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Maria L.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
7+ years of nanny experience with infants, toddlers and school-aged children. Skilled at creating a joyful, safe and nurturing environment for children. Fluent in both English and Spanish. I am willing to use any upon parents request. Thank you for reading me.

Esther K. says "Maria is absolutely terrific with my kids (2 yr and 4 yr) and I highly recommend her as a nanny/babysitter. She has been my evening nanny/mother's helper...

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Jennifer S.

Nanny/Babysitter, Full Or Part Time

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi I'm Jennifer. For the last 12 years, I have been a nanny for several wonderful families, the longest employment lasting nearly 4 years after being a preschool/infant teacher for 16 years with experience with children from newborn to 6 years of age, experienced in varied teaching styles. I specialize in Infant/Toddler care,...

Katherine B. says "My two kids - a three year old boy and a ten month old girl - instantly took to Jennifer the moment she walked in. She has a bubbly and fun personality...

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Geiziane D.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Geiziane, I'm 26 years old and I'm from Brazil. I'm a CPR certified, non-smoker, I have a driver's license and a clean driving record and permission to work in the US. I have over 5 years of experience as a full time child care provider, most of my experience is looking after infants and toddlers. I'm very...
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Zaydi R.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
I'm responsible, compassionate and dependable mom of two beautiful boys. Dedicated and creative kindergarten teacher with years in education. I have strong skills, abilities and a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success. I have lot of experience caring all ages from infant , to...

Sriram K. says "Zaydi is a great nanny and our girls love her. She is sincere, organized and very responsible and would be a great addition to anyone's family."

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Jacklyn T.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I am very reliable, patient and creative who has approximately 5 years of experience caring for children from infants to teenagers. With me your, children will receive appropriate care super vision and I'm willing to other tasks if requested. Personally I'm an organizer, planner, multitasker and I love to clean and like...

Michelle O. says "Jacklyn has been caring for our 12 month old daughter full time for the last few months and has done an excellent job caring for her! She is a loving,...

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Paola P.

Farmer Nanny

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
-20+ years experience with core child development classes, CPR, FIRST AID, and epi pen certification and experience -Nannyshare care preferred except for date nights or weekends. -Chicken, turtle, and dog petting zoo excitement. -Arts and Crafts enthusiast -Storyteller -Playbased/Montessori style environment -attachment/bonding...

Care Member says "We hired Paula to take care of our daughter (21 months old). We love Paula! She is great with kids, great with parents and has so much experience! She...

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Dayana M.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello parents, I'm Dayana and I'm 29 years old. I've been a nanny over 4 years here in the Bay Area with mostly experience with infants and toddlers. Depending on the kid's age I enjoy doing different activities indoors like reading books, doing arts and crafts, painting, etc and outdoors (always following the COVID...

Rust I. says "We love having Carol watch our son (toddler). When we tell him in the morning that Carol is coming that evening he asks us through the day if she's here yet...

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Eugenia G.

Experience Nanny Looking For An Evening Or Weekend Position

San Mateo, CA

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am a mature, dependable, nurturing and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills. Valued by client families for warmth, professionalism, dedication and excellent judgment. Provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children. I affectionately and effectively...

Lisa D. says "We are so happy to have met Eugenia and hired her as a date night sitter! She connected immediately with our two daughters (age 5 & 7) and is incredibly...

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Maria G.

Full Time Nanny

San Mateo, CA

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I'm a caring and compassionate person looking for a part-time job as a nanny. I have an 18-year-old daughter. I was a full-time nanny for an 8-year-old, which included picking up and dropping off at school. I had to stop watching her as she left the U. S. I have a lot of experience babysitting infants up to 10 years. In my...

Lisa C. says "I have just hired Maria to clean my home every other week. She just completed her first clean, and she did a fantastic job. I am happy to see how she does...

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Fernanda R.

Full Time Nanny

San Mateo, CA

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Fernanda . I have lot of experience working with infants and toddlers and school age. I'm passionate about creating a safe and happy environment for your little ones. As a caregiver, I make it my top priority to ensure that your child is engaged in meaningful activities and surrounded by a clean and...

Elizabeth N. says "Fernanda worked with my family and our three kids for almost 8 years. The only reason we are giving her up is because we are moving out of the state!...

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Natahlya S.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Nat and I'd love to tell you a little bit about myself. I'm a caregiver and behavioral technician who's passionate about helping kids grow and develop. With over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and nurturing environment where your child...

Care Member says "Great sitter!! Creates a nurturing and caring atmosphere for the children. Always prompt and great at communicating"

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Brooke S.

