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60 babysitters are listed in Fairfax, CA
The average rate is $25/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Fairfax, CA
5.0
(1)
I have been a personal and professional assistant on and off for the last 15 years. I am available per job basis and perhaps for a more regular arrangement. I have many different skills and am happy to support as needed with personal shopping, market requests, errands, pets, babysitting, housesitting, and other tasks. Resume...
Recent review:
5.0
Laura is a consummate pro. Friendly, bright and what a toolbox of skill and experience.
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have many years of experience, a unique set of skills, along with wonderful recommendations both in personal assistance work and elder care. I am a psychotherapist intern finishing my hours for licensure. This means you get my in depth experience helping people, being there for them with compassion, skill and knowledge in...
Leyla can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, respite care
Recent review:
5.0
Leyla is one of the most compassionate, gentle (but assertive and advocating when it matters), intelligent humans I know, with an uncommon level of integrity and ethics. Getting her breadth of experience and ability to help people through things is a rare...
Care member
Leyla K.
Fairfax, CA
$39-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern Available For House sitting And Pet Care
5.0
(2)
Hi there, my name is Leyla and I'm deeply passionate about doing what is best for animals, both domesticated and wild. I also have lots of experience working with dogs, horses and cats - including caring for sick and aging animals as well as caring for 11 puppies at once! I've been trained in animal assisted psychotherapy which...
Leyla can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, grooming
Recent review:
5.0
I hired Leyla to pet sit through word of mouth in my neighborhood as she came highly recommended. She is very reliable, conscientious and our dog loved her. She took him on walks on the beach and sent us photos of what he was up to. He's a big, sometimes rebellious...
pascal G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Shannon. I love working with kids and am looking forward to being an elementary school teacher. I graduated from Cal Poly in 2020 with a BS in Liberal Studies and a Minor is Child Development. I also just received my teaching credential from Cal Poly in June of 2021. I have tons of experience working with kids...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Words can't describe what a wonderful help Shannon has been in caring for our 18 month old toddler (and occasionally watching our 7 year old as well). She is punctual, reliable, extremely communicative, and most importantly, connects so well with our kids. They...
Gavin C.
Shannon H.
Fairfax, CA
$13-18/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable nanny! I just got my Multiple Subject teaching credential and am taking the year up to save money and then travel before finding a full time teaching job! I love working with kids of all ages and types!
Shannon can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
I've been caring for pets my whole life and doing so professionally for clients for the last 20 years. For pet sitting, I can stay overnight with your pet or bring them to our home. We have a yard for dogs to play outside in. I'm experienced with giving animals medication or supplements as well as cooking for pets with...
Laura can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine
Linda G.
Fairfax, CA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love animals, I have 3 cats and 1 dog that are my babies, I would love to take care of you pets. I have been dog walking and cat sitting for a few years now just been doing it when someone needs me, I also have experience taking care of horses , so if anyone have a horse that needs to be taking care of I would love to do that,...
Linda can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Recent review:
5.0
Linda was very thorough...responded quickly, came to interview and has started helping me with pet care...she was great with my two older dogs and I felt comfortable with her care-giving skills.
Layne Z.
I have numerous skills and experiences of relevance to this position. I am patient and empathetic, and can quickly and appropriately respond in high intensity situations. I am a leader and able to accept complex responsibility. In addition, I possess dual language fluency. I have grown tremendously from my undergraduate studies...
Theresa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I've worked with kids ever since I was in middle school. I am very responsible yet fun, and comfortable with all kids (majority of my experience is with ages 2-12). I love crafting, cooking, baking and even tidying!
I started off as a "mother's helper," then became a babysitter in my hometown in Marin County. I was lucky enough...
Lilian can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Also willing to do house cleaning and estate management.
Amber can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping
Leyla K.
Fairfax, CA
$39-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have many years of experience, a unique set of skills, along with wonderful recommendations both in personal assistance work & elder care. I am a psychotherapist intern finishing my hours for licensure. This means you get my in depth experience helping people, being there for them with compassion, skill and knowledge. For 4...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hi --
I have 10 plus years experience
with children and families
I am intereestd in finding a great long term family
I am good with all personalities and love my work!
I look forward to meeting you
kindly
Dawn
Dawn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I was an English tutor and classroom teacher for 2 years in Chile, I have also worked with children in the US that needed help reinforcing their Spanish. My strengths for tutoring are in writing, reading, science and learning Spanish/English as a second language.
I have many years of experience, a unique set of skills, along with years of experience in psychotherapy, personal assistance, elder care, tutoring, teaching etc. I had been in practice as a psychotherapist for 4 years but due to having to take an extended break, am redoing my hours to finish licensure. This means you get my in...
I have worked in caring for seniors for over 12 years.
I've had the good fortune to work with several families who have in turn welcomed me into their homes and treated me like family. As a caring, compassionate care provider I do my best to keep my clients cared for and entertained.
I am more than willing to do laundry,...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Dawn F.
Fairfax, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I love animals and will tend to their needs as well!
walking hiking feeding , just snuggling with!
dawn
Dawn F.
Fairfax, CA
$16-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
hello, Senior care available.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you !
I am an active lady full of life and patience
I'd love to support your loved ones
kindly
Dawn
Dawn can also help with: Transportation, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother who has raised four children and have babysat for one family for over 5 years. I also worked in an after school programs
I have 12 years experience caring for children ages 2 and up and also have extensive experience caring for seniors.
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Bridget, and I am a fun and enthusiastic caregiver and babysitter. I have 8 years of babysitting experience, 3 years of nanny experience, 2 years of caregiving for children with special needs, and 2 years of pediatric CNA experience. I truly enjoy spending time with kids and helping them as they learn and grow!...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
Linda G.
Fairfax, CA
$20-25/hr
I current take care of a handicapped 7 years old girl, I've been doing this for 2 years now, and I love it, I pick her up from school every day and then we go to the park to play, or we go on walks, she loves me to sing to her and read to her. we also play games, she loves to throw the ball, she puts a smile on my face every...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fairfax, CA
Laura T.
5.0
Laura is a consummate pro. Friendly, bright and what a toolbox of skill and experience.
- Care member
Leyla K.
5.0
Leyla is one of the most compassionate, gentle (but assertive and advocating when it matters), intelligent humans I know, with an uncommon level of integrity and ethics. Getting her breadth of experience and ability to help people through things is a rare opportunity, and is way more then one would...
- Care member
Leyla K.
5.0
I hired Leyla to pet sit through word of mouth in my neighborhood as she came highly recommended. She is very reliable, conscientious and our dog loved her. She took him on walks on the beach and sent us photos of what he was up to. He's a big, sometimes rebellious dog, but he obeyed Leyla right...
- pascal G.
Shannon H.
5.0
Words can't describe what a wonderful help Shannon has been in caring for our 18 month old toddler (and occasionally watching our 7 year old as well). She is punctual, reliable, extremely communicative, and most importantly, connects so well with our kids. They adore her and we're sad to see her...
- Gavin C.
Linda G.
5.0
Linda was very thorough...responded quickly, came to interview and has started helping me with pet care...she was great with my two older dogs and I felt comfortable with her care-giving skills.
- Layne Z.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fairfax, CA:
How can I find a Fairfax babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fairfax, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 21 babysitters in Fairfax, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Fairfax, CA?
The average rate for Fairfax, CA babysitters on Care.com is $25.05 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 Fairfax, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fairfax, 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.
Ratings for Fairfax, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Fairfax, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.