Find babysitters in Oakland, CA that you’ll love

565 babysitters are listed in Oakland, CA

The average rate is $24/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Oakland, CA

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Meryem B.


Oakland, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi all! I'm an energetic and reliable child care provider with over a decade of experience working with early and elementary school age children in diverse home and school settings. I have extensive knowledge and skills in providing long-term care through educating and amusing the children by reading, engaging in creative play,...
Meryem can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
She took care of our then 4-month-old baby girl. Meryem was great to work with. She did play-time, tummy-time, and walks with our baby. We were very happy with Meryem and felt like our baby was in good hands.

Cem R.

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Maya R.


Oakland, CA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter & Children's Yoga Instructor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've just completely my masters at UC Berkeley and am looking for part-time care positions while I apply for PhD programs and continue working with professors on related projects. I have a wealth of experience babysitting (below) and am a certified children's yoga instructor. Most recently I worked as a wellness & mindfulness...
Maya can also help with: Grocery shopping, Travel

Recent review:

5.0
Maya was great to work with. She was always on time and has a very lovely personality. And must importantly my son loved her! I highly recommend Maya.

Izell B.

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Alexandra H.


Oakland, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver Available (Nanny Or Babysitter)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ali, I'm 29 and I'm looking for a nannying position! I have been nannying full time for over 9 years and have experience with children of all ages, from infants to teens. I recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology and moved to the west coast to explore my options! I strive to stay engaged, punctual, and...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Ali has been a great helping hand for our family as we adjust to having a newborn as first-time parents. She's been trustworthy, dependable, and truly cares and loves our daughter. She's been a great help, and I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a nanny.

Amber B.

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Autumn R.


Oakland, CA

$51/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Babysitter With Open/Flexibly Schedule And Great References

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I grew up the middle child of five in Cambria Ca. After graduating high school I moved to San Francisco where I attended school and started to nanny. I have cared for children of all ages but mostly newborns and infants. I have experience with multiple kids, twin infants, children with disabilities and families with pets. I have...
Autumn can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Autumn brings so much to our family. Both my husband and I are relatively recent transplants to the Bay Area. Without family nearby, determining what to do about childcare can feel overwhelming, especially with a first child. Autumn has stepped in seamlessly and...

Catriona C.

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Laura R.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Weekdays And Afternoons

I have experience working at a daycare and babysitting for my neighbor's kids for about five years. I love to paint play with kids in addition to teaching them small facts about the world. At the daycare I worked I would help with craft activities, in addition to reading books, teaching the alphabet but overall making sure the...
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Laura has been taking care of my daughter Melody for quite a while. She’s so happy to the point where she asks to see her through the week! All good things and I’d highly recommend putting your trust with Laura!

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Jyuari P.


Oakland, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

A Babysitter Who Can Do It All !!

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I love children and my compassionate nature and friendly personality makes me get along with them in no time. I am able to keep children happy and this quality makes me happy too. I enjoy developing kids, both emotionally and physically, which is the main reason why I want this job. I am really good at cooking and cleaning as...
Jyuari can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Jyuari did an awesome job and helped us have a wonderful date night on short notice. She is great with kids and is very trustworthy.

Marilyn A.

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Patricia L.


Oakland, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter And Retired Speech Pathologist! Big Animal Lover!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Are you in search of care for your beloved children and/or pets? I am a fully vaccinated, loving and responsible mom and retired Speech Pathologist living in Montclair Village who is looking to serve your family. I provide the following services: 1. Care and supervision for children ages 3-13. 2. Assistance with homework. 3....

Recent review:

5.0
Patty cared for our kindergarten-aged daughter after school for a couple of months. She immediately integrated into our family routines and created a strong bond with our daughter (and with all of us). She was incredibly reliable in picking up our daughter from...

Allison V.

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Marycarmen C.


Oakland, CA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! My name is Marycarmen. I am a student of traditional, Indigenous medicine and midwifery. For 9+ years now, I've been supporting families and individuals with the full spectrum of life. My offerings include childcare, childbirth education, labor and postpartum support, bodywork, energy work, errands running and...
Marycarmen can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Marycarmen is warm, punctual, and reliable. She's been very flexible to accommodate surprises in our schedule and clear about her availability. She's great!

Sarah S.

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Lorrany A.


Oakland, CA

$26-50/hr4 yrs exp

Flexible And Loving Babysitter/nanny Available!

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

I my name is Lorrany I'm 24 years old I'm from Brazil and currently I'm studying Pedagogy I was a volunteer for two years in a daycare where I took care of children from 6 months to 3 years old I volunteered for a year in a church where I taught and played with children from 4 to 5 years old on Feb 2020 I moved to the United...

Recent review:

5.0
Lorrany did a great job with my active 3 year old. My son loved spending the day with her.

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Sharon L.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom and a young grandmother who has enjoyed and contributed to my daughter, granddaughter and number of other children emotionally, cognitively, and socially very successfully over the years. You can trust that should you choose me to take care of your child in any capacity, you will find I' m very nurturing and create...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Sharon has cared for my pre-school aged daughter and our younger daughter is a year and a half. She is an abundance of laughter, enthusiasm and energy. Sharon has always got a magic bag full of goodies and creative projects in line. She consistently sends me photos...

Heather M.

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Krystal G.


Oakland, CA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Potential Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, parents! I have moved back to Oakland after living in San Jose for almost 10 years and I am working full time as a pre-k teacher. I have experience working as a transitional kindergarten teacher, nanny, floater teacher, preschool aide and teacher, a school-age daycare teacher and family daycare assistant and have done...
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Gracie R.


