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205 babysitters are listed in Ventura, CA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Ventura, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 32 years old, I currently attend Grand Canyon University (all online) and work at KinderCare LLC as lead teacher in the Infant Class. Due to wanting to be closer to my home life, I am looking to leave that position to hopefully provide service for a new family!
Meal prepping, packing lunches and snacks, baby food...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Jenn watched our daughter from 3 to 15 months. She was so knowledgeable about newborns and babies, it made this first time mom very comfortable. Our daughter grew to have a strong bond with her throughout this time as they enjoyed walks to the park, arts and crafts...
April W.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Bella, I am 21 years old and am currently studying at Westmont College. I have 5 years of babysitting experience, and a year of nannying. I am happy to help with transporting, cleaning, and creating a fun day with your kids!
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Bella is wonderful. The very first time we met her she was so comfortable and natural with my girls (3 and 4.5). She handily put together some snacks and got them in the car and took them to the park. She came back when I asked and did not try to rush out of the...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I love taking care of children of all ages. I am a parent myself, former piano teacher, and I have worked as a nanny/babysitter for many years prior. I look forward to hearing from you and learning more about your family.
Thank you!
Anna can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is a must hire! She was our go to nanny for over a year with our daughter from 2 months old to 15 months old. She not only is extremely thoughtful and very good with communication, she truly loves working with babies, toddlers and people. Can't recommend her...
Hayley H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Codie, I am 27 years old and am looking for a full time nannying position :) I have always loved children and have been blessed to have some amazing experiences with them, from babysitting and nannying since the age of 16, to taking early childhood development classes, and also working at a Montessori school as...
Codie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Codie is so kind and loving! She's helpful around the house and full of energy. I trusted Codie with my children, dogs and home completely. She even went out of her way to visit my children at school events. They grew very close! She's always my first call!...
Jodi L.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I love children. I'm a child caregiver and retired teacher for K-6th grade students. I have volunteered in the nursery at church since I was 10 years old. I have younger and older siblings and love to babysit my 3 nieces and 10 nephews (aged newborn-23y). I'm currently working with a family with a 12y and 14y old boys on M-F...
Shawna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kids loved spending time with her."
Catherine B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was asked to help seniors in their home when I taught yoga and exercise at various senior centers and rehabs and loved doing it, so I stayed with it!
I have experience with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's/dementia, frail elder, stroke victims and various other limitations and challenges that seniors may have. I shower, dress,...
Anna can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Anna was a caregiver for my sister. My sister was schizophrenic and bi-polar. She made nutritious meals for her, did light housekeeping, and drove her on outings and to Dr Appts. She made outings fun and active however she was intuitive and understood sometimes my...
Debbye M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am an English nanny with 33 yrs of experience with all ages of children. I also have newborn and night nurse experience. I am a loving, caring. trustworthy, reliable nanny and I am looking for a warm loving family. I take my job personally and I love kids the way I would want my kids to be taken care of.
Hayley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Haley was so natural and lovely with my 17 month old son. She is intelligent, grounded, and personable. I'm so glad I hired her and I would certainly recommend her to anyone needing childcare. "
Laura M.
April E.
Ventura, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(21)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is April. I graduated from San Francisco State University with my degree in Sociology. I have worked with children from infants to teens for over 15 years. I am a former Pre-k teacher who loves caring for children. I enjoy seeing children learn new things and enjoy activities they are interested in. Thank you for...
April can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"April watched our 5 year old son for three days in a row last month. He loved her! She took him to local museums and zoos, our hotel pool and to the beach! She responded immediately to texts and kept me in the loop of where they were and sent me many photos. She...
Jen G.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have great organizational skills, communication, classroom management and creativity .
I'd describe my personality as creative, caring and loving .
I like working with kids because I feel I'm actually making a difference and it's also very rewarding .
I'm looking for a job that continues to challenge me and allows some...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Mindy was a great help. She was on time, very professional, flexible and fantastic with my daughter. I would hire her again. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children. I have babysat for years now. I am currently 25 years old and have been babysitting since I was 10 years old. Ive been a nanny for the past 4 years.
Hunter can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She loved my kids like they were her own and always early if she was late then there was a good reason why. I wish my kids were younger again so I could rehire her. She is like family"
Mary C.
Isabella G.
Ventura, CA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've spent 7 years as a nanny, over 10 years babysitting, and helping with daycare for 17 years. I love kids, and have lots of experience with children from all different ages and paths of life. I'm reliable, responsible, flexible, and on time. I care deeply about your child's life, learning, and happiness - it's very important...
Isabella can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Bella is by far one of the best Nannies we have ever had. She took amazing care of my sweet 2 boys. We love her and she is apart of my family forever. I still plan on using Bella once in awhile. Love you Bella!!! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hello! I have an extensive background Working with both typically developing students and special needs students. I have a Masters degree in Special Education and my under grad BA degree is in Child Development. I've taught all age groups from infants to high school. I have experience teaching elementary and middle school as...
Crystal can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Our family was in 4-H with Crystal. She was a terrific project leader, skilled in managing groups of children with diverse skills, needs and ages. Activities were always well organized and carried out. She is attentive to safety and cleanliness. Great with animals...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Update for fall 2023: Looking for a full time family to help but also interested in babysitting jobs.
I come from a big family and I am the oldest of the cousins, I have always loved children and help raise and care for most of my family members. I have done babysitting for friends and family. I am a former History and English...
