Find babysitters in Petaluma, CA that you’ll love

171 babysitters are listed in Petaluma, CA

The average rate is $22/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Petaluma, CA

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Jessica S.


Petaluma, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hi! My name is Jess and it is very nice to meet you. I have always been passionate about working with children. At the age of 12 I started my first babysitting job watching a newborn and two toddlers. I have been nannying and working with children in various capacities ever since. I currently work with youth of all ages at a...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
-punctual -takes initiative -genuine, caring and loving to my kids -hard-worker -self-motivated -super sweet and polite

Tanya M.

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Tessa W.


Petaluma, CA

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hello there! I'm a passionate 19-year-old college student with four years of hands-on experience in childcare. Having served as a nurturing nanny and currently working as an afterschool program teacher, I bring stimulating knowledge and passion for creating engaging and safe environments for children. My commitment to their...
Tessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Tessa has been wonderful with our 14 month old daughter, she's incredibly responsible, kind, and has tons of energy to match our toddler. She was the first sitter who made us feel comfortable and we would give her our highest recommendation!

Adrienne S.

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Olivia J.


Petaluma, CA

$29-30/hr9 yrs exp

Responsible, Outgoing Female Babysitter

3.9

(7)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Olivia and I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting for 12 years for family and family friends. I have been babysitting and nannying for 6-7 years on care. com. I am CPR, first aid and aed certified. I have a passion for working with kids and I can assure you your kids will be happy and safe the entire time they...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
I cannot say enough about Olivia! She has such a sweet demeanor and approach, and is very responsible. She’s 100% reliable, communicates well and took amazing care of our three-year-old son while we were traveling in the bay area for work.

Care member

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Lorena B.


Petaluma, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My Previous Experience: Objective: To obtain a position where my skills and talents can be utilized and challenged to their full potential. Education: - 2009 American Red Cross Santa Rosa, CA First Aid Certification Health and Safety License - 2008 & 2009 American Red Cross Santa Rosa, CA CPR Certification - 2007-2008 San...
Lorena can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
In the past 5+ years I had many au pairs/nannies. Lorena is by far one of the best. She doesn't talk on the phone or text while taking care of my kids. She doesn't turn on TV for kids to watch, she actually plays with them. She is very entertaining and creative...

Natalia V.

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Zoe W.


Petaluma, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Personal Assistant, Music Teacher!

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! Zoe here. Born and raised in the Bay Area, I've been working with children for over 10 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...
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
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 asked for a better caregiver.

Care member

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Jaleesa L.


Petaluma, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For Part-time Babysitting Jobs. Available On Weeknights And Occasional Weekends

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Currently a full time nanny for a family with 2 kids( aged 2 and 7) and have been a nanny for multiple families over the last 4+ 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...
Jaleesa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
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, is communicative, flexible and even with last minute changes/requests. Looking forward to having her around for...

Chipper N.

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Catia N.


Petaluma, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

(6)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Catia, I am looking for position as a nanny/babysitter, I'm a hard working individual with a very charismatic attitude who loves working with children. I work cleaning houses and taking care of children for a long time, large experience and great references, please send me a message if you looking for a great...
Catia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Catia was so amazing with my three kids (ages 4, 6, 8). From structured play, activities, limited movie time, dinner time and bed time, the kids loved her. I plan to have Catia care for my kids in the future.

Ryan L.

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Valerie L.


Petaluma, CA

$25-36/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

5.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am honest, reliable, and outgoing. At the beginning of the pandemic I lost my job. I took some time to reflect on my next steps and I was taken back to the path of nannying. It is my biggest passion to make a difference in people's lives and I feel children are our biggest asset in making change. I have a lot of experience...
Valerie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
We hired Valerie to care for our daughter part time, which she has been doing for the past 11 months. In her time as a nanny, Valerie has demonstrated her creativity, strong work ethic, and endearing empathy for our daughter. As new parents, we were wary of...

Joshua L.

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Mary M.


Petaluma, CA

$30-58/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(10)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

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.
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
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 non-family babysitter, but Mary put her at ease and they had a nice time. We felt very comfortable leaving her with Mary,...

Margaret F.

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Mackenzie M.


Petaluma, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(14)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
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 and can't wait for her return. Another review said it well. It's what every mom wants in a sitter.

Rebekah G.

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Luiza S.


Petaluma, CA

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Luiza From Napa Valley

5.0

(1)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm from Brazil and I first came to the USA to cook. I did it for an year while I was babysitting occasionally. Now I'm looking forward to take care of kids full-time. I have my own car, I am a strong driver and I could have your kids seat in my car to drive them around safely. I can speak English, Spanish and...
Luiza can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Luiza took care of our 4 month old while we packed for a big move. She had such a calm and gentle demeanor with the baby. I immediately felt the baby was in great hands when I met her. Such a big help during that stressful time!

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Laura W.


