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138 babysitters are listed in Novato, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Novato, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved being around kids and believe they make life fun! I have a surplus of experience with babysitting for several different families as well as experience with tutoring young adults in a variety of classes.
Sarah Grace can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there:
I'm Elena original from Chile,, bilingual (Spanish/English) happily with more than 10 years of child care experience around Marin County from newborn to 11 years+.
As a Physical Education Teacher love sports and out side activities , been around children most of my life , now taking them to the park, library, music...
Elena can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Elena is as good as it gets, we have had many nannies, Au pairs, babysitters, Elena is the best of the best, she was always on time, always focused on safety but engaged in fun activities like music, dance, art, hide and seek... Elena did drop off and pick up for...
Maria B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Brianna and I am a tech professional here in Novato! I currently work full-time during the week, but am looking for evening/weekend jobs to help out with additional income which works perfectly because I LOVE kids!
I have been babysitting since I was 13 and am an expert with kids of all ages and backgrounds....
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Brianna was fantastic with my kids!! She was on time and even brought crafts for them to do on St Patrick's Day. She was sweet and dependable and would absolutely use her again."
Liz H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Ainsley. I am currently a sophomore at the University of Nevada, Reno majoring in Elementary Education. I am from Novato and will be coming home for the summer starting May 15th and looking for a summer job! I have 7 years of experience caring for kids of all different ages. I love babysitting/nannying for children! I...
Ainsley can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ainsley is a great nanny/sitter and very reliable. She has been a wonderful caregiver to our kids and we would absolutely hire her again! We were so lucky to have her."
Erik S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Patricia, I am 46 years old and I'm very interested in you posting. I have been babysitting in Marin for the past 19 years and I am looking for a full time position, I live in Novato CA, I was full time baby sitter for new born, until 4 years, I am CPR certified and firs Aid, a non smoker, I have a car, I have...
Patricia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Patricia is among the best caregivers you can find. Kind, loving, so responsible, professional and reliable, patient and creative. She was our nanny from the time my daughter was 5 months old until almost two, and I can't say enough good things about her. She...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I really like caring for children. especially ages from 0 months to 5 years of age. I like very much to see the development in which they can learn to speak. I currently working in preschool Montessori in which he has learned a lot in what is the development of children where there is freedom with discipline and that they can...
Candelaria can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Kaitlyn C.
Novato, CA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience caring for babies at 4 months to full-aged adults.
I also have varying experience caring for individuals with special needs, including autism and behavioral challenges.
I am a positive person and strive for providing a positive environment for the children and families I work for.
I am fully...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have worked with Kaitlyn for the past 2 1/2 years. She is a very Compassionate and caring person. She is efficient and pays great attention to detail. She is very artistic and fun and is a bundle of energy. She enjoys teaching, has a passion for cooking and...
Darcy M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there,
My name is Jacqui and I want to thank you for taking a moment to glance over my profile. Since moving to the Bay Area 7 years ago, I have taken up several childcare positions. The first positions I took on were two after school teaching jobs: science and theater. These positions provided me with a chance to learn...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jacqui is fantastic, supportive, and developed a wonderful relationship with my son who adores her. My son has some minor sensory issues and she has created an exceptional balance of support, structure and fun! We feel very fortunate! She is energetic, warm and...
Gal S.
4.9
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for senior citizens for 25+yrs. I'm a very reliable, caring, compassionate, easy going, trustworthy, caregiver and CNA. I love to make a difference in my client' s life. I have experience working with Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Veronica can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We hired Veronica to work with my 83 year old dad with Alzheimer's. She was very kind and attentive and energetic. She entertained him with puzzles and games and she was very sensitive to his health. Veronica was reliable, showed up on time, and communicated with...
Andy M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Larissa and I am a third year at UC Davis. I am a biopysch major with goals in working in the health field with children in pediatrics. I have 5 years of experience babysitting for children of all ages. I have babysat up to 3 siblings at a time. I also volunteered at the North Bay Children's Center with newborns...
Larissa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Larissa babysat our 5 year old daughter for the evening. She was punctual and our daughter had a lot of fun. Definitely recommended"
Gray D.
Laura C.
Novato, CA
$32-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi!
I'm Laura , I'm Brazilian (born and raised) and moved to the United States in 2019.
I have 14 years experience with kids of different age groups (from newborn to teen ages). For 2 years I took a bachelor's degree in Biology and during that time I gave several educational lectures about environmental awareness and...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laura (Lola) was an outstanding caregiver for our 6-year-old son. She was his afternoon caregiver following school. She rarely took a day off and was always on time. He thrived in her care. She was proactive with activities and her communication with us. She also...
Elizabeth D.
Vanessa M.
Novato, CA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Vanessa. I am originally from Brazil. I am a very caring and affectionate person. Very responsible and trustful. I like to follow rules and schedules! I am graduated in psychology in my own country. I believe that help me a lot with the babysitter work, because I always can apply development techniques to...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"An important thing is in Brazil
She is psychologist and specializes in child behavior.
She have a lot patience,children's love her.
She is kind and sweet,good person,good heart!
