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Melissa O.

Child Care Experience

Petaluma, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
My experience with children started at home. I come from a family of 8 kids, and I am the second to youngest, and have grown up loving to be around children of all ages. I currently have 30 nieces and nephews, as you can imagine I'm always the go to babysitter and I have loved caring for them and watching them grow. With that...
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A Fun Babysitter With Warm Energy

Rohnert Park, CA

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$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Marianna! I have three years of experience working with children in both classroom and home settings. I've worked as a teaching assistant in a TK classroom, where I supported children in their early learning, social development, and daily routines. This gave me a deep understanding of child development and how...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Santa Rosa, CA

4.7(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Hanh. I always loved working with kids and enjoyed it more during high school. I baby sat for many families out of school. I worked with infants, toddlers, & school aged children. I also was a stay at home auntie to three of my nieces for 5 years until they started school. Started at age 3 months, 8...

Emily R. says "Hanh is great! She is responsible, kind, patient and organized. Somehow she always manages to tidy up my house while she looks after my 2 year old and 5...

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Full Time Babysitter

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
I have 10 years of experience as a babysitter. My last job was babysitting 2 adorable kids. My experience with the family was very delightful and friendly. I grew very close with the family and kids that after my time was over I visited very often. My job was to take the kids to the park, play with them at home and read books,...

Carolyn M. says "Ilda is the best nanny in the world! She is very kind and loving and was completely focused on keeping our boys safe and happy. She was (and still is) a...

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Fun And Creative Nanny And Babysitter

Santa Rosa, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, families, my name is Kalliopi, Opi for short! I'm excited to connect with you as I look to add more hours to my current childcare schedule. With over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities, I believe that every moment spent with the little ones is an opportunity for fun, discovery, and...

Care Member says "Opi has been such an incredible nanny for our two kiddos. She is reliable, punctual, sweet, artistic, kind, extremely responsible, light-hearteded but...

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Childcare Professional

Sonoma, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Meredith, and I'm a Sonoma resident who has been working with children since I moved to the area four years ago. I bring several years of experience in childcare through a variety of roles, including volunteering, babysitting, and working professionally in both home health and as a Registered Behavior...

Care Member says "Meredith is wonderful and a true pro! We knew from our initial meet and greet that our kids would be in good hands, as she asked so many great...

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Part-time Babysitter

Santa Rosa, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alyssa, I am a fourth year at Sonoma State University and originally from Walnut, Ca. In the past I have worked with many different families, ranging from 1-4 children and ages ranging from newborns to pre-teens. I had a long term nannying job with a family of two young boys and loved every part of their endless...

Care Member says "We ended up hiring a different sitter but Alyssa was incredibly responsive and communicative! "

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Babysitter

Santa Rosa, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Carley! I've been caring for children in some form for most of my life, starting with my mom's in-home daycare when I was little. Over the past 11+ years, I've worked with families, daycares, and community programs, supporting children from infancy through adolescence. I bring a calm, nurturing presence and a love for...
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San Anselmo, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Annika! I am a graduate of Chico State with a Bachelor's degree in Public Health. After graduation in May, I am moving back to Marin for the summer, then embarking on a journey to Spain to pursue an opportunity to teach English to preschoolers! In light of my upcoming transition, I am currently seeking a...
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Novato, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! Home for the summer looking to babysit! I have loads of experience with kids of many ages! My high school job was in the child care department so I am super qualified!
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Cheerful And Loving Babysitter

Santa Rosa, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been a caregiver for over 20 years and I love what I do. Currently, I am available full time in Sonoma County. I am outgoing and fun, making sure your children are happy and healthy at all times. I perform all aspects of child care needed such as bathing, potty training, teeth brushing and more. I love songs, games, arts...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$18/hr
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been babysitting children of all ages for years. I have organized horse back riding summer camps, given horse back riding lessons to children of various ages, and have worked as a nursing assistant in a youth home for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities. I enjoy spending time with children, helping...
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Part-time Caregiver

Santa Rosa, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Kennedy! I have worked in childcare on and off for 12 years. I love spending time with kids; cooking, reading, playing, and cleaning. I'm great with babies! I grew up with lots of siblings (younger and older) so I have had lots of experience working with kids, toddlers & babies. I actually like cleaning so you'd have a...
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Fun & Adventurous Sitter

Novato, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
I was born and raised in Novato, CA and spent my first semester of college studying abroad in Spain. Now I at Colorado State and am home in marin for the summer. I can also help with travel, carpooling, and cooking/meal preparation. I was raised around the outdoors and have been involved in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and staffed...
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Outdoorsy Babysitter

Sebastopol, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Natale, and I have been working with kids for over 10 years now. I have experience as an occasional sitter, a full-time nanny, pre-school teacher, and environmental educator. I grew up with an autistic brother and was very involved with kids who had cerebral palsy and other special needs. I love taking kids on...
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Active-Loving Nanny/babysitter

Santa Rosa, CA

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$31/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there, My name is Shannon and I have over 12 years of experience with children ranging from newborn all the way to teen. My mother owns an in-home daycare/preschool and I have always loved helping out when I could. When I got to the age of about 13-14 I became an evening babysitter for a few of her daycare families and...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$32/hr
3 years experience
I had many years caring for kids when I was younger. Now, as a mom to 13-year-old boy/girl twins, I bring a wealth of personal parenting expertise. I enjoy incorporating outdoor activities and creative ways to keep kids, engaged and active. I understand how much trust it takes to leave your children in someone else's care, and...
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Child Care

Santa Rosa, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Kirsten, I'm a mother of one, who has had a home full of children in various ages and stages! I have worked in healthcare for the last 23 years. I'm CPR/First Aid and Water Safety certified through The Red Cross. I have also taken many child development classes through the years. I'm currently enrolled in Infant...
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Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Last summer, I was a nanny for two girls, ages 13 and 8. The older one I didn't look after very much because she was in camp most of the summer. My job was to watch the 8-year-old and drive both girls to any appointments they had to go to. Most of the summer I worked 8 hours Monday through Friday from June until August. I took...
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  • 19 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Petaluma, CA

In-Home Babysitters in Petaluma, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 19 listed in-home babysitters

Hanh T.

Hanh is great! She is responsible, kind, patient and organized. Somehow she always manages to tidy up my house while she looks after my 2...

- Emily R.

Ilda T.

Ilda is the best nanny in the world! She is very kind and loving and was completely focused on keeping our boys safe and happy. She was (and...

- Carolyn M.

Kalliopi T.

Opi has been such an incredible nanny for our two kiddos. She is reliable, punctual, sweet, artistic, kind, extremely responsible,...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter

All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $30.00. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.

In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 1 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.

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