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254 child care providers are listed in San Rafael, CA

The average posted rate is $27/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in San Rafael, CA

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Tess E.


San Rafael, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tess and I am originally from British Columbia, Canada. I have worked with kids my whole life. After high school I travelled to Ghana, Africa where I worked in an Orphanage and Hospital. I have coached gymnastics with kids ages 1-14. I used to live in the Bay Area where I was a nanny for 4 different families...
Tess can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tess is a rock when it comes to reliability. And superstar when it comes to caring for our two boys! We have been working with Tess for more than 6 months and the boys live her. Will absolutely hire her if she is available. "

Hennie S.

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Carmen B.


San Rafael, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Carmen. I am currently seeking a new nanny position. I have worked with children ages new born through 12. I'm a nanny that has 10 years of experience and have excellent references. I am bilingual -I speak both English and Spanish. I enjoy working with kids, I am reliable, loving and caring. I like to spend a lot...
Carmen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Carmen took care of my son for a year while he was about 6 months to 18 months old. She was absolutely wonderful and I would recommend her to any family, especially one looking to expose their child to Spanish. She is truly caring and loving and just such a...

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Meyling L.


San Rafael, CA

$37-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun & Outgoing Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Meyling & I recently graduated from Cal East Bay Hayward. I have been babysitting since 2009. I absolutely love working with infants & toddlers, but I babysit children of all ages. I am a dependable & qualified babysitter you can trust with flexible hours. I'm looking for full-time, date night, & overnight...
Meyling can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"We all absolutely love Meyling - my two toddlers instantly took to her. She is fun, energetic, loving, and overall just a wonderful person to be around. Highly recommended - your kids will be in great hands. "

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Christina V.


San Rafael, CA

$28-32/hr5 yrs exp

Fun & Friendly!!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of experience in childcare ages (6month - 12yrs), pet-care, private tutoring, and housework. I am currently a senior honors student studying Ballet and English. My approach is gentle, fun loving, and compassionate! I would love to be of aide to your family.
Christina can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Christina is one of the most loving and caring people I know. She will give any child and family her absolute all with all that she does. She is very organized, respectful, and responsible with her jobs. She has been such a blessing with my son and I trust him...

Darlene V.

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Laura C.


San Rafael, CA

$32-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Laura , I'm Brazilian (born and raised) and moved to the United States in 2019. I have 14 years experience with kids of different age groups (from newborn to teen ages). For 2 years I took a bachelor's degree in Biology and during that time I gave several educational lectures about environmental awareness and...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laura started as a nanny with our twins when they were 5 months old and they are now 16 months old. She guided us through nap sleep training, solids and so much more. She helped our babies self feed with the bottle and then helped them through baby led weaning with...

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Diana O.


San Rafael, CA

$35-40/hr2 yrs exp

Crafty And Outgoing

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have over 2 years of experience working with kids. I have worked on after-school programs and taught dance and music classes at a school. I have no problem speaking to others in Spanish and am very patient when they are learning. Currently, I am also a tech instructor for a nonprofit, teaching nontech-savvy learners...
Diana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Diana is super sweet with kids, she play a lot, my daughter dance a lot with her. She is creative, and play good with her. Also my daughter can practice her Spanish with her. In addition she love dogs! I highly recommend her."

Paola D.

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Julia J.


San Rafael, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Kind, Active, Energetic, Loving Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently seeking child care and/or pet care jobs on Sundays and/or Thursdays. Start date can be flexible. If you are looking for an occasional sitter/one-time sitter or occasional dog walker/pet sitter, I'm available for that as well. Prefer something recurring. I have experience working with infants, toddlers,...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julia has an amazing personality that is animated and kids adore her. She has a little sister and many cousins so she is experienced with children of all ages. The only thing to beware of is...once she babysits your kids, they will not want anyone else to babysit...

Trina M.

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Nayely G.


San Rafael, CA

$32/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

hi! I am very reliable, patient, and creative person, with me, your children will receive appropriate care,
Nayely can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Nayely was the first nanny I hired for my 6 month old son, and she was wonderful. She was flexible, dependable, punctual, and incredibly kind and gentle. My son loved playing with her - I work from home and I'd often hear laughter coming from the playroom. She was...

Alicia A.

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Irene E.


San Rafael, CA

$15-32/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families, My name is Irene. I'm pursing a career in nursing . I have been nannying/babysitting/house assistant for over 8 years now . My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. Ive also lead an academic pod during Covid . I find such joy in being a positive mentor In a child's life....
Irene can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"We love Irene so much she's part of the family, we moved so we had to end the nanny relationship. She is an incredible human being, great with kids, an awesome problem solver and very reliable. We miss her terribly. Any family would be happy to work with her and...

Talia E.

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Claudia C.


San Rafael, CA

$30-35/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! I am Claudia and 30 years old. I was born and raised in Marin County and currently getting teaching credential. I want to become an elementary school teacher because I love being around young school age kids full of live and energy. I was the after-school coordinator for a program that ranged from grades 1st - 5th...
Claudia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Claudia was delightful! She managed my son's care exceptionally well."

