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1,942 child care providers are listed in San Francisco, CA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in San Francisco, CA

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Nicha G.


San Francisco, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

5.0

(19)

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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents, I am a traveling Postpartum Doula/ Newborn Care Specialist/Night Nanny. I offer temporary, occasional, and full-time care, and I am available to travel across the U. S. or internationally (I hold a U. S. passport) I have over 10 years of experience in childcare with children of ages from newborns to...
Nicha can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Highly suggest her. She is professional and trustworthy. Very knowledgeable and good communication"

Arash A.

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Valeria K.


San Francisco, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic And Enthusiastic Child Care Provider With More Than 17 Years Of Experience

4.2

(6)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

-art teacher -museum art guide for kids -arts and crafts teacher -art therapy groups coach for kids and adults -co-founder of the first specialized art therapy studio -summer youth camps leader -childcare provider for more than 20 years -graduate of David Yellin College for Early Childhood Education -mother to wonderful human...
Valeria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I highly recommend Valeria as a nanny for your childcare needs. She demonstrated exceptional skills in caring for our four children, ranging in age from 1 year old to 8 years old. Not only did the kids enjoy being with her, but she also had a remarkable ability to...

Iana C.

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Yesica A.


San Francisco, CA

$36/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, My name is Yesica; I am looking for a full time nanny position in San Francisco . I am a loving, energetic, trustworthy, devoted, and flexible nanny who loves kids. I have over seven years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and school-age children. I enjoy going to the park, programs, storytime, and...
Yesica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Yesica is absolutely amazing, my daughter lights up when she sees her come through the door. Yesica is warm and gentle with her. She takes her to the park daily and always gets her down for naps. She takes the initiative to figure out healthy lunches and snacks. We...

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Patricia B.


San Francisco, CA

$28-40/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, My name is Patricia, from Brazil, I am 31 years old and I am looking for occasional baby-sitter jobs on the weekends. I've been living in the US for 4 years, always taking care of kids. I can provide good references. I love interacting and caring for children. I can help with meals, driving kids to activities or...
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Patricia helped us out with some last-minute daycare during a workday. She was such a pleasure to work with and did a wonderful job taking care of our daughter."

Shaylee P.

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Alexandrea T.


San Francisco, CA

$35-40/hr5 yrs exp

Loving And Experienced Child Care Provider

Hello! I am Alex a dedicated caregiver with over three years of experience at Daycare Center in Albany. As a UC Berkeley graduate with degrees in Molecular Environmental Biology and Political Science, I love incorporating educational activities into child care to make learning fun and engaging. I am CPR and First Aid certified,...
Alexandrea can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alex is an excellent child care provider. She is fun and reliable. She provided care for my son at his daycare and also baby sits for us on occasion. We have loved how she balances education and playtime and invests in cultivating a whole-brain approach. She is...

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Diana L.


San Francisco, CA

$29-40/hr10 yrs exp

child care

I am a nanny with many years of experience. I have been taking care of children since I was 15 years old and professionally have 15+ years. I have raised my own daughter. I love, love, love children. I am very reliable, trustworthy, hardworking, caring, attentive, very communicative, well organized and compassionate. My Nannying...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Diana is my mother and believe me when I say that I am not being biased when it comes to saying that she is not only an amazing mother but an amazing nanny. She is extremely dedicated and is always there to attend to a child's needs, always giving it her all. I am...

Annette L.

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Annie W.


San Francisco, CA

$35-38/hr10 yrs exp

Educated Child/youth Worker/special Needs Children .

Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood

I love children and dogs! 20 plus years experience working with children professionally. Educated & trained , college degree in early childhood development /education + special needs. CPR. Worked with children in daycare, preschool-nursery school, kindergarten in Norway for 11 years. I am positive, kind, caring, dependable,...
Annie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Annie in November to care for my 1 year old daughter.I came to San Francisco for work,and needed child care for a week.She is wonderful ,so kind and caring .Me and my daughter both love her and hope to work with her next time we are back in SF!"

Angie D.

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Luis M.


