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Elana K.

Awesome Home Manager/ Childcare/

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi :) I have over 20 years of experience caring for children, ranging from newborns to teenagers. I have 2 years of experience working in a Waldorf Kindergarten classroom, 8 years of experience in Health Care (Occupational Therapy), and I am CPR/First Aid certified from Red Cross. I enjoy using sensory focused play and crafts...

Rose L. says "Elana is great - personable, responsible, kind, responsive and easy to work with. My little guy loves her - so clearly that's the biggest plus :)"

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Fun And Responsible Sitter!

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Coming from a family of seven, with four younger siblings (aged 3-15) I have over seven years of experience babysitting and nannying for families. I grew up in a very loving, family oriented environment and I love creating those same feelings for those around me. I will cook healthy meals for the kiddos and would love to get...

Care Member says "Makena was and absolute dream doggie and kitty sitter. She made sure they had plenty of exercise and attention. My home was spotless when I returned....

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Professional Big Sister

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I nannied for my aunts two girls aged 1 and 5 this past summer and fell in love with hanging out with those sweet girls. I've also looked after two boys aged 8 and 13, off record, for another family member in Orange County this summer and loved it! However I'm moving out this fall, and I would love to keep nannying. I'll be...

Care Member says "Ainsley was an answered prayer for our family! We were lucky to have her as our nanny for several months, during which time she provided the most...

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Fun And Caring Sitter/nanny!

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Aloha! I'm Laynee! I was born and raised in Kane'ohe on O'ahu, Hawai'i, and I just graduated this past June from Cal Poly with a degree in Nutrition. I'm back home now and working toward becoming a physician's assistant. I'm available for part-time and date night childcare, and my schedule is super flexible. I'm also a 15-year...

Chanelle S. says "Laynee is so sweet and kind! She watched my 2 year old and she took great care of him and made sure he was having fun, happy and comfortable the whole...

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San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jack, I have 7ish years of child care experience. I'm located just outside of Cal Poly SLO and I have a clean driving record and a car with a high safety rating. I love to cook, especially for a crowd, and I have some house cleaning experience. I'm more than comfortable with pets as I have a cat at home, even...

Jill P. says "At first I was thinking a male nanny is not what I want.....boy was I wrong! Jack was not only great with my 9 year old daughter and 4 year old son he also...

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Experienced Babysitter/childcare (reliable Tutor, Home Care, Driver, Dog Sitter)

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have a lot of experience with over 10+ families' childcare, laundry/home care, driving, & tutoring needs. I nannied full-time for the sweetest family this summer and had an amazing time! I have watched a range of children from infant care, toddlers, and older kids as well, so I have plenty of experience with all childcare...
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Psychology Major Specializing In Child Development

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Jo and I go to Cal Poly SLO for Psychology in hopes of being a child psychologist or school counselor. I've been babysitting for 6 years now, and have experience as a camp counselor and nanny. I also will be starting to volunteer at CAPSLO with kids at their schools. I would love to help out so please reach out...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I have six years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and young children in classroom, center, and home settings. I also have two years of activities experience working with disabled adults. I have worked as an infant teacher in SLO but I am looking to transition to working primarily out of the classroom. While...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Abby and I am a third year (almost fourth year) Biology major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I am originally from San Diego, but this summer I will be conducting undergraduate research here in SLO and I am looking for a part-time nanny/babysitter job for over the summer and potential going into the upcoming school...
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Child Care

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Child care has always been so important to me. I am a mommy of two beautiful girls both under 2. I have been around kids ever since I was a young teen and I have had a lot of experience with the ages newborn to 10 years old. My sister also owns an infant center/preschool and I have had a lot of my experience from...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Hi, I currently moved here from Chico California. I'm currently a college student enrolled in Cuesta. I'm looking for a part-time babysitting that fits with my part-time job. I love taking care of children. I have a great connection since I've always taken care of my younger cousins. I do best with younger children. I do love...
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I Love Working And Teaching Kids!

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello families! I recently graduated from Cuesta College with an Associate's Degree in Child Development. I've been babysitting since I was 14 and have loved every minute of it! I have experience caring for children from just a few months old to around 10 years old. My long-term goal is to open my own home daycare. I'm happy to...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I would describe my personality as easygoing, calm and fun. I am a loving mother to a 9-year-old daughter, work full time as a nurse, and care for many of my own pets as well! I am looking to supplement my income by sitting on the side! I am a very hardworking single mother determined to be debt free in the near future! I am...
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Energetic College Student Looking To Babysit!!!

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Hailey and I'm a 19-year-old college student pursuing criminal justice. I love children because they are so energetic and bright. I grew up with 5 siblings and 2 younger cousins whom I took care of consistently. My younger sister has special needs so I know how to work with children of all physical,...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Maile and I am a rising junior at Cal Poly SLO where I am studying business with a focus in agriculture! I am home from school until September 8th and am looking to help with nannying/babysitting in August! I have been babysitting for multiple families for 4 years working with ages ranging from 3-12. I...
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Always Here To Help! Be Kind & Choose Love First.

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi i'm Sophia! I attend Cal Poly studying Political Science but grew up in the bay. I have a younger brother and older sister who are the most important people in life. I love people and have extensive experience working with all ages. I ran a girl scout camp for youth promoting inclusivity, fostering sisterhood, and teaching...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi everyone! My name is Madeleine, and I am a Child Development major at Cal Poly SLO looking to start a babysitting job in San Luis Obispo. I am currently earning a bachelor's degree in Child Development in hopes of pursuing a career in Pediatric Speech Therapy. I have experience working with children and infants in hospital,...
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Nanny

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
I have 2 years of child care! I truly enjoy taking care of kids and bonding with them. Kids also really enjoy my company, I don't treat my job as job I treated like a home. I make sure I use a lot communication and understanding when it comes to my patients.
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My names Abby and I'm going into my sophomore year at Cal Poly SLO. I'm home for the summer and am looking for some work, specifically in childcare! I've been babysitting most of my life for my younger siblings, neighbors, family friends, etc. I'm very comfortable with pets as I have 4 of my own, as well as my own car. If...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a third-year college student looking to babysit in my free time! I am an aunt to a newborn and 14-month-old, and I babysit them when I am home from college. In high school, I ran a summer camp for preschool and elementary aged kids. We had a theme for each week ranging from sports to music! I play the piano and sing, and I...
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  • 29 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.76/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 5.0

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in San Luis Obispo, CA

In Home Child Care in San Luis Obispo, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 29 listed in home child care

Elana K.

Elana is great - personable, responsible, kind, responsive and easy to work with. My little guy loves her - so clearly that's the biggest...

- Rose L.

Makena H.

Makena was and absolute dream doggie and kitty sitter. She made sure they had plenty of exercise and attention. My home was spotless when I...

- Care member

Ainsley L.

Ainsley was an answered prayer for our family! We were lucky to have her as our nanny for several months, during which time she provided the...

- Care member

FAQs for finding in-home child care in San Luis Obispo, CA

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in San Luis Obispo, CA. There are 29 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of December, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $20.76 for in-home child care providers near you in San Luis Obispo, CA.

You can compare 29 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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