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280 babysitters are listed in San Luis Obispo, CA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in San Luis Obispo, CA
4.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
would love the opportunity to work as a nanny/ babysitter for your family this summer. Over the past 9 years, I have been a babysitter/ nanny for multiple families (and have loved every second of it!).
I love doing outdoor activities, hide and seek, crafts, building forts, movie nights, and more! On top of watching your kids, I...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Grace was a great communicator and we always felt our kids were in great hands. She listened to our and their needs well and was great at being creative with play. She was timely and always cleaned up after her and the kids. We love Grace and can't wait for her to...
Marybeth S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'd love to work with your family. I have my own car and I do not smoke.
I started working with kids when my baby cousin was born in 2017! Since then, I have babysat and nannied for children from multiple families. I have experience with infants and children up to 12 years old. I am comfortable with changing diapers and...
5.0
"Anna is the lovliest! Our boys loved playing with her and keep asking when she can come play next. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience with babysitting as I started when I was about 14 and since have had a bunch of different jobs with families. In addition I spent this past summer as a live in nanny for a family of three kids. I have experience for nannyin many different families with kids of both genders and ages from 1 year to 12! I...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was prompt, communicative, playful, vigilant, and kind. Everything we could want in a nanny/babysitter! My five year old had such a good time with Sarah. We’d definitely hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Mollie! I am currently a fully vaccinated junior at Cal Poly Slo studying Business Administration. I have been a beach camp counselor for the past 4 summers, and have two younger siblings that are in 1st grade. I have a lot of experience working with infants, multiple toddlers and preteens. I genuinely love kids...
Mollie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Mollie is so fun and energetic and even my shy girl immediately fell in love with her. She balanced caring for my 6 month and 2 1/2 year old with ease. She was super reliable and a great communicator. I would highly recommend her!"
Darby A.
Briana R.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Cal Poly SLO Student, Fun, And Enthusiastic Baby-sitter!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 5 years of experience with babysitting. I have babysat 2 girls the ages of 8 and 10 for a month in 2022 and in 2023. I have also taken care of 3 siblings, 2 girls and 1 boy, on and off during the past summers. In the summer of 2022, I took care of a 6 month year old baby boy for about 2 months. This summer I also took...
Briana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Briana was incredibly responsive and trust-worthy. She was also so sweet with our daughter - I would highly recommend! "
Nathalie K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a psychology and child development major at cal poly slo! I have been babysitting children ranging from newborns to 12-year-old's since high school and I am both CPR and life guard certified! Over the summer I worked at a children's outdoor sleep away camp in which I worked with kids in a variety of situations. Please...
5.0
"Sydney was so great with my 5 and 7 year old.. She played with them, and fed them lunch, and made an awesome pillow fort. She also watched 2 of their friends of the same ages who were with my kids. I highly reccomend her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Shaunna! I am 28 years old and I am a third year Biology/Chemistry teacher at Arroyo Grande High School. I grew up in Arroyo Grande and graduated from CSU Monterey with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology in 2018, and completed my teaching credential and master's degree in education in 2021. I am CPR certified...
Shaunna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shaunna was amazing with our 2-year-old daughter! Within minutes of arriving, Shaunna had already calmed down a meltdown and had our child happily engaged. She was so easy to communicate with ahead of time and provided updates throughout the night. She managed...
Allie D.
Sarah J.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sarah.
I am a social energetic person, and I love meeting new people and helping out whenever possible. I come from a family of 10, but aside from that babysitting experience I help my friends with their kids whenever possible. For the past 6 years I have worked in church nurseries, have worked as a child care...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Although we ended up hiring a different applicant due to availability, Sarah was very kind and flexible in an attempt to meet our needs. I would definitely consider her if she lived nearby full time"
Dominique L.
Casey R.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've taken care of kids all my life starting from neighborhood babysitting services and continuing on to sites like these. I love children and thoroughly enjoy spending time and taking care of them. I can provide a safe, fun, and reliable experience for your little ones!
Casey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Casey was awesome, a natural with my little girl. Very professional in the way she conducts nanny work as her business, on time here everyday, and communicated very well on the days that she could not make it with plenty of time in advance. She was understanding...
Peter G.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Emily and I am a third year college student at Cal Poly SLO. I have loved living in San Luis Obispo, and I would love to be able to have a job that can directly impact my neighborhood and help out my community. I have started babysitting family friends since high school and I have loved working with kids ever...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Emily is super sweet and was loved by my two kids instantly! She was kind, punctual and reliable and did an amazing job of keeping the kids entertained! I would recommend Emily anytime."
April S.
Aimee H.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Aimee H. and I am 20 years old. I am energetic, friendly, and I love working with kids! I just finished my second year of college. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and have taught swim lessons and gymnastics to kids.
Aimee can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aimee is a gem! She watched over our boys, attentive to their needs and able to flow with the craziness that comes with two boys under the age of 4! She watched out for their safety, played and went to the park. She is very professional and I would hire her again!"
Elizabeth T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families:) I'm 23 and am a psychology major (4th year) at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I grew up in Missoula, Mt in a tight knit family of 5 (I have 2 older sisters and 2 amazing parents). I love spending time with kids whether its playing around, doing something fun outside, or even tutoring/helping with schoolwork. I swam...
