Babysitting and Nanny Jobs in San Mateo County, CA

Join a wonderful family in Menlo Park as an afternoon babysitter for their delightful preschool-aged child!

📅 Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
(Some flexibility available)

🚀 Start Date:
February 2nd, 2026 (flexible)

💰 Compensation:
$20 - $30 per hour

✨ Your Role:
We're looking for an enthusiastic and reliable caregiver to provide afternoon and early evening supervision. You'll engage our child in fun, age-appropriate activities, prepare simple snacks and light meals, and support our bedtime routine. Light housekeeping is also part of the role.

🌟 What We're Looking For:
• Experience with young children (preferred)
• Strong communication skills
• Reliability and responsibility
• Positive, nurturing attitude
• Ability to create a safe, engaging environment

This is a perfect opportunity for someone who loves working with preschoolers and wants to make a meaningful impact on a child's growth and development. If you're passionate about childcare, we'd love to hear from you!

Join our family as an afternoon babysitter for our adorable granddaughter who will be turning 3 in March!

📅 Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Start Date: January 29th (flexible)

💰 Compensation:
$25-$26 per hour

🎯 Your Role:
• Engage in play and supervised activities with our toddler
• Prepare light, nutritious snacks
• Support with toilet training as needed
• Create a warm, loving environment

✨ What We're Looking For:
• Experience with toddlers and preschool-age children
• Reliable transportation (must have your own car)
• Comfort around pets (we have a sweet chihuahua and terrier - no pet care needed!)
• Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about spending time with little ones
• Background check and references required

🏡 Location:
Pacifica, CA

If you're a caring, responsible babysitter who loves working with toddlers, we'd love to hear from you!

Join us as a dedicated infant babysitter! We're seeking an experienced, nurturing caregiver for our little one.

**Schedule:**
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Starting February 2, 2026 (flexible start date)

**Your Role:**
Provide loving, attentive care in a safe environment including:
• Feeding and diaper changes
• Interactive play and age-appropriate activities
• Support with reflux management and special dietary needs
• Engaging developmental activities to support baby's growth

**What We're Looking For:**
• Proven experience caring for infants
• Knowledge of reflux and special feeding requirements
• Strong references from previous families
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach

**Compensation:**
$29-$35 per hour

If you're passionate about infant care and meet these requirements, we'd love to hear from you!

Join our family as a reliable morning babysitter! We're seeking a caring, dependable caregiver to support our two wonderful children (preschool and elementary age) with their morning routine and school transportation.

📍 Location: San Mateo, CA
⏰ Schedule: Weekday mornings, 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM (Monday-Friday)
💰 Pay: $29-$33/hour
🚗 Start Date: ASAP (Flexible)

Key Responsibilities:
• Morning supervision and care for two children
• Preparing kids for school
• Driving children to school safely
• Creating a safe, nurturing environment

What We're Looking For:
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle
• Dependable and punctual
• Warm, caring attitude with children
• Strong communication skills

If you're an organized, trustworthy caregiver who loves working with kids and has reliable transportation, we'd love to hear from you!

Are you looking for a reliable, predictable babysitting role with a wonderful family?

We're seeking a caring babysitter to provide after-school care for our 9-year-old son on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to join a family that values consistency—our current sitter has been with us for nearly 4 years!

**What You'll Do:**
• Pick up your charge at 2:30 PM and provide supervision until 8:30 PM
• Drive him to a math class on Tuesday (you'll have 2 hours of paid free time)
• Transport him to an activity on Thursday
• Help with homework and provide snacks/dinner
• Playtime and bedtime routine
• Light laundry and child-related chores

**What We're Looking For:**
• Valid driver's license and reliable car (required for transportation)
• Responsible, nurturing, and patient
• Ability to help with homework and manage evening routines

**The Details:**
• Pay: $30-$35/hour
• Location: Brisbane/SSF area (must live within ~5 miles)
• Start Date: Flexible—we can arrange a trial run
• Bonus: Optional Sunday afternoons available for extra hours

Ready to be part of a family that's been successfully paired with their sitter for 4 years? Let's talk!

