Find Babysitters in Novato, CA
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in Novato, CA and hire the best fit for your family.
Find babysitters in Novato, CA that you’ll love
138 babysitters are listed in Novato, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Novato, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved being around kids and believe they make life fun! I have a surplus of experience with babysitting for several different families as well as experience with tutoring young adults in a variety of classes.
Sarah Grace can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there:
I'm Elena original from Chile,, bilingual (Spanish/English) happily with more than 10 years of child care experience around Marin County from newborn to 11 years+.
As a Physical Education Teacher love sports and out side activities , been around children most of my life , now taking them to the park, library, music...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"I'm writing in recommendation for Elena I., who worked for our family in a full time capacity for 5 years starting in 2015 until we moved in 2020. Elena was an extremely responsible caregiver for my two daughters, taking care of everything from meals,...
Meredith L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Brianna and I am a tech professional here in Novato! I currently work full-time during the week, but am looking for evening/weekend jobs to help out with additional income which works perfectly because I LOVE kids!
I have been babysitting since I was 13 and am an expert with kids of all ages and backgrounds....
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Brianna was fantastic with my kids!! She was on time and even brought crafts for them to do on St Patrick's Day. She was sweet and dependable and would absolutely use her again."
Liz H.
4.9
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for senior citizens for 25+yrs. I'm a very reliable, caring, compassionate, easy going, trustworthy, caregiver and CNA. I love to make a difference in my client' s life. I have experience working with Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Veronica can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Veronica has been a caregiver for my mom since 2021. She has taken care of my mom like her own grandmother. My mom has been paranoid all her life and has a hard time trusting people. My mom was diagnosed with dementia several years ago. Veronica is experienced...
Steve V.
Rubi E.
Novato, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am originally from Mexico, and moved to the States 15 years ago. My mom has been a nanny for more than 17 years here in Marin. From her, I learned a lot of things about taking good care of children, so I started babysitting when I was a teenager helping her with the families she was working for by that time. I describe myself...
Rubi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rubi is one of THE kindest, loving and amazing members of our family! She truly has loved our girls as one of her own for years, and I cannot express my sincerest appreciation, trust and love for her. Trusting someone with your children is one of the most important...
Ryan B.
5.0
(2)
I really like caring for children. especially ages from 0 months to 5 years of age. I like very much to see the development in which they can learn to speak. I currently working in preschool Montessori in which he has learned a lot in what is the development of children where there is freedom with discipline and that they can...
Candelaria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
*I am currently only available for: as-needed opportunities in Marin (e. g. date night), clinical Music Therapy (Neurologic Music Therapy is available), and Developmental Consultations for new parents with infants.*
Hi! I'm Elisha. I'm a Board-Certified Music Therapist with 11 years of professional experience, including 4 years...
Elisha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I don't even know where to begin, but Mary Poppins is a starting point! Elisha is the most wonderful babysitter anyone could possibly hire. She is loving and caring in a way that made my daughter feel immediately comfortable, which is huge to me. Elisha provided...
Lauren R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Larissa and I am a third year at UC Davis. I am a biopysch major with goals in working in the health field with children in pediatrics. I have 5 years of experience babysitting for children of all ages. I have babysat up to 3 siblings at a time. I also volunteered at the North Bay Children's Center with newborns...
Larissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Larissa babysat our 5 year old daughter for the evening. She was punctual and our daughter had a lot of fun. Definitely recommended"
Gray D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My experience with children first started with raising my 3 sisters who are about a decade younger than myself. My experience also includes cleaning, changing diapers, playing with them, reading to them at night. I have also taken developmental psychology classes, which provides knowledge to help with their development.
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Karen has been a fantastic nanny for our son. She is kind, loving and playful, it has been such a pleasure to watch Karen and our son interact. She has taught him a lot and we are incredibly grateful for the time we got to spend with her."
