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563 babysitters are listed in Oakland, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Oakland, CA
Fatou K.
Oakland, CA
$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am An Energetic, Pleasant Lady, Who Loves Being Around Kids!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic, warm, and nurturing woman who loves being around kids. I am very active by nature and I take great pleasure in engaging with children and in helping them to discover the simple joys of the world around them. I grew up with many children and families around me all the time and was raised in a culture where "it...
Fatou can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fatou is the best nanny in the Bay Area! We worked with her from when our daughter was 3 months to 19 months old. The only reason we stopped working with Fatou was because we moved to a new state.
Fatou was always on time, and had the same wonderful caring energy...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I dedicated more of my time/career to doing doula work I am a full spectrum and postpartum night doula for the last year and I have been nannying/sitting for over 10 years. I would nanny for my neighbor's children overnight and during date nights. While in college I would take care of a class of 20 children with ages ranging...
Tiana can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Did a great job watching our daughter. Was punctual and frequently reached out to make sure our job would go right."
Justin M.
Summer V.
Oakland, CA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Care. com members!
My name is Summer :) I'm 24 and graduated from SF State a couple years ago with a degree in psychology. I work as an RBT, giving ABA therapy to children on the autism spectrum, and have been for the past year. I am looking to supplement my income through babysitting and helping out families that need it. I...
Summer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Summer was an evening sitter for our two boys aged 3 and 5. They played lots of creative games, had wonderful time and would be very excited to have her care for them again!"
Elena A.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Natalia but you can call me Natti and I love being a babysitter. I'm fully vaccinated against COVID -19 and I I'm IQ (Infant Qualified).
I have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids since I was 17 years old. My responsibilities have included crafts, tutoring, feeding and have fun with kids.
I've...
Natalia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a responsible, attentive and loving person with children."
Tatiana G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With babysitting being my first job as a teen, this caretaker role has always felt right to me as a responsible, compassionate, and joyful person. I supported myself through high school and into college at UC Santa Cruz babysitting for several families with children from 3 months - 13 years old. Having recently moved to the area...
Rosie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rosie took care of my boys on a regular basis during the school year, picking them up from school, helping with homework, shuttling them too and from sports. She always was punctual, incredibly dependable and responsible and showcased such great energy with my...
Stacey G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, families! I have approximately 15 years professional experience working with children, first as a daycare assistant and then as a nanny, but I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I absolutely adore babies and children! Before having my own daughter, I became a certified postpartum doula, so I have experience...
Nelly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can't say enough positive things about Nelly- she is fantastic and provided outstanding care for our 13 month old over the summer. Nelly was not only extremely intuitive, warm and loving with our daughter, but she made me feel comfortable immediately- knowing...
Katelyn S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a graduate student at UC Berkeley getting my PhD in metabolic biology. I went to UCLA for undergrad. I'm looking for something to do in my spare time and have always loved babysitting and tutoring. I have a brother 10 years younger than me, and often helped take care of him when he was little. I also have babysat for...
Lindsey can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Lindsey to babysit our 6 & 9 year old for a night out. She was fantastic! Really appreciated her following up with me to confirm times. Very responsible and dependable. She was great with my kids and they had a wonderful time with her. Too We will use...
Allison D.
Taylor B.
Oakland, CA
$10-50/hr • 11 yrs exp
Just Recently Graduated From A Masters Program & Relocated From Nashville, TN!
5.0
(1)
Hello! I recently graduated from Vanderbilt Divinity School and just relocated to the Bay Area! I am super excited to explore this city and place some roots down. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from 8 weeks to 14 years old.
I know it can be scary to leave your babies with someone new, but I will promise you that...
5.0
"Taylor is so kind and caring. She is incredible with kids and also with pets. We cannot recommend her highly enough!!"
Care member
Angie M.
Oakland, CA
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Am Patient, I Am Very Loving And Understanding With Children.
5.0
(1)
friendly, loving and above all full of patience in extremely stressful situations. I am willing to be more than a babysitter, to be the best companion for your children, encourage creativity with outdoor technology-free activities, and also help them make their meals healthier, appropriate to their age and needs. positive...
Angie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angie took care of my son for 3 years. She was amazing caretaker. Angie is punctual, patient, and she is great with kids. Not only is she great at providing security for the young ones she is also great at arts and crafts and sends me pictures of the kids...
Gabriela M.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
5.0
"Took care of our 7 month old baby. He started crawling the day after she visited. Took really good care of him, pro-active and detail oriented."
Sarang F.
5.0
(1)
Hey there! I am currently a doctoral student looking to save up some money during the summer. I love working with kids of all ages and I have several years of experience in doing so. I am comfortable with any needs your family may need like driving, tutoring, cooking for your child/children. I am very comfortable around pets as...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace is smart, kind, fun, and conscientious. Any child or pet would be fortunate to be in her care!"
Nadine P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced nanny looking for a weekday evening position - after 5:30 p.m. Growing up, I was often the neighborhood babysitter. The majority of my experiences are with toddlers from ages 3-5 and young infants (newborns-14-month-old). I enjoy children and the whimsical world they inhabit! I believe in the importance of...
Hanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Hanna as a nanny/mother's helper and she is wonderful! Hanna possesses the qualities that are extremely important to us and any parents - loving, dependable, and trustworthy. She was very patient, gentle and fun, and our daughter just adored her. As we got...
Jina J.
Denisha F.
Oakland, CA
$39/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Denisha, I am full-time nanny. I am currently looking for a family. I have experience with Nanny shares and some experience with children with autism. Typically my age range has been three months to 12 years old. I have been a nanny/babysitter, since I was 16 and have really great references. I am a very creative...
Denisha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Denisha is very responsible nanny she took very good care of my child and connected With him instantly, she is really good person and we keep in contact till this day."
Tajanae F.
Jennifer B.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jennifer, I am 26 years old and have been babysitting since I was about 16 years old. I've worked with many families and have all been recommended within each other. I've always loved working with kids since my own mother has been a nanny for 20+ years. I have had the opportunity to see many of the children I've...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Jennifer to spend the morning with our 2 year old and drop her off at afternoon preschool. Jennifer was great! She responded to messages promptly, was punctual, friendly, and professional. Our little one is in a clingy phase, and she was very understanding...
Kate C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my names Alicia. I studied social work for two years. I recently moved to the Bay Area to be closer to my sister who lives here. I have been babysitting since 2014 and have a range of experience from babysitting young children to being a caregiver for adults with medical conditions. I have had great experiences with the...
Alicia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We were blessed to have Alicia nanny for our two girls for several months up until she moved out of state. She was literally a real life Mary Poppins and we are lost without here :( She was just amazing with our very strong willed 4 year old and our 1.5 year old....
Logan T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alena. I'm filled up with so much energy and joy with be said there would never be a dull moment with me. Unless it's nap time. I'm everyone's on call babysitter/nanny. My biggest accomplishment is seeing all the children learn and grow and that is what make me a nanny. I'm here to save the day!
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alena was great with our little girl-- grateful we found her!"
Sona C.
Ikea H.
Oakland, CA
$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as caring, thoughtful, and kind.
I like working with kids because I used to babysit my younger brother and sister when I was growing up and I always enjoyed it. I also think children are gifts to society that need to be treasured and protected.
I'm looking for a job that provides an environment...
5.0
"Ikea nannied for us and did an exceptional job! She coordinated the care of our 4 children ranging in age from 3-14 for a week while we were out of state. During this week, Ikea coordinated the kids complete care, including communication with us as parents and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Atia, I am a college student and I absolutely adore children. I used to work at the Boys & Girls Club for about a year and a half (in Key West, FL), dealt with children of all ages there. Prior to that, I was a babysitter for infants. I am CPR, AED, & First-Aid certified. When I moved to California I...
Atia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Atia is absolutely amazing! We are so lucky to have found her, She is sweet, kind, patient, honest, and trustworthy. She is amazing with our 4 year old. You truly can't ask for more. She is a lifesaver to us!"
Liliana C.
Andressa D.
Oakland, CA
$28/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, I'm Andressa, Brazilian, 27 years old, I have many years of experience in Brazil as a babysitter, and in the United States I already have 2 years of babysitting, I took care of a baby from 3 months to 1 year and 4 months, I currently work with children from 2 to 7 years old at alternate times during the week. I'm...
Andressa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Andressa is a really sweet person who takes care of the children as if they were her own. Besides that, she is very tidy And proactive!"
Leticia G.
Lucie F.
Oakland, CA
$41/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lucie, I'm a part time student at Merritt College in Oakland for Nursing studies. My hobbies include hiking, reading, singing and playing music. I am a dog lover and currently have 3 dogs (1 GSD, 1 Staffy and 1 chihuahua terrier mix). I have 4 younger siblings and have spent a lot of time caring for them and...
Lucie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Great personality, got along well with my son, helpful and trustworthy."
Anitha J.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
Fatou K.
5.0
Fatou was my children’s nanny about 16 years ago (a testament, btw, on her very long track record- she is so experienced-we were, by far, not her first family). After going through a few folks with my oldest child, we were so blessed to have her be a part of our family when my 2nd child was a...
- Care member
Tiana D.
5.0
Isis took care of my son for 4 weeks from when he was 4 months to almost 5 months old. He made a lot of progress while in her care, learning to nap in his crib and take a bottle. She read to him, took him on walks, played with him, and kept him safe and happy! She occasionally came late and/or left...
- Joanna P.
Summer V.
5.0
We had a wonderful experience working with Summer. She took care of my 2.5 yo twin boys so my husband and I could have a date night. They played, colored, read stories and were tucked into bed on time. My boys keep talking about how much fun they had with Summer & we look forward to working with her...
- Cecily D.
Natalia O.
5.0
She is a responsible, attentive and loving person with children.
- Tatiana G.
Rosie C.
5.0
Rosie took care of my boys on a regular basis during the school year, picking them up from school, helping with homework, shuttling them too and from sports. She always was punctual, incredibly dependable and responsible and showcased such great energy with my boys. They loved her! In addition she...
- Stacey G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oakland, CA:
How can I find a Oakland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oakland, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 563 babysitters in Oakland, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Oakland, CA?
The average rate for Oakland, CA babysitters on Care.com is $24.44 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Oakland, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oakland, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Oakland, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Oakland, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 335 reviews of the 563 listed babysitters.