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Raquel Rojas - Seeking Work in San Francisco

Nanny Raquel

"Raquel is communicative, dependable , loving, creative, fun and responsible. She listens well and is very proactive. She really tunes into children. My kids love her. She is their favorite out of all of the childcare providers we have had."

- Tara Ramos

Michelle Letsoalo - Seeking Work in San Francisco

Nanny Michelle

"Michelle looked after my 10 month old baby girl for 4 months and was wonderfull with her. She follows instructions well and pays attention to detail. Her duties included , washing and sanitizing her bottles after each use. Laundry for the baby. sensory play , reading , tummy time and outdoor walks. I was very grateful to have her as a mummy's helper!"

- Clara

Lidiane de Oliveira - Seeking Work in San Francisco

Nanny Lidiane

"Lidiane was a very nice to work with. I was initially hesitant about having a babysitter because my son is very young but she took very good care of my then 6 month old. She played, read books, and took him for walks, which i loved. She was very professional, always arrived on time and very nice with the family. I would love to have her as my babysitter again!"

- Jennifer

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in San Francisco, CA?

The average cost of a child care provider in San Francisco, CA is $20.34 per hour. The cost of a child care provider is dependent on the child care provider’s experience, qualifications and location.

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How to Find Affordable Child Care in San Francisco, CA

Nanny Lane is a child care website to help you find child care near your area in San Francisco San Francisco. Our child care services include background checks, PLUS, and payroll.

Understand the Different Types of Child Care in San Francisco, CA

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

Find what works best for you and your family. Nanny Lane’s child care services are here to help you along the way.