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Carlotta F.


Sebastopol, CA

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Active Sitter

Hi! I am a fun and very active person. I have over 4 years of experience with babysitting ranging from infants to older children. I am willing to do light housekeeping and keep your kids entertained during the day.
Carlotta can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kyra M.


Forestville, CA

$18-21/hr4 yrs exp

Dog Sitter (day And Overnight), Walker, Basic Dog Obedience

Hi there! I've been working with dogs for the last few years doing rescue work, and dog sitting and boarding. Currently am working at a dog daycare boarding and training company for the last three years. I have dogs of my own and am very comfortable with different breeds and temperaments. As well as cats, I've house sit for cats...
Kyra can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, dog training
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Taryn P.


Sebastopol, CA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Tutor

Hi! My name is Taryn, I have been primarily doing childcare off/on for 5 years. I recently am transitioning out of a full time position with a family and looking to move on from the infant/toddler phase and work with school age kids! I have little experience as a tutor but am completely confident in providing help!
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Jill J.


Sebastopol, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Pet Lover, Caregiver, Trainer, Walker, Feeder

I have had well trained dogs all my life which means going through many different dog training courses. I also love cats. Currently I have a 6 year year old golden retriever had a cat for a couple of years. I would love make you feel safe about your pets while you're away as I know how that can be.
Jill can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, dog training, administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting & more
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, creative, and fun-loving individual who has approximately 5 years of experience caring for children. I come from a Waldorf background (k-highschool) and love to bring that experience into my work. I also have experience as a dance teacher and camp counselor, which has provided me with valuable...

Lillian Z.


Sebastopol, CA

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Caring & Nature Loving Sitter

I have lots of experiences with kids of all ages ranging from newborn-teens! I am very calm and love to immerse myself into nature whenever possible. I find it's very natural for me to connect with children & love all I can learn from them as well.
Lillian can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Arianna J.


Sebastopol, CA

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Creating Smiles And Fostering Love

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a reliable, caring, and compassionate young woman who has nearly 7 years of experience in childcare. I have had an immense love for children for as long as I can remember, and as an older sister of two younger brothers, taking care of them has become second nature to me. I recently moved back home for the duration...
Arianna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Nancy F.


Sebastopol, CA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I am 53 yrs old, and have over 15 years of professional experience with childcare and senior care. I was born and raised in the Sebastopol area and have worked for IHSS of Sonoma County for Burbank Heights in Sebastopol as well as local care home facilities. I have been out in the work force for awhile, but am ready to go full...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, errands, transportation

Nancy F.


Sebastopol, CA

$30-37/hr10 yrs exp

Housekeeper Available, On Call / Part Time

Hi There, I've been employed as a housekeeper for over 16 years. I am very reliable, honest, and I take pride in the therapeutic work that I do. I have clients through-out the Sonoma County area and am always looking for more, especially fill in's. I also work on an on-call basis, or as a one time clean. I am also available for...
Nancy can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
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Amanda C.


Santa Rosa, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past 20 years I have been a babysitter, camp counselor, nanny and preschool teacher. I studied Early Childhood Education at Rhode Island College and have 12+ credits in ECE. I believe in play based education and love everything about forest school. My approach with children is a mix of conscious discipline and gentle...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amanda is an amazing caregiver! She is kind, considerate, funny, has great energy, and a wealth of expertise when it comes to children. She made fast friends with our two girls who are not accustomed to child care from people they don't know. They did kid yoga,...

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Kaley W.


Santa Rosa, CA

$22/hr4 yrs exp

I'm looking for a steady babysitting job. I have babysat kids from the age of 3 months and older, I love working with kids. I recently graduated at Sonoma State with an early childhood education Bachelors Degree. I have worked with kids with Autism as a Registered Behavioral Technician for about a year and half. I currently also...
Kaley can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We visit Sonoma for our anniversary every year and this time we brought our 5 year old son with us. Kaley watched our son at our lodging while we went to dinner one eve and then she came back the next day to watch him while we wine tasted in the area. She was very...

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Emily J.


Santa Rosa, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Former School Psychologist Seeks Gardening/Landscaping Or Babysitting Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I was a school psychologist for 9 years (early childhood through high school), but ended that career to start my own business as a holistic health coach. I've since furthered my interest in healthy and sustainable living by working on an organic vegetable farm and conventional fruit orchard in the St Louis area and in...
Emily can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Emily is such a great help! She is great at taking direction, easy to communicate with and always does an excellent job. She arrives on time and is always pleasant to be around. Having a one year old makes it difficult to keep up with all the stuff around the house...

Trinity G.

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Clarice P.


Windsor, CA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Clarice P From New Orleans, LA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Clarice, I am a junior at Tulane majoring in philosophy with a concentration in law. For the past four years, I have worked in the classroom setting with ages 3-17 and have had experience working with special needs students and English language learners. I have also spent many years in the performing arts, and...
Clarice can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She did an awesome job with watching my little ones. She attended to them together and also individually."

