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127 babysitters are listed in Berkeley, CA
The average rate is $22/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Berkeley, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maghnia I love babies and kids. I have a toddler, I take care of my baby and I helped my sister with my nephews, nieces since they were born. I worked as nanny for 1 year and I drive a kids in the morning and evening this got me a lot of experience with baby sitting and taking care of babies and kids ( clean...
Maghnia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Maghnia cared for my two children, age 11 and 13. She picked them up from school and drove them home 3 days a week for one school year. Maghnia was great! She was always on time and was flexible when there were changes in the schedule. She is also very nice. I...
Orin E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I have babysat children in my neighborhood for many years, and now I'm excited to meet your family too. I have cared for toddlers, school-aged children, and preteens. CPR certified, fully vaccinated, proficient in Spanish. I love being around children and my long history with childcare shows my history of safety,...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie is wonderful! I love the way she interacts with our 3 year old- she talks him through things and avoids any meltdowns:) she is punctual, reliable and really a great all around person. I have continued to hire her she is so great."
Will M.
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Jasmin . I am 30 years old, and reside in Concord, CA. I am currently a full time infant and toddler teacher in Danville however I love babysitting and hanging out with little ones on week day evenings and on the weekends! I have 10+ years of experience caring for and working hands on with children of all...
Jasmin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was a wonderful nanny for our 6 month old son! I highly recommend her and look forward to working with her again"
Alina G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elisa. I am 27 and graduated from UC Berkeley. I work during the week and am looking to help out with date nights (Fridays & Saturdays). I started babysitting when I was in 8th grade and fell in love. I speak French fluently! And I love to laugh.
Elisa can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Elisa's amazing with kids! She has never been late, never bring cell phone inside the house, always upbeat and energetic, never mind of messy play. She read books for them, play bubbles, water colors, face paintings, back yard water play, soccer...Very nice and...
Sharon Y.
Catherine G.
Berkeley, CA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Catherine : Experienced Baby-Sitter, Counselor, And Family Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Catherine! I'm a college graduate and experienced caregiver! As a long time baby-sitter, camp counselor, school para, and family aid I'm comfortable working with a wide range of ages and providing engaging learning/play time. I have experience looking after multiple kids at a time. Thanks to my 8+ years...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Catherine is a fantastic babysitter/nanny. She is pleasant, professional, punctual, and loves what she does. Our twins absolutely love her and she goes above and beyond to make sure they are taken care of. Catherine has been our go-to life saver for child care and...
Rio M.
Maya K.
Berkeley, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher Turned Psychologist Available For Babysitting And Tutoring!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Update: I am out of town working at a sleepaway camp for the summer! I will be back in August :)
I possess a wealth of experience in caring for children from 1 to 17 years old. My approach is centered on ensuring each child's comfort and engagement, leveraging my creativity in devising fun and educational activities. I have a...
Maya can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Maya has been an absolute godsend to our family. She helped care for our son as a nanny and also babysitter when she was working full time. She's very dependable, extremely attentive, and has become part of our family. We hated to see her leave the area, but...
Clarissa H.
5.0
(1)
I grew up with a large extended family and as one of the oldest I was responsible for watching all my younger cousins over the years. Because of this I am comfortable performing chores, running errands, and also watching multiple children. I also regularly babysit a toddler and have been with that family since he was 18 months....
Nebeyat can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I had a great conversation with Nebeyat on the phone while interviewing for an after school babysitter. I've interviewed many babysitter applicants over the years and Nebeyat was one of my favorites."
James D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and have experience taking care of children of all ages. Throughout high school I volunteered at childcare programs at church and babysat on weekends. Some highlights of my childcare experience include caring for a 13-year-old with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and organizing themed...
Senta can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely stellar as a sitter; Senta was responsible and engaged with our daughter the whole time. Punctual and responsible. Absolutely put me at ease in trusting her with our daughter; I would have absolutely no hesitation about hiring her again."
Adam W.
Corinne W.
Berkeley, CA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Caring for others is a art form, crafted in humor, love, and patience. It is a mutual exchange of personhood and must be seen as a gift given and received. I practice this way of living with myself and all the people I share my time with. I have experience working with people young and old and differently abled. My work history...
Corinne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We now think of Corinne more as a member of our family than as a caregiver to our child. She integrated with our lives so seamlessly it feels like we have all known each other for much longer than just six months. When Corrine first started caring for our son, her...
Taylor Q.
Aiden B.
Berkeley, CA
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have 15 years of babysitting and nannying experience, and recently I've been working as a reading and writing tutor. I'd love to work with your family and facilitate fun.
I specialize in tutoring children with dyslexia and behavioral issues and have experience with all ages. From school to art projects to sports,...
Aiden can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Aiden was able to quickly schedule care for us and was extremely punctual. We like how she keeps kids engaged, so that they considered it an entertainment and did not want here to go :-)"
Konstantin S.
Ella W.
Berkeley, CA
$15-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ella and am currently a student at Uc Berkeley studying Education, Child Development, and dance. I have almost 2 years of babysitting kids 2-12 and have watched babies as a mother helpers as well. I've also worked in an elementary school so I have professional experience. I love having fun with kiddos, helping out with...
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ella was punctual, comfortable with the kids and a delight to work with. The kids had a blast! Hoping to hire again in the near future!"
