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Find child care providers in San Luis Obispo, CA that you’ll love

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

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 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)

4.5

(8)

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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, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Our daughter fell in love with Susan immediately. She is very attentive to actually playing with our daughter, not just giving her things to do. Susan also asks all of the right questions to make sure she is "parenting" the same way our family would want. Though...

Misti B.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"After looking at several other applicants, the kids and I decided that Laura was an ideal match for the family. She is willing to work the limited hours requested and so far has always been on time and a wonderful assistance to us all."

Mark B.

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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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"She is extremely helpful and so good with children. I can't tell you how many times she has helped me out of a jam. I trust her completely And my children adore her."

Marie S.

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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, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Marianna was a wonderful addition to our family and we will miss her. Very dedicated and caring. I would hire her again if she was staying in the area."

Elizabeth T.

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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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Molly is everything you would want in a babysitter: responsible, punctual, professional, and communicates well. She did great with our two boys, followed instructions, and we would not hesitate to recommend and rehire Molly for future babysitting jobs."

Lester C.

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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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"I've known Emily, and her family, for nearly 10 years. When we were up in SLO for a wedding, so it was a no brainer to ask her if she would watch our 1 year old. As soon as she arrived she was engaging and playing with W. They played and read books until it was his...

Patrick A.

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids LOVE Morgane!! She always comes over with a very positive, loving and fun attitude. She cooks meals for them and cleans up after it all. I work long hours so it's so nice to know my kids are with someone who doesn't just sit them in front of a TV and feed...

Cassandra H.

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Jasmine B.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Everyone! I am a Cal Poly (2020) graduate -- Bachelors in Child Development & Minor in Psychology -- who lives and works full-time in the San Luis Obispo area. I currently work as a Case Manager for Family Care Network assisting youth in the community. Previous experience was working in special education for 2 years, as...
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jazzy has been a wonderful sitter for my active boys (3 & 6 yrs) for the past year. They are always excited when she comes over. She is plays with them in our home and takes them to the park. I appreciate her great communication, easy-going personality, and keeping...

Malinda G.

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Natalie T.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Attentive Nursing Assistant, Nanny And Mother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Natalie and I have many years of experience caring for children and the elderly. I also am a mother so I care for children daily. I have experience caring for newborns, twins, preemies, toddlers, school aged children and elderly. I have also worked with special needs. I am attentive and caring. I have child...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Natalie is an incredible sitter! Not only does she have the experience of being a mother, she also incorporates patience, compassion and possesses an incredible skill set from her experience working in the school system with special needs kids. She was able to...

Christopher S.

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

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Prompt, delightful and responsible, I had nothing but trust and respect for her. My two toddlers took to her immediately and I knew they were in great hands."

Erik J.

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Ashley M.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently a fourth year Liberal Studies major at Cal Poly and plan to be a 5th-grade teacher. I have lots of experience with kids and I'm able to babysit, housesit, pet-sit, and help out with transportation.
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Ashley was great; prompt, patient with the kids warming up to her, won them over and gave me a few hours to finish up work and prep dinner. Highly recommend and will have her back soon!"

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Makena F.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Makena and I have been in San Luis Obispo for a little over a year. I moved from Santa Barbara where I had lived for five years. I originally moved from Maui for school and have fallen in love with California. I have 5+ years of experience working in professional childcare facilities and with private families....
Makena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Makena is fantastic! I had never used this service before and wasn't sure what to expect. Makena was an absolute dream and put any anxiety to rest. We were in town for a wedding and I didn't have a sitter. Makena visited in our hotel room, played with our 16mo old...

Selyca M.

Child care centers in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Dianedaycare4u

Ironbark, San Luis Obispo, CA

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

(2)

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

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 was my first experience with a...

- Savanah H.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in San Luis Obispo, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 91 reviews of the 286 listed child care providers.