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144 babysitters are listed in Santa Rosa, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Santa Rosa, CA
5.0
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Carley, and I am passionate about offering high-quality, mindful childcare. My journey in this field began at a tender age of 2-4 years old when my mother ran a small daycare from our home. Watching her in that role laid the foundation for my years of childcare work to come.
With over 10 years of...
Carley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carley has been a gentle, nurturing, and responsible sitter for my 1.5 year old twins. She is punctual, follows instructions, and provides great feedback when I return home. I always return home to happy children engaged in playtime, and a house that is clean and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katie and I'm a 23-year-old graduate student at Dominican University of California. I am pursing my doctorate degree in occupational therapy, and have a bachelors of arts from Carroll College located in Helena Montana. I have experience working with children of all ages, including infants. I previously worked at a...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katie was great to work with. She watched our baby during the day while we worked from home. She was dependable and a great communicator. She followed our guidelines, followed our baby's cues, and our child always had fun when Katie came to visit. We would...
Brittani C.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified Home Health Aid. I have always loved working with children! I am looking for long term. I have 5years of paid experience with infants and young children. I am very reliable, punctual flexible, caring and nurturing. I love to make kids laugh and have a great time while in my care. I love being hands on and...
Maribel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We were in a pinch and having a hard time finding childcare after 4 people in a row failed to show for our scheduled interviews and others canceling last minute. Maribel was (still is) a godsend to our little family! She is punctual in her very early morning start...
Brianna F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Margarita. I'm originally from Armenia but have been living in the US( mostly in NYC) for 10 years now. I'm fluent in English, Russian, Armenian, and can communicate in French (basic level). I have a great experience working with children ages ranging from 2 months to 12yrs old. I had a great opportunity working along...
Margarita can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"We've have worked with Margarita once so far and she was lovely and we look forward to hiring her again for future jobs. Both my kids immediately took to her. She has a calm, gentle manner and talks to your kids with respect and finds a way to connect with them on...
Sarah W.
Tanya S.
Santa Rosa, CA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families,
My name is Tanya and I taught preschool for five years. After I left my teaching job, I decided to provide babysitting services and continue to do so. I offer full time/ part time and one-time child care services as well as date nights, weekends and overnights if not already booked. My hours are flexible and I...
Tanya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Tanya is such an amazing nanny! My son who is around 4 years old absolutely adored her. She is kind, gentle and really has a way with children. I would absolutely recommend Tanya! "
Care member
Amanda C.
Santa Rosa, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 20 years I have been a babysitter, camp counselor, nanny and preschool teacher. I studied Early Childhood Education at Rhode Island College and have 12+ credits in ECE.
I believe in play based education and love everything about forest school. My approach with children is a mix of conscious discipline and gentle...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would recommend Amanda in a heartbeat! We had an awesome experience, and unique situation where we got to have our kids play together and help us out for an amazing evening out with my in-laws. She was on time and even brought activities! Thank you!!"
Melody M.
Caitlyn M.
Santa Rosa, CA
$22-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Caitlyn and I am 24 years old and a recent college graduate. I have my own vehicle and will drive kids anywhere they need to go. I love to color, play outside, crafts, build things, cooking, and baking with kids. I don't mind cleaning up after kids. I been babysitting for 8 years now and taught Sunday school from...
Caitlyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She has been watching our daughter for about a month now every week. She is fantastic with her and we really like her. "
Eric G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of experience in compassionate childcare in both professional and private settings. I am creative, reliable, and open-minded. I lead an active lifestyle and care deeply about health and wellness. Your children will love my imaginative play and sense of humor!
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ella is a delightful so. She was so fantastic with our two year old. They had so many fun adventures and she was responsible and good humored.
"
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Elizabeth B.
Santa Rosa, CA
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I've worked with children since I was a teenager, for over 30 years. I was also a nanny for a little over a year before I had my daughter in August of 2019. I had stayed home with my daughter and was watching a boy her age for a little over 3 years. My daughter is now in kindergarten. My husband can pick her up from...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Beth has been the most wonderful caregiver to our son for the last three years (son aged 1.5-4.5 yrs old during this time). She has provided care in her home multiple full days per week and our son was supported with appropriate child development activities from...
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Selena C.
Santa Rosa, CA
$30-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I graduated CSUCI. Worked in a Carden Kids Academy Preschool in Camarillo, CA for about five years as a Teacher's Assistant.
The students that relied on my care were between the ages 1 1/2 - 5 years. My expertise is teaching 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 to reach independence by using Montessori teachings. I have provided circle time in a...
Selena can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have been working with Selena for almost a year now. She is very sweet, wonderful with my boys, and is one of the only people my 3 year old is happy to be left outside of our family. She is very attentive, so much so that our neighbor saw her at the park with my...
Emily T.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm a teacher taking this school year off so I can be with my 12-month-old full time and nanny another little! I am looking for a family who needs care for an infant or toddler around his age. I've nannied two babies in the past, as well as presently on Weds and Thurs and having a pair is great for social...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Lauren watched my 3 kids when they were a newborn, 3 and 6. I highly recommend her!"
Kiersten K.
