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60 babysitters are listed in Lafayette, CA
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Lafayette, CA
4.6
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a responsible, fun, down-to-earth, well spoken and energetic caregiver. I've been working with kids since I was 15 (younger, if you count chasing down my cousins and siblings). I have 3 years of experience working in children and youth summer camps/programs in Pleasant Hill, focusing mainly on children ages 2-5. I also...
Elaina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I met with & interviewed Lainey this week after carefully reviewing her profile & background check. She was absolutely wonderful! She was responsive to all emails, arrived on time and spent an hour with me & my son. During her interview, she kicked off her boots,...
Jessica W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 29 years old and I'm from Argentina. I will move to Seaside soon since I am starting a new part-time job as project manager and l wanted to complement this new job with another part time job as a nanny.
I am a physical education teacher and I have experience working with kids. In Argentina I worked in elementary school...
Ana Belen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Belu has been such a nice and caring nanny to our son and house sitter. She is very dependable and has a nice way of showing true care for our three-year-old son. She pays very close attention, plans play dates and takes him out and into the local parks often. She...
Julia G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! :)
My name is Katie, and I have over 15 years of experience in babysitting, tutoring, dog/cat sitting, and house sitting.
I have cared for children from newborns to 18 years old. I tutored at-risk children grades K-12 for four consecutive years, & worked with bilingual preschoolers.
Some certifications I have are...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was knowledgeable, compassionate, quick on her feet and energetic with my kids! She brought amazing energy and my kids absolutely love Katie. Highly recommend"
Jeana P.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Kael and I would love to be your babysitter! I am a student at California State University, Chico and I am going into my sophomore year. I am very flexible, but I do not have a car when I am in Chico. I am the oldest of 3 girls in my family so I am very familiar with chaos. I have been working with children for a very...
Kael can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kael was responsible, honest and caring with our kids. They loved spending time with her and I knew they were in good hands. I highly recommend Kael."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a current full-time nanny/family assistant (ages 2&5), previously being a pod teacher for four boys (3, 4, 7 & 7,) and a children's ballet instructor (1. 5-7) I have developed skills in prioritizing, multitasking and solution-seeking all while being sensitive, loving and fun at the same time.
I love having the opportunity...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mackenzie is wonderful with children. She's patient and calm but disciplined when she needs to be. We had her work with our 3 and 7 year old boys and they can be a handful at times. They adored her for a mix of enthusiasm she would add to activities but also looked...
Yinh A.
Iga W.
Lafayette, CA
$36-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi Parents!
My name is Iga. I'm originally from Poland and moved to United States shortly after completing my Branding degree. I now live in Lafayette and am currently looking for a full time job nanny/house management / mother helper role. I have 7 years of experience working with kids in USA even more in my country. I...
Iga can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Iga to take care of my two daughters (2,5 yo). They absolutely adore her! She's reliable and punctual. Would absolutely recommend her as a nanny."
Eliza N.
5.0
(1)
I grew up in a house where we loved dogs! We used to have a German Shepherd and she was the sweetest girl.
For the last 4 years I started to taking care of my boyfriend's dog. She's a Weimaraner and I'm so happy that I'm her mommy and she's part of my life
Ana Belen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Juanita S.
Lafayette, CA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Juanita and I have been living in the United States for over 4 years. My first language is Spanish and I have experience working with kids since I got here. I took care of a girl from the time she was 7 months to 2-years-old. I am a very enthusiastic and energetic person, I would be happy to teach children my...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Juanita took care of our daughter from the time she was 8 months old until she was 2.5. Not only did our daughter love her, but we always felt that she was very well cared for when we were away. We never needed to worry about leaving her in Juanita's hands when we...
Lynne K.
Asia P.
Lafayette, CA
$35-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families, I would love to introduce myself as an amazing caregiver, but also as a great mom of a very bright 2-year-old. Who would love to be apart when helping out with families! My passion, and unconditional love for children has been going on my whole life, and 4 years professionally in pediatric dentistry in hopes to...
5.0
"Asia is lovely! She was our 5 month old's first babysitter and he seemed to really enjoy her company. Asia also kept notes for us about his schedule which was helpful. We would definitely hire her again."
Care member
Maria M.
Lafayette, CA
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Are you looking for someone responsible and fun to take care of your children? I introduce myself, I am Maria, a teacher and lover of children, I like to play with them and be very responsible with my work. If you want to meet me, we can communicate and make a video call so I can tell you about my experience. I come from a large...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Maria was amazing. Took incredible care and was very helpful and trustworthy. "
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ela.
