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150 babysitters are listed in Thousand Oaks, CA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Thousand Oaks, CA
Sonje F.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Carer, Pet Sitter, Babysitter, Housecleaning, etc.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been an English Nanny for over 30 yrs. Originally from UK , Mary Poppins has nothing on me! I adore the elderly, children and all animals. I have over 10 yrs experience looking after the elderly, I am a fun loving individual that enjoys helping others.
Sonje can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Sonje had the biggest heart and she is brilliant, funny and interesting. Also a gourmet chef! She cared for my mom until she was 100 and my mom loved her. We all do!"
Barbara B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Welcome! Thank you for reviewing my profile for candidacy :-)
A little bit about me, Madigan:
- I am an energetic, responsible, outgoing, and fun-loving 33-year-old woman.
- I have been nannying on and off for the past 17 years and have two younger siblings (ages 20 and 17), both of whom I've helped raise.
- Additionally, I...
Madigan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Madigan is very nice, trustworthy and professional. Not only did my daughter love her, but I felt that my daughter was safe and happy in her care. I would recommend Madigan to anyone. She is fun, polite, punctual and responsible- what more could a parent ask for?"
Charlie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for over 20 years. I enjoy reading to kids and outdoor activities. I am originally from England and I have been in the USA for over 30 years. I am currently taking care of seniors which I really enjoy. I am available most evenings.
Sonje can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have been paralyzed for 37 years and have had hundreds of caregivers. Sonje is one of the best. Dependable, reliable and a joy to have work for me!"
Don K.
3.0
(2)
I have been babysitting local kids since I was 15. I have been in a theater company for 5 years working with the kids mainly. I have experience with minor disabilities as well, since my little brother has some special needs.
Kaitlin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaitlin has been great with our son; she's been with us since he was 6 months and now he's five. She's considerate and always has gone above and beyond. Our son loves her. "
Valerie A.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Caty (Caitlin).
My experiences nannying began when I was 15. My best friend's Aunt had her son and he was the first baby I took care of until his four other brothers came along after him. All of them a year or two apart. I took care of all of them into their early childhood years.
That being said I am 28...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caty is an exceptional babysitter who went above and beyond in caring for our 4-year-old. During the challenging times of COVID-19, she adapted seamlessly, following all necessary protocols and becoming a trusted family friend. Her genuine love for children,...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello! I am a animal loving professional and mom to a college aged kiddo. I work 3 days a week in a patient care setting in the hospital but love to pet sit, care for your animals and do errands and home care in my free time while my husband goes back to school.
My work schedule varies each week so besides pet sitting, I am...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Jennifer has taken care of our dog on numerous occasions and is loving, caring and totally reliable. I would recommend her as a kind and responsible caregiver. Our dog Dexter goes crazy with excitement when he sees her!"
Alison M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Michelle and I'm 25 years old. I received three AA degrees which are in Early Childhood Education, Social and Behavior Sciences, and Liberal Studies. I also received my AS in Child Development. I'm currently studying to get my BA in Early Childhood Education and Trauma Studies. I have experience as an...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Michelle has been great with my kids. She is easy to communicate with and super responsive. She takes them to the park and plays ball with them, and is always making sure they are burning off their energy outside. When I come home, my kids are fulfilled, content,...
Lyndsay B.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I am a newborn and young infant specialist.
I am also a very dedicated, hardworking, and trustworthy individual with great references. I am very warm, nurturing, and responsible. I love children and pets more than anything I can think of! I am a very flexible person and can work with most schedules and requests for...
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Sandi is a very kind and caring person with a big heart for kids. She has been with our family for a year and a half, starting when our little girl was 5 months old and has been amazing. As first time parents with no family nearby, she has truly been a lifesaver...
Marjan K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I'm ONLY available for either date nights, occasional childcare backup,
or even part time until you find your forever nanny!
I'm bonded and have many references outside of care. com with years of experience.
I am not a nanny anymore, because I'm doing part time flexible hours in senior care as a private assistant to the...
Catherina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Catherine babysat for our two young daughters when we were in the area for a family wedding. Working with Catherine was great! Catherine played with the girls, fed them dinner, and got them to bed. She even brought some games for the girls, which was extra nice....
Ross K.
Edma O.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi Im Aislin, Im 22 And In College Doing My Prerequisites For Nursing.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for almost a year now, I love working with kids. I'm still in school doing my pre-reqs for nursing and this is my favorite way to de-stress. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping.
Edma can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Edma came through for us when we weren't able to find another sitter. She was fantastic, on time, communicative, and our kids had a great time. Will absolutely hire her again in the future."
Michael M.
Stacy R.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$22-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I don't have any kiddos of my own I love kids. I have been babysitting as a second job for many years and I really enjoy it! I've stayed in touch with all of the families that I've worked for, :)
Stacy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Finding Stacy has been such a blessing to our family! Both our daughters (2 and 5) warmed up to her instantly which is HUGE considering our 2 year old typically takes awhile before she is comfortable with anyone. And our five year old gets SO excited whenever we...
Lindsay S.