Oakland, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Joy-Oriented Babysitter For Infants And Toddlers

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gracie, and I recently graduated with my Masters in Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. I currently work as a therapist in the East Bay, specializing in adolescents and families. Prior to being a therapist, I worked in childcare and education for many years. From 2016 to 2022, I worked for the Voyageur...
Gracie can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Gracie is the absolute best. She babysat for our family before moving away. She was punctual, caring, dependable, an excellent communicator and was a creative and thoughtful caregiver. I wish she'd move back to CO!! :(

Jamie C.

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Isatou G.


Oakland, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Dependable Babysitter Who Loves Hide And Seek!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am thrilled about the potential of working with you and your precious one(s).
Isatou can also help with: Travel, Grocery shopping, Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Isatou or Isha as we like to call her was our best babysitter to date! She was always on time often times early to help me out with the kids and was just so respectful and sweet. She was able to teach the kids, help them with homework, and play with them indoors...

Cheryl H.

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Nia B.


Oakland, CA

$40/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Engaging Babysitter! Love To Help Out :)

I have 3 years of experience working with kids of all ages! I also previously worked at a youth math tutoring center for 3 years and babysit neighborhood kids. I can help with anything from errands to appointments, learning and hobby/sports! I also have experience working with kids with disabilities.
Nia can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Nia is trustworthy and gets along so well with my son. She is playful, positive and she is always on time. Nia is my go to babysitter.

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Ive C.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Brazilian Nanny and Preschool teacher who absolutely loves children and the process of learning through play! My days are a mix between teaching curious 3 and 4 years old and looking for my next family. I approach kids with kindness and respect. I let them lead me through their curiosity. I see myself as a facilitator,...
Ive can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Ive is our full time nanny during the week. She came to us after our previous nanny whom was a dear member of the family, fell dangerously ill all of a sudden and in a flash could no longer work. We were heartbroken and devastated and finding a new nanny in the...

David B.

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Isela G.


Oakland, CA

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Morning/Afternoon Babysitter Nanny Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Happy new year :) I'd be happy to trick-or-treat with your little(s) for Halloween! My name is isela & thank you for checking me out. I've been babysitting since I was 14 & grateful for the trust handed to me. my experience: had the privilege to babysit since 2008during summer & winter breaks. high school has a church & volunt....
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Isela is great with my kids. They have fun with her and respect her. I appreciate her communication i.e. she asks me permission before letting the kids over run her with requests to do things I would normally not allow. She is eager to work and a great relief to...

Brittany G.

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Samantha S.


Oakland, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Your Local Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Greetings families! My name is Samantha but you all can call me Sam. I have been a career nanny for 10+ years. And have experience working with newborns, infant, toddlers, and older children all around. Plus, a background with children diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. I am transitioning to being a...

Recent review:

5.0
Samantha (Sammy) was wonderful from the start! She cared for my son until recently when we had to move. I was very sad to leave her behind! Sammy is kind, caring and very compassionate about working with children. She cared for my son from the time he was...

Brittnie P.

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Daniela A.


Oakland, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Respectful, Loving And Dedicated Babysitter!

Hello, my name is Daniela, and I was born in Venezuela. I speak Spanish fluently, and I have been taking care of infants and pre-adolescents for more than 12 years. I love to do activities that help children develop their motor and psychomotor skills. I was a high performance Badminton athlete, and I know how to play guitar and...

Recent review:

5.0
Working with Daniela is such a delightful experience. Attention to detail is pristine, and she’s so loving, caring, and patient with my little ones. She takes into consideration my way of doing things and accommodates every request I make, and she always makes sure...

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Bizunesh S.


Oakland, CA

$25-50/hr1 yrs exp

Oakland, California Looking To Babysit Toddlers!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I like working with kids because as I already mentioned I enjoy caring for others and also love getting to know their unique characters! I love kids and working with them I believe is the best job for me! I'm looking for a job that provides a safe and comfortable environment to care for a child. I am looking to babysit kids 3...

Recent review:

5.0
Bizunesh helps us take care of our 9-month-old son on 3 days of the week, and we feel so lucky to have found her. With our son, she is attentive, patient, caring, and very successful at helping him sleep, which is no easy feat! With us parents, she is a true...

Christabel P.

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Wren E.


Oakland, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember - then my little brother was born when I was 14 and I got a TON of babysitting experience! I've nannied a bunch since then and I really enjoy it. I was working full time as a social worker for years but I am loving taking time off to do work that is more lighthearted for a...
Wren can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Wren is the best! Super positive and dependable. My 3 year old daughter keeps asking when she will be back to draw pictures with her. She's engaged and fun. I also have a 10 month old baby, and Wren was able to juggle both kids with grace and care. She's calm,...

Bonnie P.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA

Meryem B.

5.0

She took care of our then 4-month-old baby girl. Meryem was great to work with. She did play-time, tummy-time, and walks with our baby. We were very happy with Meryem and felt like our baby was in good hands.

- Cem R.

Maya R.

5.0

Maya was great to work with. She was always on time and has a very lovely personality. And must importantly my son loved her! I highly recommend Maya.

- Izell B.

Alexandra H.

5.0

Ali has been a great helping hand for our family as we adjust to having a newborn as first-time parents. She's been trustworthy, dependable, and truly cares and loves our daughter. She's been a great help, and I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a nanny.

- Amber B.

Autumn R.

5.0

Autumn brings so much to our family. Both my husband and I are relatively recent transplants to the Bay Area. Without family nearby, determining what to do about childcare can feel overwhelming, especially with a first child. Autumn has stepped in seamlessly and provided us with total peace of mind....

- Catriona C.

Laura R.

5.0

Laura has been taking care of my daughter Melody for quite a while. She’s so happy to the point where she asks to see her through the week! All good things and I’d highly recommend putting your trust with Laura!

- Care member

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Oakland, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 343 reviews of the 565 listed babysitters.