Find child care providers in San Luis Obispo, CA that you’ll love

299 child care providers are listed in San Luis Obispo, CA

The average rate is $19/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Susan C.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Looking For Part Time Child Care (new Born To Toddler Preferred)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I recently moved to be closer to my family in SLO from Georgia in May 2023. My experience has been raising two beautiful children and my grandchildren. My eldest grandson is 12 and I have helped raise him with his single dad. My son now has another sweet little girl that I have taken care of since birth and she is now 2 years...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Susan was our near-full time nanny helping us bridge the gap between end of maternity leave and start of daycare. At the interview she was immediately loving towards our daughter, which endeared her to me. She was always on time, adhered to the baby's schedule,...

Sarah F.

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Alexandra C.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lexi and I am a Cal Poly SLO student returning home for the summer and looking to find a family to nanny or babysit for from now to early September At Cal Poly, I am a liberal studies (elementary education) major where I have had the opportunity to take several child development courses and spend time working...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Where do I begin? Lexi is phenomenal. We have two little boys and a newborn daughter and Lexi has been great at managing all three of them effortlessly. She is always on-time, upbeat, thoughtful and proactive. I would recommend her a thousand times over.

Lauren J.

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Renee M.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Joyful Caring Childcare giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My holistic approach to caring for children stems from a long career in holistic health. I am very reliable with many years of experience. I bring a fun loving, safety oriented presence to your family.
Renee can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Trustline Certified

Recent review:

5.0
Incredibly kind and reliable. She cared for our little one for years, help with cleaning, food prep, transportation and grocery shopping. She also engaged our daughter with crafts, outdoor activities and imaginary play with a passion not many have. Absolutely...

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Laynee S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$16-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter/nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My name is Laynee! I was born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii, and am currently a sophomore at Cal Poly, working towards a degree in nutrition in order to become a physician's assistant. I am currently available to provide part-time and date night childcare! (My schedule is very flexible) I am very experienced and comfortable...
Laynee can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Laynee is so sweet and kind! She watched my 2 year old and she took great care of him and made sure he was having fun, happy and comfortable the whole time. I will definitely call her again 🩵

Chanelle S.

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Selah W.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$19-37/hr2 yrs exp

Happy & Caring Sitter

Hi my name is Selah :) I love kids and see nannying as a fulfilling job. I have two years of experience nannying infants and toddlers. I'm willing to help out with whatever you need and most importantly keep your little one(s) happy healthy and safe while you are busy with work etc.. I have a reliable car if transportation is...
Selah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Selah watched my 10 month old for about 6 months and was lovely to have around! She’s very punctual and always cautious with our daughter. She was very attentive to all of her needs. Highly recommend her her!

Care member

Hello my name is Camille and I'm a first year student at Cal Poly. I have been babysitting for over 5 years for children of all ages. I also have tutoring experience for about 4 years. Spending time with kids is a passion of mine and I am looking forward to being your babysitter! I'd describe my personality as nurturing,...

Recent review:

5.0
Camille is extremely kind and patient. She is great with my kids and they love when she comes over. She is attentive to their needs and even tutored one of my kids when she wasn't babysitting. She is always on time and she tidies up whatever she and the kids have...

Elizabeth W.

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Shaunna A.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

Credential Student Offering Tutoring

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Shaunna! I am 28 years old and I am a third year Biology/Chemistry teacher at Arroyo Grande High School. I grew up in Arroyo Grande and graduated from CSU Monterey with a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology in 2018, and completed my teaching credential and master's degree in education in 2021. I am CPR certified...
Shaunna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Shaunna was amazing with our 2-year-old daughter! Within minutes of arriving, Shaunna had already calmed down a meltdown and had our child happily engaged. She was so easy to communicate with ahead of time and provided updates throughout the night. She managed...

Allie D.

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Grace S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Are You In Need Of A Nanny / Babysitter?

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Grace. I am currently a freshman at Cuesta College and I live in San Luis Obispo. My classes are fully online which allows for me to be very flexible for work throughout the week. I have been a babysitter/ nanny for multiple families over the past 7 years and I have loved every second of it. I love doing...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Grace was a great communicator and we always felt our kids were in great hands. She listened to our and their needs well and was great at being creative with play. She was timely and always cleaned up after her and the kids. We love Grace and can't wait for her to...

Marybeth S.

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Sarah J.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sarah. I am a social energetic person, and I love meeting new people and helping out whenever possible. I come from a family of 10, but aside from that babysitting experience I help my friends with their kids whenever possible. For the past 6 years I have worked in church nurseries, have worked as a child care...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Although we ended up hiring a different applicant due to availability, Sarah was very kind and flexible in an attempt to meet our needs. I would definitely consider her if she lived nearby full time

Dominique L.

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Monica D.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi my name is Monica! I am 22 years old and currently living in San Luis Obispo. In spring of 2020, I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from San Diego State University. I have such a passion for working with children and truly enjoy helping them grow and develop. My goal as a sitter is to always ensure a safe and...
Monica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Monica is a kind, compassionate, and always looks on the bright side of things! She is dedicated and an extremely hard worker. I think she would be a great match for any family looking for a fun and caring sitter!