Danny M.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$41/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Danny can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"My kids loved spending time with Danny. He helped us in a pinch and was very flexible and kind."
Anne Marie F.
Kelly C.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Kelly. I'm 34 with reliable transportation and a valid CPR-card and I'm interested in taking care of your children, even if it's for date nights over night or even pet sitting as well. I have great experience in taking care of infants and babies and older children. I have been babysitting/Nanny for over 15...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kelly is a great and responsible sitter who really went above and beyond with her job duties. She has a great personality and is very nurturing and respectful. We will definitely use her again and recommend her to others! "
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Ashley D.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Organized, Time Flexible, Punctual Nanny Looking For Summer Position
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! My name is Ashley. I have 14 years of experience in various positions of childcare. I began babysitting at the age of 14 and I worked at a summer camp with children ages 5-18 for three summers in a row. I have also worked at multiple primary, elementary, middle and high schools in different positions such as...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley babysat our two kids (4 yo and 5 months) when we were in town for a wedding. She was flexible, friendly, and dependable. The kids had a great time, she managed to keep them entertained in a small space for hours. She even picked up our chaotic hotel room for...
Beth H.
Alyssa B.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$18-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Alyssa, 18 years old andI have been babysitting for six years and I absolutely adore it. I have experience babysitting for families with 1-3 kids, ages ranging from infants to 12-year-olds. I have also volunteered at Girl Scout camp, soccer camps, and outdoor school. I love being with...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa is the best! She is kind, responsible, and FUN! My kids always ask if she’s babysitting because they love when she does. She always has some fun games or toys for them to play with, is very loving, and is able to be firm when needed. She can handle putting...
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Cortney T.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Cortney, I'm 31, married and I have two small children under the age of 2. I'm looking for a full time job, I love kids/elderly Im very passionate about caring for them. I used to babysit my friends children and I use to be a caregiver for the elderly and my grandfather in he's later days.
Cortney can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is great with kids!! Very patient and kids have so Much fun with her. She will always be my first choice when I need someone "
sarah H.
Madi W.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Madi and I'm from Thousand Oaks, CA. I have been working with kids for almost 10 years! I started babysitting and then became a lifeguard and swim instructor where I was certified in CPR and first aid. I started nannying 7 years ago and absolutely love it. I graduated from Cal Lutheran with my Bachelors in...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jocelyn C.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jocelyn, I'm 24 years old. I've been baby sitting for the past 10 plus years. I grew up in Thousand Oaks, my mom is a babysitter her self so growing up I've always been around kids. On my days off I love spending time with my chihuahua & golden retriever. . I have experience with infants & toddlers. I'm...
Jocelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jocelyn was a fantastic nanny for my 10-month-old. She watched him for a full week. He is normally very slow to warm up to people, but within a few days, he clearly loved her. I could tell she was fully attentive to him during each minute of the long days and even...
Annie W.
Chung Ru C.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$23-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.4
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Airline Customer Service supervisor for 15 years.
Seven years experience babysitting.
CPR Training instructor.
Fluent in English and Mandarin
Children Camp facilatator
Chung Ru can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ms.Chung Ru (Gail) was extremely warm, knows how to relate with my son(4 years old) & is trustworthy. She was kind ,punctual, reliable & most importantly, a wonderful care giver for my son while I was traveling for work ! I would highly recommend her!"
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Michelle U.
Thousand Oaks, CA
$14-19/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love caring for dogs and enjoy going on walks. I would love to meet your furry friend and take care of them as you need.
Michelle can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thousand Oaks, CA
Sonje F.
5.0
Sonje has been so helpful & supportive assisting me with care for my 99-year-old mom. Her knowledge & passion for helping the elderly it's such a comfort to me I would highly recommend her in a heartbeat.
- Susan C.
Madigan B.
5.0
Madigan is a dependable professional. Our two daughters enjoyed their time with her, whether it was working on homework, going to the library, or a fun outing together. We could always depend on her to arrive on time, even early in the morning. She drove our daughter home from school safely every...
- Valeri T.
Sonje F.
5.0
I have been paralyzed for 37 years and have had hundreds of caregivers. Sonje is one of the best. Dependable, reliable and a joy to have work for me!
- Don K.
Kaitlin H.
5.0
Kaitlin has been great with our son; she's been with us since he was 6 months and now he's five. She's considerate and always has gone above and beyond. Our son loves her.
- Valerie A.
Caitlin W.
5.0
Caty is an exceptional babysitter who went above and beyond in caring for our 4-year-old. During the challenging times of COVID-19, she adapted seamlessly, following all necessary protocols and becoming a trusted family friend. Her genuine love for children, creativity, and dedication created a...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Thousand Oaks, CA:
How can I find a Thousand Oaks babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Thousand Oaks, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 150 babysitters in Thousand Oaks, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Thousand Oaks, CA?
The average rate for Thousand Oaks, CA babysitters on Care.com is $20.60 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Thousand Oaks, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Thousand Oaks, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Thousand Oaks, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Thousand Oaks, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 108 reviews of the 150 listed babysitters.