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287 child care providers are listed in San Luis Obispo, CA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Susan C.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Looking For Part Time Child Care (new Born To Toddler Preferred)

4.6

(9)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I recently moved to be closer to my family in SLO from Georgia in May 2023. My current experience with a new born sweet boy starting at six weeks and his 3-year-old sister. I also have 1experience has been raising two beautiful children and 5 grandchildren. I also have taken care of multiple babies over the past few years. one...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Susan was our near-full time nanny helping us bridge the gap between end of maternity leave and start of daycare. At the interview she was immediately loving towards our daughter, which endeared her to me. She was always on time, adhered to the baby's schedule,...

Sarah F.

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Laura L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Sacramento's Best In Child Care

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I love and very much enjoy working with kids. I've been a professional caregiver and nanny for the last 15+ years. I was a preschool teacher for 12 years and elementary for five years ( K-6th grades). They are so much fun and keep me grounded.
Laura can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Laura is a wonderful person. She has a great personality, she loves children, and she is very accommodating. I love the fact that she can work with my busy schedule. I have a 8 and a 11 year old who are absolutely in love with her."

Raven F.

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Laynee S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter/nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Laynee! I'm now a senior at Cal Poly studying nutrition to become a physician's assistant. I'm available for part-time and date night childcare, and my schedule is super flexible. I love working with kids of all ages and making sure they have a great time. I was a head volleyball coach for younger kids, a tutor, an...
Laynee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Laynee is so sweet and kind! She watched my 2 year old and she took great care of him and made sure he was having fun, happy and comfortable the whole time. I will definitely call her again 🩵"

Chanelle S.

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Brandi H.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Years Of Experience!

I have 40+ years experience, a degree in Early Childhood Education Trustline background cleared, CPR and First Aid certified and excellent references. I have experience with infants, toddlers, all the way to pre-teen. I'm also a Grandma to four littles!
Brandi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"My husband and I are foster parents so we take especially extra caution when looking for someone to provide care for our children. Brandi has a ways been an exceptional provider, and we trust her implicitly. She has been providing childcare as needed since 2019. My...

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Mariana G.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$27-40/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Kids! Available Part Time

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:

Early Education

CPR

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.

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Molly R.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$22/hr7 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Molly is extremely caring and applies herself to any job she's had. She enjoys working with children and will ensure they are will taken care of. You can always count on Molly, she's punctual and responsible. I highly recommend Molly, you will not be disappointed...

Angela G.

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Casey R.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17/hr2 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Morgane C.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$28-45/hr12 yrs exp

French/English Speaking NANNY Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, my name is Morgane and I am originally from France and grew up in Southern California, now living in Missoula. When I was younger I volunteered at a daycare where I had the chance to interact with children of all ages as well as some special needs kids, which taught me a lot about patience and kindness. That is...
Morgane can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Morgane is absolutely amazing! I was so lucky to have ended up having her watch our son. She is sweet, kind, patient, honest, and trustworthy. She was amazing with my very active, little boy. She was a lifesaver to me, as a first time mom who found it difficult...

Stephanie G.

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Grace S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

A Nanny / Babysitter?

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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Grace was incredible! She arrived on time, communicated effectively and respectfully with myself & my family, and took extra care to ensure my younger brother had someone looking out for him while he was alone for the weekend. Would absolutely hire her again!"

Reef L.

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Emily F.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

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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, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
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.

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Elana K.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome Home Manager/ Childcare/

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi :) I have over 20 years of experience caring for children, ranging from newborns to teenagers. I have 2 years of experience working in a Waldorf Kindergarten classroom, 8 years of experience in Health Care (Occupational Therapy), and I am CPR/First Aid certified from Red Cross. I enjoy using sensory focused play and crafts...
Elana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Elana is great - personable, responsible, kind, responsive and easy to work with. My little guy loves her - so clearly that's the biggest plus :)"

Rose L.

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Isabel M.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Isabel and I have been nannying children since I was 21 years old. I have a B. S. in wildlife bio from UC Davis so I love getting kids outside to play and learn about nature. I am a SLO local. I have experience caring for children ages 3 mo. to 15 years of age and have provided child care for up to 4 children at a...
Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Isabel was a fantastic nanny for our child under 2. We really appreciate her supporting our household and providing learning opportunities for our toddler, who has a speech delay due to early hearing loss. They were always engaged in active play and Isabel was...

