Find babysitters in San Mateo, CA that you’ll love

308 babysitters are listed in San Mateo, CA

The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in San Mateo, CA

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Melissa L.


San Mateo, CA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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 courses in child development,...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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."

Brittany R.

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Yessica O.


San Mateo, CA

$20-50/hr12 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am 31-year-old, looking for a babysitting position. I graduated with a degree in Marketing my son is 4year-old. I am a single parent and I am already vaccinated. I own a car with clean driving record and I can provide excellent references. For the past 10 years, I have been working with newborns to teenagers, being a nanny...
Yessica can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"We hired Yessica as an interim part-time nanny for our 2y/o son while our current nanny was on a medical leave. She jumped right in and was proactive, sweet and "a natural" with our son, and dependable. Yessica took our son to music class, the park, on walks, and...

Kathryn J.

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Kristina P.


San Mateo, CA

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Caring Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 School in San Mateo in the after...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

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Haley D.


San Mateo, CA

$24-30/hr7 yrs exp

A Dependable And Qualified Babysitter - Very Flexible And Free!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 this summer. I am very eager to...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
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.

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Gloria R.


San Mateo, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am kind responsible Latina I speak Spanish and English not perfectly I am Christian I have experience over 15 years taking care of children. I am able to participate in fun activities with children, cook for them, and also take pride in maintaining a clean space. I have references and phone numbers with the people who I have...
Gloria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Gloria has been taking care of our 1 year-old son full time and done an excellent job, but unfortunately we are moving out of the area. We have felt extremely fortunate to have Gloria as a member of our household. She is proactive, punctual, honest, and...

Saioa V.

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Jackie V.


San Mateo, CA

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

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 through my nursing program, I...
Jackie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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...

Rebecca C.

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Anna P.


San Mateo, CA

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been taking care of children ranging from newborn to elementary school ages for many years now. I've been around kids my whole life, and have always been the family babysitter, as well as through word of mouth. I was a nanny for two children ages 2-4, for the past year, I enjoyed every second of it! Although I am now back...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Anna was a full-time nanny to our family for one year and great with our young kids! She was always on time, communicative, and attentive to our kid’s needs. She was patient, firm with boundaries and gentle behavior corrections when needed, and kept my kids so busy...

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Jennifer S.


San Mateo, CA

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter, Full Or Part Time

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Jennifer. For the last 12 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 varied teaching styles. I specialize in Infant/Toddler care,...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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...

Katherine B.

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Carmen R.


San Mateo, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Experience As A Housekeeper, 7 Years And Babysitter Too.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Carmen and I have experience as house cleaning 15 years so I have reference and I'm available thank
Carmen can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, oven cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
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.

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Destini R.


San Mateo, CA

$25-28/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

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 needs such as autism and cerebral...
Destini can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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 say Yes and drop out, it was Destini who kept her word,...

Laura C.

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Bella M.


San Mateo, CA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Evenings And Weekends.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience of watching kids. I have been babysitting all throughout high school till now. I have watched kids between the ages of 1-10 years old. I am able to change diapers, give baths, tidy the house, cook and put the kids to sleep in course of caring for them. I graduated from Hillsdale High School in...
Bella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Bella was an amazing afternoon sitter/nanny to our 8 year old son and 3 year old daughter for almost a year! She was loving yet firm, always dependable, fun, and made our lives so much easier. She did school/camp/preschool pick ups and drop offs, cared for the...

Trey R.

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Aurora R.


San Mateo, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

I am a 9 year experienced nanny of all ages (new born- teenagers) as a person I am very loving, respectful and understanding. When caring for toddlers I enjoy engaging with them by playing educational games that will help them learn age appropriate subjects, taking them outdoors, keeping them busy and active. When caring for...
Aurora can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I worked with Aurora for a week but then couldn't continue because our schedule changed. I wish I could have continued-she was so good with my young baby and even helped me keep up with household chores during a stressful time. She has a good sense for what moms...

Nura H.

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Pamela V.


