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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Mackenzie M.

Caregiver

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Mary M.

Petaluma, CA

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

Nanny Extraordinaire

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
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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Shannon A.

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm Shannon and I have 10+ years experience with childcare, I'm a mom to a 4-year-old. I have two B. S. in Business, am in school for a B. S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, and I have 13 credits in early childhood development and education. I have extensive childcare experience including nannying, tutoring, camp counselor, Mom, and...

Derek G. says "Shannon took care of 2 boys for a summer, and was a great help. She transported the boys to hockey practices, made sure both had all their gear, and took...

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Mason J.

Looking For Part Time

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi Parents, I'm a 26-year-old from Nashville, TN, now living in Petaluma since last June. I'm looking for a Full time summer Position, 40-hour-a-week nanny position where I can create an enriching environment for the child to thrive in. With 12 years of childcare experience, including 6 months as a preschool assistant teacher,...

Care Member says "We love Ms. Macy! She is dependable, flexible and has a great attitude. She also has A LOT of experience with children of all ages. Most importantly our...

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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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Natalia R.

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I worked as an Au Pair for two years where I got the pleasure to watch grow two beautiful, smart, kind and brave kids. I consider myself a very patient person, willing to learn, a great listener and self starter. I think I can help your kids explore...

Lauren C. says "Natalia is the best nanny that we've ever worked with. She is kind, reliable, and so giving & present with our children (1 & 2.5 years). We wish we could...

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Jaleesa L.

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Currently a full time nanny for a family with 2 kids( aged 3 and 8) and have been a nanny for multiple families over the last 5+ years. The children's ages ranged newborn up to 12 years old. Activities included cleaning up the house, playing with, feeding, and changing the child while the parent worked, cooking and/or prep for...

Chipper N. says "Jalessa is wonderful with our 2.5-year-old. She is energetic and playful and our little one loves to run around the house with her. She arrives on time,...

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Angeles A.

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello families! I feel passionate to be part of children's learning experiences, happy moments, tantrums and everything that defines them as unique individuals. I have college units in child development and in early childhood education. I worked for the Waugh School District in Petaluma and also at their preschool center for...

Gregory S. says "Amazing! 5 Star! I am a mother of two children 5 & under. I have never had someone watch my children beside a family member, but only a few times in the...

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Marita V.

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Marita. I have been a babysitter for 2 years. I have a reference. I am available for the Marín and Sonoma aria.

Sarah D. says "Marita just started helping us out with school drop off, but has made such a big difference in our lives. Reliable, courteous, and helpful are all ways we...

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Zoe W.

Nanny, Babysitter, Personal Assistant, Music Teacher!

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Born and raised in the Bay Area, I've been working with children for over 13 years! Beginning as a piano/vocal instructor and nanny, I've worked with kids of all ages (including infants) and families with multiple children. I recently spent a year at a Montessori Preschool in West Petaluma. I'm passionate about nature...

Care Member says "Zoe is a warm and reliable nanny! I wish we still had enough hours for her. She took care of our daughter starting at 6 months, and we couldn't have...

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Ana C.

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, My name is Ana. I am bilingual, yet my main language is Spanish. I am a professional nanny, and have been for over 15 years. I am also the mother of 3 adult young ladies. I have gained a lot of experience in the nanny field, both by raising my children and taking care of children of all ages. All the nanny positions I...

Stephanie H. says "Ana is amazing! We were lucky to have Ana care for our 3 month old son. He was refusing a bottle and only wanted to sleep on Mom during the day. Ana...

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Kelsey S.

Petaluma, CA

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am currently a teacher looking for an occasional babysitting job! I am most experienced with ages 10 months to 12 years of age. Along with teaching for over 5 years and 15+ years of babysitting and nannying, I have experience in working at multiple summer camps, an after school program, and tutoring. I am able to work with all...

Vanessa S. says "I was in a pickle and needed care for my 3 kiddos for a specific date. Kelsey came to the rescue and spent the day doing activities with the kids that...

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Ana P.

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
My name is Ana. I have over 15years of experience in babysitting/nannying in all ages ranging from newborns to older ages. I believe in hands-on interactive learning. Some of the things I enjoy doing while babysitting are reading, singing, dancing, art, or going outdoors on a walk. I also speak Spanish and would be willing to...

Jan C. says "Ana has worked for us as a babysitter to our daughter since she was 4 months old. She shows great knowledge of the appropriate childcare needs of our...

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Child care centers in Petaluma, CA

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Adobe Christian Preschool

2875 OLD ADOBE RD PETALUMA, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$626/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Child care
Discover a nurturing and enriching experience for your children at Adobe Christian Preschool. With exceptional teacher-to-student ratios and a prime location, we pride ourselves on creating a warm and supportive learning environment. Our dedicated team is committed to fostering a love of learning in every child, ensuring their...

Crystal .. says "I have my 2 girls, 2 and 3, they are super sweet, and the teachers are awesome. They always give me input at the end of the day- the communication has...

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Mora Family Child Care Hom

1413 Debra Dr Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care

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

In-Home daycare
Child care
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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  • 178 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.66/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Petaluma, CA

Child Care Providers in Petaluma, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 103 reviews of the 176 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.

Mackenzie M.

Mackenzie cane to my rescue with I needed someone short notice and early in the morning. Prompt communication and completely reliable. The...

- Rebekah G.

Mary M.

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...

- Margaret F.

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 $25.66 per hour as of January 2026. 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 161 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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