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Find babysitters in Larkspur, CA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Larkspur, CA

The average rate is $29/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years

Babysitters in Larkspur, CA

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Madeleine T.


Larkspur, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm 35yrs old and live in the Larkspur area. I work as a surgical assistant in oral surgery. I will soon be attending nursing school. I'm a graduate of UCLA and grew up in the Marin area. I attended St. Hilary's in Tiburon for many years. I have years of experience working with children from babysitting to teaching tennis...
Skills:

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 12 years of experience in taking care of newborn babies and toddlers. I worked for three families. I worked for my first family for one year, my other family for five years, and my last family for nearly six years. I am available full time, and I have my own transportation. I do not only have experience with baby-sitting,...
Marisol can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Alexandra S.


Larkspur, CA

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I love animals and have experience dog sitting for my family and friends' pets. I also love cats and other types of animals and I am a quick learner and want to get better with animal care!
Alexandra can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Luana C.


Larkspur, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 2 Beautiful Boys!

I'd describe my personality as fun, responsible and organized I like working with kids because it is an opportunity to watch children grow and develop into confident, self-sufficient learners. I started working with kids when I moved to United States from Brazil in 2009. In my spare time, I like to hangout with my family...
Luana can also help with: Carpooling
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Harriet C.


Larkspur, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Being a nanny is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, and I genuinely love what I do. I believe strongly in the effect of providing proper nutrition (mainly plant based) and a kind, uplifting, safe environment that results in balanced cortisol levels and high functionality - for all. During my studies, at SI (in SF) I...
Harriet can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

Early Education

5.0
"Harriet has been caring for my children for over 10 years. I don't trust any of our other caregivers we have had over the years nearly as much as we trust Harriet. She has been reliable, fun and trustworthy. I have known many of the other families she has cared for...

Nemeth H.

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Larissa G.


Novato, CA

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic Sitter And Trustworthy Worker

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, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.

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Selena H.


San Rafael, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Education And Childcare Expert

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, Previously, I was a director of an elementary after-school program. I was in charge of 6 staffs and 120 elementary students from 10am-6 p.m. During covid, I ran learning hubs totaling about 150 students AM and PM groups. While doing this, I also nannied with an amazing family before leaving California for grad school: a...
Selena can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Selena looked after my two children (1 and 4) every Saturday for a year. She fit into the family really well and the kids loved her. Selena was polite, professional, and very warm. Her character had a good balance of peacefulness and enthusiasm. She held...

Tamsin P.

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Wendy M.


Mill Valley, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time During The Week And Weekend Night Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have taken care of children since I was 11 years old. I have raised three boys who are now adults. I have always loved children and enjoy engaging in all kinds of activities with them from imaginative play, reading books, cooking, and exploring the beautiful outdoors. I take this job very seriously and realize that you are...
Wendy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Wendy came to babysit for our 3 month and 2 year is for the first time. She was incredibly thoughtful to ask what the 2yo liked and then brought home made Play-Doh! She came early to say hello and meet our kids and all was well when we returned at the end of the...

Molly B.

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Sonja M.


Mill Valley, CA

$35-50/hr8 yrs exp

Fun but firm, creative and imaginative, loves kids of all ages and have worked kids in varying capacities, throughout my entire adult life. Available for family assistant/nanny position part or full time for carpooling, adventures, kid area clean up, shopping, meal prep when needed, ready for school/bedtime, arts and crafts,...
Sonja can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sonja was wonderful with my kids—she anticipated whatever they needed, talked them down when they were upset, and kept them entertained for hours with plays, games, dancing, and much more. She’s a delight to work with, and I highly recommend her!!"

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Kimberly R.


Novato, CA

$40/hr2 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Kimberly

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 ,...

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Mary M.


Mill Valley, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I provide parents with comfort and security of having someone mature, trustworthy, and reliable watching their precious little ones. I have experience with all ages from infant-17 yrs old. I have taken care of hundreds of children in the past 10 years. I have been a nanny for the past 7 years for multiple families with babies...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We hired Mary to take care of our 4 month old son. And we couldn't adore her anymore!! She helped guide us through his 16 week sleep regression and all kinds of firsts. Our son absolutely loves her. She is so attentive, kind and loving. I always come home to a...

Meaghan R.

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Madison V.