Christopher S.

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Lidia V.


San Rafael, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Career Nanny Of 7Years Looking For Full-Time Job

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lidia, I am a mother of 2 wonderful boys, 2 years old and 7 years old boy. I have been a nanny for over 7 years. I also have experience with newborns and toddlers but I am comfortable with all ages .. The families who i've worked for describe me as warm, loving, cheery , careful, arrive on time. the activities I like...
Lidia can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"Lidia is so loving and dependable! She spent time with my two young children and I’d hire her again and again. She plans fun outings and plays with the kids, sometimes even brining them toys or activities. She was prompt and on time every day. She cleaned up after...

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Claudia R.


San Rafael, CA

$40/hr5 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Claudia, I am 29 years old, I have a 12-year-old child, and I am looking for work to take care of children I have 5 years of experience, I like to go out walking I like to read books to children tell stories I have a lot of patience I can cook clean do the loundry, I am a very active person sweet.
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Claudia helped us out on short notice when our son got sick. She was excellent with him, and then our 2nd son also got sick ... and she was great with both! In addition she asked how she could help in the house. I would have not hesitation to hire her again....

Hennie S.

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Claudia D.


San Rafael, CA

$35/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills, and extensive experience as both a live-in and live-out nanny. I simply love children, love caring for them and find them fascinating, and I am seeking further nanny work to continue doing what I love and broadening my...
Claudia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I want to say Claudia is an excellent nanny. I was so impress on how she connected with my kids. She is punctual and responsible. I can trust my kids with her 24/7. It was heart breaking letting her go. "

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Luisa D.


San Rafael, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and caring person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks upon request. Personally, I'm an organizer, flexiable, and multitasker. With all my...
Luisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Aarti S.


San Rafael, CA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Sitter Who Loves The Outdoors And Being Creative!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Aarti. I have been babysitting/ caring for children in different settings for about 9 years. I go to Dominican University currently getting my masters in Occupational Therapy. From basic care and camp counseling to working at a Pediatric CP clinic, I have lots of experience! I really enjoy hiking, baking, and...
Aarti can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Aarti has been watching my kids for 5 years. She is amazing! She is always on time, has fun with them, is smart, creative and easygoing. She is our kids' first choice babysitter!"

Jill M.

Child care centers in San Rafael, CA

Santa Margarita Children's Center

1055 Las Ovejas Ave., San Rafael, CA

Santa Margarita Children s Center first opened its doors in November of 1993. The dream of the center was to provide affordable, accessible, high-quality preschool experiences to children that would foster a child s complete development. The center is nestled in the Terra Linda Hills and located...

Canal Child Care Center

215 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA

Canal Child Care Center in San Rafael, California, is under the Child Development Program of Community Action Marin, an agency that works to provide rapid response to clients facing a personal or economic crisis. Canal Child Care Center provides care for children ages 3 to 6 years. They utilize...

Dixie Children's Center

1400 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA

Dixie Children's Center is a state-licensed childcare facility located in San Rafael, California. It provides an all-year-round child care to children in Kindergarten up to fifth grade. The Center provides both group and individual activities that are focused on enhancing each child’s physical,...

Santa Margarita Childrens Center

1055 Las Ovejas Ave Ste 5, San Rafael, CA

Santa Margarita Children’s Center is a state-licensed early childhood facility that offers NAEYC-accredited child development programs for children ages two to four years old. Located in San Rafael, California, the company uses a play-based, teacher-initiated curriculum filled with various...

Vallecito Children's Center

50 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA

The Vallecito Elementary School Children's Center is a subsidized child care facility of the City of San Rafael, California. They also have kindergarten aftercare available from 1:25 pm to 2:35 pm and an after school care service that runs from 2:35 pm to 6:30 pm. A summer camp program for children...

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

Tess E.

5.0

Tess is a rock when it comes to reliability. And superstar when it comes to caring for our two boys! We have been working with Tess for more than 6 months and the boys live her. Will absolutely hire her if she is available.

- Hennie S.

Carmen B.

5.0

Carmen is kind, sweet, and always has a smile. She immediately made our daughter (18 months) comfortable through her warm attitude, easygoing and playful nature, and trips to the park. She’s reliable, and even has done light cleaning, making coming home a pleasant surprise every time. The only...

- Care member

Meyling L.

5.0

We all absolutely love Meyling - my two toddlers instantly took to her. She is fun, energetic, loving, and overall just a wonderful person to be around. Highly recommended - your kids will be in great hands.

- Care member

Christina V.

5.0

Christina is excellent. She's sweet, thoughtful, caring and responsible. She was perfect for our daughter who was around 18 months when Christina cared for her. We recommend her without reservation.

- Care member

Laura C.

5.0

Laura started as a nanny with our twins when they were 5 months old and they are now 16 months old. She guided us through nap sleep training, solids and so much more. She helped our babies self feed with the bottle and then helped them through baby led weaning with solids. Our babies grew very...

- Care member

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Ratings for San Rafael, CA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Child Care Providers in San Rafael, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 113 reviews of the 254 listed child care providers.