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Find babysitters in Santa Fe, NM that you’ll love
46 babysitters are listed in Santa Fe, NM
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Santa Fe, NM
Alexandra W.
Santa Fe, NM
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Looking For Part-time Positions
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I've been providing child care for more than 15 years. I have cared for newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, preteens, and teens. I also have experience with twins and special needs. I love playing outside with children and try my very best to keep their attention focused on real playing and not all...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alex did a great job with our two month old. She served as a night nurse for five nights in a row. She is professional, has calming energy and is very responsive. Would love to work with again. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi, everyone! My name is Debbie and I'm looking forward to being the best babysitter and Pet sitter that I can be for your children and family! I just started looking for jobs on here and because i'm new I can provide outside references. I also offer tutoring services for those who need help with English as well! I am 26 years...
Debra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Debbie is super compassionate. My son adores her. We love having Debbie sit!"
Margo M.
Socorro E.
Santa Fe, NM
$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a dedicated person with my family. Patient and loving person with kids. Childreen bring joy to my life as they remaind me of my kids and grandkids. I am Hispanic and have more experience with spanish but I will try my best to learn English as I have a hard time speaking, I do understand it. Thank you.
5.0
"Socorro is a loving person. She is very patient with kids and loves to clean. My baby loves her and cries for her. She is mostly Spanish speaking but she is very smart and tries her best to understand and complete all her tasks before her shift is over."
Karen D.
Brigitte P.
Santa Fe, NM
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a single, stay-at-home, homeschool mother of two teens (who are elsewhere in the evenings), I currently do elder care work 4-7 p.m. in the evenings, but am available mornings for part time care work. I am CPR certified, and am thoroughly background checked as a previous foster mother and social worker. I am enthusiastic...
Brigitte can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brigitte was the most phenomenal sitter. She arrived on time with games and was clearly very comfortable with kids. She got three rowdy kids fed and in bed on time. We are so grateful to have connected with her. Our kids are already asking when she will babysit...
Rachel S.
Maggie H.
Santa Fe, NM
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Outdoor Loving With Plenty Of Experience And Enthusiasm!
5.0
(1)
With 10+ years of experience working professionally with kids and young adults from ages 2-30, I am well versed in adapting to and assessing the needs of different individuals in different environments and working synergistically with families to provide a consistent, positive experience for everyone involved.
I was a regular...
Maggie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maggie was our kids' nanny for several years when they were in grade school and she was absolutely fantastic! She was constantly engaged with our children and very active, taking them on outdoor adventures, playing games and having lively conversations. Maggie has...
Care member
Nguyet T.
Santa Fe, NM
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver Available. I Have Experience Teaching. I Love Children And Pets.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I was a Substitute teacher at my own children's elementary schools.
I have over 30 years experience babysitting and caring for children of all ages.
I am patient, kind, and trustworthy. I especially love infants and nurturing them.
I look forward to providing your family with the best care!
Nguyet can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Nguyet was an incredible help on our recent trip to Santa Fe!!! Warm, reliable, funny, caring, practical, unflappable, thoughtful; she was like a rock for my kiddos while I was single parenting/working. Can't recommend her highly enough!"
Jennifer R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I taught grades K-5 for 28 years and still absolutely love spending time with children! It is important to me to help them be the very best they can be; academically, emotionally, and socially. I have three beautiful grandchildren, and am very interested in giving my love and great care to more children! I am proud to say that I...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We technically never hired Lisa due to the fact that Covid-19 caused us to cancel our vacation BUT I was so impressed by our conversations prior to that I felt the need to still rave about her. I was looking for someone who would stay calm with our fussy breastfed...
Lauren N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones. I have experience with kids of all ages.
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Morgan watched our 20 month old son several times over our month long stay in Santa Fe. Morgan has a nice, laid back energy, she is easy to communicate with, and took excellent care of our son. We would absolutely rehire her!"
Andree D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Marlene and I would love to be your new nanny. I have several years experience working with children of all ages. I have an older son and a 6-year-old grandson. I also worked in a private daycare with children from 6 weeks to 10+ years for 10 years. I love watching children grow, learn and explore the world...
Marlene can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I adore kids and make for fun, attentive, and empathetic company. I like days filled with outings and activities, and no matter what we are doing, I aim to support kids in developing their confidence and communication skills. I have experience nannying children of all ages, including infants, as well as over a decade experience...
