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149 babysitters are listed in Salinas, CA
The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years
Babysitters in Salinas, CA
3.9
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have over 8 years of experience , I have watched kids all different ages. As a child I always had babysitters who were on the phone and didn't want to interact with me so I made sure That when I became a babysitter/Nanny that would not be me. I hate being on my phone around kids. I love doing crafts , playing games , watching...
Sophia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Sophia for two nights to watch our son when we were visiting Monterey. She was very helpful and good with him. We will hire her again next time we visit for sure. She was prompt and very communicative giving us peace of mind to enjoy our time out."
Kevin M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of experience as I grew up helping, working and learning from my mom who owns her own daycare with kids ranging from 6 weeks old to after school aged children. I have also babysat/nannied and helped take kids to school and practice, stayed overnight, helped with dinner, etc. I value engaging with the kids, helping...
Tallie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Tallie is fantastic! She cared for our two kids ages 3 and 1 for two nights while we were on a family vacation. The kids loved Tallie! They were THRILLED to know she was coming back again. She spent time with them outside, made homemade lemonade, played and put...
Philip B.
Carmen C.
Salinas, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time/Evenings or As Needed Evening Babysitting. Preferably Infants or Toddlers
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years experience in childcare. I am proud to say I have been taking care of my 6 grandchildren and a grandniece, Monday -Friday and other children (as needed basis). Their ages vary from 12-2 years old. I do drop offs and pick ups to and from school, also drive them to sport activities/practices. When on vacation from...
Carmen can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Carmen is the Grandma everyone should have! Both my boys adore her and look forward to their time together. She is loving and kind and always has wonderful activities for the kids. Great with all children of all ages. Your children will be safe and happy in her...
Serina G.
Julieanne E.
Salinas, CA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there, I am the oldest out of four so I know what it takes to help out around the house and keep things in order.
Work Experience:
- 4 years, cabin leader and babysitter
- 3 years security detail, sheriff Explorer and a security guard.
I have a flexible schedule so whatever works for you works for me. I enjoy pets, crafts,...
Julieanne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am a registered nurse and would recommend Julie for your children! She has truly been a blessing and help to us! She is caring, trustworthy and willing to help, she truly has a loving heart!"
Rocio S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting on and off for the last 10 years. I'm 25 but I've worked as a live in nanny and am experienced with young children.
I currently work in the Elementary School District. In one of my positions, I am in charge of a group of 25 third and forth graders to which I offer enrichment, homework assistance, and...
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter was always happy when I left and came back, Gabriella was always sincere regarding the events that took place while she took care of my daughter. Gabriella is very sweet, fun, and I definitely recommend her."
Maggie R.
Rebecca L.
Salinas, CA
$25-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Rebecca but my little buddies know me best as Ms Becca :)! I am 35 years old and have worked professionally with children since I was 19 years old. I absolutely love kids especially the first 5 years of age. I was a preschool teacher for 9 years. I graduated with a degree in Child Development from CSU...
5.0
"Becca is one of those people that you meet and immediately feel comfortable with her. You can trust her with your child, your dog, your house, your life. She is trustworthy, dependable and kind. She had a great sense of humor too!"
Stephanie A.
Sophia L.
Salinas, CA
$13-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love animals and currently have 5 of my own. I'm good with pets all ages& sizes. If you have any questions or need me to house or pet sit please message me.
Sophia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Kassidy G.
Salinas, CA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kassidy and I am 22 years old. I recently just graduated from nursing school and am soon taking my boards/ searching for a job! I have previous experience babysitting through this app and also used to volunteer for a church's childcare during the service. I am BLS/ACLS certified. I would be willing to help out...
Kassidy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kassidy is super sweet and my kiddos love her!"
Jackie O.
4.3
(3)
Hello, my name is Hannah. I'm a 24-year-old college student studying speech pathology. I have a special place in my heart for kids and I love to take care of them. Eventually I want to work with special needs children full time. I have been babysitting children ever since I was around 13, from infants to kids in junior high, I...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Hannah has a sweet spirit and loves children"
Judi A.
Alejandra G.
Salinas, CA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alejandra I'm an experienced nanny that loves taking care of children and interacting with them. I started babysitting for a lot of family and friends and I've been a nanny since the age of 15. I have experience with babies and toddlers. I am very responsible, hardworking, reliable, and I am always on time....
Alejandra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Alejandra has been in my child's life since he was 3 months old and we have been family. She has been a wonderful nanny to my now 3 year old. She enjoys what she does and she is very caring."
Tumaini M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jamie, I am looking for a long term full time nanny position as I am a student at MPC. I have been nannying for up to 6 years I have had two wonderful family's. I come from a long line of preschool teachers and have spent most my life in a class room filled with energetic and creative children. I am fully...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"If you have the opportunity, hire Jamie immediately. She has been a gift in our lives and an indispensable part of our family. Jamie was the full-time caretaker for our newborn up until his first birthday and occasionally cared for our two year old when he was home...
