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Alcira P.

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have taken care of children since I was 16 years old I am now 28. I have my own car and license. I am very fun and outgoing I like to go out on hikes. I am responsible and reliable. I have references if you need them.

Julie M. says "Alcira took care of our toddler during the afternoons this past summer. She was always punctual and communicative. She is very responsible and considerate...

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Anna G.

Full-/Part-Time Nanny Available

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have experience taking care of infants and toddlers. I'm a mom of a cute boy.

Barbara C. says "Anna has worked for us many times over the past months and we have always been satisfied with her work. Anna is a very caring person who is honest,...

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Ana C.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hi. My name is Ana I have 10 years of childcare experience I have experience with infants and toddlers. I'm very comfortable with household duties and errands. I'm loving nurturing caring, patient playful and responsible I'm fluent in English and Spanish and I also enjoy teaching some basic sign language to children who are...

Katherine R. says "Ana was our nanny for three months and is incredible. She is loving, caring, responsible, and responsive. Our 10 month old son was immediately so...

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Olivia F.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been working in childcare for 6 years. I am enthusiastic to extend my services to a family that needs my assistance. My availability is flexible, and I can accommodate my schedule according to your requirements. I am open to any hours needed. Providing a safe and secure environment for children is my top...

Kendall F. says "Olivia's assisted me for years and has always been such a bright and positive influence. Always willing to go the extra mile and so amazing and caring...

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Hayes N.

Fun Sitter Always Trying To Broaden Horizons

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have over 6 years of experience watching kids, ranging from 10 months to 7 years old. I love fostering a close connection with young children because they are the future of our society and are so wise in their own unique way. I have my own car for transportation. I am extremely organized and like to keep a clean space, which...

Care Member says "We were in Portland to celebrate my daughters wedding. We hired Hayes to watch my son's 5 and 6 yr old children for an evening out with the adults....

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Ariel G.

Caregiver Available

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Ariel and I have an extensive background with kids and love to babysit outside of work hours. For context, I just finished a year teaching children in Cambodia, and before that spent over a year as a full-time behavioral therapist for children with autism. I was also a camp counselor for five years for...

Lisa S. says "Ariel is a good sitter, the kids loved her. She was punctual and very interactive with the kids. We will be using her again when she returns to Chicago...

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Katherine K.

Part-Time Babysitter Available!

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am an experienced caregiver with over 8 years of experience. I am passionate about kids and am currently working as a nurse. I have worked with children in a variety of capacities and I am excited to work alongside you to create a nurturing and fun environment for your little one(s). I look forward to meeting you and...

Care Member says "Katherine was wonderful with our girls! Our 9 year old and 4 year old immediately pulled her into activities as soon as she arrived and she didn’t miss...

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Bridget C.

Fun And Silly Evening/weekend Sitter

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Bridget and I'd love to babysit for your next date night or adults-only weekend adventure! I am a Special Education teacher in San Francisco looking to spend even more time with kids in the evenings and on weekends. I've been working with kids of all ages, from infants to teenagers, for as long as I can remember....

Ashley F. says "Bridget was wonderful with our two children! She is very responsive and easy to communicate with. We hired her to babysit for us three times while we were...

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Karin H.

Childcare

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Ingrid R.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there, I'm currently a nursing student living in the Bay Area with 7 years of childcare experience. I've worked as a private nanny for children of all ages and especially love caring for infants and kids. Alongside my childcare background, I'm also a certified yoga teacher and massage therapist, which adds a calming and...

Anubhuti J. says "Ingrid was a blessing when she came to take care of our almost 5 month old. She was patient and helped with creating a better routine for us. She was...

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Christina V.

Fun & Friendly!!!

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 5 years of experience in childcare ages (6month - 12yrs), pet-care, private tutoring, and housework. I am currently a senior honors student studying Ballet and English. My approach is gentle, fun loving, and compassionate! I would love to be of warm aide to your family.

Care Member says "Christina is excellent. She's sweet, thoughtful, caring and responsible. She was perfect for our daughter who was around 18 months when Christina cared...

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Samantha I.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Sam and I am a current student at the University of San Francisco. I currently work for a family in the city that I met through care. com. I have worked with kids for 5 years and even spent a summer working at a preschool!

