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146 babysitters are listed in Thousand Oaks, CA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Thousand Oaks, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for over 20 years. I enjoy reading to kids and outdoor activities. I am originally from England and I have been in the USA for over 30 years. I am currently taking care of seniors which I really enjoy. I am available most evenings.
Sonje can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I have been paralyzed for 37 years and have had hundreds of caregivers. Sonje is one of the best. Dependable, reliable and a joy to have work for me!"
Don K.
3.0
(2)
I have been babysitting local kids since I was 15. I have been in a theater company for 5 years working with the kids mainly. I have experience with minor disabilities as well, since my little brother has some special needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaitlin has been great with our son; she's been with us since he was 6 months and now he's five. She's considerate and always has gone above and beyond. Our son loves her. "
Valerie A.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I am a animal loving professional and mom to a college aged kiddo. I work 3 days a week in a patient care setting in the hospital but love to pet sit, care for your animals and do errands and home care in my free time while my husband goes back to school.
My work schedule varies each week so besides pet sitting, I am...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Jen loves animals and will take care of your pets with the utmost attention to detail. They will be cozy and happy until you return home. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Michelle and I'm 25 years old. I received three AA degrees in Early Childhood Education, Social and Behavior Sciences, and Liberal Studies. I also received my AS in Child Development. I'm currently studying to get my BA in Early Childhood Education and trauma studies. I enjoy going to theme parks,...
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle was great with my 9 and 5 year old. I absolutely plan on having her babysit again. "
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I am a newborn and young infant specialist.
I am also a very dedicated, hardworking, and trustworthy individual with great references. I am very warm, nurturing, and responsible. I love children and pets more than anything I can think of! I am a very flexible person and can work with most schedules and requests for...
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"If I could, I'd give 6 out of 5 stars to Sandi. I can easily (and honestly) say that she is amazing! Sandi's not only a kind person, but she is so caring and loving towards my son. Their relationship melts my heart and I am completely at ease leaving the house...
Kaitlin N.
Danny M.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$41/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Danny can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Danny is an savior angel to our boys. He manages their different personalities, my sons special needs and their tutoring and dietary needs with detailed-care and ease. We are blessed to have him in our daily lives."
Hana A.
Edma O.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi Im Aislin, Im 22 And In College Doing My Prerequisites For Nursing.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for almost a year now, I love working with kids. I'm still in school doing my pre-reqs for nursing and this is my favorite way to de-stress. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping.
Edma can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Love her! Lots of energy and treats my daughter like a baby sister!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very experienced pet-sitter. I absolutely adore all animals. I have 4 dogs of my own, 1 cat, fish and turtles and lizards. I am very loving and caring. I'm hard-working.
Sonje can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Sonje F.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I owned my own cleaning business for over 10yrs. I love to clean and cook! I am very thorough! I also will do laundry and clean the refrigerator and windows , if I can reach them!..
Sonje can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
Stacy R.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$22-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I don't have any kiddos of my own I love kids. I have been babysitting as a second job for many years and I really enjoy it! I've stayed in touch with all of the families that I've worked for, :)
Stacy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"We were SO fortunate to have found Stacy! She watched our 11mos old for three nights when we were in town for a wedding. I was nervous because our baby has been super attached to me.
Stacy offered to face time to get to know our little one in the weeks prior -...
Manasi K.
Cortney T.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Cortney, I'm 31, married and I have two small children under the age of 2. I'm looking for a full time job, I love kids/elderly Im very passionate about caring for them. I used to babysit my friends children and I use to be a caregiver for the elderly and my grandfather in he's later days.
Cortney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is great with kids!! Very patient and kids have so Much fun with her. She will always be my first choice when I need someone "
sarah H.
Alyssa B.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$18-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Alyssa, 18 years old andI have been babysitting for six years and I absolutely adore it. I have experience babysitting for families with 1-3 kids, ages ranging from infants to 12-year-olds. I have also volunteered at Girl Scout camp, soccer camps, and outdoor school. I love being with...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa is the best! She is kind, responsible, and FUN! My kids always ask if she’s babysitting because they love when she does. She always has some fun games or toys for them to play with, is very loving, and is able to be firm when needed. She can handle putting...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Brielle! I'm 19. I was born and raised in Thousand Oaks. I graduated from Thousand Oaks High School in 2022. I have been babysitting as well as volunteering in church nurseries since I was 11. I love taking care of children while providing a safe yet fun environment. While babysitting I enjoy playing games, making...
