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Laynee S.

Fun And Caring Sitter/nanny!

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Aloha! I'm Laynee! I was born and raised in Kane'ohe on O'ahu, Hawai'i, and I just graduated this past June from Cal Poly with a degree in Nutrition. I'm back home now and working toward becoming a physician's assistant. I'm available for part-time and date night childcare, and my schedule is super flexible. I'm also a 15-year...

Chanelle S. says "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...

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Jack H.

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jack, I have 7ish years of child care experience. I'm located just outside of Cal Poly SLO and I have a clean driving record and a car with a high safety rating. I love to cook, especially for a crowd, and I have some house cleaning experience. I'm more than comfortable with pets as I have a cat at home, even...

Jill P. says "At first I was thinking a male nanny is not what I want.....boy was I wrong! Jack was not only great with my 9 year old daughter and 4 year old son he also...

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Kymber M.

A little more about me

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello SLO County families! I'm a highly experienced nanny and babysitter seeking a new part-time position. I have over two decades of experience working with babies and small children and love doing care work so much that I've continued doing it alongside running my own nutrition and women's health business. I have an...

Melinda M. says "Kymber helped us raise our son from age 2 months to 1.5 years. We are only changing the caregiver situation because she did such a wonderful job with him...

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Mariana G.

Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Kids! Available Part Time

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! my name is Mariana and I'm a part time babysitter/nanny and still have some availability for other part time child care positions. I recently finished a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program to take ultrasounds! I was drawn to the Ultrasound field primarily because I wanted to scan pregnant woman and watch babies all day!...

Care Member says "Mariana was great with our 12 month old and was very sweet. We will definitely work with her again in the future when we are in town ! "

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Olivia S.

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! My name is Olivia and I am currently a student at Cal Poly SLO. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 13 years old, so I have years of experience with kids! I am responsible, kind, energetic, and patient. I am confident I can provide a fun and safe environment for your children as I am CPR and first aid certified....

Care Member says "Olivia was amazing. Our son had a lovely time hanging out with her. "

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Sara C.

Seasoned Swim Instructor!

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! As a daughter of a NICU nurse I've been around children all my life and have extensive experience with infants and children. Caretaking has always come natural to me as I have been babysitting since I was 14. I love to cook and I am good with housework as well!

Marina P. says "Sara is super dependable and always eases my nerves when leaving my little one with her. She's great at following sleep schedules and filling in wake...

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Makena H.

Fun And Responsible Sitter!

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Coming from a family of seven, with four younger siblings (aged 3-15) I have over seven years of experience babysitting and nannying for families. I grew up in a very loving, family oriented environment and I love creating those same feelings for those around me. I will cook healthy meals for the kiddos and would love to get...

Care Member says "Makena was and absolute dream doggie and kitty sitter. She made sure they had plenty of exercise and attention. My home was spotless when I returned....

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Brandi H.

Years Of Experience!

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 40+ years experience, a degree in Early Childhood Education Trustline background cleared, CPR and First Aid certified and excellent references. I have experience with infants, toddlers, all the way to pre-teen. I'm also a Grandma to four littles!

Care Member says "My husband and I are foster parents so we take especially extra caution when looking for someone to provide care for our children. Brandi has a ways...

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Susan C.

San Luis Obispo, CA

4.6(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I recently moved to be closer to my family in SLO from Georgia in May 2023. My current experience with a new born sweet boy starting at six weeks and his 3-year-old sister. I currently am taking care of a sweet girl from 6 weeks til she enters daycare the end of October 2025. I also have raised two beautiful children and 5...

Care Member says "Susan has not only been an incredible caregiver to our new baby, but she has taken care of us all too! As moms, we are always multi-tasking with a long...

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Ainsley L.

Professional Big Sister

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I nannied for my aunts two girls aged 1 and 5 this past summer and fell in love with hanging out with those sweet girls. I've also looked after two boys aged 8 and 13, off record, for another family member in Orange County this summer and loved it! However I'm moving out this fall, and I would love to keep nannying. I'll be...