San Francisco, CA

$30-40/hr9 yrs exp

Youth Counselor, Coach, Mentor, Sitter For Child And Pets

Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Luis and I currently work as a sports coach for SFUSD children ages 4-11 during the school year and host nannyshares twice a week for the past few years. I also have 5 years experience caring for infants and toddlers as a Bilingual Nanny/Babysitter plus 3 years as a Respite Parent Coordinator. Finally, I have 4 years...
Luis can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Luis was very attentive and kind to my autistic brother. He arrived on time. I appreciated his questions and engagement to ensure my brother was taken care of properly. "

Francesca M.

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Zhanna M.


San Francisco, CA

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Educator Dedicated To Child Development

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Zhanna, a dedicated nanny with over 10 years of experience and a background in teaching. My passion for childcare stems from a love for fostering children's growth and development. Education and child development are at the heart of my caregiving philosophy, ensuring every moment is both nurturing and...
Zhanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed many candidates and decided to hire Zhanna as the caregiver for our boys because of her gentle demeanor, patience, and years of experience in looking after infants and toddlers. Zhanna took great care of our boys from when they were three months old...

Gene E.

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Hannah L.


San Francisco, CA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Passionate About Child Development And Creating Lifelong Memories With Children!

I'm Hannah and I recently graduated from Cal Poly SLO with a B. S in Child Development! I am continuing my education online in a few months to become a pediatric speech language pathologist. I have always had a passion for working with children and want to continue that passion for as long as I can. Some fun facts about me are...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah is by far the BEST nanny I’ve ever had. I’ve been so lucky to have her these past 3 years. Hannah has become family to us and during our time with her she been the phenomenal with our two children. There are so many aspects I love about Hannah but I’ll name...

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Jessica G.


San Francisco, CA

$38/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Babysitter For Your Little Ones!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jess and I'm an architect by day. With a love for babies, kids, dogs, city exploration, and crafting, I bring a unique blend of creativity and responsibility to babysitting. Growing up, I took on the role of a big sister to my sibling, who is eight years younger than me, in addition to my family experience, I...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"You will be so delighted to have Jessica -- she is punctual, sincere, accommodating and 110% trustworthy. You will feel a complete sense of calm as she cares for your child/children and we feel blessed to have had her -- she won't let you down and is all around...

Sarah C.

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Stacy U.


San Francisco, CA

$55/hr10 yrs exp

Newborn Care Specialist/Night Nanny Only

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Working ONLY as a NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST and Consultant. I'm well known for my work & sleep training skills with babies. Over 25yrs in E. C. E. It's my passion! Experience w/infant/toddler care, preschool teacher & director, nanny, night nanny, sleep trainer, newborn care specialist/consulting. B. A. in Child Development,...
Stacy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Truly an amazing and professional sitter. Stacy has exactly the calming and warm personality you want in a sitter. I short---she was awesome and very professional in a difficult situation. The longer version is that, I was visiting SF for three weeks with my...

Elena S.

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Carmen G.


San Francisco, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience as a nanny, for private families as well as day care facilities, in the Bay Area. My experience ranges from newborns to teenagers. I have excellent references and can provide those for you upon request. The services I can provide for your family include, but are not limited to: caring for up to...
Carmen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

5.0
"I had interviewed many nannies and Carmen stood out as an honest, trustworthy, and all around good person who I would want to be my child's nanny. In just a few days she has shown how caring and attentive she is. She has a lot of experience and she is a natural at...

Jean B.

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Natalia C.


San Francisco, CA

$19/hr5 yrs exp

Trustworthy. Caring. Fun.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

-Oldest of 3 siblings -Fluent in Spanish -First-gen college student -Back home in LA for the summer -Attend University of San Francisco -Majoring in Kinesiology, and want to pursue Physician Assistant school -Babysitter for friends and family -Experience with ages 18 months-13 years old -I can cook and clean! -Homework...
Natalia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Natalia watched our 4 year old. She was very communicative, warm, and friendly with our little one."

Victoria L.

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Leah H.


San Francisco, CA

$22-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Intuitive Family Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Leah and I am a Postpartum Day Doula. I am here on Care because I am passionate about what I do and I believe everyone welcoming a new baby deserves a doula. website is leahdoula Vaccinated families only Certified Postpartum Doula Lactation Educator (CLE) Trustline Certified CPR Certified NERT...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Leah is able and willing to provide age-appropriate activities such as arts and craft projects or games or cooking projects which she does with the kids. She also is very capable in the kitchen, and makes well-balanced meals for the kids. She also takes the kids...

