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316 babysitters are listed in San Mateo, CA
The average rate is $23/hr as of October 2023
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Mateo, CA
Jennifer S.
5.0
My two kids - a three year old boy and a ten month old girl - instantly took to Jennifer the moment she walked in. She has a bubbly and fun personality that kids are just naturally drawn to. Always punctual and dependable, Jennifer took great care of my kids while I was out and we were very sad to...
- Katherine B.
Haley D.
5.0
Haley is AMAZING!
My daughter loved spending time with Haley. Also Haley is punctual, reliable, fun to hang with, great with kids. Highly recommended.
- June R.
Jackie V.
5.0
Jackie is one of a kind. She is the sweetest most dedicated young woman I've ever met. Incredibly punctual and always willing to step in last minute. I don't know what we would have done without her! Jackie is incredibly gifted with young children and will always leave your place cleaner than when...
- Rebecca C.
Carmen R.
5.0
Great work and service. Cleaned all the areas I asked her to do so. Very affordable as well. Will definitely book again.
- Sadiq A.
Sonia N.
5.0
Sonia is bilingual and has a lot of experience with kids of varying ages. She is very helpful, caring, and enjoys working with kids. She worked for us part-time for many years and was very flexible. We still stay in touch with her as she became an extension of our family!
- Poorti M.
Babysitters in San Mateo, CA
5.0
(3)
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For the last 8 years, I have been a nanny for several wonderful families, the longest employment lasting nearly 4 years. after being a preschool/infant teacher for 16 years with experience with children from newborn to 6 years of age, experienced in a varied number of teaching styles such as Guided...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
My two kids - a three year old boy and a ten month old girl - instantly took to Jennifer the moment she walked in. She has a bubbly and fun personality that kids are just naturally drawn to. Always punctual and...
Reviewed by Katherine B.
Haley D.
San Mateo, CA
$24-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
A Dependable And Qualified Babysitter - Very Flexible And Free!
5.0
(1)
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Hello! I am a hardworking, patient, and reliable person with a variety of experience working with children. I am wrapping up my senior year at Washington State University, working towards my double major in strategic communication and psychology. I am home going to be in both the Bay Area and la...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Haley is AMAZING!
My daughter loved spending time with Haley. Also Haley is punctual, reliable, fun to hang with, great with kids. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by June R.
5.0
(3)
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Hey there! My name is Jackie. I am in the nursing program at the College of San Mateo, as well as a bridge program with San Francisco State. I am 23 years old and have been babysitting for 5 1/2 years. I have also grown up with younger siblings and cousins that I've taken care of. As requirements...
Recent review:
5.0
Jackie is one of a kind. She is the sweetest most dedicated young woman I've ever met. Incredibly punctual and always willing to step in last minute. I don't know what we would have done without her! Jackie is...
Reviewed by Rebecca C.
5.0
(1)
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I've held a lot of jobs working with children. Since graduating high school in 2012 I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for seven years working for several families. I have watched toddlers, school age children, and pre teens. During this time, for three years I worked at Baywood Elementary...
Kristina can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Carmen R.
San Mateo, CA
$30-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Have Experience As A Housekeeper, 7 Years And Babysitter Too.
5.0
(2)
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l have experience as a housekeeper and I'm available Monday to Saturday. I have references. I can cook and make desserts so I like this work because I'm a mother to two boys.
Recent review:
5.0
Great work and service. Cleaned all the areas I asked her to do so. Very affordable as well. Will definitely book again.
Reviewed by Sadiq A.
5.0
(2)
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Hello, my name is Sonia. I have been working as a babysitter for more than 10 years and I am very happy to see children grow up healthy, happily, and in an environment where I have worked to support the parents in the successful development of their kids.
I have also worked with families of 1 to 3...
Sonia can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Sonia is bilingual and has a lot of experience with kids of varying ages. She is very helpful, caring, and enjoys working with kids. She worked for us part-time for many years and was very flexible. We still...
Reviewed by Poorti M.
5.0
(3)
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. My name is Lais and I'm originally from Brazil; currently living in San Mateo, I have been in SF Bay area for over 17 years. I am a Psychology major at California State East Bay; my love of Psychology began early on while I was still in High School. After High school I was able to take various...
Lais can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
I would recommend Lais extremely highly!! (my only hesitation would be that the more popular she gets - the less time she'll have for us!)
Lais has been working with us, taking care of our son A. for a year...
Reviewed by Angela S.
Zangdha A.
San Mateo, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver, Occasional Babysitter Available
4.5
(6)
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As a young adult, I helped Mom with daycare charges, babysat during junior high, high school, college. Worked at an elementary school extended care program. Recent work experience includes AM Driver/Nanny, Back-Up Care requests, occasional babysitting, coach (U12, U14 boys), Household Manager for a...
Zangdha can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Zangdha worked for our family for several months. She is punctual, detailed, and a good communicator. Something every mom needs! We really appreciated that she kept a good routine with the kids. We will miss...
Reviewed by Debbie D.
5.0
(4)
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In my past experience in caring for children, I have watched my niece that is currently 8 months old and my cousin that is 6 years old. My hours are very flexible and range from all day to even a couple of hours, depending on how much of my help is needed. I have also taken a couple of college...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
My daughter loved having Melissa come over. She was sad when Melissa went back to school, but we are looking forward to seeing her again during the summer.
Reviewed by Brittany R.
5.0
(2)
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Throughout the years, I have gained a lot of babysitting experience watching kids of all ages. I am 21 and a student. Nannying is my primary job. I am CPR certified and have a safe vehicle. To me, nannying is about strong relationships built on trust, communication and care.