Join a wonderful family in Menlo Park as a part-time nanny/mother's helper!

**About the Role:**
We're seeking a reliable, caring childcare provider for our two preschoolers (ages 2.5 and 4.5). Both children attend school, so you'll primarily support with transitions and afternoon care.

**Your Responsibilities:**
• School morning drop-offs and afternoon pickups
• Light meal and snack preparation
• Engaging, age-appropriate activities and play
• Toilet training support
• Light housekeeping (kitchen and children's areas)
• Ensuring safety and well-being

**Schedule:**
• Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
• Flexible start date
• Flexible on total hours per week
• Most days involve caring for just one child

**Requirements:**
• Valid driver's license with clean record
• Own reliable vehicle for transportation
• Background check clearance

**Compensation:**
$29 - $33/hour

**Bonus:**
Spanish-speaking candidates preferred!

If you're passionate about working with young children and have reliable transportation, we'd love to hear from you!

Join a wonderful family as an After-School Nanny!

We're seeking a caring, energetic, and reliable nanny to provide after-school care for our two amazing girls (ages 7 and 11) in Hillsborough.

📅 Schedule:
Monday-Thursday, 2:45 PM - 6:00 PM
(Thursday starts at 1:15 PM)
18 hours/week guaranteed with opportunities for additional hours

💰 Compensation:
$30-$34/hour based on experience

🚗 Key Responsibilities:
• Pick up and drive children to after-school activities
• Provide engaging supervision and support with homework
• Light housekeeping (children's laundry, loading dishwasher)
• Create a fun, nurturing after-school environment

✨ What We're Looking For:
• Proven experience caring for elementary and middle school-aged children
• Valid driver's license and reliable car (essential for activity transportation)
• High energy, engaged, and positive attitude
• Excellent driving record
• References from previous childcare experience
• Willingness to help with light household tasks

Your support will make a real difference in our family's daily routine. If you're passionate about working with kids and ready to become part of our team, we'd love to hear from you!

Start Date: ASAP

We're looking for a reliable driver to help our high school son get to school and appointments while he's learning to drive.

📍 Location: Redwood City, CA
⏰ Dates: February 9-12, 2026 (Monday-Thursday)
💰 Pay: $30-$31/hour

Your Responsibilities:
• Drive our son to school at 8:00 AM (Mon-Thu)
• Pick him up from high school on Wednesday at 3:45 PM
• Drive him to a local appointment on Wednesday
• Send us text updates confirming on-time arrivals

What We're Looking For:
• Your own reliable car
• Valid driver's license
• Punctual and responsible
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable working with high schoolers

This is a perfect short-term opportunity for someone with flexible availability. If you're dependable and have a vehicle, we'd love to hear from you!

Posted by Monica K. on 1/25/2026

Join us as a babysitter for our wonderful preschooler starting February 19th!

About the Role:
We're seeking a reliable, patient, and active babysitter for occasional childcare. This is a flexible, as-needed position perfect for someone with availability.

What You'll Do:
• Engage our child with fun, age-appropriate activities
• Prepare healthy snacks and light meals
• Assist with bedtime routines
• Handle light housekeeping tasks
• Provide light transportation when needed

What We're Looking For:
• Valid driver's license and your own car (essential)
• Experience working with young children
• Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin (preferred - to communicate with grandparent)
• Patient, attentive, and energetic personality
• Commitment to creating a safe, nurturing environment

Compensation:
$29-$33 per hour

If you're a caring individual who loves working with kids and meets the requirements above, we'd love to hear from you!

Join our San Carlos family as an infant babysitter!

📅 SCHEDULE
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Starting February 2nd, 2026

👶 ABOUT THE ROLE
We're seeking a caring, reliable babysitter to provide attentive care for our infant. You'll create a safe, nurturing environment where our little one can thrive.

