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369 babysitters are listed in Santa Rosa, CA
The average rate is $22/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Santa Rosa, CA
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Carley, and I am passionate about offering high-quality, mindful childcare. My journey in this field began at a tender age of 2-4 years old when my mother ran a small daycare from our home. Watching her in that role laid the foundation for my years of childcare work to come.
With over 10 years of...
Carley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Carley when we traveled to Asheville for a family wedding and it was the best choice! Carley was easy going, AMAZING with the kids and was incredibly helpful while we navigated wedding events with kids. Our only regret is not having her help out every...
Libby R.
5.0
(3)
Hey! My name is Tabbitha and I am currently a psychology student at ASU online. I've had tons of experience taking care of infants as young as a month old to teenagers. I feel like I have the patience as well as the energy to keep up with kids while always making it fun. I'm great at cooking, I don't mind helping out by cleaning...
Tabbitha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Tabbitha a few weeks after my daughter was born and she was a huge help to me being a single mother. She worked with my schedule, which included late notices as well as when my job required me to stay longer than I had planned. Unfortunately, I recently...
Amber M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katie and I'm a 23-year-old graduate student at Dominican University of California. I am pursing my doctorate degree in occupational therapy, and have a bachelors of arts from Carroll College located in Helena Montana. I have experience working with children of all ages, including infants. I previously worked at a...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie was great to work with. She watched our baby during the day while we worked from home. She was dependable and a great communicator. She followed our guidelines, followed our baby's cues, and our child always had fun when Katie came to visit. We would...
Brittani C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a nurse who is looking to take some time off from bedside and dedicate my time to nannying as I am expecting my first child in August. I first started watching kids at the age of 10 years old - young I know! My best friend and neighbor was the oldest of 6 kids so I would help her mom after school. I have cared for...
Paris can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Paris is a natural with babies. She was nurturing and confident, easily handling nap time and any fussiness. She was also an engaging playmate for my older boys and able to balance the fun with discipline when needed."
Brooke P.
4.5
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I know how nerve racking finding the perfect babysitter to care for your children are as I'm a mom myself.
Furthermore, I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old (I'm 30 now). I use to babysit my neighbor's children for many years as early as 4 & 5 y. o. In addition, I was a nanny for a few different families...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"A delight! It’s refreshing to work with a care provider who is such a natural.
She *gets it* of course because she is a mama herself and understands what it takes to care for a child and run a house.
We’re so grateful to have found her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Leilah! I've been caring for and helping care for children from a young age and I have 4 years of paid experience in child care. I have experience with children ages 16 months to 12 years. I am currently attending SRJC for Early Childhood Development and I am transferring to SFSU this fall. Along with childcare, I also...
Leilah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Leilah was responsible and caring. She did pickups and drop-offs and even meal prep. Would definitely hire her again."
Jeff B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kelly. I'm from Colombia. As an experienced child care provider for over 4 years, I have honed my skills in caring for, guiding, and maintaining a safe and fun environment for children ages 1-12. With a passion for creating meaningful relationships with children and parents, I am dedicated to ensuring their trust...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Misselle (Kelly) is absolutely wonderful with our children 7 and 3. Very active and engaging. Not an iPad babysitter which we love. Lots of imagination and creative. Our oldest Is mellow and out 3 yr old is extremely active/busy. She can balance both equally. "
Care member
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved working with children! I am looking for long term. I have 5years of paid experience with infants and young children. I am very reliable, punctual flexible, caring and nurturing. I love to make kids laugh and have a great time while in my care. I love being hands on and absolutely love nature so I try to...
Maribel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were in a pinch and having a hard time finding childcare after 4 people in a row failed to show for our scheduled interviews and others canceling last minute. Maribel was (still is) a godsend to our little family! She is punctual in her very early morning start...
Brianna F.
Emily J.
Santa Rosa, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former School Psychologist Seeks Gardening/Landscaping Or Babysitting Position
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I was a school psychologist for 9 years (early childhood through high school), but ended that career to start my own business as a holistic health coach. I've since furthered my interest in healthy and sustainable living by working on an organic vegetable farm and conventional fruit orchard in the St Louis area and in...
Emily can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Emily is such a great help! She is great at taking direction, easy to communicate with and always does an excellent job. She arrives on time and is always pleasant to be around. Having a one year old makes it difficult to keep up with all the stuff around the house...
Trinity G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Margarita. I'm originally from Armenia but have been living in the US( mostly in NYC) for 10 years now. I speak fluently English, Russian, and Armenian. I have a great experience working with children ages ranging from 6 months to 12yrs old. I had a great opportunity working along with child behavioral analysts and...
Margarita can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"We've have worked with Margarita once so far and she was lovely and we look forward to hiring her again for future jobs. Both my kids immediately took to her. She has a calm, gentle manner and talks to your kids with respect and finds a way to connect with them on...
Sarah W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love being a house cleaner because I love to keep other peoples' house clean. My main goal is to help others. I clean kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and other rooms. I also dust, sweep, mop and vacuum and other small details. I have great references. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Luz can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, oven cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"I hired Luz do do a deep clean. She was punctual and the house looks fantastic. I left the house for a few hours while she worked. I trust her and recommend her."
