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60 babysitters are listed in South Lake Tahoe, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Ayelen D.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$28/hr • 4 yrs exp
Joyful Babysitter, Bringing Smiles And Safety To The Little Ones!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Ayelen. I am a dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in looking after children. I understand the importance of providing a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages when parents are away. My passion for working with children goes beyond just supervision; it extends to creating...
Ayelen can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ayelen was incredible! We were in town for a week with two high energy children (one and four), and needed someone to watch our kids at the cabin while we spent an adult day at the slopes.
She arrived on time, and was amazing with our kids. She quickly engaged...
David V.
Amber J.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(19)
Hired by 31 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced, creative, fun-loving, and responsible child care professional. I have been in multiple child care roles from casual babysitting, an assistant at a daycare and an assistant teacher at a preschool. I enjoy being a proactive aide in helping your child learn through adventurous and imaginative exploration!
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amber is the best! She was punctual, communicative, and flexible before the job, and came with toys and activities our 21-month-old went nuts for. He loved her and so did we."
Ellen C.
Leticia V.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Leticia and I love working with kids and I started by watching my cousin and his friends. Over the last few years, I've worked primarily with toddlers, but I love kids of all ages. I also worked as a snowboarding instructor for kids at heavenly resort in 2018 and as a math tutor. I love outdoor activities if it's...
Leticia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Leticia to care for our 2 year old son while we visited Lake Tahoe for skiing. Our son really enjoyed playing with her and went down for naps and ate his food without fuss. She took him outside for walks and played with his toys. She was punctual and...
Cindy D.
Hillary U.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Hillary and I love working with children! I have been with families that needed help with child care for few years now. I'd describe my personality as very compassionate, cheerful, fun and patient
I like working with kids because I enjoy their company and I like teaching them new stuff
In my spare time, I like to take...
Hillary can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Hillary was absolutely wonderful with our 8 month old daughter. She was punctual (arrived early even) and entertained her all day with books, toys and songs while we were working. She even made her laugh several times which is quite a feat as our little one is a...
Ilana L.
Dena G.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$25/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a substitute teacher in South Lake Tahoe for Lake Tahoe Unified School District. I am looking for more work in the summer and potentially during the school year as well. I have a Masters in Education and I am a mother to a 5-year-old girl. I have over 20 years experience with children of all ages, both babysitting and...
Dena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"She was very attentive to my daughter's needs and went above and beyond when it came to keeping her engaged throughout the visit."
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Angelique C.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Energetic, Professional Childcare In Tahoe
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*I have a full-time job and am only available evenings and weekends*
I have many years of experience working with children of all ages, including tutoring, playing, adventuring outside, and cooking wholesome meals. I have 8 years of experience as an outdoor educator, working with students ages 5-19 in both indoor and outdoor...
Angelique can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"While we only worked with Angelique once, she was great! She had great communication, and our daughter felt comfortable with her right away."
Joanna B.
Elise M.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$18-33/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Elise and I am currently a 23-year-old experienced babysitter, pet sitter, and medical assistant looking for work to help families in my community in any way I can. I recently graduated this spring from Chapman University, earning a B. S. in Health Sciences along with a minor in Nutrition.
My services...
Elise can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elise was AMAZING! We were visiting from Arizona and I was super anxious about leaving my kiddos my daughter especially she is only 1. They have terrible stranger anxiety and they warmed right up to Elise! She made sure to call before the day she was coming and ask...
Nicole L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm 28 years old with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages, and I truly love what I do! I have a safe, reliable vehicle and a clean driving record. I hold a BA in Social and Behavioral Sciences and an AA in Spanish. Recently, I took a year off to travel the world, gaining cultural insights that enhance...
Madison can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Charismatic, positive, full of energy, and overall amazing! Maddy was incredible with our two, rambunctious boy (M=18m and T=4 years). She handled M's stranger anxiety so well and he loved her within the first hour. T is a typical boy, oscillating between pure joy...
Christina K.
I am an artist, I enjoy the outdoors, biking, hiking etc. I come from a large family and have taken care of my younger siblings while growing up, I have raised my 4-year-old son on my own, he is currently in preschool full time.
I have elderly care experience, mostly Alzheimer's and dementia care along with some assisted living...
