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Hello! my name is Marianna (Annie). I graduated from CSU with a Theatre degree, I spent a year of my degree working with children's theatre and enjoyed it immensely. I learned a lot about helping kids come into their own as well as games that help verbal communication skills. I've been a nanny/babysitter since I was 15, I worked...
Annie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maddy, I recently graduated from Cal Poly SLO with a bachelors of science in elementary education. I have babysat and been a nanny for almost 6 years, and I have worked at a local preschool in SLO for 2 and a half years. I am looking to nanny or babysit over the summer, and I love to be around kids and have a fun...
Madalyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Johanna B.
Los Osos, CA
$19-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I began babysitting when I was 11yrs old (and I am now 43). I have worked as a nanny and as a preschool teacher as well. I have experience with kids of all ages and am comfortable watching multiple children at once. I also have a TON of ECE units from Cuesta College. I have been fingerprinted and have had first aid and CPR...
Johanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
While we didn't end up hiring Johanna, she was super responsive, detailed and kind in her messaging. Our schedules didn't match up, which is unfortunate as she seemed like she would be an attentive and responsible nanny for any family.
Kari H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a psychology and child development major at cal poly slo! I have been babysitting children ranging from newborns to 12-year-old's since high school and I am both CPR and life guard certified! Over the summer I worked at a children's outdoor sleep away camp in which I worked with kids in a variety of situations. Please...
Recent review:
5.0
Sydney was very professional, helpful assisted in child care and helped clean up our place. We would highly recommend her. She has a great attitude. Vanessa and baby Liam.
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
CURRENTLY SEEKING:
Weekday M-F After School Job, I have flexible evening availability, can pick up, help with homework(3pm-onwards)
Hi Everyone! My name is Jewell and I just graduated from Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo as an Art History major. Before that my major was Early Childhood Education so I have spent many many...
Jewell can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Jewell is an amazing babysitter. She helped our family so much and my kids loved her. She was professional, attentive, caring and warm. She picked up from school, made dinners and helped with HW. One of the best childcare providers we've ever had.
Austin G.
Briana R.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Cal Poly SLO Student, Fun, And Enthusiastic Baby-sitter!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 5 years of experience with babysitting. I have babysat 2 girls the ages of 8 and 10 for a month in 2022 and in 2023. I have also taken care of 3 siblings, 2 girls and 1 boy, on and off during the past summers. In the summer of 2022, I took care of a 6 month year old baby boy for about 2 months. This summer I also took...
Briana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Briana was incredibly responsive and trust-worthy. She was also so sweet with our daughter - I would highly recommend!
Nathalie K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello ! I'm a second year animal science major at Cal Poly SLO and I'm looking to nanny/babysit. I've taken care of younger cousins and family friends for 6 years and have 2 years of paid child care experience. I love leading kids in fun activities and making sure play areas are tidy. I can do light house work, run errands,...
Mili can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Mili took wonderful care of our one year old, we would definitely recommend her!
Jessica S.
Sarah J.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sarah.
I am a social energetic person, and I love meeting new people and helping out whenever possible. I come from a family of 10, but aside from that babysitting experience I help my friends with their kids whenever possible. For the past 6 years I have worked in church nurseries, have worked as a child care...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Although we ended up hiring a different applicant due to availability, Sarah was very kind and flexible in an attempt to meet our needs. I would definitely consider her if she lived nearby full time
Dominique L.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm a caring, kind, patient, and positive person with a gift of loving small children. I consider working with children to be a privilege. I love their curiosity about the world and their excitement for life. I have experience as a nanny overseas, a babysitter, and a teacher in Early Learning Centers. I believe that children...
Ivy can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
We first got to know Ivy through our preschool where she was a floater. Ivy is a wonderful caretaker and also very loving with children. She has a calming presence, and I have always loved her zeal for travel...I feel she brings this curiosity about the world to...
Evelyn G.
Trystan G.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Trystan and I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, both in home and in a daycare setting. I'm energetic, creative, and love spending time outdoors.
I have a pre-nursing degree from Cuesta, but decided to change paths and am currently pursuing early childhood education.
I'm also CPR & first aid...
Trystan can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Trystan is extremely personable, likable and a team player. You can tell she's very passionate about her job and will go above and beyond for her clients. All in all an incredibly sweet, hard working young lady.
Layne P.