Helen W.

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Mary M.


Petaluma, CA

$30-58/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'm enthusiastic energetic with babies. I love babysitting, I've been working with kids since I used to be a teacher in Guatemala. I'm bilingual, and have lots of experience with children. I also enjoy tidying up and organizing in my spare time. Also have CPR experience.
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We hired Mary last minute when we had someone else cancel on us! She was fantastic ! She got back to us immediately and came over the next day to watch my babies! They absolutely loved her. They played trains and read books. She bathed and fed the little ones...

Ciaran M.

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Marita V.


Petaluma, CA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Marita. I have been a babysitter for 2 years. I have a reference. I am available for the Marín and Sonoma aria.
5.0
"Marita just started helping us out with school drop off, but has made such a big difference in our lives. Reliable, courteous, and helpful are all ways we would describe Marita. She is respectful of the kids, us, and our home. It's been a breath of fresh air to...

Sarah D.

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Caitlyn M.


Santa Rosa, CA

$22-24/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Caitlyn and I am 24 years old and a recent college graduate. I have my own vehicle and will drive kids anywhere they need to go. I love to color, play outside, crafts, build things, cooking, and baking with kids. I don't mind cleaning up after kids. I been babysitting for 8 years now and taught Sunday school from...
Caitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She has been watching our daughter for about a month now every week. She is fantastic with her and we really like her. "

Eric G.

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Anna A.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-22/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since my mothers preschool in 2013. All began when I started helping out everyday after school, leading to picking up babysitting jobs through my teen years. As I turned 19 I began nannying for a family full time, while studying early childhood education at the Santa Rosa junior college. I felt...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Anna showed up Always on time, smile on her face and ready to go. My kids adored her and always ask for her to this day. It is hard to find a reliable, interactive sitter nowadays, so it was extremely refreshing to have met Anna. We had a pleasure of working with...

Kristeen M.

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Sharlene W.


Rohnert Park, CA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Charlie, a senior Music Ed. student at Sonoma State University. I have quite a number of experiences caring for homes, pets, plants, and children. My most comfortable age ranges for childcare are from 5 months to 6 years old, and 13 to 17. I grew up with cats in the home and I'm very familiar with their quirks, and I...
Sharlene can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"We quickly had confidence in Charlie and our dog was very comfortable with her right off the bat. We appreciated the Charlie seemed to give him a lot of attention, including playing ball and cuddling!"

Dani C.

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Alisa M.


Petaluma, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello fellow friends! I am a 23-year-old full time student that also works part/full time! I have grown up with 5 sisters and 2 brothers and have babysat for families since starting college! I have references available if needed! I'm very responsible and professional! I look forward to hearing from you!
Alisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Alisa is a dream of a babysitter! She is kind, communicative and dependable. She is so awesome with our 3.5 and 2 year old and jumps in the minute she arrives. Is always on time or communicates if there will be a delay. She even tidys up the home while we are away....

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Maddison S.


Windsor, CA

$30-36/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

*looking to start sometime in late May/mid July* Hi all! I'm 27 years old and am currently living in Sonoma County, CA. I have almost 10 years of childcare experience. My experience ranges from working in homes, school daycares, summer camps and coaching girls sports. I have worked with babies as young as 3 months old to kids...
Maddison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maddison worked for us during a weekend in Sonoma. We had a busy schedule and she was there to help. Great support and we were able to enjoy our social engagements."

Nils W.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Occidental, CA

Amanda C.

5.0

I would recommend Amanda in a heartbeat! We had an awesome experience, and unique situation where we got to have our kids play together and help us out for an amazing evening out with my in-laws. She was on time and even brought activities! Thank you!!

- Melody M.

Kaley W.

5.0

We visit Sonoma for our anniversary every year and this time we brought our 5 year old son with us. Kaley watched our son at our lodging while we went to dinner one eve and then she came back the next day to watch him while we wine tasted in the area. She was very responsive, kind, personable and...

- Care member

Emily J.

5.0

Emily is such a great help! She is great at taking direction, easy to communicate with and always does an excellent job. She arrives on time and is always pleasant to be around. Having a one year old makes it difficult to keep up with all the stuff around the house so getting a little help once a...

- Trinity G.

Clarice P.

5.0

Clarice was an absolute blessing to our family. She genuinely cared for the well-being and development of our child, and her warmth and affection matched her professionalism perfectly. She went above and beyond to engage our child in enriching activities and fostered educational and emotional...

- Care member

Mary M.

5.0

We hired Mary for a night when we were in town for a wedding, and we were so happy with the experience. It was our daughter's first time with a non-family babysitter, but Mary put her at ease and they had a nice time. We felt very comfortable leaving her with Mary, and wish we were local so we could...

- Margaret F.

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