Lacey B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a huge passion for children. I love making a difference in their everyday lives. I enjoy being outside and playing, as well as teaching and learning. No matter how difficult a day can be for myself or a child, laughing and smiling comes naturally. From middle school through high school, I have had the pleasure of...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jessic nannied for our two small children for over two years . In that time she proved to be compassionate and reliable when caring for our children. She was professional and prompt and looked after our kids like they were her own!"
Zoe S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I hope you'll consider me for care for you family member. I have years of experience and love my work. I have taken care of people with mobility issues, memory loss, Parkinson disease, and other issues associated with aging. I can be companionable or more on the quiet side, depending on what is needed. I'm easy to get...
Judy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care, hospice services & more
5.0
"Judy demonstrated her excellent care skills with my auntie. Cooking, shopping, even driving her back from the east coast to her home in California. She is thoughtful, personable and smart. Judy is always willing to go the extra mile for her client. 5+ Stars."
Ed D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Ainsley. I am currently a sophomore at the University of Nevada, Reno majoring in Elementary Education. I am from Novato and will be coming home for the summer starting May 15th and looking for a summer job! I have 7 years of experience caring for kids of all different ages. I love babysitting/nannying for children! I...
Ainsley can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ainsley is a great nanny/sitter and very reliable. She has been a wonderful caregiver to our kids and we would absolutely hire her again! We were so lucky to have her."
Erik S.
Ibeth H.
Novato, CA
$25-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids . It is really fun experience because you learn something new each day. I love to spend my free time with kids. I'm working full time for a daycare here in Marin and I also do babysitting on the weekend. In the future I would like to become a pediatrician and give my family a better life. I think kids...
Ibeth can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Ibeth for almost 5 years. In the last year we have worked together. She is so lovely and kind with the kids. I'm so happy to have a coworker like her :)"
Allie R.
Jennifer L.
Novato, CA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Jennifer. I am 21 years old. My mom is from El Salvador and my dad is from Belize. I am bilingual. ( English & Spanish) I started out babysitting my baby cousins when I was 14. I loved it so much I became a nanny. I would like to become either a preschool teacher or a pediatric nurse. For now I love being a...
5.0
"Jenny was prompt, reliable, flexible, and easy to work with. She got along very well with our 2 year old daughter who is usually very shy with strangers. Jenny made our daughter feel very comfortable and followed all of our instructions. We would definitely hire...
Patty G.
5.0
(2)
Hello my name is Karla, I have 7+ years of experience working with kids 3months to 12 years old. I love working with kids of all ages. I am a full time dental assistant, looking for date night babysitting. I have my CPR/First aid certification. I am very comfortable with pets, as well with cooking and baking. I have my own form...
Karla can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She is a very responsible girl and hard worker"
Diego L.
Rachael D.
Novato, CA
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an outgoing, loving, kind, and responsible caregiver. I have a degree in Early Childhood Development and have over 10 years of experience working with children in some way or another. From being a babysitter to coaching volleyball, working in various preschools, being a camp counselor, and being a live-in-nanny. I...
Rachael can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rachael has been amazing. We live in Costa Rica and Rachael is from California, but had been temporarily living in Costa Rica prior to when we found each other. We have 3 high maintenance boys (ages 3, 5, & 6) and she handles them with ease, even when major...
Tara M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Anahid. I have always felt like I am part of each family I've worked for; now I always aim for the same type of fulfilling relationship with my new families. I enjoy organizing play dates, reading books to children, doing art projects with the little ones and going on nature walks to develop their sense of curiosity....
Anahid can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anahid took care of my two-year-old and 6-year-old. She was always on time, friendly and responsible. She's very good with the kids and attentive. She's flexible and understanding too even when I had last minute requests or changes. I felt comfortable leaving my...
Erika H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, creative and passion for my job
I like working with kids because they are very open minded I believe we Can learn new things from kids
I started working with kids when I was -8 I started off with family them I moved in to caring for neighborhood kids and till this day I enjoy it as my job...
5.0
"She is a very kind and loving person her personality is out of this world !