I'm a graduate from Ohio Wesleyan University. Recently I just worked 2 years as behavioral therapist for children of all ages on the autism spectrum. I have been babysitting for about 10 years for family friends. I have been certified at the Lafayette Community Center and I have babysat for large parties with up to...
Ela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Lana W.
Lafayette, CA
$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi I'm Lana,
I am about to graduate from Miramonte High School in May of 2024. After I graduate I am looking to babysit a few days a week during the Summer. At the end of Summer I will be attending the University of Colorado, Boulder where I will be majoring in Early Elementary Education.
I started working with kids in eighth...
Lana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Maria C.
Lafayette, CA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi There Families! I'm Maria, From Brazil And I Gave 26 Yo.
I'd describe my personality as very resilient, practical and focused!
I like working with kids because this is my area since my graduation!
I started working with kids when I working as a nanny in 6 years ago, when I was a volunteer in a church and I worked in a children's shelter as a social worker.
Lucy T.
Lafayette, CA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi I'm 19 years old and I currently work a part time job as the lead crew member at a frozen yogurt shop. I love babysitting and housekeeping. I'm really excited to start again since I recently got a new car. Eventually I would love to go to college to become an elementary school teacher, but right now I'm just working and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Mima and I enjoy spending time with children as they bring joy to my life and they keep me motivated!:) Throughout the last 7+ years of being a Nanny/Babysitter in California (I have 2 additional years of babysitting in my home country Serbia), I have learned a lot about children: how they grow and develop, to...
Mima can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I recently moved back to the area and am seeking childcare opportunities. My ample experience with kids in both childcare settings and as a counselor make me a uniquely qualified candidate for any childcare position.
I worked as a child trauma counselor for children of all ages for five years. This experience provided me with...
Dominique can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
I have 10 ++ years of experience babysitting, being a nanny and taking care of my own kids. It is something I truly love to do. I am flexible with my hours. I am happy to do light laundry, dishes and cook as well. In my most recent job I took care of a child from from the age of 7 months to 2 years old. I worked for the family...
Fiona can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
Lucy T.
Lafayette, CA
$19-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi I'm Lucy, I'm 19 years old and I currently work a part time job as the lead crew member. I love babysitting and I'm really excited to start again since I recently got a new car. Eventually I would love to go to college to become an elementary school teacher, but right now I'm just working and saving money. I love cooking,...
Lucy can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Poppy K.
Lafayette, CA
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a recent High School graduate that is looking for babysitting opportunities. I'm experienced with young children, as I have 7 nieces and nephews, ranging from newborn to 8.
I'm a confident, relaxed and calm person, and I find it easy to establish trusting relationships with children. I am eager to help around the...
Poppy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love kids and have a large family with many smaller cousins. I have experience babysitting children between the ages of 4-12. I have watched as many as 5 children at one time. The tasks I can perform are taking care of sick children, making an easy meal, putting kids to bed, and helping with homework. I love arts & crafts,...
Aubrie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lafayette, CA
Elaina G.
5.0
As first-time parents looking for our very first nanny, we were extremely selective in our care.com search. At our initial interview, Lainey radiated confidence. Our infant daughter was taken with her from the start, and Lainey was extremely well-spoken and professional. We hired her on the...
- Kirsten A.
Ana Belen D.
5.0
Belu has been such a nice and caring nanny to our son and house sitter. She is very dependable and has a nice way of showing true care for our three-year-old son. She pays very close attention, plans play dates and takes him out and into the local parks often. She is a reliable and safe driver and...
- Julia G.
Katherine T.
5.0
Katie was knowledgeable, compassionate, quick on her feet and energetic with my kids! She brought amazing energy and my kids absolutely love Katie. Highly recommend
- Jeana P.
Kael O.
5.0
Kael was responsible, honest and caring with our kids. They loved spending time with her and I knew they were in good hands. I highly recommend Kael.
- Care member
Mackenzie G.
5.0
I wish Mackenzie was our full time nanny, she was so great with my two boys. She watched them (ages 1.5 and 4.5) while I went to work. She was very professional and dedicated her whole attention to the kids. She did everything I asked to a T. I received many updates and pictures from her throughout...
- Regan P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lafayette, CA:
How can I find a Lafayette babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lafayette, 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 41 babysitters in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, CA?
The average rate for Lafayette, CA babysitters on Care.com is $25.24 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 Lafayette, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Lafayette, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.