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315 babysitters are listed in San Mateo, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in San Mateo, CA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been taking care of children ranging from newborn to elementary school ages for many years now. I've been around kids my whole life, and have always been the family babysitter, as well as through word of mouth. I was a nanny for two children ages 2-4, for the past year, I enjoyed every second of it! Although I am now back...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Recent review:
5.0
Anna was a full-time nanny to our family for one year and great with our young kids! She was always on time, communicative, and attentive to our kid’s needs. She was patient, firm with boundaries and gentle behavior corrections when needed, and kept my kids so busy...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
In my past experience in caring for children, I have watched my niece that is currently 8 months old and my cousin that is 6 years old. My hours are very flexible and range from all day to even a couple of hours, depending on how much of my help is needed. I have also taken a couple of college courses in child development,...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
My daughter loved having Melissa come over. She was sad when Melissa went back to school, but we are looking forward to seeing her again during the summer.
Brittany R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am 31-year-old, looking for a babysitting position.
I graduated with a degree in Marketing my son is 4year-old. I am a single parent and I am already vaccinated.
I own a car with clean driving record and I can provide excellent references.
For the past 10 years, I have been working with newborns to teenagers, being a nanny...
Yessica can also help with: Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
Yessica took care of my baby girl for 15 months. She has been very loving, caring and attentive babysitter. She use to take my daughter to story time at library and parks every morning during weekdays.
Yessica also use to bring her Son who is very fun and...
Swathi S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Jackie. I am in the nursing program at the College of San Mateo, as well as a bridge program with San Francisco State. I am 23 years old and have been babysitting for 5 1/2 years. I have also grown up with younger siblings and cousins that I've taken care of. As requirements through my nursing program, I...
Jackie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Jackie is one of a kind. She is the sweetest most dedicated young woman I've ever met. Incredibly punctual and always willing to step in last minute. I don't know what we would have done without her! Jackie is incredibly gifted with young children and will always...
Rebecca C.
Haley D.
San Mateo, CA
$24-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
A Dependable And Qualified Babysitter - Very Flexible And Free!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a hardworking, patient, and reliable person with a variety of experience working with children. I am wrapping up my senior year at Washington State University, working towards my double major in strategic communication and psychology. I am home going to be in both the Bay Area and la this summer. I am very eager to...
Haley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Recent review:
5.0
Haley is AMAZING!
My daughter loved spending time with Haley. Also Haley is punctual, reliable, fun to hang with, great with kids. Highly recommended.
June R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've held a lot of jobs working with children. Since graduating high school in 2012 I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for seven years working for several families. I have watched toddlers, school age children, and pre teens. During this time, for three years I worked at Baywood Elementary School in San Mateo in the after...
Kristina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am kind responsible Latina I speak Spanish and English not perfectly I am Christian I have experience over 15 years taking care of children. I am able to participate in fun activities with children, cook for them, and also take pride in maintaining a clean space. I have references and phone numbers with the people who I have...
Gloria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Recent review:
5.0
Gloria took care of our one-year-old full-time but we ending up moving out of the area.
Gloria was excellent! She was punctual, communicative, and very caring. At the end of every day she always let us know how the day went and if there was anything that we...
Mike B.
3.3
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Destini. I am 23years old, and currently on the path to become a teacher. I'm currently enrolled at Sonoma state and working towards earning my credentials in 2 years
Currently I work at an after school program in San Ramon. I also have experienced taking care of children with special needs such as autism and cerebral...
Destini can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Teacher Destini was AMAZING !!! ;)
I cannot say enough of how incredibly easy, organized and approachable Destini was to work with! After reaching out to several Sitters on Care.com and having 3 initially say Yes and drop out, it was Destini who kept her word,...
Laura C.
Bella M.
San Mateo, CA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Evenings And Weekends.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience of watching kids. I have been babysitting all throughout high school till now. I have watched kids between the ages of 1-10 years old. I am able to change diapers, give baths, tidy the house, cook and put the kids to sleep in course of caring for them. I graduated from Hillsdale High School in...
Bella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Recent review:
5.0
Bella is the best family helper we have ever worked with. She worked with us for a year as a "before school" helper. Always punctual and reliable - she called in sick maybe once in a whole year, maybe. She learned the family routine very quickly and functioned...
Marlyanne P.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 + years experience working as a nanny and babysitter. I worked as an Au pair/nanny abroad for a total of 4 years, worked in Holland as an Au pair for 2 years. I was also a Au pair in the USA for 2 years and have been an nanny and babysitter in my home country for more then 7+ years. I have worked as a assistant teacher...
Lisdalia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
She took care of both my boys; one from age 1, the other almost since he was born. They both were raised with so much love, respect and had loads of fun. She also thought them to be good, well behaved boys, clean and read them books.
Outside of this she was...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked for over 6 years watching children as a nanny and a date-night babysitter! I come from a huge and extensive family that is full of younger children. Which meant being the oldest, I was always expected to watch over them. I recently graduated from college and work full time but looking to get back into care-giving when...
Jackie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
We met Jackie through Care when we were looking for a Thanksgiving vacation helper. On short notice, she jumped right in to care for our two year-old twins starting early in the morning on Thanksgiving Day! She helped with other tasks around the house and kept us...
Charlie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 13+ years of experience taking care of children and graduated in May with my M. S. in Exercise Physiology, with a focus in Neuroscience. My experience includes babysitting neighbors' kids for years, teaching pre-k and kindergarten VBS classes, taking care of pastors' children in college, leading summer kids camps, and...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Sarah was everything you look for in a babysitter. She was fun and flexible but also had a calm and “in charge” way about her. I knew the boys were always in good hands. I would recommend her 100%!