Ingrid can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Natalie L.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$20-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
Creative Child Care Provider With 6 Years Of Experience
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I go by Nat :)
**Currently, I am only available Mondays, Tuesdays (all day) and Fridays after 1 p.m. **
I have been nannying/babysitting for over 10 years and have worked long term with 3 families. I have always had a deep love for working with kids! They see the world in such a unique way and I love getting to...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie was wonderful with our 3 year-old son, M. She quickly became a much loved part of our family. Natalie is fun, original, and extremely communicative - all traits that helped our son to flourish. Her intuitive and thoughtful nature is very refreshing. One of...
Kimberley H.
Tori L.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 5+ years of experience working with and caring for kids. Three years of which was with children ages 1-10 as a dance teacher. I love working with kids and have 4 years of experience babysitting regularly and currently a part time nanny for a 3-year-old.
I am currently getting my college degree in Liberal Studies at Cal...
Tori can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tori was fantastic! My kids had so much fun with her and when I got home my house as spotless! We are so lucky to have found her."
Care member
Emma M.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi Everyone! My name is Emma and I am a college student athlete studying to become a high school math teacher! Through tutoring, coaching, babysitting, being a teacher's assistant and volunteering as a youth leader, I have lots of experience with children. I also have three nieces (5 years old, 3 years old, and 6 months old) who...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Emma is the absolute BEST! She is reliable, responsible and engaging. We hired her for after school driving and caregiving, we felt very comfortable with her driving our girls and trusted her completely. Our girls really admired her and Emma took a real interest in...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Yadira. I am a first year Business administration major concentrating in accounting at Cal Poly SLO. I am very good with children and never raise my voice towards them. I believe in taking care of each child with love and kindness. Over the past 5 years, I have taken care of my niece (5 years old) and nephew...
Yadira can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Yadira was an amazing sitter! Very punctual, friendly and my kids adored her. When I left the kids I knew they were in very capable hands. She also does the best fishtail braids! Lovely experience!"
Deborah V.
Ashley M.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm going to be a third-year student at Cal Poly and plan to be a 5th-grade teacher. I have lots of experience with kids and I'm able to babysit, housesit, pet-sit, and help out with transportation.
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ashley was very reliable and great with my two kiddos! We will definitely be hiring her again. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lexi and I am a Cal Poly SLO student returning home for the summer and looking to find a family to nanny or babysit for from now to early September
At Cal Poly, I am a liberal studies (elementary education) major where I have had the opportunity to take several child development courses and spend time working...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Lexi was amazing with our children! She watched my two year old and 7 month old for the summer and they absolutely loved her. She has a sweet temperament with the kids and did so many fun crafts and activities with my toddler. She was helpful around the house as...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a second year business major at Cal Poly. I have been babysitting since 2014 and love interacting with kids. I also have 6 years of volunteer experience with children with special needs, 3 of which were in a one-on-one setting. I was a math tutor in high school for students struggling in basic math all the way up to...
Casey can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"If I could, I would give Casey 10 stars! She babysat for my 2 kids and my sister's 2 kids while we were on vacation. It was a challenging job: keeping 4 kids under 8 busy in a hotel, and Casey more than excelled. Our kids LOVED her and asked for her every morning....
Lyndi Z.
Elizabeth A.
San Luis Obispo, CA
$19-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lizzie! I'm a college student looking to find a part-time babysitting/nannying job. I have 6 years of experience babysitting (from infants to preteens), and I also have experience as a counselor at a camp for 3-7-year-olds. I'm energetic and love to stay active. I love art, so I enjoy helping with crafts too! I can help...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lizzie helped me take care of my daughter who was 7 months at the time while we was in the middle of a cross country move. She was such a joy to work with. She is a natural with babies and bonded well with my child especially just having her over for a few days. I...
Maribelle L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Luis Obispo, CA
Grace S.
5.0
Grace was a great communicator and we always felt our kids were in great hands. She listened to our and their needs well and was great at being creative with play. She was timely and always cleaned up after her and the kids. We love Grace and can't wait for her to come back in town to babysit again!
- Marybeth S.
Anna M.
5.0
Anna is the lovliest! Our boys loved playing with her and keep asking when she can come play next.
- Care member
Sarah C.
5.0
Sarah was prompt, communicative, playful, vigilant, and kind. Everything we could want in a nanny/babysitter! My five year old had such a good time with Sarah. We’d definitely hire her again.
- Care member
Mollie W.
5.0
Mollie is so fun and energetic and even my shy girl immediately fell in love with her. She balanced caring for my 6 month and 2 1/2 year old with ease. She was super reliable and a great communicator. I would highly recommend her!
- Darby A.
Briana R.
5.0
Briana was incredibly responsive and trust-worthy. She was also so sweet with our daughter - I would highly recommend!
- Nathalie K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Luis Obispo, CA:
How can I find a San Luis Obispo babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in San Luis Obispo, 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 280 babysitters in San Luis Obispo, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 San Luis Obispo, CA?
The average rate for San Luis Obispo, CA babysitters on Care.com is $18.58 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 San Luis Obispo, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in San Luis Obispo, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews of the 280 listed babysitters.