We have 389 child care providers in San Mateo, CA! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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."
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Child care centers in San Mateo, CA
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...
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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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
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
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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.