We have 200 child care providers in Petaluma, CA! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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."
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!"
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...
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...
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."
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...
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...
Child care centers in Petaluma, CA
Irene H. says "Mora Family Child Care is Awesome!!"
450 Hayes Ln Petaluma, CA
629 D Street Petaluma, CA
810 Madison St Petaluma, CA
1704 Annetta Dr Petaluma, CA
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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
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
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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.