Ruth C. says "Samantha was wonderful to work with. She is punctual, reliable, engages well with the children and is flexible. I highly recommend hiring her and I will...

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Terra B.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I have been working with kids for several years as a babysitter, camp counselor, and as an environmental educator. I recently graduated from Santa Clara University, School of Law and am currently awaiting bar results. I'm looking for ways to earn a little bit of extra money while job searching and getting started in my...

Megan M. says "Terra helped me w my Kindergarten son during the school year. Even though she only watched him a couple hours a week, she was extremely dependable,...

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Jessica G.

Caring Babysitter For Your Little Ones!

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Jess and I'm an architect by day. With a love for babies, kids, dogs, city exploration, and crafting, I bring a unique blend of creativity and responsibility to babysitting. Growing up, I took on the role of a big sister to my sibling, who is eight years younger than me, in addition to my family experience, I...

Sarah C. says "You will be so delighted to have Jessica -- she is punctual, sincere, accommodating and 110% trustworthy. You will feel a complete sense of calm as she...

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Anayanci Z.

Reliable Child, Pet, And House Care Provider :)

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have experience caring for children from 9 months to 10 years old, and it's something I truly enjoy. I've supported families with daily routines, playtime, learning activities, meals, and bedtime. I adapt easily to each child's personality and needs, always aiming to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. I also have...

Mary M. says "I had a really positive experience with Anna. She's professional, hardworking, and very detail-oriented. On top of that, she has a great energy, calm, kind,...

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Grace A.

Part-time Nanny/Babysitter

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Grace, I am 24 and I have been babysitting/nannying for about 10 years now. I love being outside, being with family and friends, and trying new things. I graduated in 2023 from WWU with a BA in politics, mostly studying how social issues impact children's development. While I lived in Bellingham, WA, I nannied for...

Tess K. says "Grace has come over for babysitting nights with our two young kids, and we would highly recommend her to other families! She brings great positive energy,...

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Caitlyn S.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been a career nanny for over 7 years, and have spent over 10 years overall caring for children in the home, and education space. I have worked with many wonderful families over the course of my career, and still have active relationships with each one. While in school I studied both early childhood learning, and health...
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Emily S.

Short-Term Summer Babysitter

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Emily, and I'm an enthusiastic and caring individual with extensive experience working with children in afterschool programs, daycares, and nanny positions. My goal is to provide exceptional care in a welcoming and safe environment for children and their parents. My skills include teaching, activity organization,...

Joshua H. says "Emily was such a great find for a babysitter for our 1 year old while we were in San Fransisco for work from out of town. She was great in all the ways...

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Michelle R.

Patient, Energetic , And Responsible Helper

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I have 6+ years of experience with different ages. I am very fun but also responsible. Absolutely enjoy nature, arts and crafts, reading etc! I am First Aid/CPR certified and am fully vaccinated against COVID19. I am bilingual and would love to teach the kiddos some Spanish. Also have experience with pet sitting and personal...

Abbey L. says "Michelle is absolutely wonderful! We have LOVED having her as a mother's helper. She is very reliable, punctual and absolutely fantastic with the kids. She...

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Sophia F.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Sophia and I am looking for a family to nanny for 3-5 days a week beginning September 1st in San Francisco. I recently Graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in English. I have 5+years of nannying experience for many different families and kids of all ages. I have a background in performing arts, and...

Sarah C. says "Sophie is THE BEST sitter in the world!!!!! She babysat for my girls for years and they absolutely adore her. She is patient, calm, fun, creative, and...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $29.26/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mill Valley, CA

Babysitters in Mill Valley, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Alcira P.

Alcira took care of our toddler during the afternoons this past summer. She was always punctual and communicative. She is very responsible...

- Julie M.

Anna G.

Anna has worked for us many times over the past months and we have always been satisfied with her work. Anna is a very caring person who is...

- Barbara C.

Ana C.

Ana was our nanny for three months and is incredible. She is loving, caring, responsible, and responsive. Our 10 month old son was...

- Katherine R.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Mill Valley, CA

The average rate for babysitters in Mill Valley, CA on Care.com is $29.26 per hour as of November 2025. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in Mill Valley, CA often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 19 babysitters in Mill Valley, CA, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in Mill Valley, CA offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in Mill Valley, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Mill Valley.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Mill Valley offer flexible or same-day availability.

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