Petaluma, CA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Attentive Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, nice to meet you! My name is Laura I have a combined experience of 4 years nannying for children and infants ages ranging from 4 months to 10 years. I have experience with both full-time care (40 hrs a week) for multiple children and an infant and part-time care. I have loved each experience I've had and have formed a...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Laura was the first nanny we've ever hired for our 6 month old (was 4 months old when she started) when my husband and I went back to work. As any parent can understand it is always nerve wracking to leave your child, especially with someone you've only just met....

Ashley L.

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Ana P.


Petaluma, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Ana can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
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 infant/toddler. I have had the highest confidence in her trustworthiness and judgment when leaving my child in her...

Jan C.

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Alyssa N.


Petaluma, CA

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

Outstanding Care Giver At Your Service!! :)

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Alyssa and I am a 25-year-old working mom to an 11-month-old! I've done lots of work in restaurants, daycare, and sales! I'm a perfectionist who loves paying a ton attention to detail and staying busy!! I have nannied children from 8 weeks old all the way up to 12 years old! And my paid experience with...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Alyssa helped me with all our housekeeping and she is an amazing cook as well!! It was lovely to have Alyssa in our house and also my children love her. If I need help again, I will immediately hire Alyssa back. She is a pleasure to be around.

Jutta R.

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Marita V.


Petaluma, CA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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.

Recent review:

5.0
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 would describe Marita. She is respectful of the kids, us, and our home. It's been a breath of fresh air to...

Sarah D.

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Ana V.


Petaluma, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am babysitter and I have over 20 years of experience in child care, I have CPR, First Aid and driver license. I am from El Salvador, I finished my school in my country.. I love pets, I like to play with children and at the same time teach them things according to their age. I am very responsible and honest in my work. I like...
Ana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
We absolutely ADORE Ms. Ana! We had such a bad experience with a previous nanny so we were hesitant when we hired another one. Ana proved us wrong! She always came to our house with a smile on her face. She was warm, caring, and nurturing with our son. She had the...

Jessica M.

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Pili C.


Petaluma, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Spanish-Speaking Nanny!

5.0

(5)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Pili, I'm 26 years old and I'm a former Au Pair now living in Petaluma. I'm from Argentina, so I could teach Spanish if needed. I have been taking care of kids since I was 15 years old, so I have 10 years of experience. I was working as a Behavior Technician but decided to go back to nannying. I have experience working...
Pili can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Pili is wonderful. Very responsible, smart, kind and attentive. She is a natural with babies and took excellent care of our son. We are very grateful to meet her!

Caroline B.

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Maria M.


Petaluma, CA

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

I Will Care For You Like My Own Family

5.0

(1)

I love caring for others. It makes me so happy to help someone and make their day better. I started care giving when my father because very ill. After he passed away I decided to continue care giving. I have now been caregiving for 19 years.

Recent review:

5.0
Maria did an amazing job caring for my mom with ALS. She was very patient, kind and went above and beyond caring for her. My mom really liked Maria which gave me peace of mind knowing that my mom was in good hands. I would highly recommend Maria for any...

Tom L.

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Bania M.


Petaluma, CA

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Nice To Meet You!

5.0

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a 24-year-old college student (SRJC) who used to work as a program coordinator at the Boys And Girls Club : )! I had my two year work anniversary on February 2023 and have had a lot of experience in taking care of kids, specifically 4-6-year-olds. At work I would run programs, help with homework, and overall just play...
Bania can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
We love Bania! My child is a bit on the picky side with sitters and she said Bania is her all time favorite. Bania is great with communication, on time, reliable, and super fun. Highly recommend.

Linda K.

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Robin E.


Petaluma, CA

$48/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate from Santa Rosa Junior College and San Francisco State University. I received my teaching certification in Art from Sonoma State University. I currently am not teaching anywhere which makes me available for you and your little ones. Just message me to see if I can help out you and your family.
Robin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Robin was great with our 4yr old son and our 5yr old mastiff. She was very creative and crafty which kept him busy and engaged with activities. We really enjoyed having Robin and would definitely recommend her!

Carlos H.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Petaluma, CA

Jessica S.

5.0

-punctual -takes initiative -genuine, caring and loving to my kids -hard-worker -self-motivated -super sweet and polite

- Tanya M.

Tessa W.

5.0

Tessa has been wonderful with our 14 month old daughter, she's incredibly responsible, kind, and has tons of energy to match our toddler. She was the first sitter who made us feel comfortable and we would give her our highest recommendation!

- Adrienne S.

Olivia J.

5.0

I cannot say enough about Olivia! She has such a sweet demeanor and approach, and is very responsible. She’s 100% reliable, communicates well and took amazing care of our three-year-old son while we were traveling in the bay area for work.

- Care member

Lorena B.

5.0

In the past 5+ years I had many au pairs/nannies. Lorena is by far one of the best. She doesn't talk on the phone or text while taking care of my kids. She doesn't turn on TV for kids to watch, she actually plays with them. She is very entertaining and creative when it comes to games. My kids look...

- Natalia V.

Zoe W.

5.0

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 asked for a better caregiver.

- Care member

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Babysitters in Petaluma, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 96 reviews of the 171 listed babysitters.