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Brooke S.

Professional Child-Care Provider

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Child-care provider with over 17 years experience available for full-time, overnights and weekends. Perfect match for a family near San Mateo seeking full-time share care assistance. I've had the pleasure working with many amazing families and have all 5-star reviews. The children I care for don't stay indoors all day, most days...

Suman S. says "Today is Thanksgiving and I want to thank Brooke for taking such good care of our little princess. We being 1st time parents were struggling and Brooke...

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Mildred H.

Child Care

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience
Grocery shopping
I've dedicated the last 15 years of my life to providing reliable, high-quality childcare for families in my community. My passion for caring for children stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to positively impact their lives. I believe in fostering a nurturing environment where children...

Susanna S. says "Mildred is a very hard working person and reliable. She cares a lot about the job and makes sure the kids are well taken care of. I never had any issues...

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Vanessa B.

Experienced Child/Teen Life Coach And Nanny

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
Children are my passion! I have many years experience working with children, teens and young adults, from nannying and tutoring to life coaching. I am fun and loving and I enjoy doing many things. I ride hoses and love biking everywhere. I love being outdoors in nature.

Care Member says "I can’t recommend Vanessa enough. She is a wonderful nanny and guide for our son. She has helped and encouraged him to be confident in himself and his...

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Minerva P.

Night Care Specials For Newborns.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Hello I'm a postpartum doula have 10+ years of experience in child care of all ages. I'm currently only taking families that need night support for Newborn care.

Cheryl P. says "Minnie is reliable and skillful in taking care of my little one from when he was 3-4months old. Despite he is a very light sleeper and super fussy, Minnie...

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Denise S.

Warm, Caring And Flexible Bay Area Native

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Bay Area Mom... Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. Trained Behavioral Therapist working with children with Autism. Five years of coaching for San Mateo PAL. I coached many sports with my two kids. Team parent in sports 19 times. Current Hillsdale High School Special Needs Liaison. Art in Action Art Docent 9 years. I have my...

Shivangi C. says "Denise took care of our son from 4 months old to 18 months old. Denise is very caring and loving and our son absolutely enjoys her company. She made...

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Pei Ying C.

Family Educator

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I'm the mother of an 20-year-old college student, and I've been teaching kids from an age range of 1~18 since 2008! I have taught and cared for children from many different schools and programs in the community. My position as a nanny is to ensure your child(ren)'s needs and safety. A role as a Family Educator would include...

Care Member says "Candy has been our FT nanny for my 2 yr old daughter for a year now and we are just so grateful to have her. She has the rare combination of being a...

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Maria G.

Full Time Nanny

San Mateo, CA

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a caring and compassionate person looking for a part-time job as a nanny. I have an 18-year-old daughter. I was a full-time nanny for an 8-year-old, which included picking up and dropping off at school. I had to stop watching her as she left the U. S. I have a lot of experience babysitting infants up to 10 years. In my...

Lisa C. says "I have just hired Maria to clean my home every other week. She just completed her first clean, and she did a fantastic job. I am happy to see how she does...

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Parima P.

Full Time Nanny Available

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Looking for new full time role or night time care. Bilingual Nanny available I am Parima a professional nanny / former teacher assistant and former au pair with 12 years of experience caring/ working with newborns/ infants. I'm loving, caring, honest, kind, cheerful and a very responsible person. I can speak Thai and English....

Care Member says "We have hired Parima twice so far and we had really great experience with her help on our 1 year old daughter! She was a very experienced nanny who...

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Clara L.

Experienced Sitter For Babies, Toddlers And School-aged Kids

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have 3+ years of paid professional experience with kids, Currently available on late afternoons, evenings, and some weekends. When I'm not babysitting, I work in the Legal department of a Biopharmaceutical company. My experience: 1 year of full-time work with one newborn and twin toddlers 1 year of full-time work with a...

Care Member says "Clara was incredible! She is kind and kept in great communication taking care of my 1-year-old and 4-year-old and playing with them at the library."

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Gladys L.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
travel
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with a passion for helping children thrive. My journey began through positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and a desire to make a positive impact on young lives. I have one year of experience and am comfortable caring for one child at a time. As a patient, calm, creative, and...

Sherif H. says "I highly recommend Gladys for your childcare needs. She is professional, reliable, and an excellent communicator. She has been so gentle and patient with...

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Meisi H.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am 31 years old and come from a very large family with many kids. I love working with children, playing with them, learning from and listening to them, helping them reach exciting milestones, and celebrating their victories both big n small! Being a mother myself I have learned that in order to be a good caregiver you need to...