Sierra G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Reliable, responsible house cleaner no job is to small for me I can clean one time only or scheduled housecleaning I have over 39 years Experience
5.0
"Blanca is hard working and committed to doing a high quality job. She is always happy and pleasant and has a passion for her work. We've been very pleased with the cleaning she's done in our house so far."
Chandler B.
Katherine M.
Santa Rosa, CA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Katherine, I am a graduate from Sonoma State University. I entered as a Kinesiology major, two years in I then added a minor in Child Development. I fell in love with the field and eventually switched my major to Early Childhood Development. I plan on getting my Masters in Behavior Analysis in the near...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Katherine is our go to caregiver. She is so sweet and great with our 2yr old twin girls. She is very reliable and great at responding quickly. My girls love her too. She also picks up at the end of the day and I can’t say how much I appreciate this. I highly...
Kayla B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for around 6 years. I'm mom of 3. I'm taking classes in order to obtain my AA on Child Development. I'm bilingual. I have experience with infant and toddler care. I have worked in daycare before as an infant and toddler teacher. I have also worked in after school program k-6th.
I'd describe my...
Leydy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"When deciding how successful the Babysitter is, you can just look at your children's reaction to their time with them. My kids had a great time with Layde and I would definitely hire her again. She was professional, courteous and kind."
Erik M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My experience with caring for seniors has been the best. We have fun times, enjoy conversations, and I also love how we can have a bit of banter between us. I'm passionate about my job because when they can't do something for themselves, I'm there to help them and they are so grateful. They always tell me I am very nice and an...
Luz can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as Energetic, Loving, and Intentional.
I love working with kids because I can always learn something from them. I'm currently at the SRJC to be a Special ED Elementary Teacher & minoring in child development.
Since I'm in college & I have a lot of experience being a nanny & have a course load focus...
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Daniela is worth her weight in gold. She is so caring and thoughtful and playful with the kids, gracefully balancing household rules and play. We were lucky enough to meet her and have her help us with childcare for our kids, and she went above and beyond. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I currently am working as an assistant teacher at a preschool, but am needing to find something that fit better with my school schedule this upcoming semester. I also have experience with kids with special needs and those with behavioral issues. Along with working in a preschool, I have years of experience in babysitting and...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Megan was punctual and my 3 year old child had a wonderful experience spending the day with Megan! We will definitely hire her again and recommend her highly. She's kind, compassionate, and a true childcare gem!"
Brandy S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexa, and I am a 22-year-old college student at SFSU. I have experience helping out in my neighbors' daycare starting at the age of 13 and in regular day-to-day baby-sitting for parents to feel at ease while at work or just to enjoy a date night! I am also a licensed medical assistant, and CPR certified. I...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Alexa was awesome. Very responsive, on time, communicative. My youngest took right to her and didn’t cry at all when i left! (He is very attached to Mama). Did her best with my unruly toddler at bedtime. I hope we didn’t scare her off because I’d love to have her...
Care member
Angelina V.
Santa Rosa, CA
$20-28/hr • 1 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a remote college student with lots of experience babysitting for family friends and other family members. I have the most experience with children ages 5+. I am looking to gain more experience with babysitting because I find it to be the most rewarding type of work. I am a fun, caring, and honest person who will care for...
Angelina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
5.0
"We were very happy to have Angelina take care of our 3 kids."
Ben S.
Anna A.
Santa Rosa, CA
$20-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children since my mothers preschool in 2013. All began when I started helping out everyday after school, leading to picking up babysitting jobs through my teen years. As I turned 19 I began nannying for a family full time, while studying early childhood education at the Santa Rosa junior college. I felt...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Anna showed up Always on time, smile on her face and ready to go. My kids adored her and always ask for her to this day. It is hard to find a reliable, interactive sitter nowadays, so it was extremely refreshing to have met Anna. We had a pleasure of working with...
Kristeen M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Rosa, CA
Carley T.
5.0
We hired Carley when we traveled to Asheville for a family wedding and it was the best choice! Carley was easy going, AMAZING with the kids and was incredibly helpful while we navigated wedding events with kids. Our only regret is not having her help out every single day of our trip!
Do yourself...
- Libby R.
Tabbitha P.
5.0
I just recently gave birth to my soon and it was a little scary leaving him only after a few months in care of a stranger but after meeting with and interacting with Tabbitha, I felt a lit better. She was always on time, very flexible, and my son loved her. He stopped crying as I would leave after...
- Brittany C.
Katie R.
5.0
Katie was great to work with. She watched our baby during the day while we worked from home. She was dependable and a great communicator. She followed our guidelines, followed our baby's cues, and our child always had fun when Katie came to visit. We would certainly hire her again!
- Brittani C.
Paris S.
5.0
Paris is a natural with babies. She was nurturing and confident, easily handling nap time and any fussiness. She was also an engaging playmate for my older boys and able to balance the fun with discipline when needed.
- Brooke P.
Emily P.
4.0
A delight! It’s refreshing to work with a care provider who is such a natural.
She *gets it* of course because she is a mama herself and understands what it takes to care for a child and run a house.
We’re so grateful to have found her!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Santa Rosa, CA:
How can I find a Santa Rosa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Santa Rosa, 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 369 babysitters in Santa Rosa, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Santa Rosa, CA?
The average rate for Santa Rosa, CA babysitters on Care.com is $22.45 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 Santa Rosa, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Santa Rosa, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 107 reviews of the 369 listed babysitters.