She is punctual and you can tell she loves what she does :)
She has been with our family for 8 months and there is not a single complaint of her . My kids love her. She is creative ,...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there,
My name is Jacqui and I want to thank you for taking a moment to glance over my profile. Since moving to the Bay Area 7 years ago, I have taken up several childcare positions. The first positions I took on were two after school teaching jobs: science and theater. These positions provided me with a chance to learn...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jacqui is fantastic, supportive, and developed a wonderful relationship with my son who adores her. My son has some minor sensory issues and she has created an exceptional balance of support, structure and fun! We feel very fortunate! She is energetic, warm and...
Gal S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am interested in caring as a job, but I have taken care of children of my family, and friends, and I have already created my daughter who is a girl today. I would like an opportunity to start. I'm Brazilian, married here in the USA. I qualify legally for any job. My language and my first language, Espanol and English more or...
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Patricia was a nanny for our 2 young daughters in 2019. She was a very hard worker, always on time, trustworthy and simply a lot of fun to be around. Our kids love her and she treats them as if they are her own. While it was not a multi-year relationship, we spent...
Jordan F.
Showing 1 - 20 of 138
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Novato, CA
Elena I.
5.0
I'm writing in recommendation for Elena I., who worked for our family in a full time capacity for 5 years starting in 2015 until we moved in 2020. Elena was an extremely responsible caregiver for my two daughters, taking care of everything from meals, transportation, laundry and more- she cared for...
- Meredith L.
Brianna B.
5.0
Brianna was not available for the dates I requested, but she responded promptly and offered to help me find someone to take care of my son. She went out of her way and left a lasting impression on me.
- Susan K.
Veronica G.
5.0
Veronica has been a caregiver for my mom since 2021. She has taken care of my mom like her own grandmother. My mom has been paranoid all her life and has a hard time trusting people. My mom was diagnosed with dementia several years ago. Veronica is experienced in dealing with clients with...
- Steve V.
Rubi E.
5.0
Rubi has cared for our now 3 year old boy since he was 1 year old. She is a deeply empathetic, nurturing and responsible caregiver who we have been very fortunate to work with! Rubi has been a pillar for our family, showing up reliably without fail, communicating clearly about Russell and always...
- Lauren A.
Elisha E.
5.0
MY KIDS- Elisha is not the typical Care.com provider. She's a master's level music therapist who understands children on so many levels. She's got experience with children while providing nanny services during grad school and while serving as a therapist in the NICU, PICU, and general units of a...
- Monica L.
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
Signs of suicidal teenager or child: What parents should know
August 26th, 2022 An infant cries out to a parent to signal they need to be changed, fed or rocked to sleep. A toddler or younger child might tantrum or scream when they don’... Read more
Mental health issues in teenage girls: What to look for and how to help
March 18th, 2022 Out in the world, teenagers seem to live the life. They’re boisterous; they’re giggly; they travel in packs and usually have fun drinks, like bubble tea, in... Read more
20 ‘girl power’ quotes for raising confident girls
March 2nd, 2023 From the time we’re born, we’re taught that girls and boys are different. We see it everywhere: the baby clothes aisle where one side is pink and the other ... Read more
16 Mother’s Day breakfast ideas kids can make
May 2nd, 2022 Mother’s Day breakfast in bed is a time-honored tradition, and it usually goes a little something like this: Wake up to adorably excited mini “chefs” w... Read more
50 funny, easy jokes for kids to learn and tell
March 10th, 2022 Most kids are little clowns by nature, but learning how to tell a good joke is a skill that they will need help mastering. While your comedic chops may not ... Read more
FAQs for finding a babysitter in Novato, CA:
How can I find a Novato babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Novato, 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 138 babysitters in Novato, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Novato, CA?
The average rate for Novato, CA babysitters on Care.com is $24.03 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 Novato, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Novato, 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 Novato, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Novato, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 79 reviews of the 138 listed babysitters.