✨ YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Feed and diaper changes
• Playtime and developmental activities
• Light housekeeping
• Ensure safety and comfort throughout your shift

🐕 ABOUT OUR FAMILY
We have a large, friendly golden retriever at home. While pet care isn't required, we need someone comfortable and at ease around dogs.

💰 COMPENSATION
$25.00 - $32.00 per hour

🌟 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Reliable and punctual
• Patient and nurturing
• Attentive to infant needs
• Comfortable with pets
• Ready to be part of our family team

If you're passionate about infant care and looking for flexible afternoon hours, we'd love to hear from you!

Join our Menlo Park family as a part-time infant nanny!

We're seeking a caring, patient caregiver to support us with our son during weekday mornings. Working from home, we need an extra set of hands to give our infant the attention he deserves while helping us balance work and family life.

Schedule:
• Weekdays: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
• Start Date: February 9, 2026
• Some flexibility with hours (occasionally shorter days due to appointments or holidays)
• Pay: $29-$32/hour

Your Responsibilities:
• Infant care including playtime and milestone development
• Bottle and solid food feedings
• Diaper changes and baby hygiene
• Light baby-related housekeeping (washing bottles, tidying play area)
• Meal and snack preparation

What We're Looking For:
• Experience with infants
• Patient and gentle approach
• Ability to follow routines and guidance
• Own vehicle required
• Flexible attitude toward schedule changes

If you're passionate about infant care and looking for reliable part-time work, we'd love to hear from you!

Looking for a reliable and flexible babysitter for our 5-year-old on Friday or Saturday evenings!

JOB DETAILS
We need someone to help with our child's bedtime routine starting at 7:00 PM. We'll be home initially to help get them comfortable with you, then you'll stay until we return between 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM (timing is flexible and negotiable).

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Supervise bedtime routine and help child fall asleep
• Relax while child sleeps—feel free to do homework, read, or use your phone/computer
• Provide a calm, caring presence
• Care for our friendly pets

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Comfort and experience with pets
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Flexible with timing
• Ideally lives close to South San Francisco (near BART)

SCHEDULE
Recurring: Up to weekly on Friday or Saturday evenings
Start Date: Flexible
Pay: $20-$40/hour

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for consistent evening work with minimal active duties. Perfect for students or anyone seeking flexible weekend income!

Looking for a caring and energetic babysitter to join our family!

We're seeking a responsible and trustworthy childcare provider for our toddler starting January 24, 2026. This is a flexible, as-needed babysitting position perfect for someone looking for occasional work.

**What You'll Do:**
• Engage our child through play, activities, and quality time
• Support with meals and snack preparation
• Assist with nap time and rest routines
• Help with toilet training milestones
• Light housekeeping to maintain a tidy environment
• Create a safe, nurturing, and happy space for our child

**What We're Looking For:**
• Experience with toddlers preferred
• Trustworthy, innovative, and energetic personality
• References available
• Willing to pass a background check

**Compensation & Schedule:**
• $20-$33/hour (based on experience)
• Flexible start date
• As-needed scheduling

If you're passionate about childcare and looking for flexible work in San Mateo, we'd love to hear from you!

Join our family as an after-school nanny for our twin boys in elementary school!

**About the Role:**
We're seeking a responsible, confident driver to pick up our boys from school and transport them to their ballet lessons in San Francisco. You'll provide care and supervision during afternoons, making this a perfect fit for someone who loves working with kids and enjoys driving.

**Schedule:**
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Flexible start date (available from January 29th)

**What We Offer:**
• Competitive pay: $29-$33/hour
• Company car provided for driving duties
• Opportunity to expand hours based on mutual interest
• Work with lovely twin boys in a supportive family environment

**Requirements:**
• Valid driver's license with excellent driving record
• Comfortable and confident behind the wheel
• Experience working with elementary-aged children
• Reliable and punctual

**Location:**
Menlo Park, CA (with drives to San Francisco)

If you're an enthusiastic caregiver who loves driving and working with kids, we'd love to hear from you!