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

22 in home child care are listed in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

The average experience for nearby in home child care is 5 years

In home child care in San Luis Obispo, CA

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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.

Grace S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

A Nanny / Babysitter?

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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, 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.

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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Madeline K.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Home Chef & Nanny With 10+ Years Experience

My name is Maddie! I am a San Francisco-based home chef, certified birth and postpartum doula, and experienced nanny. I would love to help you and your family with weekly grocery shopping, menu planning, meal prep, packing lunches, and serving dinners. I studied public health and nutrition in my undergraduate degree and am...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

Taylor J.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/childcare (reliable Tutor, Home Care, Driver, Dog Sitter)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience with over 10+ families' childcare, laundry/home care, driving, & tutoring needs. I nannied full-time for the sweetest family this summer and had an amazing time! I have watched a range of children from infant care, toddlers, and older kids as well, so I have plenty of experience with all childcare...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Isabel S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$28-50/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Energetic And Outdoor Enthusiast Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Isabel. I grew up in Santa Cruz, CA, and currently attend Cal Poly State University, where I am studying Environmental Management and Protection. I am a member of the cross country and track teams and have a passion for the outdoors. I have extensive experience babysitting both young children and groups of...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Hi everyone! My name is Naomi, and I am going into my third year at Cal Poly. As the oldest of five brothers, I've spent most of my life caring for my siblings while my mom balanced school and work, so I understand the importance of creating a safe, nurturing environment. Having moved frequently, I'm adaptable to any home...
Naomi can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Experienced, reliable & considerate caregiver who understands the importance of childhood development, supportive environments and fun! Previously a successful long-term private nanny for a family of 3 energetic boys under the age of 5. While under my care we focused on nutritional needs, cognitive development & fun by...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a third-year college student looking to babysit in my free time! I am an aunt to a newborn and 14-month-old, and I babysit them when I am home from college. In high school, I ran a summer camp for preschool and elementary aged kids. We had a theme for each week ranging from sports to music! I play the piano and sing, and I...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Sarahi M.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$19-24/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny

I have 2 years of child care! I truly enjoy taking care of kids and bonding with them. Kids also really enjoy my company, I don't treat my job as job I treated like a home. I make sure I use a lot communication and understanding when it comes to my patients.
Sarahi can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Mylee B.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Au Pair And Peacemaker

Hello hello! My name is Mylee and I just arrived home from working as an au pair in Stockholm, Sweden for a year and a half. An au pair is a live-in nanny. I am the oldest of six children and love to be around kids. I have been babysitting since the age of 10 and became a nanny when I was 15. I am currently studying business at...
Mylee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Rebecca R.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

New-To-Area Sitter Looking To Establish Connections

I have previous experience as a Childcare Associate at Friends Church Yorba Linda where I received annual First Aid and CPR training. I have also provided regular care for multiple families throughout my time in high school and college, including meal preparation, light housekeeping during children's naps, and more! I love to...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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. "

Care member

Stormie H.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Stormie And I Look Forward To Meeting And Working With You!!

Hi! My name is Stormie and I would love to be your nanny! My first consistent childcare job was when I was 12 years old. I babysat a very young girl and had so much fun while also learning so much. Since then I have babysat more times than I can count. However, most of my experience comes from spending lots of time in an at...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Michelle R.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/Chef

Hello, my name is Michelle! I moved to the Central Coast 13 years ago. I was raised around kids my entire life, as my mom operated preschool centers and then transitioned to home day care. There were anywhere from 8-14 kids in our home , so safe to say I'm pretty comfortable with children. I was a nanny for a few years when I...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more

Sophia E.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

Always Here To Help! Be Kind & Choose Love First.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi i'm Sophia! I attend Cal Poly studying Political Science but grew up in the bay. I have a younger brother and older sister who are the most important people in life. I love people and have extensive experience working with all ages. I ran a girl scout camp for youth promoting inclusivity, fostering sisterhood, and teaching...
Sophia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Isabella B.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Weekday Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a nurturing childcare provider with 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow, especially through play. I love to adventure with kids, and I'm always coming up with new and exciting ways to keep them entertained. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Currently taking care of a 16-month-old 2 mornings/wk, and 2 elementary age sisters on weekday afternoons. I got my B. A. from Cal Poly in 2023 and had fallen too in love with SLO to leave it, I stumbled into full time childcare and again, fell too in love to leave it. There is no other work I feel more passion in doing than in...
Torri can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Sydney G.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Sitter

Hello! I am local educator with a Master's degree in Special Education. I have years of experience assisting for a home-run childcare and nannying through Care. com. I am a CPR and First Aid certified swim instructor for all ages. I have lots of experience working as a therapeutic recreation leader for children and adults with...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I'm excited to offer my babysitting services this summer, I'm here to help families in need of a reliable and caring babysitter. I've gained experience babysitting back home and have always loved working with children. Whether you need a babysitter for a few hours or the whole day, you can count on me to provide a safe and fun...
Carlee can also help with: Light cleaning

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

Katelyn S.

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 instruction as well. If I could give her a...

- Jo L.

Grace S.

5.0

Grace was a great communicator and we always felt our kids were in great hands. She listened to our and their needs well and was great at being creative with play. She was timely and always cleaned up after her and the kids. We love Grace and can't wait for her to come back in town to babysit again!

- Marybeth S.

Sia S.

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.

- Care member

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

In Home Child Care in San Luis Obispo, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 22 listed in home child care.