C.
5.0
When we first started looking for a nanny, we knew we wanted someone who was not just experienced and responsible, but also someone who would genuinely care for our children and become a part of our family. We found all of this and more in Taylor.
From the very first day, Taylor has shown an...
- Jason A.
Erin P.
5.0
Erin came to our house for some babysitting on several occasions and was great! She instantly bonded with our 3 1/2 year old daughter and I highly recommend her services.
- Kevin G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Mateo, CA:
How can I find a San Mateo babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in San Mateo, 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 137 babysitters in San Mateo, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Mateo, CA?
The average rate for San Mateo, CA babysitters on Care.com is $27.45 per hour as of November 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 Mateo, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Mateo, 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 Mateo, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in San Mateo, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 89 reviews of the 137 listed babysitters.