Jamie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I babysat for a neighbor with special needs. I took my red cross babysitting certification when I was 12 as well. Throughout high school, I babysat. I have also taught swimming lessons and was a lifeguard for 6 years. I worked at the childcare center at my university when I was...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hello, I am a wild-land firefighter for Tahoe Douglas county and could be called out on roles for 2 weeks at a time. Im the type of babysitter you can keep on speed dial for any last min plans. You can text me week of or day of to see if im available (which I usually always somehow am unless I'm on a role). My days off are...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've had experience working with kids of all ages over the years, and most recently I was a nanny for three boys ages 1, 3, and 7. I enjoy engaging in creative and active play to help with kids' learning and development, as well as to help get the zoomies out. I also am comfortable caring for pets of all shapes, sizes,...
Abby can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I would consider myself to be experienced with children and childcare. I babysat for family friends and family members throughout high school, and have babysat children who were only a few months old to teenagers. My mother is a teacher for special needs children, and I got to spend time in her classroom throughout my youth. I...
Kira can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as kind, caring and fun! I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, my fiancé and my dog Frank.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Meghan and I moved to South Lake Tahoe in 2019. I am a recent graduate of Keene State College with a dual major in biology and secondary education. I currently work full time at Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association as a Water Quality researcher. I am an avid reader, skier, hiker and I greatly enjoy the...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Registered Nurse and I am CPR certified with basic life support from the Red Cross. I have plenty of training and interest in child care. I have babysat for my two nieces (11 and 9 years old) since they were infants. Throughout high school, I worked with kindergarten and first graders at an after school program. I also...
Robin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have over 10 years of child care experience ranging from occasional babysitting to long-term nanny positions. I have experience with all ages ranging from infants to 10/11-year-olds. My favorite age to work with is infants and toddlers, though I am comfortable with children of all ages. When the weather is nice I like to take...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Abby N.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$14-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Abby and I have lived in South Lake Tahoe for almost three months. I work full-time at a landscape architecture firm, but am looking for part-time work! I have been babysitting for many years. My most recent experience was with a family of 5 kids, which I watched in the summer and after school from July to...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Micaela A.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I'm a passionate childcare provider with two years of experience. My previous babysitting roles showed me the positive impact I can have on children's lives. Now, I'm motivated to support families by providing reliable care options.
I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, which helps me connect with children. I follow...
Selena G.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
$18-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Selena, I'm 22 years old, and I'm from Argentina. I'm here in the U. S. on a J-1 visa until mid-March, looking for a babysitting job. I'm studying Biomedical Engineering, which has taught me to be responsible and organized.
Although I don't have formal babysitting experience, I've cared for my younger cousins,...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Ayelen D.
5.0
Ayelen was incredible! We were in town for a week with two high energy children (one and four), and needed someone to watch our kids at the cabin while we spent an adult day at the slopes.
She arrived on time, and was amazing with our kids. She quickly engaged and gained their attention....
- David V.
Amber J.
5.0
I was very nervous about finding a babysitter for our young 3 month old, and I feel so fortunate to have found Amber! She immediately put me at ease on our initial phone call. She was knowledgeable, personable, and communicative. When we met her in person it was immediately clear she was wonderful,...
- Care member
Leticia V.
5.0
Great babysitter and would definitely use again. She watched our son who is almost 3 years old. We picked her because of her perfect reviews! I'm not surprised she has all 5-star reviews.
- Amanda K.
Hillary U.
5.0
Hillary was absolutely wonderful with our 8 month old daughter. She was punctual (arrived early even) and entertained her all day with books, toys and songs while we were working. She even made her laugh several times which is quite a feat as our little one is a tough crowd. We wouldn't hesitate...
- Ilana L.
Dena G.
5.0
Dena is phenomenal. She showed up with a tons of activities for our girls to do and even a bedtime book (we were traveling and forgot one). I don't think my kids have ever loved a sitter this much. She even emptied our dishwasher and tidied up. We feel so lucky we found her. I just wish she lived...
- Erin C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in South Lake Tahoe, CA:
How can I find a South Lake Tahoe babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in South Lake Tahoe, 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 58 babysitters in South Lake Tahoe, 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 South Lake Tahoe, CA?
The average rate for South Lake Tahoe, CA babysitters on Care.com is $22.71 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 South Lake Tahoe, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in South Lake Tahoe, 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 South Lake Tahoe, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in South Lake Tahoe, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.