Marissa A.

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Aimee H.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17-22/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Aimee H. and I am 20 years old. I am energetic, friendly, and I love working with kids! I just finished my second year of college. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and have taught swim lessons and gymnastics to kids.
Aimee can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Aimee is a gem! She watched over our boys, attentive to their needs and able to flow with the craziness that comes with two boys under the age of 4! She watched out for their safety, played and went to the park. She is very professional and I would hire her again!

Elizabeth T.

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Hannah P.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$22-38/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic, Friendly And Funny College Student

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have over 5 years of experience working in childcare, starting out as a volunteer and then becoming a babysitter and full-time summer nanny. I have worked with a boy who had type 1 diabetes, and a boy who was nonverbal and autistic, meaning I am fairly comfortable working with special needs kids, and I am a quick learner....
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

Recent review:

5.0
Hannah is the best! She nannied my kiddos (2 month old & 2 year old) for the entire summer and also did some date nights and she’s very reliable, great with the kids, handled situation (kids getting sick) very well/very responsible!

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Anna M.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$24-40/hr4 yrs exp

Fun-loving SLO Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'd love to work with your family. I have my own car and I do not smoke. I started working with kids when my baby cousin was born in 2017! Since then, I have babysat and nannied for children from multiple families. I have experience with infants and children up to 12 years old. I am comfortable with changing diapers and...

Recent review:

5.0
Anna is the lovliest! Our boys loved playing with her and keep asking when she can come play next.

Care member

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Emily F.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Emily and I am a third year college student at Cal Poly SLO. I have loved living in San Luis Obispo, and I would love to be able to have a job that can directly impact my neighborhood and help out my community. I have started babysitting family friends since high school and I have loved working with kids ever...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Emily is thoughtful, caring and brings joy into her work. She engaged our 19 month old with age appropriate games, was timely and followed our routine and instructions and had our little one tucked in bed on time and the are picked up when we got home. She is a gem...

Taylor A.

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Casey R.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

I've taken care of kids all my life starting from neighborhood babysitting services and continuing on to sites like these. I love children and thoroughly enjoy spending time and taking care of them. I can provide a safe, fun, and reliable experience for your little ones!
Casey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Casey was awesome, a natural with my little girl. Very professional in the way she conducts nanny work as her business, on time here everyday, and communicated very well on the days that she could not make it with plenty of time in advance. She was understanding...

Peter G.

Child care centers in San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College Children's Center

4000 Chorro Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA

Costimate: $300/wk

The Cuesta College Children's Centers programs are laboratory schools that support students in many fields of study and offer hands-on experience in early learning classrooms. Cuesta College has two children's lab programs, at the San Luis Obispo campus, and at the North County campus in Paso...

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Dianedaycare4u

Ironbark, San Luis Obispo, CA

Costimate: $300/wk

5.0

(2)

Our curriculum at Diane daycare strengthens children's emerging physical, social-emotional, cognitive and language skills, to prepare your child for life endevours and beyond. Our environment is not the average blank room with toys on the floor. We have an at home type feel which allows your child...

Grandmother's House Children's Center

1344 Nipomo St, San Luis Obispo, CA

Costimate: $300/wk

5.0

(2)

Grandmother's House Children's Center located at 1344 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight AM to three PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They...

Child Development Resource Center of the Central Coast

1720 Bishop St, San Luis Obispo, CA

Starting at $800/mo

Located in San Luis Obispo, California, Child Development Resource Center is a non-profit organization that provides child development and therapeutic interventions. The center offers preschool and play therapy for children ages two to five years old. It also offers the opportunity for parents to...

Meemee's Little Rascals

1322 Aralia Ct, San Luis Obispo, CA

Starting at $40/day

Meemee's Little Rascals in San Luis Obispo, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids from Day Care, and...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in San Luis Obispo, CA

Susan C.

5.0

Susan was our near-full time nanny helping us bridge the gap between end of maternity leave and start of daycare. At the interview she was immediately loving towards our daughter, which endeared her to me. She was always on time, adhered to the baby's schedule, figured out how to stretch her nap...

- Sarah F.

Alexandra C.

5.0

Where do I begin? Lexi is phenomenal. We have two little boys and a newborn daughter and Lexi has been great at managing all three of them effortlessly. She is always on-time, upbeat, thoughtful and proactive. I would recommend her a thousand times over.

- Lauren J.

Renee M.

5.0

Incredibly kind and reliable. She cared for our little one for years, help with cleaning, food prep, transportation and grocery shopping. She also engaged our daughter with crafts, outdoor activities and imaginary play with a passion not many have. Absolutely lovely.

- Care member

Laynee S.

5.0

Laynee is so sweet and kind! She watched my 2 year old and she took great care of him and made sure he was having fun, happy and comfortable the whole time. I will definitely call her again 🩵

- Chanelle S.

Selah W.

5.0

Selah watched my 10 month old for about 6 months and was lovely to have around! She’s very punctual and always cautious with our daughter. She was very attentive to all of her needs. Highly recommend her her!

- Care member

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Ratings for San Luis Obispo, CA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in San Luis Obispo, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 99 reviews of the 299 listed child care providers.