Christina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Christina has been watching my 3-year-old daughter since not long after she was born. My daughter loves playing with her, reading, doing artsy projects, visiting the park, and so on. Christina is a fun and totally reliable caregiver. As a former teacher, knows how...
Jeanne L.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a companion and nanny since college. I am a professional, friendly, kind, honest, family-oriented, and intelligent woman.
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maria was part of our family since we moved to Albuquerque, she took care of our busy toddler while we were working and also took care of our house. My home was spotless, she was very respectful of our belongings, always on time, never in a rush, very flexible. She...
Yoania Q.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I teach yoga and other fitness classes. I have years of experience with children, especially newborns-toddlers and kids with disabilities.
Caylee can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Caylee was great with our 2 young children, we hired her for a week when we were visiting Santa Fe. Thanks Caylee!"
Gayle A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alyssa. I worked as a temp nanny in both Albuquerque, NM and Portland, OR. in the mid-late 90's. I worked w/many different types and ages of children, from 1 year to mid-teens, and with many different family dynamics and structures. I was a homemaker for the past 19 years in Santa Fe, NM, and was involved with...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Alyssa was great! We would hire her again in a second!!"
Meredith S.
Karen D.
Santa Fe, NM
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A little about me.
I am a dedicated person with my family. I enjoy reading, and the knowledge and perspective that my reading gives me has strengthened my teaching skills and abilities. I have been successful by helping others, and I attribute this success to my plan, schedule and handle many different tasks at once. This...
Karen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Karen is a very Responsible, loyal person. Experience this my self with her. She take care of my boys very Good always puntual and very nice with them. Also helped with other tasks listed. Very good communication asked a lot of questions to always became a better...
Debbie A.
Hello, I'm a caring, responsible, trustworthy babysitter/ nanny. I'm a mom of three children ages 1-15 years old. So I have experience with all ages. I can pickup/take children to activities, prepare meals and ect.. I can provide references if needed.
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Ella G.
Santa Fe, NM
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a caregiver with three years of experience who is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my talent for connecting with children and helping them thrive.
I strive to be a...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Selena F.
Santa Fe, NM
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a patient, creative, and certified childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. My formal education, combined with my year of hands-on experience as a babysitter, has equipped me with the skills to provide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for your child. My calm and...
In high school I was a babysitter for numerous families. I was also a personal assistant for a CPA firm, where I took care of any of their child's needs. For the past four years I worked with a company named UCA, where we hold cheer leading camps with up to 500 kiddos. I have learned a lot of patience from that job and how to...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a new member of the Santa Fe community, I'm looking to learn more about the culture and help others in the process. I love children and have done various types of sitting over the course of my adult life. As a young girl, I often did babysitter for other children in our neighborhood. I have experience with very young...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 8 years of experience, I currently babysit for a family of six and a family of eight. I have experience taking care of children from ages newborn-14 years old. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I am working on getting CPR certified, I did get certified as a babysitter through Red cross. I've learned a lot...
Marialis Lisette can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Fe, NM
Alexandra W.
5.0
We came to Santa Fe for a week and Alexandra watched my 3 year old every day of the trip. She was fun and friendly and always punctual!
- Care member
Debra C.
5.0
Debbie is super compassionate. My son adores her. We love having Debbie sit!
- Margo M.
Socorro E.
5.0
Socorro is a loving person. She is very patient with kids and loves to clean. My baby loves her and cries for her. She is mostly Spanish speaking but she is very smart and tries her best to understand and complete all her tasks before her shift is over.
- Karen D.
Brigitte P.
5.0
We hired Brigitte for the weekend while traveling to Santa Fe. Brigitte was extremely helpful, flexible, and caring. We were very happy with everything.
- Abigail R.
Maggie H.
5.0
Maggie was our kids' nanny for several years when they were in grade school and she was absolutely fantastic! She was constantly engaged with our children and very active, taking them on outdoor adventures, playing games and having lively conversations. Maggie has tons of experience with caregiving...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Santa Fe, NM:
How can I find a Santa Fe babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Santa Fe, NM 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 46 babysitters in Santa Fe, NM 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 Santa Fe, NM?
The average rate for Santa Fe, NM babysitters on Care.com is $22.24 per hour as of April 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 Santa Fe, NM?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Santa Fe, NM 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 Santa Fe, NM babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Santa Fe, NM are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews of the 46 listed babysitters.