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Margaret M.

Arcata, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Greta and I have been babysitting and working with children for 3+ years now! I am a student at Cal Poly Humboldt studying Environmental Education and Early Childhood Development. I work currently as a part time swim instructor for children of all needs and have done seasonal work as a sleep-away camp counselor....
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Taylor D.'s Photo

Arcata, CA

4.2(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, My name's Taylor and I love children and am hoping to eventually have a career working with children. I have experience working with children with both intellectual and physical disabilities, and grew up babysitting. I have multiple years of experience caring for children, including babies as young as 2 months old. I am...

Mckenzie W. says "Taylor nannied for us on and off for about 6 months (on and off because of our work schedule). Taylor cared for our baby between the ages of 8 months to...

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Fun, Energetic, Outdoor Enthusiast Babysitter

Arcata, CA

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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Description: Hi there nice to meet you! My name is maggie and I am searching for a nanny position here in Arcata, or in the surrounding area. I am a kind, patient and exceptional individual who can alter my schedule to meet your needs. I have cared for children for over 12 years, and have learned many things I carry with me...
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Cara T.'s Photo

Arcata, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I've been in many varying forms of caregiving over the last 10+ years. I started as an aide to 2-5 yo with Neurodivergence specializing in Autism in 2011. I also worked for an after school program in Austin for about a year before they retired the program which included helping with a children's play production. Since then I've...
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Victoria B.'s Photo

Arcata, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My names Victoria and I'm a Child Development major at Cal Poly Humboldt however I will be transferring to UO, and moving to Eugene mid-March and am now beginning the search process for a new family. I've been working with children for almost 9 years and I have babysat and nannied for over a dozen families and worked at...
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Arcata, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Sophia! I am currently a student (senior) at CPH. I enjoy playing guitar, listening to music, reading, and going outdoors! My five years of experience caring for babies/toddlers- teenager has helped me become a reliable, responsible, communicative, and kind babysitter. I'd also like to mention I have...
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Hanna T.'s Photo

Arcata, CA

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$24/hr
15 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm the current title holder of "World's Greatest Auntie" with the coffee mug trophy to prove it! I have more than 15 years of childcare experience ranging from newborns to adolescents. I'm an artist and foodie, and love to explore the incredible nature that surrounds us here. I started working with kids when I was in high...
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Fun And Responsible Sitter/nanny

Arcata, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has over 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional tasks, if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision is...
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Jennifer C.'s Photo

Arcata, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds is a true passion of mine, sparked by years of positive babysitting experiences. For the past five years, I've dedicated myself to childcare, working with children aged newborn to older children. My graduate degree has provided me with a strong foundation for fostering growth and development. I am patient,...
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Helpful And Fun Sitter

Arcata, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Emme! I am in my last year of undergraduate at Cal Poly Humboldt I have 6 years of experience babysitting children 5 months old to 13 years old. For the past year I have been a full time nanny. I can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, helping parents work from home, and date nights. I love dogs and...

Care Member says "Emme has been an amazing nanny for our little girl. She is very attentive to her needs, plays with her and always keeps us updated throughout the day....

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Experienced Part-Time Babysitter And Tutor Available On Weekday Nights And Date Nights

Arcata, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have taken care of individual children from the ages of 3-month-old to 10 years old. I have learned and created several games to help them develop and exercise children's basic motor and identification skills. I have worked with groups of kids of ages 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-13, and 14-18-year-old children and teenagers as a dance...
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Stella J.'s Photo

Arcata, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
As a childcare provider with five years of experience, I've discovered my passion for nurturing and caring for young minds. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I realized the profound impact I could have on children's lives. My patient and calm nature, coupled with my creative and imaginative spirit,...
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Elana G.'s Photo

Arcata, CA

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting and nannying for over six years. I have experience with ages 0 to 10, but especially enjoy working with children zero to two. I have experience working in a daycare setting as well as private nannying.
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Carissa A.'s Photo

Arcata, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Carissa and I love to be around kids. I have seven nieces and nephews I helped take care of and watch when I used to live in Fresno and was the go to babysitter for family friends and neighbors when I was growing up. I have 7 years of experience and I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I've been a professional...
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Caregiver

Arcata, CA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
Hello, My name is Joy. I have had much experience with caregiving throughout the years. I currently work as a caregiver, and would like to add babysitting to my schedule on a regular basis. Hope to be in touch.
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Fun Mom And Pet Lover

McKinleyville, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
With over 15 years of experience in childcare, I have worked with a wide range of children ages from infancy to tweens. I have a precocious 5-year-old daughter. We love to make art, make music, sing and dance. We also love to read together and do math for fun. Our house is full of fun things to do, pets to pet, nearby hiking...

Care Member says "A few years ago, we hired Jessica, a wonderful babysitter/nanny who took care of our daughter from about age 1 to 3. She took great care of our...

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Paula H.'s Photo

Eureka, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
50 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
A retired social worker, former Girl Scout Leader, Workplace First Aider, and mother and grandmother, I am well equipped to perform all caregiver tasks. I have medical and first aid training and extensive experience dealing with learning disabilities and autism. I am an experienced tutor. I love kids and animals and enjoy...

Care Member says "Took great care of my cat, no issues. Very friendly and easy to work with. Highly recommend."

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Jacqueline M.'s Photo

McKinleyville, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello! My name is Jacqueline. I graduated from Michigan State University May 2017 and am CPR, First Aid certified and also a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have many years of experience with children: I was a nanny for two girls for three summers, was a recurrent babysitter throughout the school year and have babysat my little...

Terra J. says "Jacqueline is great! Bright young woman, educated, punctual, reliable. Very good with young children - talks to them and plays with them."

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Anna A.'s Photo

Seeking An Awesome Family Searching For An Honest And Reliable Nanny!

Eureka, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm a hard working, honest, & reliable person seeking a family to establish a connection with! Based on previous experiences, I have found that respect & communication are essential for a successful nanny-family relationship. I have a variety of experience caring for children ranging from infants to kids 6+ years, frequently...

Natasha F. says "Anna makes me feel that my child is safe with her. She has a firm yet sweet and humorous approach to my son, which matches my son's character really...

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  • 49 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.56/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 4.5

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Arcata, CA

Infant Babysitters in Arcata, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 49 listed infant babysitters

Taylor D.

Taylor nannied for us on and off for about 6 months (on and off because of our work schedule). Taylor cared for our baby between the ages of...

- Mckenzie W.

Emme R.

Emme has been an amazing nanny for our little girl. She is very attentive to her needs, plays with her and always keeps us updated...

- Care member

Jessica B.

A few years ago, we hired Jessica, a wonderful babysitter/nanny who took care of our daughter from about age 1 to 3. She took great care of...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Arcata, CA

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in California, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Arcata have rates starting at $20.56.

To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 16 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 16 infant babysitters near you in Arcata, CA. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.

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