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Addy Y.

Mill Valley, CA

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Addy, i'm 24 years old and currently in college at USF. I grew up in Mill Valley and spent my first years in college studying psychology and child development, earning my associates in psychology and early childhood development. I adore kids and have been working with them for as long as I can remember, but...

Katie K. says "Addy is our go-to sitter right now! She is amazing with my three spirited kiddos (ages 9,6,3); they all look forward to spending time with her. She is...

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Anahid R.

Nanny

Novato, CA

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I'm Anahid. I have always felt like I am part of each family I've worked for; now I always aim for the same type of fulfilling relationship with my new families. I enjoy organizing play dates, reading books to children, doing art projects with the little ones and going on nature walks to develop their sense of curiosity....

Care Member says "Anna is a great babysitter! She's been with our family since my daughter was 1.5. M always feels comfortable with Anna. She's great at...

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Claudia R.

San Rafael, CA

3.7(1)
from
$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Claudia, I am 29 years old, I have a 12-year-old child, and I am looking for work to take care of children I have 5 years of experience, I like to go out walking I like to read books to children tell stories I have a lot of patience I can cook clean do the loundry, I am a very active person sweet.

Hennie S. says "Claudia helped us out on short notice when our son got sick. She was excellent with him, and then our 2nd son also got sick ... and she was great with...

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Angi G.

Novato, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a very trustworthy, patient and loving person. I feel great satisfaction in helping others. I like to think of myself and others not only as a minor caregiver, but also as a minor companion. I enjoy meeting new people and learning new things. I believe that our minors are a glimpse into our future and should be respected. I...

Care Member says "Angi is an amazing nanny! She has a very calming demeanor to her. We hired her to be a nanny for our youngest daughter at 6 months. It was our first...

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Wendy M.

Part-time During The Week And Weekend Night Caregiver

Mill Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have taken care of children since I was 11 years old. I have raised three boys who are now adults. I have always loved children and enjoy engaging in all kinds of activities with them from imaginative play, reading books, cooking, and exploring the beautiful outdoors. I take this job very seriously and realize that you are...

Nez N. says "Wendy is such a wonderful sitter for our 2 years old. Our girl gets so happy when she knows Wendy is coming to play with her. As a matter of fact she asked...

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Marian R.

Novato, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello everyone! My name is Marian and I am 30 years old and a CPR certified. I am friendly and fun person. I loved taking care of babies and kids. I started nannying since I was 13 years old, And now I am a hands on mom to my son and a daughter that I adored so much. I have taken some ECE class from College of Marin, but as of...
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Linda R.

Friendly Reliable Babysitter Looking For A Secure Schedule

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Linda, Im 24 years old living in San Rafael. I've been babysitting since High School. Im bilingual in Spanish, mature, responsable driver, honest, reliable, punctual, and a caring person. I'm also CPR certified and fully vaccinated.

Amanda M. says "We hired Linda to help get my kids ready for school in the morning. She was consistently on time, cheerful (nice to have with sleepy kids), and a huge...

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Stefania S.

Mill Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I've been working as a nanny in this country 5 years, and I have a lot of experience from my country, I have been taking care of newborns, toddlers and grownups. I'm a very responsible person, I enjoy spending time with children, some of the activities I like to do, is going to the parks, playing board games, reading books,...

Care Member says "Fanny was our au pair for 2 years when our son was 6 months old until he was 2.5. She exceeded all expectations we had - she is loving, responsible,...

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Sheyna D.

Fun Babysitter

Novato, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello parents, My name is Sheyna and I'm currently looking for a part time job. I have been a babysitter for the past three years. I also took ECE ( Early Childhood Education) courses at COM. I enjoy working with children and finding ways to keep them entertain. I enjoy being outdoors and letting children explore. I am a...
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Lynda H.

Caring, Loving And Creative Babysitter

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
I truly believe that one of the most important roles in life is that of becoming a mother and raising children. I have been very fortunate and blessed to have raised two children of my own, now adults. I have always loved to care for children from a very young age, for family, friends and others in need of help, for 10+ years. A...

Care Member says "There is no one I would trust my daughter with more than Lynda. Her energy is incredible!! She is full of joy and life and I have been so grateful for...

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Gladys G.

Babysitting Job

Novato, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
I was a nanny with one family for five years, the girl is now 7 and the boy is now 6 years old. I babysat for twin boys since they were toddlers and they are now 5 years old. I also have my own children who are 10 and 14 and love to take care of children. I am looking for a full-time babysitting job in Marin and Petaluma Rohnert...

Diane H. says "Gladys is a very patient and kind woman. She loves children and works well with people of all ages. She is also a very fun person. She would be a great...