Sandy P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a current PhD student at Berkeley in the department of Anthropology and have recently moved to the bay area. I love working with kids and have 9 years of previous childcare experience nannying/ babysitting and working as a swimming instructor with children/infants. I look forward to creating a safe and happy environment for...
Ciele can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ciele R. cared for our two kids for approximately three months and it was a wonderful experience. She was everything the kids wanted, someone to play with, they easily warmed up to her, she was punctual, dependable and very reliable. She spent time with the kids...
Hyacinth O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
(FULLY VACCINATED/BOOSTED!)
My name is Ella and I am looking to continue babysitting! I have spent the past 5 years studying Social Welfare and Interdisciplinary Studies, nannying and working in inpatient psychiatry. My six years of childcare experience ranges from working in the pottery studio at a summer camp for...
Ella can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"The kids loved Ella. She was kind, easy going and fun. Would certainly hire her again."
Elizabeth D.
Amanda T.
Berkeley, CA
$23-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Amanda and I am 23 years old. I have just moved to the bay area (Berkeley) from Colorado! I have my bachelors degree but am currently furthering my education by attending graduate school to pursue my doctorates degree! I am majoring in pediatric occupational therapy, and I had the amazing opportunity to...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda has watched my two kids for almost a year. She is the most reliable sitter I've ever had. She's super sweet, kind and caring. She talks to my kids on their level. I can't recommend her enough!"
Kate S.
Zanib N.
Berkeley, CA
$28-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Zanib, and I'm so excited to possibly get to know your little ones! I love kids, and have six years of experience supervising, teaching, and playing with children of all school ages, up to end of high school age. I'm currently located in San Francisco, Mission Bay, and work at UCSF. I am a non-smoker and would...
Zanib can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"My kids and I were very fortunate to get to know Zanib. Both of my boys absolutely love and miss her. I simply didn't have enough hours for her, but wish I could hire her full time."
Charles K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience and I absolutely love being a nanny- I can't imagine doing anything else! Also, I have experience taking care of children with special needs. A little summary of my work experience: I worked as an after school teacher before starting my own weekend camp for toddlers. I also...
Elaine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elaine was fantastic with our kids! I would highly recommend her."
Nathan B.
Briana G.
Berkeley, CA
$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Briana, and I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, where I studied International Relations and Global Poverty Practice. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. Aside from caring for children, I have also tutored elementary students in Mathematics...
Briana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Briana is an incredible caretaker and all-around good human. She cared for our children (age 4mo to 7yrs) for 1.5 years and only stopped when it was time to move for college. I can't recommend her highly enough. She's an incredible role model, sweet and loving with...
Corinne M.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a Berkeley psychology graduate. I have about 3 years of experience with childcare and tutoring. Most of the kids I worked with were either babies or kids younger than 7 years old. I am interested in caring, motivating and tutoring kids of all ages. Being part of kids development is a rewarding and motivating experience. I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids liked Neda and had so much fun with her!"
Liz L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Daija (like Deja vu), I am a Berkely native. I just graduated college with my Bachelor's of Science degree in Public Health and soon to attend dental school. I just moved back home from college and am looking for work in the meantime. I love hikes, trying new foods, hanging out with family and friends, and arts...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Daija recently watched our kids during a party at our house and she did a great job! We had warned her earlier that her night would be occasionally disrupted with guests touring the house and the kids attempts to "tour" the party downstairs, but she took it...
Kevin P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm a UC Berkeley undergrad student looking for a part-time job to align with my school schedule. I have over seven years of childcare experience including after-school care as a youth development professional. I am a child at heart! I love going to parks, making sandcastles at the beach, and going on adventures! I also have...
Ali can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ali has a super calm and soothing demeanor. My 10 month old liked her immediately. She has good initiative and is resourceful and helpful. Good grown up conversationalist for Mom too!"
Saheli D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Berkeley, CA
Maghnia H.
5.0
Maghnia cared for my two children, age 11 and 13. She picked them up from school and drove them home 3 days a week for one school year. Maghnia was great! She was always on time and was flexible when there were changes in the schedule. She is also very nice. I highly recommend her.
- Orin E.
Natalie C.
5.0
Natalie is wonderful! I love the way she interacts with our 3 year old- she talks him through things and avoids any meltdowns:) she is punctual, reliable and really a great all around person. I have continued to hire her she is so great.
- Will M.
Jasmin V.
5.0
She was a wonderful nanny for our 6 month old son! I highly recommend her and look forward to working with her again
- Alina G.
Elisa R.
5.0
Elisa's amazing with kids! She has never been late, never bring cell phone inside the house, always upbeat and energetic, never mind of messy play. She read books for them, play bubbles, water colors, face paintings, back yard water play, soccer...Very nice and patient with kids, and very polite...
- Sharon Y.
Catherine G.
5.0
Catherine is a fantastic babysitter/nanny. She is pleasant, professional, punctual, and loves what she does. Our twins absolutely love her and she goes above and beyond to make sure they are taken care of. Catherine has been our go-to life saver for child care and anyone would be lucky to hire this...
- Rio M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Berkeley, CA:
How can I find a Berkeley babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Berkeley, 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 127 babysitters in Berkeley, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Berkeley, CA?
The average rate for Berkeley, CA babysitters on Care.com is $22.84 per hour as of July 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 Berkeley, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 72 reviews of the 127 listed babysitters.