Amy D.

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Katelyn S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

You Will Come Home To A Smiling Kid!

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katelyn took care of our grandchildren 1 & 4 along side of our ChowChow. Katelyn was amazing with the girls. Right on time everyday. She was thoughtful, interactive, made lunches, played and read to them. She also took our 4 yr swimming and helped her with...

Jo L.

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Sia S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've been working with kids for over 8 years including as a nanny, babysitter, and gymnastics coach! I have extensive experience with all ages from 2m-12y. I've also done many overnights and spent a lot of time driving with kids. I have a safe suv, 2 convertible Chicco car seats, and a clean driving record! I'm background...
Sia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Good communication and she seemed to have a good way with kids. Took him to the park and he was happy with the day he spent with Sia. "

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Anna H.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Kind Nanny Available Immediately!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am looking to work Mon/Tues/Thurs mornings for the remainder of the summer plus September! I love children, whether family, friends, or new to my life! I enjoy reading to, playing with, talking with, and caring for them. I have many skills, including providing meals, maintaining routine, keeping the environment safe and...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anna Mae is currently nannying for our family. She has been dependable, patient, kind, and responsive to our very busy 5 year old twin girls and 2 year old boy. Anna Mae has an easy going personality, responds to feedback/suggestions, and interacts positively...

Steve S.

Child care centers in San Luis Obispo, CA

Dianedaycare4u

Dianedaycare4u

Ironbark, San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0

(2)

Our curriculum at Diane daycare strengthens children's emerging physical, social-emotional, cognitive and language skills, to prepare your child for life endevours and beyond. Our environment is not the average blank room with toys on the floor. We have an at home type feel which allows your child...
5.0
"what i love the most about diane day care is that no mater how old the kids are she still teaches them and she takes care of my little angels just as i would thank you care team for putting dianedaycare4u in my kids life"

Ema J.


Grandmother's House Children's Center located at 1344 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight AM to three PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They...
5.0
"I can't say enough positive things about Grandmother's House Children's Center. We consider ourselves so fortunate to have found them for our child. Their 2 year old toddler class is such a wonderful and supportive environment for our child's first preschool type...

Ellie W.


Located in San Luis Obispo, California, Child Development Resource Center is a non-profit organization that provides child development and therapeutic interventions. The center offers preschool and play therapy for children ages two to five years old. It also offers the opportunity for parents to...

Cuesta College Children's Center

4000 Chorro Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA

The Cuesta College Children's Centers programs are laboratory schools that support students in many fields of study and offer hands-on experience in early learning classrooms. Cuesta College has two children's lab programs, at the San Luis Obispo campus, and at the North County campus in Paso...

Camp Hapitok

PO Box 12441, San Luis Obispo, CA

Camp Hapitok in San Luis Obispo, CA is a childcare and a summer camp by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable child care. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as sport, music, enrichment, and special event.

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in San Luis Obispo, CA

Susan C.

5.0

Susan has not only been an incredible caregiver to our new baby, but she has taken care of us all too! As moms, we are always multi-tasking with a long to-do list. Susan has become a part of our family, helping anticipate my needs as well as my children's. I feel so comfortable with her, and enjoy...

- Care member

Laura L.

5.0

Laura is a wonderful person. She has a great personality, she loves children, and she is very accommodating. I love the fact that she can work with my busy schedule. I have a 8 and a 11 year old who are absolutely in love with her.

- Raven F.

Laynee S.

5.0

Laynee is so sweet and kind! She watched my 2 year old and she took great care of him and made sure he was having fun, happy and comfortable the whole time. I will definitely call her again 🩵

- Chanelle S.

Brandi H.

5.0

My husband and I are foster parents so we take especially extra caution when looking for someone to provide care for our children. Brandi has a ways been an exceptional provider, and we trust her implicitly. She has been providing childcare as needed since 2019. My oldest two and my youngest have...

- Care member

Mariana G.

5.0

Mariana was great with our 12 month old and was very sweet. We will definitely work with her again in the future when we are in town !

- Care member

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Child Care Providers in San Luis Obispo, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 109 reviews of the 287 listed child care providers.