Brielle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Brielle was terrific with our two girls right from the start. She was kind, encouraging, creative, and conscientious. They took a wonderful walk to our private park and even had a picnic . Activities were appropriate and fun. Great job!!"
Care member
Jocelyn C.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jocelyn, I'm 24 years old. I've been baby sitting for the past 10 plus years. I grew up in Thousand Oaks, my mom is a babysitter her self so growing up I've always been around kids. On my days off I love spending time with my chihuahua & golden retriever. . I have experience with infants & toddlers. I'm...
Jocelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
3.0
"I hired Jocelyn to watch my 1 year old twins two days a week starting in June. Initially, after hiring her she said she couldn't make it that week because she was out of the country but she would start the following week. This was kind of a red flag but I said...
Victoria S.
Chung Ru C.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$23-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.4
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Airline Customer Service supervisor for 15 years.
Seven years experience babysitting.
CPR Training instructor.
Fluent in English and Mandarin
Children Camp facilatator
Chung Ru can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Gail is the best! She's like an extended family member for our two boys (Age 2 and 4), and they both get super excited when we tell them that she is coming over. She really is the nicest, sweetest, most dependable sitter we've worked with. We're glad to have found...
Albert W.
Madi W.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Madi and I'm from Thousand Oaks, CA. I have been working with kids for almost 10 years! I started babysitting and then became a lifeguard and swim instructor where I was certified in CPR and first aid. I started nannying 7 years ago and absolutely love it. I graduated from Cal Lutheran with my Bachelors in...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Michelle U.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$14-19/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love caring for dogs and enjoy going on walks. I would love to meet your furry friend and take care of them as you need.
Michelle can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
I love pets. I have always had at least one dog and cat in my house my entire life. I also used to have 3 racing horses! I love little fur babies as much as I love the kids I watch. Please feel free to contact me if you feel we are a good match !
Kaitlin can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Kaitlin, and I would like to help you! I am currently enrolled in college full time, and work as a nanny in the evenings, but am willing in the mornings and all day on the weekends. Being a nanny, I am put in a multidimensional position, including, maid, chauffeur, personal cook, shoulder to cry on, role model,...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm professional at work, responsible and I love to interact with kids! Good at cleaning. Fast learner.
Cecilia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"she was beyond amazing to my son. she took care of him from around 6 months to 1 year. I was always confident in her feeding and taking care of him. she was my favorite sitter we ever had. we moved away so could no longer use her but we would of loved to keep her....
Natalie S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thousand Oaks, CA
Sonje F.
5.0
I have been paralyzed for 37 years and have had hundreds of caregivers. Sonje is one of the best. Dependable, reliable and a joy to have work for me!
- Don K.
Kaitlin H.
5.0
Kaitlin has been great with our son; she's been with us since he was 6 months and now he's five. She's considerate and always has gone above and beyond. Our son loves her.
- Valerie A.
Jennifer R.
5.0
Jen loves animals and will take care of your pets with the utmost attention to detail. They will be cozy and happy until you return home.
- Care member
Michelle U.
5.0
Michelle was great with my 9 and 5 year old. I absolutely plan on having her babysit again.
- Care member
Sandra T.
5.0
If I could, I'd give 6 out of 5 stars to Sandi. I can easily (and honestly) say that she is amazing! Sandi's not only a kind person, but she is so caring and loving towards my son. Their relationship melts my heart and I am completely at ease leaving the house knowing that he's in good hands. Sandi...
- Kaitlin N.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Thousand Oaks, CA:
How can I find a Thousand Oaks babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Thousand Oaks, 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 146 babysitters in Thousand Oaks, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Thousand Oaks, CA?
The average rate for Thousand Oaks, CA babysitters on Care.com is $21.03 per hour as of May 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 Thousand Oaks, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Thousand Oaks, 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 Thousand Oaks, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Thousand Oaks, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 77 reviews of the 146 listed babysitters.