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Sonja M.

Mill Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
Fun but firm, creative and imaginative, loves kids of all ages and have worked kids in varying capacities, throughout my entire adult life. Available for family assistant/nanny position part or full time for carpooling, adventures, kid area clean up, shopping, meal prep when needed, ready for school/bedtime, arts and crafts,...

Care Member says "Sonja helped us with our newborn baby girl. Everything from sleep techniques to bathing and dressing. She also was great at organizing and even helped...

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Sonia R.

Childcare Experience

Greenbrae, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, My name is Sonia. I am from Colombia, and I studied physical therapy. Because I am a native speaker of Spanish, I can teach the children Spanish if so you wish. I have 5 years of experience in babysitting children of all ages groups, including newborns, toddlers, preteens, and teens. I enjoy reading to little children. I...

Katie O. says "Sonia has been our after school nanny for the last year! She takes our kids everywhere, is flexible, dependable and so fun for our kids. I would keep her...

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Paola F.

Full Or Part-Time Baby Sitter Available

San Anselmo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have been a baby sitter for more than 20 years in Marin County. I am responsible, energetic, and sweet baby sitter, I have experience with newborns ( I have the Whooping cough, Covid, flu immunization), twins, toddlers, and young kids. I love pets! . I am 47 years old mom of three beautiful girls, Already grown ups, I love my...

Care Member says "Paola is fantastic! She is caring, present, careful, reliable, engages the kids in fun activities, and handles tantrums calmly. I could not have asked...

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Karin H.

Childcare

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have almost 25 years of experience working with children of all ages in Marin. Six excellent references, a clean background and DMV. Pediatric experience. I'm considered kind, reliable trustworthy and always punctual. Please contact me with any questions you might have. Thanks!

Kristin J. says "I can't say enough wonderful things about Karin. From the moment I met her she had a calming presence about her and my 6 month old took to her...

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Alejandra M.

Alejandra

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I'm Alejandra 25 years old and I have been working with children for 5 years. I volunteered at a baby school where I learned to do all kinds of activities. preparing food for children is one of the things that I enjoy the most as well. I identify myself as a woman with a lot of energy I like to do activities so that they are...

Care Member says "Aleja has a magical way with children. She cares regularly for our 8 and 5 year old. "

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Kylie J.

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Kylie and I am a Marin native. I graduated from Tamiscal High School in 2021 and am currently focusing on gaining more work experience and saving. As of now, I work at the front desk for a local gym. I have years of experience working with children ages newborn to pre-teen. I also have experience working at various...

Craig D. says "Kylie-thank you for being so dependable, clean and most of all, sweet with our toddler. We will recommend you to all our friends and definitely reach out...

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Ilda T.

Full Time Babysitter

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I have 10 years of experience as a babysitter. My last job was babysitting 2 adorable kids. My experience with the family was very delightful and friendly. I grew very close with the family and kids that after my time was over I visited very often. My job was to take the kids to the park, play with them at home and read books,...

Carolyn M. says "Ilda is the best nanny in the world! She is very kind and loving and was completely focused on keeping our boys safe and happy. She was (and still is) a...

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Charlotte H.

Belvedere Tiburon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I recently graduated with a BM in Vocal Performance and BA in Psychology and I am in the Bay Area this summer before I begin my Master's in Music Therapy. I am available for babysitting/any help that is needed. I am also available to teach voice lessons. I have 15+ years of experience babysitting and I am a camp director...

Danielle S. says "My five year old had a great time with Charlotte! She was on time, easy going and flexible when my event ran late. I highly recommend her."

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Diana O.

Crafty And Outgoing

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 2 years of experience working with kids. I have worked on after-school programs and taught dance and music classes at a school. I have no problem speaking to others in Spanish and am very patient when they are learning. Currently, I am also a tech instructor for a nonprofit, teaching nontech-savvy learners...

Care Member says "Diana is very personable and engaging. My daughter had so much fun hanging out with her as she played with her the whole time (whereas Mummy doesn't...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.38/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fairfax, CA

Babysitters in Fairfax, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Addy Y.

Addy is our go-to sitter right now! She is amazing with my three spirited kiddos (ages 9,6,3); they all look forward to spending time with...

- Katie K.

Anahid R.

Anna is a great babysitter! She's been with our family since my daughter was 1.5. M always feels comfortable with Anna. She's great...

- Care member

Claudia R.

Claudia helped us out on short notice when our son got sick. She was excellent with him, and then our 2nd son also got sick ... and she was...

- Hennie S.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fairfax, CA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fairfax, 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 8 babysitters in Fairfax, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Fairfax, CA babysitters on Care.com is $24.38 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fairfax, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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