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50 available babysitters in Half Moon Bay, CA

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Carol
Booked by 5 repeat families
6 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Half Moon Bay, CA

Hello parents, I'm Carol and I'm 28 years old. I've been a nanny over 3 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 guidelines). Exploring nature help kids to be away from electronics and let them discover new skills in them selves. I see myself as a punctual, patient, reliable and easygoing person, who is a good listener and follows parent's guidelines.

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... and when we say no, he goes "Aww, man" (and squeals in delight when she arrives!). Carol is EXTREMELY attentive to Tristan, very sweet and caring with him. She gets down on his level, asks him questions about what he wants to do and makes sure he has a fun time. She does a "yes, and" when playing with him, and plays how he wants to play (of course keeping him safe). He loves it! And keeps the TV off, which is great. And her positive, infectious energy has us all smiling and laughing. As parents, we appreciate that she is responsible, communicates well, punctual, gets him fed, gets him to bed on time, and even does bath time when needed! We really look forward to being able to go out for dinner while having complete peace of mind. In short, we would highly recommend Carol to any friends of ours who are looking for a babysitter!

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Belen
Booked by 4 repeat families
5 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 10 families in Half Moon Bay, CA

Hi there! My name is Belén and I’m originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I’m a fashion designer graduate and I been living here for three year already. I love kids and I’m currently taking care of two girls of 5 and 8. I have experience with kids from 3 months old to 10 years old. I like playing with them, reading books, or do arts and craft. I even teached how to crochet to my kids. I consider myself as an artsy and crafty person and I enjoy sharing that with kids. I’m fluent in english but my native lenguage is spanish. Cheers, Belén (:

Belen is the best. She cares for our two girls (5,3) and they adore her. She plays fun, creative games with the girls. We could not function without her. Belen is the greatest!!

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Nancy
Booked by 1 repeat family
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Half Moon Bay, CA

Hi, I’m Nancy! I’m a Bay Area native and a full-time first-grade teacher who truly loves working with kids of all ages. With over five years of classroom experience, many years of babysitting, and a Master’s in Education, I bring patience, creativity, and a nurturing approach to every family I work with. I’m a credentialed public school teacher and have cared for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children—from feedings and nap times to homework help and fun activities. Being bilingual in Spanish and English helps me connect with families from diverse backgrounds, and I’m CPR & First Aid certified so you can feel confident your little ones are safe with me. Families describe me as dependable, warm, and easy to communicate with. Whether you need an extra set of hands during a busy week or a trustworthy sitter for a night out, I’d love to support your family and give your kids a safe, engaging, and fun experience.

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Madison
Booked by 2 repeat families
6 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Half Moon Bay, CA

Hello, my name is Madison and I absolutely love children and getting to be apart of their lives, whether it's taking care of them, looking after them, building personal connections, or all three! I am a very outgoing, loving, bubbly person that is so excited to find the perfect family to care for! Even though I have only been a caretaker on this app for a short period of time, I have been working with children for almost 7 years and have lots of references that I would be more than happy to give to you if you are considering me as a candidate to take care of your children!

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Aynura
Booked by 3 repeat families
3 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Half Moon Bay, CA

Hi dear reader. My name is Aynura and I am 32 years old, kind hearted, respectful, responsible and funny person😊 I have a great experience in the kindergarten as a teacher, in the summer camp as a camp counselor and as a full time baby sitter. Besides that I graduated university, I know English, Russian, Turkish languages. I’m doing babysitting in my free times in order to support my family more. Also I love to spend time with kids and share with them some of my knowledges. I can provide more details about me and I have lots of references from the families I worked.Also I work as a math teacher for 1,2,3,4,5 grade.

Aynura is warm, caring, and loving towards baby. Would definitely love to work with her again!

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"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"

Hillary S., parent

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"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."

Theresa M., parent

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"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"

Lauren D., parent

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How do I find an emergency babysitter in Half Moon Bay?

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How much does an emergency babysitter cost in Half Moon Bay?

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Can I find a babysitter in Half Moon Bay for today or tonight?

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What's the best way to find a babysitter in Half Moon Bay on short notice?

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