Mill Valley, CA

$21-26/hr5 yrs exp

Supporting Kids With Autism

Hello! I'm Madison, and I'm available for babysitting. I work as a therapeutic support specialist for children on the neurodiverse spectrum, and I'm open to caring for both autistic and neurotypical kids. I currently work full-time at The Helix School, a non-profit K-12 school supporting neurodiverse kids. I'm also a...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Where do I even start… Madison is the absolute best! She is patient, kind, and extremely reliable. Like on the dot reliable. My girls absolutely LOVE her! I have a 9 month old and a 3 year old and both light up when she walks through the door. I trust Madison with...

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Meyling L.


San Rafael, CA

$35-37/hr10 yrs exp

Fun & Outgoing Babysitter

Hired by 1 family 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"She is so great. She is punctual, caring, and attentive."

Care member

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Rubi E.


Novato, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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...

Lauren A.

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Sonia R.


Greenbrae, CA

$32/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sonia. I am from Colombia, and I studied physical therapy. Because I am a native speaker of Spanish, I can teach the children Spanish if so you wish. I have 5 years of experience in babysitting children of all ages groups, including newborns, toddlers, preteens, and teens. I enjoy reading to little children. I...
Sonia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sonia was an Au Pair in our area and was very good friends with our Au Pair. From time to time I would have her watch our 2 girls. She was very dependable, playful and creative with our children. I would recommend her to any family. Thanks. Julie "

Julie S.

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Vilma G.


San Rafael, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello Everyone My Name Is Yani And I Would Like To Help You To Take Care Of Your Kids

Hi mommy's and dad's My name is Yani, I'm from Guatemala I'm in Marin since1996 I have 4 kids . 22 years old daughter, 16 years old son, 5 years old daughter, 2 years old son, I do have care for my 2 years old he goes to daycare my 5 years old just start going to school TK so that's not an issue for me to go to work, I have...
Vilma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Vilma is a wonderful, caring, communicative and thoughtful nanny. Any family would be lucky to work with her!"

Ali S.

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Heather S.


Greenbrae, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

House Sitter & Pet Care Provider

I have served hundreds of clients in the Sonoma and Marin areas as well as Chicago. I specialize with special needs animals including medicine and assistance with walking. Both dogs and cats enjoy my presence. While doing house sitting and animal care I also provide property care taking and safety of your mail and packages. I am...
Heather can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine
Skills:

Bonded and insured

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Cynthia was very dependable, knows what to do with little direction and very flexible. Pleasure to work with!"

Anne S.

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Laura T.


Fairfax, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Assistant And Taskmaster

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...
5.0
"Laura is a consummate pro. Friendly, bright and what a toolbox of skill and experience. "

Care member

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Cristal D.


Richmond, CA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am passionate about helping others, I sense there is a need for us to spread love to anyone we encounter with. Working with those of special needs opens up my eyes and brings in meaning to my life and purpose here. I am here to learn and give my best to those in need of support. We all need an extra helping hand and its always...
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Maria C.


San Rafael, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience house sitter housekeeper babysitter and caregiver. Very organize person. Great references available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Some weekend occasionally. Am a very detail person don't just clean on top. A good cleaning is essential.
Maria can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, pet waste cleanup, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"I found Maria for a one time clean of my apartment. She showed up on time, and was very easy to communicate with. She brought her own cleaning supplies and did a great job. I would call Maria again for another cleaning job. "

Lukas E.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Larkspur, CA

Harriet C.

5.0

Harriet has been caring for my children for over 10 years. I don't trust any of our other caregivers we have had over the years nearly as much as we trust Harriet. She has been reliable, fun and trustworthy. I have known many of the other families she has cared for and know that the consensus is the...

- Nemeth H.

Larissa G.

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.

Selena H.

5.0

Selena looked after my two children (1 and 4) every Saturday for a year. She fit into the family really well and the kids loved her. Selena was polite, professional, and very warm. Her character had a good balance of peacefulness and enthusiasm. She held boundaries for herself and the children....

- Tamsin P.

Wendy M.

5.0

Wendy is such a wonderful sitter for our 2 years old. Our girl gets so happy when she knows Wendy is coming to play with her. As a matter of fact she asked for her this am "where did Wendy go?" We cannot recommend her enough. She has children of her own so handling kids is very natural to her. She...

- Nez N.

Sonja M.

5.0

Sonja helped us with our newborn baby girl. Everything from sleep techniques to bathing and dressing. She also was great at organizing and even helped shopping. A gem!

- Care member

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