Emma M.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi Everyone! My name is Emma and I am a college student athlete studying to become a high school math teacher! Through tutoring, coaching, babysitting, being a teacher's assistant and volunteering as a youth leader, I have lots of experience with children. I also have three nieces (5 years old, 3 years old, and 6 months old) who...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Recent review:
5.0
Emma is the absolute BEST! She is reliable, responsible and engaging. We hired her for after school driving and caregiving, we felt very comfortable with her driving our girls and trusted her completely. Our girls really admired her and Emma took a real interest in...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a 30-year-old female who loves hanging out with and caring for children. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember, and have always been very successful and enjoyed all of my experiences. I am looking to find a family that I can bond with and help out with possible morning to evening care. I look forward to...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
We had Madisyn for a few short weeks when she was a full time nanny for our 1 year old before she left town. She bailed us out when or many left and we could not find another on right away. We were so lucky to have Madisyn for even that time - our daughter loved...
Ekaterina U.
Carolina A.
Oceano, CA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello families! I was an Au Pair (nanny live in) for 3 years. I have worked with children ages 5 months to 12 years old but my hours of experience are primarily with children ages 5 months to 3. I also grew up with children because my mother was a kindergarten teacher.
Recent review:
5.0
Carolina has 10+ years experience caring for children. We know her extremely well because she was our nanny, lived in our home and cared for our two children (age 6 months and 10 years when she started) full-time for over one year. She still babysits for us and...
Care member
Kristin S.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay - at - home mother of two and housekeeping/homemaking is my passion. I find a profound fulfillment in providing my family with a deep cleaned and organized space to thrive and hope to provide yours the same! I ensure that each space I clean will be re-set beyond the basic standards of tidying as if it were my own. I...
Kristin can also help with: Changing bed linens, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
Recent review:
5.0
Kristin handled pickup and drop off of our children a few months back and was very accommodating and friendly. She was extremely professional and flexible. Our kids loved her and I hope to have her again when we need the help.
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lexi and I am a Cal Poly SLO student returning home for the summer and looking to find a family to nanny or babysit for from now to early September
At Cal Poly, I am a liberal studies (elementary education) major where I have had the opportunity to take several child development courses and spend time working...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Where do I begin? Lexi is phenomenal. We have two little boys and a newborn daughter and Lexi has been great at managing all three of them effortlessly. She is always on-time, upbeat, thoughtful and proactive. I would recommend her a thousand times over.
Lauren J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone , I'm Leila and I'm looking a full time job for JUNE 2024.
I started working with kids when I was in high school, after that I studied Kindergarten teacher. I been living as an au pair for two years with two awesome families and doing extra babysitting for other families. And actually I'm working with a family but...
Leila can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Leila was great and the kids loved her! Will hire her again in the future.
Care member
5.0
(1)
Since I was little I have pets, from dogs, cats to horses or snails. I have never bought an animal, I have rescued all of them from the streets. I volunteered at an animal shelter where I helped the vets during and after surgeries. I currently have a 3-year-old dog (silver lab) that I love.
Carolina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Recent review:
5.0
Very sorry I can’t contact her without “upgrading” my service. This request is a one off while I am visiting this location. We have no need for ongoing services but are blocked at contacting applicants without upgrading to services we don’t need.
Steven V.
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Recent review:
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.
Ashley M.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm going to be a third-year student 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, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Ashley was very reliable and great with my two kiddos! We will definitely be hiring her again.
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a reliable nanny who loves children and I have more than 5 years of experience sitting kids. Currently, I am living in SLO with my husband and I am working with a loving family in the weekdays. However, I am trying to do some extra hours on the weekends or at night time. I am patience, reliable, loving and easy going...
Ximena can also help with: Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
We hired Ximena 8 months ago as a full time nanny to our two kids (1.5 yo and 3 yo). She is fantastic! The kids absolutely love playing with her and look forward to her visits. She is reliable and punctual (hasn't missed a single day) and is easygoing in demeanor....
Kristi N.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Avila Beach, CA
Johanna B.
5.0
While we didn't end up hiring Johanna, she was super responsive, detailed and kind in her messaging. Our schedules didn't match up, which is unfortunate as she seemed like she would be an attentive and responsible nanny for any family.
- Kari H.
Sydney T.
5.0
Sydney was very professional, helpful assisted in child care and helped clean up our place. We would highly recommend her. She has a great attitude. Vanessa and baby Liam.
- Care member
Jewell M.
5.0
Jewell is an amazing babysitter. She helped our family so much and my kids loved her. She was professional, attentive, caring and warm. She picked up from school, made dinners and helped with HW. One of the best childcare providers we've ever had.
- Austin G.
Briana R.
5.0
Briana was incredibly responsive and trust-worthy. She was also so sweet with our daughter - I would highly recommend!
- Nathalie K.
Mili K.
5.0
Mili took wonderful care of our one year old, we would definitely recommend her!
- Jessica S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Avila Beach, CA:
How can I find a Avila Beach babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Avila Beach, CA?
The average rate for Avila Beach, CA babysitters on Care.com is $10.00 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Avila Beach, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Avila Beach, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.