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Francesca F.

Child Care Assistant

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$46/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi there, I am a 5th year Communication Major and Art Minor at Chico State. I am set to graduate in may of 2020 and will be moving Back to the Bay Area shortly after. Over the years I have worked with some amazing, loving families. I started childcare in high-school and have continued to work with kids in college. Growing up...

Li L. says "Francesca babysat my 8 years old daughter for the whole summer holiday. she is trustworthy, passionate and kind. She's never late without any excuses. During...

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Sarah F.

Full-time Or Part-time Care Giver

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Sarah! Empathetic, creative, outdoor enthusiast, that loves connecting with kids and watching them grow. Six years of experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings. I have nannied and babysat for multiple families and taught children's snowboard lessons. I've facilitated grief support groups...

Jenn S. says "Sarah quickly responded to our last minute request for a date-night sitter. She arrived early despite the late notice and greeted our kids with great energy...

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Catrina W.

Warm, Conscientious, Reliable House Manager/Family Assistant

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello beautiful families! As a family assistant and nanny, I bring peace of mind to families large and small. I've taken loving care of children and their home dynamics since 2003. Being a house mama is a joy! Having raised my now adult daughter as a solo working parent, I bring a heightened level of awareness and seasoned...

Care Member says "Catrina was amazing with my 6 year old son. He is still talking about the week that she took care of him during spring break and all the fun things they...

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Ana V.

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Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
I am babysitter and I have over 20 years of experience in child care, I have CPR, First Aid and driver license. I am from El Salvador, I finished my school in my country. I like to play with children and at the same time teach them things according to their age. I am very responsible and honest in my work. I like working with...

Jessica M. says "We absolutely ADORE Ms. Ana! We had such a bad experience with a previous nanny so we were hesitant when we hired another one. Ana proved us wrong! She...

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Megan T.

Nanny Extraordinaire

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
From a young age I knew that I wanted a career involving working with children. My experience began working in an after school care program while pursuing my education in childhood development (ECE). From there I began working as a Para Educator with special needs children in the public school systems before moving on to...

Care Member says "Megan was a god-send to our family. She is a seasoned career nanny - and a pro at raising children. Not only did she help raise my daughter to be a...

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Mary M.

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
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.

Margaret F. says "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...

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Mackenzie M.

Caregiver

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello there! I am currently available for part time care. I absolutely love working with children of all ages. I have 10 years of babysitting and nanny experience, 5 years of family assistant experience, and 5 years of after school program leadership experience. I also have 5 years of tutoring experience and 10 years of pet care...

Rebekah G. says "Mackenzie cane to my rescue with I needed someone short notice and early in the morning. Prompt communication and completely reliable. The kids love her...

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Sofie H.

I Am A Petaluma Native Looking

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
carpooling
I work at Petaluma High School as an instructional aid for special education, and I am also finishing my bachelors in psychology at Sonoma State University - with a focus on child development. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and creating fun activities for our time together! Whether that's finding a way to make...

Caryn M. says "Sofie is the best! My circumstances are changing and so she is now looking for her next amazing family to support. She is punctual, very trustworthy,...

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Siena S.

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a licensed EMT working to become a doctor. I adore children and love to hang out with them, in a safe and fun environment.

Briana T. says "Siena was very dependable when we needed her to watch our 2 month old son. She's great! Would highly recommend Siena."

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Indika H.

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Looking for the best childcare possible for your little ones? I am that in all the ways! Hello! My name is Indika and I have 7 years in professional childcare experience. I have been a preschool teacher in Waldorf nature based education for 5 years and have 3 years in infant care with a number of years with working with older...

Melissa P. says "she is respectful and punctual. my kids adore her and our dog loves her. the kids always ask when she will be coming again!"

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Laura W.

Experienced And Attentive Caregiver

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, nice to meet you! My name is Laura I have a combined experience of 4 years nannying for children and infants ages ranging from 4 months to 10 years. I have experience with both full-time care (40 hrs a week) for multiple children and an infant and part-time care. I have loved each experience I've had and have formed a...

Ashley L. says "Laura was the first nanny we've ever hired for our 6 month old (was 4 months old when she started) when my husband and I went back to work. As any parent...