Tania can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tania watched our 6 month old son, while we attended a wedding. She was right on time both days, and was flexible and adaptable with watching him in a variety of environments. She was so kind, fun loving, playful, and gentle with him. We really enjoyed having her...
Nisha M.
Zia D.
Ventura, CA
$26-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Zia. I am a grad student studying clinical psychology. I am working towards becoming a child/family psychologist. In my undergrad I studied psychology and child development. I am especially interested in attachment theory and play therapy. In addition my years of experience babysitting, I have also worked as a...
Zia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Zia has provided excellent care for our children over the past few years! She is professional and reliable, and our children always excited to see her. She is a natural with kids, highly nurturing and compassionate, tons of fun, and always thinking of enjoyable and...
Joshua R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I graduated college in May 2012 from Sacramento State and majored in Family Studies. I have been working with kids since I was 13, whether that was babysitting, being a teacher's aide at preschool or being a gymnastics coach for ages 2 to 16 years old. I have been a nanny for all ages between 9 weeks and 14 years old. In Spring...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
3.0
"We asked Sarah to take care of our 9-month-old baby for 3 days while our regular nanny was on medical leave. We did not have a good experience and concluded that she is not knowledgeable with this age group. The first thing we noticed is that she didn’t interact...
C. L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I have experience babysitting locally for 5 years now.
As a young mother myself, I wanted a job where I could a learn and observe other families approaches at caring for their children, along with helping others.
Over the years I've seen many different environments in which children thrive, with that being said I learned...
Jorie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
" A Trustworthy and Caring Babysitter: A Parent's Dream Come True
As a parent, finding a reliable and caring babysitter is like striking gold. I recently had the pleasure of hiring Jorie to look after my children, and I cannot express how grateful I am to have...
Care member
Erik F.
Ventura, CA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Erik - College Student/older Brother/caretaker/former Athlete
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a fun-loving and energetic individual with experience working with kids, stemming from my role as an older brother. Seeking a job in childcare to expand my knowledge while ensuring child safety and enjoyment. I gained experience through camp counseling and babysitting, managing various age groups and multiple kids at once....
Erik can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids really liked him. He is playful and fun. He can also follow my instructions for the kids as well. "
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Rochelle J.
Ventura, CA
$35-46/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Rochelle, but most kids call me Shelly for short. I was a classroom teacher for the past 8 years, and missed the chance to be able to have fun without rigorous standards. Before that I worked at a daycare office for 6 years where the ages range from newborn to 10, although I have been experience of 14+ years for all...
Rochelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I posted a job and chose Rochelle because she had specifically mentioned the tasks I needed done which demonstrated to me that she thoroughly read and understood the job. She showed up on time and completed the job with neatness and efficiency. I sense a tremendous...
Tamara B.
Ella F.
Ventura, CA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.6
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Ella and I have a degree in Early Childhood Studies with a concentration in development from Sonoma State University. I have been working with children for over eight years! It is the most rewarding and fulfilling job out there. Along with being a nanny, I work as a part time educator at an outdoor school! My...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We absolutely loved Ella! She immediately connected with our 8 month old daughter and we always knew that our daughter was in the best care with her! Ella is so sweet, easy going, communicative and flexible. She was open to working with our daughter's schedule. The...
Care member
Heather C.
Ventura, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Police Officer And Pet Loving Caregiver Looking For You! Home Healthcare Experience Also.
4.1
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Horses, dogs, cats and other indoor critters. Companionship for the animal (s) in your absence. Updates given to you via text photos to see what we're up to that day. I treat your family member like mine! Extremely reliable!
Heather can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Sending our pets to stay with Heather was like sending them to a pet summer camp. She took great care of them and sent us pictures regularly of them being relaxed or having fun at the park. We love our pets as if they were our kids and they were obviously well...
Denise A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ventura, CA
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jenn watched our daughter from 3 to 15 months. She was so knowledgeable about newborns and babies, it made this first time mom very comfortable. Our daughter grew to have a strong bond with her throughout this time as they enjoyed walks to the park, arts and crafts and even beach days! Jenn would be...
- April W.
Isabella H.
5.0
Bella is wonderful. The very first time we met her she was so comfortable and natural with my girls (3 and 4.5). She handily put together some snacks and got them in the car and took them to the park. She came back when I asked and did not try to rush out of the house like many sitters. She was warm...
- Care member
Anna P.
5.0
Anna is a must hire! She was our go to nanny for over a year with our daughter from 2 months old to 15 months old. She not only is extremely thoughtful and very good with communication, she truly loves working with babies, toddlers and people. Can't recommend her enough.
- Hayley H.
Codie G.
5.0
We had Codie as our nanny for a year and we're very sad to see her move away. If she hadn't moved we wouldn't have considered losing her! We never felt uncomfortable leaving our girls with her, even from the very first day. She is the only non family member to ever watch our girls and by the time...
- Alyssa B.
Shawna C.
5.0
I've worked with Shawna for a year and a half so far. She is patient, kind, experienced, and wonderful with children. She gets down on the floor and meets children where they are. When I first interviewed with her, our meeting took place entirely on the floor while playing with my 6 month old. She...
- Brooke P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ventura, CA:
How can I find a Ventura babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ventura, 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 205 babysitters in Ventura, 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 Ventura, CA?
The average rate for Ventura, CA babysitters on Care.com is $19.75 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 Ventura, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ventura, 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 Ventura, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Ventura, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 143 reviews of the 205 listed babysitters.