Find Trusted Child Care Providers Near Me in San Francisco, CA
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Care Member says "Valeria is a trustworthy professional caregiver. Our family hired her for babysitting in the evening time. She does well with all our instructions and...
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Care Member says "We have had Alex babysit our two kids on numerous occasions and she has always been wonderful. We love working with her and looking forward to having...
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Joao D. says "I recently had the pleasure of hiring Patrícia as a babysitter for my 8-year-old son during our stay at a Hotel in Downtown San Francisco. Patrícia was...
Cami B. says "Diana is a very conscientious and caring nanny. She started with my son when I went back to work and he was 6 months old. He had major separation anxiety,...
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Mary M. says "I had a really positive experience with Anna. She's professional, hardworking, and very detail-oriented. On top of that, she has a great energy, calm, kind,...
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Care Member says "Annie took care of our daughter (who is now 13 months old) full-time during the workweek from September through February (6 months) this past year. It...
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Care Member says "Wonderful caregiver! He has a lot of experience as well."
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Abbey B. says "Zhanna is an incredible nanny. She has deep experience working with infants and young children. She is caring, nurturing, kind and gentle. Zhanna took...
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Care Member says "I can’t rave enough about Stacy! I am a naturally anxious person, and I was very hesitant to let someone care for my newborn. But between my job and my...
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Care Member says "We had the opportunity to work with Yessi over 3 months in a nanny share. She was wonderful with my daughter. I felt confident in Yessi's ability to...
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Colleen M. says "Mandz is the best caregiver we could have ever asked for! Not only is she incredibly dependable, but she is also so thoughtful and intuitive with...
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Sarah C. says "You will be so delighted to have Jessica -- she is punctual, sincere, accommodating and 110% trustworthy. You will feel a complete sense of calm as she...
Care Member says "Ashley started nannying full time for us when our son was 4 months old and was with us until he was a year old. We won the lottery in childcare when we...
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Joseph C. says "Luciana is wonderful. Always warm & friendly, and very engaging with our daughter, bless her. Lu is great with communication, prompt, and on top of...
Deborah L. says "Vanesa has babysat for our 4 year old son for most of his life. He adores her and we look forward to having her babysit again!"
Child care centers in San Francisco, CA
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- $2560/mo
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1,872 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $27.27/hr as of August 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8
Recent child care reviews from local parents in San Francisco, CA
Child Care Providers in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 951 reviews of the 1,872 listed child care providers
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FAQs for finding child care near you in San Francisco, CA
How much is child care near me in San Francisco, CA?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $27.27 per hour as of July 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.
How can I find child care near me in San Francisco, CA?
Care.com currently has 1,697 child care providers near you in San Francisco, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a San Francisco, CA child care provider?
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 Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in San Francisco, CA in July, 2025?
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.
