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276 nannies are listed in Oakland, CA
The average rate is $27/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Oakland, CA
4.8
(12)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amber. I a 36-year-old mother who is married and from the Bay Area.
I have loved and cared for children as long as I can remember. With over 25 years experience working with children , I have taught swimming, gymnastics, as well as nannying for multiples- special needs and up to 4 children at a time. Newborns to...
Amber can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Amber was a wonderful nanny to my toddler. She brought such positive energy to the position and loved to sing, read, dance, and play with him. She always made sure the house was tidy at the end of the day and my son looked forward to her arrival in the morning....
Raquel F.
Katrina D.
Oakland, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Passionate And Caring Nanny Ready To Nurture Your Little Ones!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there!
I am actively seeking an opportunity to work with a wonderful family as a nanny. I've dedicated 15 years to the rewarding role of childcare provider. My passion for childcare was nurtured from a young age, growing up with a mother who specialized in early childhood development and special needs care. I have not...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Katrina!! She took amazing care of my daughter. She has the best heart and just loves kids. Katrina is very flexible and does anything she can to help! Finding the right childcare was so important to me and I feel so lucky to...
Taleya H.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
I'm Naita, a long time nanny for 10+ yrs. I have experience with newborns and infants and is capable of handling multiple kids. I also have 3 girls of my own, so I'm very knowledgeable with newborns, infants, toddlers and big kids. Growing up I have always babysat my cousins, nieces and nephews and it brought me to...
Naita can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I just want to take the time and thank Nai for taking care of my wonderful twins from the age of 3 months til they were 3. Both my husband and I are so appreciative of her for coming in everyday and arriving early to help. We love her so much and are still using...
Polly T.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Been working as nanny for 22 yrs and a postpartum doula for 10. Mostly experience with newborns including twins and triplets .
Have my newborn care specialist certification as well
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Melissa is a loving and trustworthy caretaker of young kids. She watched my daughter regularly for over a year, and my daughter cares a lot for her. She has many years experience caring for young children."
Susannah C.
Amy K.
Oakland, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher, Nanny, And Parent Consultant Looking For A P/T Nanny Position! :)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amy , and I have had the privilege of working with children and families for the past 10+ years. I'm 30 years old, a UC Berkeley graduate, where I graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Education. Upon graduation, I became a certified classroom teacher and taught 2nd grade (with...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Amy has been such a gift for our family. Our 4 year old was very anxious about spending time apart from us (along with my own anxiety about sending our daughter off with someone new!), however Amy immediately put us all at ease. Amy has a natural ability to connect...
Mia F.
5.0
(3)
Education:
MA in Counseling Psychology with a focus in Expressive Arts Therapy; California Institute of Integral Studies (2020)
BA in Psychology; University of California, Los Angeles (2016)
BA in Fine Art; University of California, Los Angeles (2016)
Work Experience:
-6 years of nanny experience
-5 years of infant nanny...
Summar can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Summar has worked as an occasional nanny for my son, who is six months old. She is absolutely wonderful--responsive, organized, and incredibly caring. My son lights up when she comes to our house, which gives me such peace of mind. Summar is very knowledgeable...
Taylor R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am Antonia. I have worked as a nanny for 17+ years. I am a mother of 2 boys, an 11-year-old and a 3-year-old. I am looking for a new family to nanny for, ideally a 0-3-year-old to take care of alongside my younger son. I enjoy working with kids and being a part of a family. I am skilled at helping kids through developmental...
Antonia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Antonia is a very caring person. We consider her to be a part of the family. She took great care of our child for a year as part of a nanny share. She would take the kids to the park, play nurturing games with them, and teach them valuable lessons to help them...
Keri G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Anakaren but I go by "AK". I am Bay Area native. I have been a nanny since the age of 19 so I have 9 years of experience. I am currently still in school pursuing a BA in Digital Audience at ASU which is all done online. I do have a general AA. I very fond of kids and have loved being part of raising them.
Ana Karen can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Ana Karen is a gem - hands down amazing. We have three girls, currently 8, 6, and 4, that Ana Karen has cared for this past year and she's only transitioning from the job because she's moving.
Ana Karen is always on time, friendly, flexible and a good...
Sally S.
Alexandra H.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver Available (Nanny Or Babysitter)
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Was able to babysit on short notice. Did a great job and followed all directions. Would definitely hire again."
Jason T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!!
I'm a Physical Therapist (knowledge in childhood development)
Fully Covid vaccinated and booster
I have experience with infants, toddlers and early school kids.
Nanny share experience
Fluent Portuguese and English
Pet lover
CPR/First aid certified
Have my own car
I'm extremely responsible, lovely and kind person, I...
Lua can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Luana was amazing with my 9 month old. She is very caring, kind, and punctual. I would be ecstatic to hire her the next time I need someone to care for my child."
Krista D.
5.0
(4)
I have, 20 years of experience.
I do have, CPR certificates.
Available, for weekends, and nights.