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in US for almost 3 years taking care of kids. I also worked in a daycare in Brazil taking care of multiple kids of different ages. My experience with children started a long time ago when I was my brother's babysitter for many years.
I'm good at all aspects of childcare including, preparing nutritious food,...
Beatriz can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Bia is the definition of a genuine, caring, loving, brilliant person outside of being a nanny. These core foundations is what makes her an amazing nanny. Bia has been caring for our 8 month old son and has been nothing but extremely sweet, attentive, warmhearted...
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
AVAILABILITY: Tuesdays and Thursdays all day. Short-Term
+ Montessori Early Childhood Teacher credential.
+ Montessori Infant and Toddler course.
+ Positive discipline approach.
+ Private Montessori Curriculum classes (very fun)
+ Spanish classes
+ Babysitting/Date nights for 1 to 3 kids
+ So much love for children.
+ Fun...
Paola can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Paola is wonderful with our 20 month old! We have a Montessori inspired nursery setup for him and were hoping Paola would apply her Montessori background when working/playing with him. She does an amazing job of this - she also brings thoughtfully curated...
Sriram V.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Thanks for checking out my profile! I would love the opportunity to work with your family. I have tons of experience with children of all ages, newborn to teens. I am currently looking for a new full-time family and some new families for evening and weekend babysitting as well! I live in San Mateo and have been living and...
Leticia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Leticia is the best thing that has ever happened to our family, to my children and to me. She has been with us for two years. She is not just a "nanny" she puts everything she has into the role of raising good human beings as if they were her own. She leads with...
Arielle R.
Alessandra B.
San Mateo, CA
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Alessandra. I am originally from Brazil. I speak Portuguese, but I know how to speak English as well. I have been in the USA for a almost 5 years. I came here to improve my English, and since I got here I have been working as a babysitter. I have experience with children of all ages. I am caring, patient,...
Alessandra can also help with: Meal prep
Recent review:
5.0
Alessandra is sweet and patient with my 5 year old who has been very moody lately. She is very positive and comes to my house every morning at 7am happy and awake! We feel very blessed to have her working for us the short time we needed childcare and we highly...
Sara S.
Aurora R.
San Mateo, CA
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a 9 year experienced nanny of all ages (new born- teenagers) as a person I am very loving, respectful and understanding. When caring for toddlers I enjoy engaging with them by playing educational games that will help them learn age appropriate subjects, taking them outdoors, keeping them busy and active. When caring for...
Aurora can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
I worked with Aurora for a week but then couldn't continue because our schedule changed. I wish I could have continued-she was so good with my young baby and even helped me keep up with household chores during a stressful time. She has a good sense for what moms...
Nura H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Suteya. And I am looking for a family that needs extra help with caregiving. Ideally for a full time position but can be flexible on hours.
I am an experienced caregiver. I have 4 years of experience as a nanny. I have a lot of experience with babies and toddlers (ages 3 months old to 5 years old) And I have...
Suteya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Suteya watched our 4-month year old boy. She almost always shows up a little bit early, is professional, and is dedicated. She constantly plays with and does stimulating activities like tummy time, walking, playing outside on the swings, etc. She also helped keep...
Garrett Y.
Isadora F.
San Mateo, CA
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
6 years of experience with kids from all ages, and more than 17, 000h with certified childcare experience!
While in Brazil I did social work with kids in situation of poverty in a day care center taking care of kids from 0-3yo;
I've worked for 2 years as a preschool teacher and first grade in 3 different schools during my...
Isadora can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Isadora has cared for our toddler multiple times - she is caring, affectionate, careful and kind. She is creative and comes up with interesting games to keep our energetic little one busy! He loves spending time with her, would highly reccommend.
Care member
5.0
(1)
I believe anything is possible, it's those things in life that gives you meaning, not the good, but mostly the bad that turning into good, that is what keeps me going and what gives me joy. To be meaningful and help for those who need it the most. I had no idea what autism was the day when I started to work with the boy that had...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Mateo, CA
Anna P.
5.0
Anna was a full-time nanny to our family for one year and great with our young kids! She was always on time, communicative, and attentive to our kid’s needs. She was patient, firm with boundaries and gentle behavior corrections when needed, and kept my kids so busy and entertained with activities!...
- Care member
Melissa L.
5.0
My daughter loved having Melissa come over. She was sad when Melissa went back to school, but we are looking forward to seeing her again during the summer.
- Brittany R.
Yessica O.
5.0
Yessica took care of my baby girl for 15 months. She has been very loving, caring and attentive babysitter. She use to take my daughter to story time at library and parks every morning during weekdays.
Yessica also use to bring her Son who is very fun and energetic kid to have around your kid...
- Swathi S.
Jackie V.
5.0
Jackie is one of a kind. She is the sweetest most dedicated young woman I've ever met. Incredibly punctual and always willing to step in last minute. I don't know what we would have done without her! Jackie is incredibly gifted with young children and will always leave your place cleaner than when...
- Rebecca C.
Haley D.
5.0
Haley is AMAZING!
My daughter loved spending time with Haley. Also Haley is punctual, reliable, fun to hang with, great with kids. Highly recommended.
- June R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Mateo, CA:
How can I find a San Mateo babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in San Mateo, 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 315 babysitters in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, CA?
The average rate for San Mateo, CA babysitters on Care.com is $24.63 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 San Mateo, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in San Mateo, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 150 reviews of the 315 listed babysitters.