Care Member says "Ainsley was an answered prayer for our family! We were lucky to have her as our nanny for several months, during which time she provided the most...

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Emily F.

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San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Emily and I am a recent graduate from 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 started babysitting family friends since high school and I have loved working with kids ever since. The same...

Taylor A. says "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...

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Isabel M.

Part-time Caregiver Available!

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Isabel and I have been nannying children since I was 21 years old. I have a B. S. in wildlife bio from UC Davis so I love getting kids outside to play and learn about nature. I am a SLO local. I have experience caring for children ages 3 mo. to 15 years of age and have provided child care for up to 4 children at a...

Care Member says "Izzi took care of our daughter from when she was 18 months until she started preschool at 3. She was a wonderful and committed nanny who really put her...

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Alisa H.

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, My name is Alisa. I am 20 years old. I have 2 younger siblings so I have experience getting them ready and driving them to school and activities, making food, helping with homework and handling situations with problem solving. I also have 4-year-old and 2-year-old nieces who I spend time taking care of changing diapers,...

Care Member says "Alisa was punctual, bright, cheerful, and my 4 children really liked her. She did a great job accommodating and assisting with a range of activities...

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Anna H.

Kind Nanny Available Immediately!

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I am looking to work Mon/Tues/Thurs mornings for the remainder of the summer plus September! I love children, whether family, friends, or new to my life! I enjoy reading to, playing with, talking with, and caring for them. I have many skills, including providing meals, maintaining routine, keeping the environment safe and...

Steve S. says "Anna Mae is currently nannying for our family. She has been dependable, patient, kind, and responsive to our very busy 5 year old twin girls and 2 year...

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Emily B.

Summer Nanny Ft Or Pt

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am an early childhood special education preschool teacher with a Masters degree and over 12 years of experience with children of all ages. I am active and prioritize being outside with kids as much as possible. I also enjoy arts, crafts, cooking, and reading with kids. I am willing to help with academics and was a reading...

Care Member says "Emily was an absolute savior for us! We were in town for a wedding and our childcare fell through at the last minute. Emily was professional, warm, and...

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Child care centers in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Dianedaycare4u

Ironbark San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(2)
Child care
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 to feel at home while being...

Terri S. says "o wo this is my third care giver i have went threw and her day care is the best the doctors thought my son was adhd and it was just the old day care...

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Grandmother's House Children's Center

1344 Nipomo St San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(2)
Preschool
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 offer before- and after- school...

Ellie W. says "I can't say enough positive things about Grandmother's House Children's Center. We consider ourselves so fortunate to have found them for our child. Their...

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Child Development Resource Center of the Central Coast

1720 Bishop St San Luis Obispo, CA

Child care
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 play and learn with their...
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Cuesta College Children's Center

4000 Chorro Valley Road San Luis Obispo, CA

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
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 Robles. These programs are licensed,...
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Camp Hapitok

PO Box 12441 San Luis Obispo, CA

Camp Hapitok in San Luis Obispo, CA is a childcare and a summer camp by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable child care. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as sport, music, enrichment, and special event.
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  • 226 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.02/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7

Recent child care reviews from local parents in San Luis Obispo, CA

Child Care Providers in San Luis Obispo, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 74 reviews of the 226 listed child care providers

Laynee S.

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...

- Chanelle S.

Jack H.

At first I was thinking a male nanny is not what I want.....boy was I wrong! Jack was not only great with my 9 year old daughter and 4 year...

- Jill P.

Kymber M.

Kymber helped us raise our son from age 2 months to 1.5 years. We are only changing the caregiver situation because she did such a wonderful...

- Melinda M.

FAQs for finding child care near you in San Luis Obispo, CA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $21.02 per hour as of November 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 214 child care providers near you in San Luis Obispo, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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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