She likes to take care of children always with a look aimed at intellectual and...
Alessandra C.
Rubi E.
Novato, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am originally from Mexico, and moved to the States 15 years ago. My mom has been a nanny for more than 17 years here in Marin. From her, I learned a lot of things about taking good care of children, so I started babysitting when I was a teenager helping her with the families she was working for by that time. I describe myself...
Rubi can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rubi is one of THE kindest, loving and amazing members of our family! She truly has loved our girls as one of her own for years, and I cannot express my sincerest appreciation, trust and love for her. Trusting someone with your children is one of the most important...
Ryan B.
Ibeth H.
Novato, CA
$25-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids . It is really fun experience because you learn something new each day. I love to spend my free time with kids. I'm working full time for a daycare here in Marin and I also do babysitting on the weekend. In the future I would like to become a pediatrician and give my family a better life. I think kids...
Ibeth can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Ibeth for almost 5 years. In the last year we have worked together. She is so lovely and kind with the kids. I'm so happy to have a coworker like her :)"
Allie R.
5.0
(2)
Hello my name is Karla, I have 7+ years of experience working with kids 3months to 12 years old. I love working with kids of all ages. I am a full time dental assistant, looking for date night babysitting. I have my CPR/First aid certification. I am very comfortable with pets, as well with cooking and baking. I have my own form...
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Karla treated my toddler like she was her own little girl. She entertained her and kept her safe. My daughter loves it when she gets to see Karla, and I always know she's going to have a fun filled time!"
Jennie M.
Rachael D.
Novato, CA
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an outgoing, loving, kind, and responsible caregiver. I have a degree in Early Childhood Development and have over 10 years of experience working with children in some way or another. From being a babysitter to coaching volleyball, working in various preschools, being a camp counselor, and being a live-in-nanny. I...
Rachael can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rachael has been amazing. We live in Costa Rica and Rachael is from California, but had been temporarily living in Costa Rica prior to when we found each other. We have 3 high maintenance boys (ages 3, 5, & 6) and she handles them with ease, even when major...
Tara M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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....
Anahid can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anahid took care of my two-year-old and 6-year-old. She was always on time, friendly and responsible. She's very good with the kids and attentive. She's flexible and understanding too even when I had last minute requests or changes. I felt comfortable leaving my...
Erika H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, creative and passion for my job
I like working with kids because they are very open minded I believe we Can learn new things from kids
I started working with kids when I was -8 I started off with family them I moved in to caring for neighborhood kids and till this day I enjoy it as my job...
5.0
"She is a very kind and loving person her personality is out of this world !
She is punctual and you can tell she loves what she does :)
She has been with our family for 8 months and there is not a single complaint of her . My kids love her. She is creative ,...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My experience with children first started with raising my 3 sisters who are about a decade younger than myself. My experience also includes cleaning, changing diapers, playing with them, reading to them at night. I have also taken developmental psychology classes, which provides knowledge to help with their development.
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great communicator, super flexible, and experienced. Thoughtful in presentation and responses. Our kids liked her. Punctual."
Alexander N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I hope you'll consider me for care for you family member. I have years of experience and love my work. I have taken care of people with mobility issues, memory loss, Parkinson disease, and other issues associated with aging. I can be companionable or more on the quiet side, depending on what is needed. I'm easy to get...
Judy can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"Judy cared for my mom till the end of her life. She is the most calm and grounded person who is very intelligent and intuitive. She also was easy to communicate with and had an optimistic view even when times were tough. She put in long hours and I knew she could...
Annie C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Novato, CA
Elena I.
5.0
I'm writing in recommendation for Elena I., who worked for our family in a full time capacity for 5 years starting in 2015 until we moved in 2020. Elena was an extremely responsible caregiver for my two daughters, taking care of everything from meals, transportation, laundry and more- she cared for...
- Meredith L.
Brianna B.
5.0
Brianna was not available for the dates I requested, but she responded promptly and offered to help me find someone to take care of my son. She went out of her way and left a lasting impression on me.
- Susan K.
Ainsley H.
5.0
Ainsley is a great nanny/sitter and very reliable. She has been a wonderful caregiver to our kids and we would absolutely hire her again! We were so lucky to have her.
- Erik S.
Patricia A.
5.0
Patricia is among the best caregivers you can find. Kind, loving, so responsible, professional and reliable, patient and creative. She was our nanny from the time my daughter was 5 months old until almost two, and I can't say enough good things about her. She understands children on a deep, profound...
- Care member
Kaitlyn C.
5.0
I have worked with Kaitlyn for the past 2 1/2 years. She is a very Compassionate and caring person. She is efficient and pays great attention to detail. She is very artistic and fun and is a bundle of energy. She enjoys teaching, has a passion for cooking and health. She is someone I know I can...
- Darcy M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Novato, CA:
How can I find a Novato babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Novato, 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 138 babysitters in Novato, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Novato, CA?
The average rate for Novato, CA babysitters on Care.com is $24.07 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 Novato, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Novato, 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 Novato, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Novato, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 84 reviews of the 138 listed babysitters.