Deborah H.

Child care centers in San Francisco, CA

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

4710 Cabrillo St., San Francisco, CA

5.0

(5)

Munchkinland cares for up to 12-14 Munchkins at a time. Our hours are 8am to 5:30pm M-TH, 8-5pm on Fridays. We are a year-round preschool/family daycare. We are a place for learning, creativity, inspiration, love, kindness, growth, and fun! At Munchkinland, we use an eclectic child-centered...
5.0
"Mrs. Alice and Munchkinland were truly a magical place, one that our family will forever cherish. Our daughter began her journey there at just one year old, and the transformation we witnessed was nothing short of spectacular. Her verbal, physical, and social...

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Señorita's Preschool

Señorita's Preschool

SoMa Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(1)

Bilingual, micro center preschool program for infants to kindergarten-age children. Our program focuses on kindergarten readiness and we're experts when it comes to creating curriculum and activities to help your child thrive! Daily lessons are hands-on and include STEM activities, phonics, cooking...
5.0
"I can't say enough wonderful things about Señorita's Preschool (shoutouts to Ms. G and Ms. Maya!). My son, who is a little over two), recently participated in an evening session at Señorita's (Date/Self-Care Night for the parents) with three other children. If he...

Emily K


Dolphin Stars Childcare

Dolphin Stars Childcare

1331 Harrison Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2880/mo

5.0

(3)

Dolphin Stars Childcare is your trusted destination for exceptional early education and care in San Francisco, CA. We specialize in Infant Care, Toddler care, and Preschool programs, providing a nurturing environment where children thrive. As a premier Mandarine Immersion Play Based school in San...
5.0
"They are so patient and very good with the kids! The program they offer and what they do at school is very detail oriented and my kids are learning so much! Dolphin Stars gives me peace of mind to know my kids are safe and in excellent care!"

Joyce L.


Starlight Christian Preschool

Starlight Christian Preschool

750 26th Ave, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $1660/mo

5.0

(3)

Starlight Christian Preschool is a childcare facility fully licensed by the California State Department of Social Services that is dedicated to the purpose of providing education in a nurturing, loving, and encouraging Christian environment. We encourage learning and development through discovery...
5.0
"Our son has been attending starlight for over a year now, and we cannot speak highly enough of our experience. We had heard really great things from other parents we had met (being new to San Francisco we had no idea where to start) and went for a walk through the...

Hannah O.


Potrero Space Preschool

Potrero Space Preschool

824 Carolina St, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2700/mo

5.0

(4)

Mandarin immersion project-based curriculum preschool in Potrero Hill. We offer full-time and part-time options and meals are included. Potty training is not required. We have a large on-site outdoor play space.
5.0
"Their space is large and clean, with plenty of light indoors. What they like most is that they have a big playground in their backyard."

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in San Francisco, CA

Nicha G.

5.0

Nicha is a wonderful Douala who cared for our newborn infant at 2 weeks old and our entire family. She helped us acclimate to life with the new baby caring for the baby, playing with my four-year-old, doing light cleaning like dishes and laundry and she cooked us amazing nourishing dinners. She...

- Meredith G.

Valeria K.

5.0

Valeria is a trustworthy professional caregiver. Our family hired her for babysitting in the evening time. She does well with all our instructions and followed them in an excellent way. Our child loved staying with Valeria and confirmed they have had a wonderful time. We can recommend Valeria...

- Care member

Yesica A.

5.0

Yesica is absolutely amazing, my daughter lights up when she sees her come through the door. Yesica is warm and gentle with her. She takes her to the park daily and always gets her down for naps. She takes the initiative to figure out healthy lunches and snacks. We are lucky to have her!

- Care member

Patricia B.

5.0

I recently had the pleasure of hiring Patrícia as a babysitter for my 8-year-old son during our stay at a Hotel in Downtown San Francisco. Patrícia was absolutely wonderful! From the moment she arrived, her warm and friendly demeanor put my son at ease. She was punctual, professional, and clearly...

- Joao D.

Alexandrea T.

5.0

We have had Alex babysit our two kids on numerous occasions and she has always been wonderful. We love working with her and looking forward to having her babysit again soon.

- Care member

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Child Care Providers in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,218 reviews of the 1,942 listed child care providers.