San Mateo, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part Or Full Time Job. Alzheimer's Experience.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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 patient 1 to 4 yrs depending on...
Pamela can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We highly recommend having Pamela assist with care for an aging/elderly family member. Pamela was with our family for 3.5 years, assisting my father who had Parkinson's. Initially, she drove him to medical and exercise appointments. She was on time and prepared. As...

Elizabeth W.

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Maria D.


San Mateo, CA

$28-48/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with children from newborn up to 13 years old. I do all kinds of activities with them. If cleaning, laundry, and meal preparations are needed, I can do that. I am very patient with them especially when they are shy and don't know if they are willing to accept someone who isn't their parent to care for them. I...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria helped our sons grandmother out as a part time mother's helper a couple days a week for several weeks while we figured out a longer term care plan. She is warm, friendly, and quite flexible. She was willing to help in anyway we asked in addition to childcare...

David M.

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Lisdalia C.


San Mateo, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time And Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I have 12 + years experience working as a nanny and babysitter. I worked as an Au pair/nanny abroad for a total of 4 years, worked in Holland as an Au pair for 2 years. I was also a Au pair in the USA for 2 years and have been an nanny and babysitter in my home country for more then 7+ years. I have worked as a assistant teacher...
Lisdalia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is our first choice to leave kids with when we are going on a date. She is very punctual and kind with our kids. She is knowledgeable to take care both of 6 months old babies and 6 years old children. We hired her on a dozen occasions and never had any problem...

Anton L.

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Erin P.


San Mateo, CA

$25-28/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been babysitting and working with children for a very long time now. I have experience as a nanny and an on call babysitter. I have also worked at a preschool for a few years. I absolutely love working with kiddos and helping out families wherever they may need it! I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am also...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Erin came to our house for some babysitting on several occasions and was great! She instantly bonded with our 3 1/2 year old daughter and I highly recommend her services."

Kevin G.

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Sarah P.


San Mateo, CA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

I Can Bring Just As Much Energy As Your Children

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 13+ years of experience taking care of children and graduated in May with my M. S. in Exercise Physiology, with a focus in Neuroscience. My experience includes babysitting neighbors' kids for years, teaching pre-k and kindergarten VBS classes, taking care of pastors' children in college, leading summer kids camps, and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah was everything you look for in a babysitter. She was fun and flexible but also had a calm and “in charge” way about her. I knew the boys were always in good hands. I would recommend her 100%!"

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Beatriz O.


San Mateo, CA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, My Name Is Beatriz! I'm 26 Years Old

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working in US for almost 3 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 including, preparing nutritious food,...
Beatriz can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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 was going through bottle refusal and Beatriz was very...

Avinash G.

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Carmen V.


San Mateo, CA

$31/hr10 yrs exp

Carmen T.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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 old. I am loyal, caring,...
Carmen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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."

Adrian S.

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Ella K.


San Mateo, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Ella K. From San Mateo

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

[Important: Sorry I am currently not available as I am away at university. I am only able to take jobs from May-August] Hello! I'm a college student with 5 years of experience working for several families with kids ages 1-12. I'm reliable, hardworking, and creative, and I can help with light housekeeping, cooking, and tutoring....
Ella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ella is an incredible nanny/ sitter. She is punctual, thoughtful, and creative. Ella did a fantastic job helping the kids with their Spanish homework and was a very reliable driver. "

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Mateo, CA

Melissa L.

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.

- Brittany R.

Yessica O.

5.0

Yessica took care of my baby girl for 15 months. She has been very loving, caring and attentive babysitter. She use to take my daughter to story time at library and parks every morning during weekdays. Yessica also use to bring her Son who is very fun and energetic kid to have around your kid...

- Swathi S.

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.

Gloria R.

5.0

Gloria took care of our one-year-old full-time but we ending up moving out of the area. Gloria was excellent! She was punctual, communicative, and very caring. At the end of every day she always let us know how the day went and if there was anything that we should be aware of. She often...

- Mike B.

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.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Babysitters in San Mateo, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 156 reviews of the 308 listed babysitters.