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Abigail R.

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Hello, my name is Abigail Riley! I am finishing up my last quarter at Cal Poly as a Liberal Studies major with a human development concentration! I love kids and can't wait until I can teach and learn from them. When it comes to babysitting, I put in my all whether it's tidying, going on adventures outside, or keeping kids moods...
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Jack H.

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Savannah B.

Part Time Caregiver Available, Full-Time For The Right Fit.

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I was a nanny in the Bay Area for over 3 years to a single child who I help raise from one and a half years of age to four. I would help out with other families, watching their children on evenings and weekends, as well as nannying a newborn till he was 8 months old part time as well. I received my children's CPR certification....
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Elana K.

Awesome Home Manager/ Childcare/

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Mckenna C.

Nanny

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$28/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have many years of experience with childcare and really enjoy nannying. I am seeking a full time nanny job.
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Rachel B.

Part Time Caregiver Available

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am one of 7 kids in my family so I've grown up around kids all my life. I have been working in childcare officially since I was 16 years old but have been around kids long before. I have over 7 years of experience from newborn all the way up to nannying and tutoring high school students. I have tutored students in Biology,...
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Olivia P.

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. Hi! I am the oldest of 3 girls and my mom has been a preschool teacher my whole life! With that mix I've always loved nannying for other families! I have been nannying for the past 6 years from newborns to teenagers! I am comfortable caring for up to four children at a...
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Anna H.

Kind Nanny Available Immediately!

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am looking to work Mon/Tues/Thurs mornings for the remainder of the summer plus September! I love children, whether family, friends, or new to my life! I enjoy reading to, playing with, talking with, and caring for them. I have many skills, including providing meals, maintaining routine, keeping the environment safe and...

Steve S. says "Anna Mae is currently nannying for our family. She has been dependable, patient, kind, and responsive to our very busy 5 year old twin girls and 2 year...

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Hailey S.

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! A bit about me, I've cared for children majority of my life. I grew up babysitting the cousins, and when I was 16 I started nanny professionally for family's. I've cared for a wide range of ages from newborns up to 12-year-olds. I'm currently the General Manager at the Neighborhood AcaĆ­ in SLO. I work part time while...
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Alicia J.

Experienced Nanny!

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Alicia and am currently a second-year English major with a concentration in Pre-Law at Cal Poly. I will be staying in SLO all summer and am available and ready to help out in any way I can. I've been nannying/babysitting for 5 years now and have loved every minute of it. I'm very experienced with all ages especially...
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Promise W.

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I am a very kind, fun, trustworthy person. New mother of a smart 1-year-old. Grew up taking care of nieces, nephews, and younger brothers so I have plenty of experience. Also have other nannying experience with children of the ages 8 months -15 years old. I enjoy caring for children of all ages. I enjoy finding new activities...
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Caroline S.

Cheerful, Clean, Courageous, Cal Poly Caroline!

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$19/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as kind, warm, and funny. You can always find me making light of a situation, helping people around me feel better! I started working with kids when I was 10 years old, as a mothers helper. This passion evolved into babysitting, 3 summers as a camp counselor, and nannying. Kids are magic, I love...
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Laynee S.

Fun And Caring Sitter/nanny!

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 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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Emily B.

Summer Nanny Ft Or Pt

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an early childhood special education preschool teacher with a Masters degree and over 12 years of experience with children of all ages. I am active and prioritize being outside with kids as much as possible. I also enjoy arts, crafts, cooking, and reading with kids. I am willing to help with academics and was a reading...

Care Member says "Emily was an absolute savior for us! We were in town for a wedding and our childcare fell through at the last minute. Emily was professional, warm, and...

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Mariana G.

Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Kids! Available Part Time

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
9 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! my name is Mariana and I'm a part time babysitter/nanny and still have some availability for other part time child care positions. I recently finished a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program to take ultrasounds! I was drawn to the Ultrasound field primarily because I wanted to scan pregnant woman and watch babies all day!...

Care Member says "Mariana was great with our 12 month old and was very sweet. We will definitely work with her again in the future when we are in town ! "

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Kymber M.

A little more about me

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello SLO County families! I'm a highly experienced nanny and babysitter seeking a new part-time position. I have over two decades of experience working with babies and small children and love doing care work so much that I've continued doing it alongside running my own nutrition and women's health business. I have an...

Melinda M. says "Kymber helped us raise our son from age 2 months to 1.5 years. We are only changing the caregiver situation because she did such a wonderful job with him...

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Megan M.

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$28/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Megan, and I'm a 20-year-old student at Cal Poly looking for a part-time babysitting or nanny job. I have over five years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to school-age kids, and I have worked extensively with children with special needs. My background includes working at a daycare, so...
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Courtney F.

Need Babysitter/Nanny?

San Luis Obispo, CA

4.0(0)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I have been caring for children of all ages since I was 12 years old. I have been a nanny for a few families as well as a daycare assistant. I am willing to help with cooking, light cleaning, laundry, pet sitting, running errands or anything you may need help with.
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Dana R.

Babysitter/nanny

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi parents! I'm a recent cal poly grad! I will be pursuing a career in teaching and have lots of experience with kids and babies! Please let me know if you have any questions :)
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Ysabel S.

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am a second year student attending college on the central coast in San Luis Obispo, but I grew up and spend my summers in the Danville/Alamo area. I have a passion for working with kids all my life, and I have been babysitting and nannying since I was in just the 7th grade. I am looking for a part-time babysitting/ nanny job...
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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.43/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 4.9

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in San Luis Obispo,Ā CA

Newborn Nannies in San Luis Obispo,Ā CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies

Jack H.

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...

- Jill P.

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.

Anna H.

Anna Mae is currently nannying for our family. She has been dependable, patient, kind, and responsive to our very busy 5 year old twin...

- Steve S.

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in San Luis Obispo, CA

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in San Luis Obispo, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $21.43 per hour as of January, 2026. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 49 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in San Luis Obispo, CA on Care.com. You can also read 47 for newborn nannies near you.

Itā€™s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in San Luis Obispo, CA. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.

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