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594 babysitters are listed in Oakland, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Oakland, CA
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
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Atia worked for us since August 2022-June 2023 unfortunately she had to relocate so we lost her.
Atia is responsible, reliable and always punctual. My kids have grown so attached to her because of how patient and cheerful she is and how well she takes care of...
Care member
Kaya T.
Oakland, CA
$16-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Along with babysitting an amazing family for almost a year I was almost entrusted to tend to the family dog poncho. On a regular day I was responsible for taking him on at least 2 walks, cleaning up after him, feeding him, and taking him to the groomers once every 2 weeks.
Kaya can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
3.0
"Kaya was available last minute after my normal sitter got COVID and she was able to drop in and care for my Frenchie while I was away for work for 3.5 days. I appreciated her jumping right in. Kaya is also responsive and replies almost immediately. However, there...
Former Member A.
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's very reliable and loving super easy to communicate with and my kids absolutely adored her"
Cristian F.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & 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.
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 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 is very caring. She has a good head on her shoulders and a ray of laughter. She's very social and goofy . She is very dependable and someone you can trust and make memories with."
Chan L.
Kamariah G.
Oakland, CA
$17-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Educated, Caring, Playful, Fun, Outgoing, Responsible, Trustworthy
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Kamariah I am 21 years old. I'm going for Nursing, I am currently a Certified nurse Assistant and have my medical assisting certificate . I have been babysitting for 4 years. I feel that I am very nurturing and a kid at heart( as many people tell me). Baby-sitting kids will not only let me help out parents but...
Kamariah can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kami is great! She helped us out when we were really in a pinch and ended up staying on for 5 months to help us care for our young son (11 months). Our son absolutely adores Kami and they have tons of fun reading books and playing outside together. I wish we could...
Nikhil B.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"Great personality, got along well with my son, helpful and trustworthy."
Anitha J.
Marcia C.
Oakland, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am a loving nanny dedicated to babies for 10 years, I love having outdoor activities with them, taking them for a walk, to the library, to the park etc., I have updated vaccines, CPR, strong references,, I am working for my current family what we are ideally looking for a 10/11-month-old baby, .
Marcia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"she's very kind and careful with the kids"
Magda A.
Heven K.
Oakland, CA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a recent college graduate with 4+ years of babysitting experience. I am currently a babysitter for a baby that's 18 months old. And as the oldest in my family of 8, I have taken care of my siblings growing up.
Heven can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Heven is absolutely AMAZING with our 2 year old twins. She is patient, loving, and
has a calm demeanor that the kids gravitate toward. Over the last few months Heven has been a child care savior…. available often times as a last minute date night request or an all...
Care member
Heven K.
Oakland, CA
$30-60/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 4 years of experience. I am a recent college graduate. I can help tutor with English and Science. I like to read books, sing songs and play with kids when I am babysitting. I am the oldest in my family of 8 so I grew up helping with taking care of kids.
Sarah M.
Oakland, CA
$30-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Teacher Of 13 Years Looking For Part-Time Work
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Rasa!
(Rasa comes from Sarah, which is what is written in my past reviews)
I have 15+ years of experience working with youth of all ages. After years of working in many different environments, from teaching in the classroom, working as a full-time live-in/travel Nanny, to daycare providing and summer-camp...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is absolutely the best care giver we have had yet. She aligns with all your guidelines and requests while respecting the child fully. Our son truly loves this women and Sarah's teachings and love has left a long lasting mark on our family and our son. He's...
Sara M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sasithorn. I am patient, responsible, energetic, and detail-oriented. I have 7 years of childcare experience, and I was an au pair for two years from 2018 to 2020. For the first family, I took care of 6-month-old twin girls for 1 year. For the second family, I took care of a 3-month-old girl for over 2 years....
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sasithorn as our Saturday nanny since September last year. She has been a wonderful companion to our 9-month-old son. She has genuine affection for babies and would go above and beyond to make sure that they are cared for and loved. Anyone would be lucky...
Jasmine C.
5.0
(5)
I have experience with children from 6m - 10y.
I also have experience with multiple kids.
My biggest experience is with babies.
Specifically with babies, I have experience introducing food/solids, transition nap schedules, preparing foods.
- I believe in a fun, routine, loving and compassionate care and using a positive...
Yasmin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's very sweet and flexible. I'm pretty sure that she would be a good fit for any family."
Milena B.
Elizabeth G.
Oakland, CA
$25-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elizabeth and I'm a nanny with more than 8 years of experience. After working with a wonderful families for the past 18 months, it's time to look for a new family because children will go to daycare. I'll want to let you know that I'm a current student of Chabot College ECD classes with 20 units completed. I enjoy...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I honestly cannot say enough great things about Elizabeth as our nanny! She worked with us from when our first born was 2 to 4, and our second born from birth to 2yo. As a nanny, she is professional, reliable/responsible, passionate, warm, a strong communicator,...
Care member
Kaya T.
Oakland, CA
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as upbeat, optimistic, and supportive.
I like working with kids because they have the best energy to be around, I have 3 little siblings of my own and I adore spending time with them. And I'm also intrigued by the questions children ask.
I started working with kids when I was a freshman in...
5.0
"Kaya has been our main babysitter for a while now! She is both our and my son's preferred sitter of choice! She is absolutely terrific with our son (3 yrs)! Always reliable, dependable, on time, responsible and just all around great! Would highly recommend Kaya as...
Brenna I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been working in child care for over 10+ years. I have experience with the ages 6 months to 9 years old. Recently I have been nanny for a family with two twin 2 years olds for the past year. We have grown and adjusted throughout their transition to preschool. I understand the importance of reliability and truth...
Kasey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"The kids loved her! She was very helpful with household errands. Very dependable and great communication."
Stephanie Z.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
Grace D.
5.0
Grace is smart, kind, fun, and conscientious. Any child or pet would be fortunate to be in her care!
- Nadine P.
Atia Y.
5.0
Atia worked for us since August 2022-June 2023 unfortunately she had to relocate so we lost her.
Atia is responsible, reliable and always punctual. My kids have grown so attached to her because of how patient and cheerful she is and how well she takes care of them. She treats my kids like they’re...
- Care member
Kaya T.
3.0
Kaya was available last minute after my normal sitter got COVID and she was able to drop in and care for my Frenchie while I was away for work for 3.5 days. I appreciated her jumping right in. Kaya is also responsive and replies almost immediately. However, there were several reoccurring issues...
- Former Member A.
Jennifer B.
5.0
Jennifer was great! She watched our 1yo and 5yo in the evening and was able to juggle both kids effectively (we overlapped her a little at the start). She was punctual and had a positive attitude. We would hire her again.
- Jelani G.
Denisha F.
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.
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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 594 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 $24.28 per hour as of April 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 327 reviews of the 594 listed babysitters.