Maria can also help with: Travel, Carpooling, Light cleaning
5.0
(1)
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Hi, my name is Kyla! I am a current student at Pepperdine University, working toward a degree in Public Relations. I am the eldest of six siblings. I have recent experience with my 2-year-old baby brother, who keeps me on my toes! This summer, I was also able to babysit my 10-year-old sister, which...
Kyla can also help with: Travel, Carpooling, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
Kyla arrived promptly on time to look after our two children for us. She was friendly, kind, respectful and responsible. Our 10 month old had woken up minutes before we got home and we found Kyla gently calming...
Reviewed by Paria A.
3.3
(3)
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My name is Destini. I am 23years old, and currently on the path to become a teacher. I'm currently enrolled at Sonoma state and working towards earning my credentials in 2 years
Currently I work at an after school program in San Ramon. I also have experienced taking care of children with special...
Destini can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Teacher Destini was AMAZING !!! ;)
I cannot say enough of how incredibly easy, organized and approachable Destini was to work with! After reaching out to several Sitters on Care.com and having 3 initially...
Reviewed by Laura C.
5.0
(1)
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Nanny with 3+ years of experience providing exceptional care for children from 3 months to 9 years old.
- With references.
- Basic life support training (CPR certification)
- Autism spectrum disorder training (ABA)
- Background check
I understand kids needs, their routine and can provide safe...
Recent review:
5.0
Zinira is amazing with kids. She watched my daughter when she was 14 months old for 6 months and then again when my daughter was 2,5 year old for another 5 months full time. I trust her completely. She is...
Reviewed by Olesya M.
3.5
(2)
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Hi! My name is Kaela. I have babysat/nannied for most of my adult life. I have a bachelor's degree in Child Development and a MSW. I currently work at a school as a metal health clinician. I am looking to babysit or nanny as a way to fill up more time and cover extra expenses. Working with children...
Kaela can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
Kaela is such an amazing help and my little ones just adore her! We use her for date nights and she'll help us on random occasions when we need a sitter on short-hand!
Reviewed by Betty L.
5.0
(1)
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I have always loved working with kids and enjoy children of all ages. I have experience babysitting in the age range of 4 months and older. I did my final nursing residency in the pediatric cardiovascular ICU and am super comfortable with the little ones! I am a very organized and responsible...
Recent review:
5.0
We LOVE Victoria! She has been a fantastic nanny to our infant son & he adores her! She communicates, is punctual, flexible, genuine & so much more! We hate to lose her as our full time nanny but will...
Reviewed by Megan M.
5.0
(7)
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I have been working in US for the last 2 years taking care of kids. I also worked in a daycare in Brazil taking care of multiple kids of different ages. My experience with children started a long time ago when I was my brother's babysitter for many years.
I'm good at all aspects of childcare...
Recent review:
5.0
I hired Beatriz to care for my 5 month old baby short term. She's so sweet and great! I completely trust her with baby. She's been very communicative, dependable and really in tune with the baby's needs. Baby...
Reviewed by Avinash G.
5.0
(8)
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Hello Parents! I was born and raised in Bolivia. I speak Spanish and English. I have 10+ years of experience working as a babysitter, nanny and family assistant. I have a passion working with children and helping in their development. I have experience from the ages raging from newborn to 15 years...
Carmen can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Carmen was great and we felt she was a part of our family. The kids loved her and, had we not moved, we would still be using Carmen. Always dependable and punctual and flexible in all of the support we needed.
Reviewed by Adrian S.
Pamela V.
San Mateo, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part Or Full Time Job. Alzheimer's Experience.
5.0
(3)
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I'm friendly and know how to handle patients with Alzheimer's. I'm very patient as I fully understand where they coming from. I'd been a caregiver since 2000 and I handled all kinds of patients whether companion, ambulatory, bedridden, stroke, hospice care and a lot more. I am usually with my...
Recent review:
5.0
Pamela is an amazing, caring and cheerful caretaker. she helped take care of my father in law for several months, when he was recovering from hip surgery. She was on time every day, took great care of...
Reviewed by Rima K.
Raquel R.
San Mateo, CA
$30-47/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm From Brazil! I Have A Daughter! For Sure I Will Take Care Your Kids Like Mine!
5.0
(3)
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I am a Brazilian mom-nanny living in San Mateo.
As a nanny I have cared for toddlers, infants and school-aged children. I pride myself in being lovely, warm, reliable, loyal, empathetic and commutative.
I have a bachelors degree in accounting and MBA in Controllership and Finances in Brazil. And...
Raquel can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
I hired Raquel to watch my 2 month old. For different reasons, she only watched my little one once. She was on time and knew how to jump right in.
When she did she took care of both the baby, cleaned up the...
Reviewed by Elizabeth L.
4.8
(5)
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Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to 3 children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child. Offering excellent...
Gleicy can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Gleicy (who goes by Kelly) is truly wonderful with our kids and managing the house and family! She is super organized, thoughtful, manages complex calendars, is always on time and has exceeded our expectations....
Reviewed by Kate S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Mateo, CA:
How can I find a San Mateo babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in San Mateo, 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 316 babysitters in San Mateo, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Mateo, CA?
The average rate for San Mateo, CA babysitters on Care.com is $23.62 per hour as of October 2023. 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 Mateo, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Mateo, CA through Care.com. As of 2023, 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 Mateo, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in San Mateo, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 138 reviews of the 316 listed babysitters.