Professional Child-Care Provider

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Available Aug 11 Child-care provider with over 17 years experience available for full-time, overnights and weekends. Perfect match for a family near San Mateo seeking full-time share care assistance. I've had the pleasure working with many amazing families and have all 5-star reviews. The children I care for don't stay indoors...

Suman S. says "Today is Thanksgiving and I want to thank Brooke for taking such good care of our little princess. We being 1st time parents were struggling and Brooke...

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Parima P.

Full Time Nanny Available

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Looking for new full time role or night time care. Bilingual Nanny available I am Parima a professional nanny / former teacher assistant and former au pair with 12 years of experience caring/ working with newborns/ infants. I'm loving, caring, honest, kind, cheerful and a very responsible person. I can speak Thai and English....

Care Member says "We have hired Parima twice so far and we had really great experience with her help on our 1 year old daughter! She was a very experienced nanny who...

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Juana A.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Juana. I have 19 yrs of experience working with children. I worked as a cook at a preschool for 11 years. I made sure the children ate yummy and healthy food and helped with daily activities i. e, reading, singing, etc. Since then, I gained 8 years experience as a nanny mostly working with infants, ages 0-2 years old....

Care Member says "Juana has been a part of our family for 7 years and the only reason we parted ways was that my youngest started preschool. She has been a nanny for us...

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Maria V.

Formal Teacher In Peru For 10yrs. Came Back To The U.S. And Have Been Helping Families For Almost 20 Years. I Am Looking For A Full Time Job Opportunity As A Nanny With A Nice Family

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I began my career as a nanny in the Bay Area. After 15 years, I moved to Fairfield and opened a daycare. It was an exciting environment with kids from newborn to school age. I managed bottles, diapers, potty training, educational activities, and other essential duties. After four years, I returned to my favorite career as Nanny...

Lisa K. says "Maria worked for us from 2015-2022 and helped raise my two children from the time they were babies. She is AMAZING! Loving, caring, full of energy - she has...

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Valentina V.

-Responsible Driver. -Pet Lover. -IQ (infant Qualified. -Patient. -ESL Teacher.

San Mateo, CA

from
$35/hr
2 years experience
Hello! my name is Valentina, I am 26, from Colombia. I have a bachelors degree in English Language teaching, or ESL . I'm hoping to do my masters degree In translation once I get back to Colombia, but for now I want to study in The United States Communication studies. I have been here for 3 years taking care of kids as an au...
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Jennifer H.

San Mateo, CA

from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
For over a decade, I've been nurturing children's curiosity and development. My passion stems from witnessing their growth firsthand, building upon the joy I experienced in previous babysitting roles. I hold First Aid Training and CPR Training, am TrustLine certified (CA only), and have completed Early Childhood Education (ECE)...
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Stephanie P.

San Mateo, CA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
All my life I have cared for my siblings with a disability and babysat family members ranging from infant to 12 years of age. Additionally, I have supervised elementary school children in after school annex program. I look forward in helping parents in need!
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Dineo Z.

San Mateo, CA

from
$23/hr
6 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi families, My name is Dineo and I'm 29 years old. I have a Psychology Degree, where I majored in Child developmental psychology. I am offering childcare services, I don't mind families with cats or dogs or any other household pets. I am comfortable working with families from all cultural backgrounds, I lived in China for 3...
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Jenna S.

Kind, Caring Nanny And Family Assistant With 15+ Years Experience

San Mateo, CA

from
$30/hr
15 years experience
I studied Early Childhood Education and Elementary Multicultural Education in Sacramento, CA. I have worked with more than 20 families for over 15 years and have enjoyed the wonderful opportunity to provide care, education, and solid support. From assisting mothers with newborns, to infants, toddlers, & preschoolers, creating...
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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.92/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infants child care is 4.5

Recent infant child care reviews from local parents in San Mateo, CA

Infants Child Care in San Mateo, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 83 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Maria L.

Maria is absolutely terrific with my kids (2 yr and 4 yr) and I highly recommend her as a nanny/babysitter. She has been my evening...

- Esther K.

Jennifer S.

My two kids - a three year old boy and a ten month old girl - instantly took to Jennifer the moment she walked in. She has a bubbly and fun...

- Katherine B.

Zaydi R.

Zaydi is a great nanny and our girls love her. She is sincere, organized and very responsible and would be a great addition to anyone's...

- Sriram K.

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in San Mateo, CA

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in San Mateo, CA to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in San Mateo, CA, is $27.92.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in San Mateo, CA by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in San Mateo, CA can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in San Mateo, CA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.

When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in San Mateo, CA, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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