Stacey H.
Brianna D.
Salinas, CA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brianna and I'm 21 years old. I love taking care and spending time with children. I get along with children. I have experience taking care of children in all ages. I'm trustworthy, reliable, patient and ambitious. I'm bilingual. I'm currently a student at CSUMB and I have a flexible schedule.
Brianna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Brianna for a stretch of time to help care for my 3 kids and dog while I worked temporarily. I loved that Brianna was always punctual. She is very dependable and trustworthy. She even helped out running errands for me and taking the kids out to parks and...
Cindy S.
Yecenia M.
Salinas, CA
$22/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello I am yecenia, I'm able to help with general cleaning. I will provide my own cleaning supplies. I'm responsible and reliable and trustworthy. I can help with different types of organizing tasks.
Yecenia can also help with: Dusting, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Yecenia is very kind and thoughtful. Always on time. Yecenia does a great job at taking care of my home."
Jill W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Chelsea! I'm seeking child care opportunities in Monterey county. I have been nannying for almost 2 years for children 6 months to 12 years old. I'm open to preparing food and doing light house work. I prefer a family with 1 or 2 kids!
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Chelsea is great! My kids love her. She's responsible and stays in contact with me and always asks questions while with the kids to make sure they're allowed to have certain snacks or do certain activities. She is also assertive to help with cleaning which seems...
Chelsea C.
Marissa B.
Salinas, CA
$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have years of experience working with elderly. I used to provide live in care for a 96-year-old woman. I really enjoyed the time I spent with her and we both made sure to teach each other something new every day. I'm comfortable cooking meals, cleaning, organizing, help to sort medication, and to always keep a positive...
Marissa can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
(2)
Hello, I am looking for a job to help clean and organize. I really love to clean and I know it's a task that sometimes requires some help. I am super open and willing to help in many areas. Please send me a message!
Marissa can also help with: Carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, organization & more
5.0
"Marrissa is very nice and a very good worker. Punctual . Very detailed in her work.
Elizabeth"
Elizabeth S.
Alejandra G.
Salinas, CA
$15-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, there my name is Alejandra; I am 21 years old. I have experience with senior care and I also have experience with childcare. I've worked for a few families in the past and all of them love the way I work. I've watched over my grandparents making sure they take their medications, help around with the household, dress them,...
5.0
"Alejandra is such a sweet person. She was able to care for my 2 year old son that has autism in her own home. She kept me updated as I asked for due to hardly leaving him with new people. Her energy is so sweet and she made me feel very comfortable with leaving my...
Anahie R.
5.0
(1)
I love caring for pets. I have lots of experience around dogs, cats, fish, and turtles! I cared for my family pets growing up, and have a couple of my own.
Marissa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have lots of experience working with children and in the education setting.
I've worked with the City of Seaside as a Tutor and Special event coordinator.
I've also worked with the City of Marina tutoring and helping at the teen center.
I am one class away from graduating with my associates degree in Child...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jackie! I am looking to become a sitter for a family. I have experience working with infants, toddlers and preschool age, but am willing to work with older children as well. I am also comfortable working with multiple children at once. Some skills I have include being very patient, having great communication, and...
Jackie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jackie has been an amazing nanny for my son. She is consistently on time, very reliable and a great communicator if anything unusual did come up. My son absolutely adores her (as do I!) We are going to miss her so much! I would highly recommend her and would...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Salinas, CA
Sophia L.
5.0
She takes care of my 4 kids wonderfully (ages range from 5-4m) and they love her. She responds to texts quickly and all I have to do is ask for her availability. She has watched my kids fairly regularly whenever I've needed her and she is so friendly and sweet. I'll continue to use her services till...
- Britney W.
Tallie M.
5.0
Tallie is fantastic! She cared for our two kids ages 3 and 1 for two nights while we were on a family vacation. The kids loved Tallie! They were THRILLED to know she was coming back again. She spent time with them outside, made homemade lemonade, played and put them to bed with no issue. I highly...
- Philip B.
Carmen C.
5.0
Carmen has been caring for my three children on date nights, 1-2 nights a month for the last three years. In that time, she has become a part of our family. I trust her implicitly with our kids and always know that they are getting the best care possible. Carmen cares for our kids like her own and...
- Karina S.
Julieanne E.
5.0
I am a registered nurse and would recommend Julie for your children! She has truly been a blessing and help to us! She is caring, trustworthy and willing to help, she truly has a loving heart!
- Rocio S.
Gabriella S.
5.0
My daughter was always happy when I left and came back, Gabriella was always sincere regarding the events that took place while she took care of my daughter. Gabriella is very sweet, fun, and I definitely recommend her.
- Maggie R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Salinas, CA:
How can I find a Salinas babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Salinas, 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 149 babysitters in Salinas, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Salinas, CA?
The average rate for Salinas, CA babysitters on Care.com is $19.50 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 Salinas, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Salinas, 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 Salinas, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Salinas, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 149 listed babysitters.