Cambryel S.
Santa Rosa, CA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Looking For Any Jobs And They Can Be Last Minute As Well! :)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as super friendly and funny. I love meeting new people!
I like working with kids because they are the best company and keep you occupied
I'm looking for a job that will keep me busy and be equally as fun!
I started working with kids when I was a junior in highschool. I babysat two 7-year-old twins...
5.0
"Cam was great! She arrived on time and listened to all our requests (regarding non-screen time activities, lunches, water breaks, sunscreen, etc) and was very flexible. Both our 7 and 9 year old really enjoyed their time with her. She was a very interactive sitter...
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Katherine M.
Santa Rosa, CA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Katherine, I am a graduate from Sonoma State University. I entered as a Kinesiology major, two years in I then added a minor in Child Development. I fell in love with the field and eventually switched my major to Early Childhood Development. I plan on getting my Masters in Behavior Analysis in the near...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I used Katherine once a week for several weeks. She showed up on time and my 11 month old seemed to really like her. She was able to get him down for naps which at times can be a struggle. I will continue to use her again when needed."
Justin D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Warm Greetings,
I have 10 + yrs experience w babies and children of all ages in so many settings
Art, nature, music, academic, fun, homework help, small groups, large groups, one on one
College studied behavior sciences and child development, gpa 3. 9
I love to nurture, care for, guide, teach and empower children
Ariana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cared for my three, they loved her said she was fun and creative and caring! We hired her again right away and will do in the future."
Wendy L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for around 9 years. I'm mom of 3. I'm taking classes in order to obtain my AA on Child Development. I'm bilingual. I have experience with infant and toddler care. I have worked in daycare before as an infant and toddler teacher. Also been a teacher in an after school program k-6th.
I'd describe my...
Leydy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Leydy is a dream come true! She is extremely empathetic & patient. I do not trust easily but I trust her with my baby boy who is the love of my life. She is very reliable and accommodating. My son is so comfortable in her arms. He really loves her so much. She has...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always believed in stating "who I am", over "what I do". I started childcare as a young teenager. Of course, I continued on to have three boys of my own. I was a young mom in my early 20's, when my first son arrived. This also started my varied career in medicine. While preparing for my firstborn, I became a "Doula". This...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary is very punctual, reliable and has been great with our 2 year old toddler as his caretaker.
She is dependable and has been very flexible and accommodating to our schedule which is not easy. She has worked long hours and holidays without any problems .
We are...
Devina T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former elementary school teacher who now works fully remote and would love to incorporate my passion for children and teaching back into my life. I taught 3rd grade for one year and 1st grade for three years as well facilitated Distance Learning for a group of 1st graders and a group of 5th graders. Because I work...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie was great with our 14 month old. He's teething so not his happy normal self and she did a great job keeping him entertained. She was amazing and folded his clothes and organized his toys while he napped as well. I wish we could hire her full time because...
Mark C.
Hi, My name is Geraldy ! I am 18 years old and am fluent in both English and Spanish. I love working with all children but especially 1-3 years.
My experience comes from working in a preschool and nannying. I have been babysitting for years + more recently working more professionally, and I truly believe this is my calling. I...
Geraldy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Kayla and I'm a student at SRJC where I've taken courses in child psychology and development. I have a deep love for working with children and a strong understanding of their needs at different stages of growth. With extensive experience babysitting for family members of all ages, I've become very comfortable...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
My name is Christy. I am 33 years old and I absolutely love kids! I have a lot of experience taking care of them and have an 11-year-old son of my own and an 11-year-old step daughter. I became an aunt when I was 7 years old and started babysitting when I was 13. I have 2 nephews and 1 niece. I also started working as a...
Christy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Rosa, CA
Carley T.
5.0
Carley cared for our 6 month old once a week for several weeks. Her communication is excellent and she is very warm and calm. My daughter took a liking to her immediately and was always so happy to see her! I would not hesitate to recommend Carley.
- Kelly C.
Katie R.
5.0
Katie was great to work with. She watched our baby during the day while we worked from home. She was dependable and a great communicator. She followed our guidelines, followed our baby's cues, and our child always had fun when Katie came to visit. We would certainly hire her again!
- Brittani C.
Maribel F.
5.0
She was perfect. She was willing to help me is a short period of time. I would take her again. I greatly appreciate the help that she gave.
- Meagan C.
Margarita U.
5.0
We've have worked with Margarita once so far and she was lovely and we look forward to hiring her again for future jobs. Both my kids immediately took to her. She has a calm, gentle manner and talks to your kids with respect and finds a way to connect with them on their level. Highly recommend!
- Sarah W.
Tanya S.
5.0
Tanya is such an amazing nanny! My son who is around 4 years old absolutely adored her. She is kind, gentle and really has a way with children. I would absolutely recommend Tanya!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Santa Rosa, CA:
How can I find a Santa Rosa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Santa Rosa, 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 144 babysitters in Santa Rosa, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Rosa, CA?
The average rate for Santa Rosa, CA babysitters on Care.com is $22.88 per hour as of January 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 Rosa, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Santa Rosa, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews of the 144 listed babysitters.