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Robin B.

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I believe in the importance of play, creativity, and being in nature as essentials for the well being of children. I am a proponent of equality for all and lead my life with love here in the north bay. Through the years I have become qualified to care for infants and toddlers having worked with children in Aspen, CO as well...

Nicholas H. says "Robin was our nanny for a little over a month... I can't say enough good things about her. We had just moved to a new place and it was a really...

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Gabrielle H.

Fun-Loving Christian Sitter

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
I've been in childcare since I was a teenager. I have experience with newborns all the way to high school. I love music, animals, theatre, cooking, baking, games, crafts & can teach basic to intermediate crochet. I'm comfortable with most academic subjects & happy to help with homework or creative development, including...

Gabrielle W. says "Gabrielle watched our 4 mo old while we were at a wedding. She was super prompt and did a great job rocking our girl down."

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Lisa P.

Retired Nana Of 2

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello everyone! I'm not new to caring for the Littles! I'm a retired Nana of 2 grandkids, 10 and 7 who I've had the absolute pleasure of watching grow and enjoyed every moment since the day they were born, until their Mom and Dad moved to CA for work. Now, 4 yrs. later, I've moved to Petaluma, CA so I can still be close to...

Lauren C. says "Lisa is a very calm, patient and nurturing caregiver. She always communicates thoroughly and asks first before giving any food, medicine or making any...

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Mintesnote P.

Live-in Nanny

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
carpooling
Hi, this is Tess. I've just returned from my second summer working at an all girl sleep-away camp in West Virginia were I was also the head of dance. I am full of energy and creative ideas when working with children. I enjoy baking, cooking, arts and crafts, and swimming. I have also had opportunities to babysit/housesit for...

Care Member says "Tess has worked for me for the last two summers at an overnight summer camp. She is amazing with the campers in their daily routines and also in...

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Child care centers in Petaluma, CA

Mora Family Child Care Hom

1413 Debra Dr Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool

Irene H. says "Mora Family Child Care is Awesome!!"

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You and ME Children's Center Inc

450 Hayes Ln Petaluma, CA

Child care
You and Me Children’s Center is a licensed center located in Petaluma, CA. It has been providing child care services since 1981. They offer a safe, nurturing and educational environment for infants to pre-kindergarten students. They accept ages 6 weeks to 5 years old children. They offer both full-time and part-time schedules.
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Childrens Corner Inc

629 D Street Petaluma, CA

The Children’s Corner is a licensed pre-school and daycare center located in Petaluma, CA. They provide programs available to children from 24 months to 6 years old. They have a maximum care capacity of 95 children. The center provides a development based program that encourages and stimulates your child’s growth and personal...
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Petaluma Parent Nursery School

810 Madison St Petaluma, CA

Child care
In-Home daycare
Petaluma Parent Nursery School is a co-op early education facility that offers non-academic, child-centered programs for preschool children. Located in Petaluma, California, the company admits kids between the ages of two to five years old. The company’s programs use hands-on experiences to teach and develop various skills.
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Carolynn's Montessori for Toddlers

1704 Annetta Dr Petaluma, CA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Carolynn's Montessori for Toddlers is a child care and learning facility located at 1704 Annetta Drive, Petaluma, California. It offers a combination of traditional Montessori methods and Positive Discipline techniques to help children reach their fullest potentials. The school provides children with activities that train...
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  • 200 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.51/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.9

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Petaluma, CA

Child Care Providers in Petaluma, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 95 reviews of the 200 listed child care providers

Francesca F.

Francesca babysat my 8 years old daughter for the whole summer holiday. she is trustworthy, passionate and kind. She's never late without...

- Li L.

Sarah F.

Sarah quickly responded to our last minute request for a date-night sitter. She arrived early despite the late notice and greeted our kids...

- Jenn S.

Catrina W.

Catrina was amazing with my 6 year old son. He is still talking about the week that she took care of him during spring break and all the fun...

- Care member

FAQs for finding child care near you in Petaluma, CA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $25.51 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 186 child care providers near you in Petaluma, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Petaluma, CA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Petaluma, CA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Petaluma, CA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Petaluma, CA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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