Nury can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Nury was wonderful with our son. Loving, kind, and dedicated to making sure he was safe and supported in his development. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently working full time during the weekdays, free only after 5 p.m. M-F. However, I am open to babysitting on the weekends, any time.
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Maria. She is thoughtful, mature, easy to work with and very good with children. She strikes a good balance of being firm and reinforcing rules while still being fun and playful. "
Nichole G.
Lynessa F.
Oakland, CA
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Newborn Care Specialist/Infant Nanny Looking For FT Or PT Opportunity
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My goal is to help parents in a variety of ways, including helping your baby adjust to feeding and sleeping schedules. As an newborn/infant nanny I assist with changing, bathing, infant laundry, sterilizing bottles and transitioning from formula to solids. A typical day with the baby will include plenty of talking, reading,...
Lynessa can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lynessa was great! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and kind and our daughter took to her right away. We would definitely love her to babysit again!"
Dana S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 18 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Laundry. I am looking for a full time job, I love children, I like to read books, play, dance, sing and do activities such as going for a walk, have good references if it is necessary.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rosa was our daughter's nanny for 1 1/2 years. She is kind, caring, calm, and loving. She is very punctual, and flexible when things come up and a family may need her to stay late. She truly loves children, and her love for our daughter was always palpable - our...
Jeremy and Noemi W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am planning to move to the Portland/Vancouver area within the next three months. I currently am keeping all of my options for job opportunities open. I've been working at a hotel chain in my current state of CA for almost a year but was an exclusive full time nanny to multiple families before, during and after the pandemic.
I...
Bonnie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bonnie provided full time child care for my two children for the last three years. She literally never missed a day and arrived on time every single day. Bonnie went above and beyond by cleaning my house while our littlest was at preschool. She took him to speech...
Tracy T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ruvi . I'm a mother of 2 kids with a caring and patient personality. Being one of the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been part of my day to day. So naturally I turned to childcare as my profession at the age of 18 and never looked back. With 9 years of experience, my background caring for infants, toddlers...
Ruvi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ruvi watched our 4 kids from the time they were newborns and she is incredible! She was extremely responsible and helpful with things like making the kids’ breakfast (they still remind me that Ruvi makes the best Mickey Mouse pancakes) and doing the kids’ laundry,...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Gabriela, I was born in Venezuela, I speak fluent Spanish and I have more than 12 years of experience taking care of children from 0 months to 16 years old. Every experience has been unique and enriching.
My main goal as a nanny is to provide a safe, loving and enriching environment fostering creativity,...
5.0
"Gabi helped take care of our daughter- she sang to her and played with her and bounced her when she cried. Gabi worked really hard to take care of her and she did a wonderful job!!"
Fiona T.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
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 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate with over 12 years of childcare experience as a sitter, nanny, tutor, camp counselor, advocate, and educator for children of all ages. This work brings me immense joy as I love exploring nature, art, and science with kids, and getting to see them learn and grow. I am available most weekday mornings as I...
Julia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Julia to take care of our two kids, 10 months and 2.5 years, for a week when we were in West Palm Beach for a conference. She was incredible. Always on time even early in the morning, and always with a smile. She went above and beyond for us - helping us...
Rhiannon M.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...
Rae can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rae has been our nanny since March of 2019. She is raising our 2 daughters and is integral to our family. When she started with us our older daughter was a little over three years old, and our younger was 19 months old. Rae is punctual, dependable, creative, kind,...
Diksha D.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
Amber R.
5.0
Amber was a wonderful nanny to my toddler. She brought such positive energy to the position and loved to sing, read, dance, and play with him. She always made sure the house was tidy at the end of the day and my son looked forward to her arrival in the morning. Since she moved she will no longer be...
- Raquel F.
Katrina D.
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Katrina!! She took amazing care of my daughter. She has the best heart and just loves kids. Katrina is very flexible and does anything she can to help! Finding the right childcare was so important to me and I feel so lucky to have such a great person to leave...
- Taleya H.
Naita S.
5.0
My wife and I love and appreciate Nai so much for filling in a last minute nanny cancellation. We needed a temporary nanny for eight months and Nai was able to commit. Not only did she commit but she also arrives early, clean up after my son, and completing all her tasks while caring for an infant....
- Roberna T.
Melissa H.
5.0
Melissa worked with our family when our twins were six weeks old and I was on maternity leave. She was a lifesaver. She is very good with babies and the babies were immediately comfortable with her. She gave us tips on sleep and bottles. I don't know how I would have gotten through those months...
- Julie T.
Amy K.
5.0
Amy has been such a gift for our family. Our 4 year old was very anxious about spending time apart from us (along with my own anxiety about sending our daughter off with someone new!), however Amy immediately put us all at ease. Amy has a natural ability to connect with kids through creativity,...
- Mia F.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Oakland, CA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Oakland, CA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Oakland, CA is as of is $27.22 per hour as of April, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Oakland, CA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 276 in Oakland, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Oakland, CA?
You can find different nanny services in Oakland through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Oakland, CA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Oakland, CA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Nannies in Oakland, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 292 reviews of the 276 listed nannies.