Care Member says "Mesi cared for my elderly mom with care, kindness and compassion. She is a hard worker and would stay busy helping when my mother was napping ..she’s a...

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Suteya S.

I'm Looking For A Nanny Job In San Mateo/Foster City

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Suteya, 33 years old. I'm looking for a part time, date night or temporary job. I am an experienced and currently nanny who has a lot of experience with kids, specially toddlers and babies. I can watch multiple kids. I love kids. I love helping people. I believe I am a kind-hearted person and I felt like I could...

Garrett Y. says "Suteya watched our 4-month year old boy. She almost always shows up a little bit early, is professional, and is dedicated. She constantly plays with and...

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Veronica L.

Part Time Nanny

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
Hi I work for a school district Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. I have many years working with kids and also have experience working with kids with special needs. I am also bilingual. I can start at 3:30 p.m. Currently fully Covid19 vaccinated. Thanks for looking into my profile.

Srilekha P. says "Veronica has been helping us after school hours. She takes our kids for their after school activities. She is punctual, reliable and safe. The kids love...

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Rosa D.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
I've been work as nanny for the same family for 16 years. I drive them to activities, help with homework I like to keep the kid's busy and have fun with them . I also have experience with twins and I have a CPR certification.

Sarah W. says "Rosa is very patient with my 20 months old baby. She's very patient when my baby is sick and fussy. She has plenty of activities to keep my baby focused...

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Mary R.

Looking For Full Time And Long Term!

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello! I am a mother of three grown-up kids and an experienced and dedicated nanny with many years of childcare experience, primarily working with newborns and toddlers. For the past seven years, I've had the privilege of working with a wonderful family, continuing to assist them on weekends. Now that the kids are older, I'm...

Patrick M. says "We worked with Mary for about 5 months. She is a very loving nanny who took great care of our infant. We also had a nanny share set up, so for part of...

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Child care centers in San Mateo, CA

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Abc Panda Child Care

1762 Lake Street San Mateo, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

We are proud to introduce our childcare center, were we prioritize the well-being and development of your children. Our dedicated staff cares for each child with the same love and attention as if they were their own. We believe in fostering a nurturing environment that encourages learning through play. In addition to our...

Ally L. says "We are first time parents and brought our daughter to Karla starting at 7 months. I was nervous about daycare because my daughter had never taken a bottle...

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Kids Konnect Preschool and Daycare

2145 Bunker Hill Dr San Mateo, CA

3.7(3)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Kids Konnect offers fantastic childcare in San Mateo for children aged 2-6. After opening two successful preschools in Pacifica and Oakland we're saying hello to San Mateo! Our emergent play-based curriculum for pre-kindergarten, and preschool children is highly rated by our parents and allows us to ensure every child reaches...

Joe P says "We've moved our two children to Kids Konnect and was the best move we've ever made! Much faster progress for my 4 year old and everyone was so welcoming."

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ESPINOZA, YADIRA

1206 31ST AVE SAN MATEO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Sandy's Child Care is a Spanish bilingual play-based program where children get to explore the world through child-centered learning. It is a "yes" space, where children are encouraged to pursue their interests and curiosities. In addition to free play and activities guided by the children's interests, we also offer more...
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Mon Petit Village

Fallon Ave San Mateo, CA

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
International
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
Mon Petit village is a home-based French immersion preschool located in San Mateo and welcoming children 2 to 5 years old. We provide a comfortable yet stimulating environment where children are able to use their creativity and curiosity to grow as healthy thinking individuals. Our aim is to develop the whole child: physically,...
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Little Footsteps

1501 S EL CAMINO REAL SAN MATEO, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We believe children learn and master new skills through a variety of play experiences. We acknowledge children know how to learn, we are there to support their learning experience. We understand each child is unique and learns through different approaches. Learning occurs anywhere and anytime. We purposefully observe what...
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  • 389 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.58/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent child care reviews from local parents in San Mateo, CA

Child Care Providers in San Mateo, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 250 reviews of the 389 listed child care providers

Brooke S.

Today is Thanksgiving and I want to thank Brooke for taking such good care of our little princess. We being 1st time parents were struggling...

- Suman S.

Mildred H.

Mildred is a very hard working person and reliable. She cares a lot about the job and makes sure the kids are well taken care of. I never...

- Susanna S.

Vanessa B.

I can’t recommend Vanessa enough. She is a wonderful nanny and guide for our son. She has helped and encouraged him to be confident in...

- Care member

FAQs for finding child care near you in San Mateo, CA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $28.58 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 330 child care providers near you in San Mateo, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from San Mateo, 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 Mateo, 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 Mateo, 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 Mateo, 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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