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125 babysitters are listed in Berkeley, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Berkeley, CA
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.…
Review for Maghnia H. by Orin E.
Zoe watched our 5 month old daughter while we attended a wedding and she was wonderful! She took great care of our daughter, was prompt and…
Review for Zoe R. by Care member
She was a wonderful nanny for our 6 month old son! I highly recommend her and look forward to working with her again
Review for Jasmin V. by Alina G.
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 4 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 15 years of childcare experience, and I would love to help out with your part-time childcare needs. I love children and always find myself in roles related to childcare and education, and have worked as a teacher's aide, nanny, occasional babysitter, mentor and tutor. I have experience caring for children from 2...
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Zoe watched our 5 month old daughter while we attended a wedding and she was wonderful! She took great care of our daughter, was prompt and communicative. If we lived in the area we would definitely hire her again! "
Care member
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:
CPR
Trustline Certified
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.
4.6
(8)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I choose to be nanny because I love kids. I have experience looking after them for more than 5 years. I am compassionate, reliable, trustworthy. I volunteered teaching to small kids (primary school level). I enjoy their company, spending time with them doing activities like playing, drawing, reading books, teaching them, taking...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kalsang is very kind, patient, and comfortable with all things baby. She is a great communicator as well. "
Care member
4.8
(17)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Bridget and I'm 23. I use to work at daycare where I usually cared for multiple kids at a time. I worked with many different types of kids such as twins/siblings, children with special needs and babies. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. I have recently completed a babysitting class where we specifically learned...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bridget cared for our 16 month old for 3 days while I was in the Bay Area for a work trip. Bridget and my daughter, who is often wary of strangers, became fast friends and had lots of fun together. Bridget was right on time and was highly responsive over text....
Emily H.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello all!!
I love being the best friend of many babies! I am looking for a family that would need help for your babies from 0 months to 2 1/2 years old. I love working in the area. ( specially in Berkeley My schedule preferences include: a minimum of 32 hours per week. You are lucky enough to take care of your children, but...
Mariela can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mariela has been with us for the last year, since our son was 13 months old. She has taken care of him like he is her own and has filled our home with love, joy and laughter. She's focused on his safety, well-being and happiness. She has also taught him to speak...
Lauren F.
Nebeyat Z.
Berkeley, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting in my community since I was 15 years old. As I got older I regularly babysat for one family from the time their child was 18months until 3years of age. The most recent family I was a nanny for had 2 elementary age children and an older child that was nonverbal and I assisted with food preparation,...
Nebeyat can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Daija (like Deja vu). I'm a Berkeley native with 7+ of childcare experience. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Public Health and plan to attend dental school. I am the Kids Club Manager at a luxury gym, caring for children of all ages in a safe and fun environment.
I've been seriously nannying since 2023 and have...
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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Corinne has been a wonderful nanny for my 2-1/2 year old daughter for the past 9+ months. Corinne has the right temperament for toddler meltdowns, picky-eating, encouraging independence (putting on shoes, putting away toys, making choices), and the stamina to chase...
Erica B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I'm Nina, your reliable childcare provider for part-time, full-time, and one-time care! Fully vaccinated and boosted!
About Me:
I'm an online undergrad student living in Berkeley and a part-time nanny. My college schedule is flexible with asynchronous classes.
Experience:
8+ years of paid childcare, handling ages 2 months to...
Milena can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Milena is friendly and kind. She engaged my older kids in activities, helped prepare meals for them and communicated back to me clearly. I didn't have to worry when Milena was with my children because I knew they were in good hands!"
Meredith D.
Charlotte R.
Berkeley, CA
$26-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Provider With A Master's In Social Welfare
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Charlotte, and I am a dedicated and compassionate childcare provider based in Berkeley, CA. I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work at UC Berkeley, with a focus on child and family wellbeing, and have just completed my first year.
This past year, I gained invaluable experience working at an...
Charlotte can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Charlotte worked for us one summer when our kids were 11 and 13 years old. She was reliable, on time, and highly dependable. She did whatever we asked her to do, including errands, chores, and meal preparation. She brought crafts and always had great ideas for...
Lisa L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kat. I am 21 and I graduated from UC Berkeley with a B. A. in Sociology in May 2024. I am also a club and high school volleyball coach, so I work almost every day with middle/high schoolers. I have experience as a babysitter for kids ages 5 mo to 10 years old. I have also worked as a camp counselor and teaching assistant...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is the best! She is kind, patient, very attentive and caring. My daughter absolutely loves and adores her!!!"
Jennifer G.
Alexandra B.
Berkeley, CA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Personable And Hardworking College Student With Several Years Of All-ages Childcare Experience!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 22 years old and a current UC Berkeley student with several years of childcare experience. I volunteered for 4 years as a childcare assistant at a summer family sleepaway camp, caring for children from 5 months to 9 years old. I have been babysitting for 8+ years and have a wide variety of experience and skillsets...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"My son loved Alex! I look forward to hiring her again."
Quinn Q.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience as a tutor, nanny and classroom aid with children of various ages, and I completed a bachelors in education at UC Berkeley. I value quality communication, compassion and attention to detail to provide the best possible environment for the families that I work with. I am open to part time positions...
Kailee can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kailee is amazing! She was right on time (she also agreed to sit with only a day's notice) and was very polite and pleasant. She had the misfortune of arriving right after our 6yr old had a meltdown, but she was very patient and gradually coaxed him out of his...
Zachary S.
Lauren G.
Berkeley, CA
$19-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am currently a graduate student at Berkeley getting an MPH in Infectious Disease and Vaccinology. Over the last year and a half I worked for a private family in the New Orleans area taking care of a terminally ill man and his 11-year-old son on a full time basis. Additionally, I babysat for a several...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren has worked for me for over a year. She is so amazing. She is competent and confident. Forward thinking...always plans in advance. She is good about making a plan with me for the day, executing the plan, then debriefing with me at the end of the day. She...
Jamie K.
Ana M.
Berkeley, CA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ana, I currently work in the emergency department as an ER tech and am also an EMT. I've been in the medical field for almost 5 years and have loved every second of it. The only downside to my job is I don't get the satisfaction of taking care of people/children as much as I'd like because the department moves so...
Ana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
3.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, creative, and responsible.
My skills include patience, problem solving, teaching, caring, and creativity.
Over the past two years, I have worked as a preschool teacher with 15 18-month to 2-year-olds. On top of this, I have 3 years of experience across teaching and nannying of...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Alexa was amazing with our son, he has a speech delay therefor a lot of emotions and she was patient with him whenever he was having a hard time. She was able to match his energy and give him her full attention as well as teach him new things and tell him stories....
Adriana F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Bilingual Teacher/TA-
The last 5 years I dedicated my focus and experience learning with elementary kindergarten students in a classroom setting at a bilingual teacher and T/A.
At school I learned to balance life as a parent and work with a carrer that as much need in bilingualism, art coupled with academic excellence and...
Virginie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our entire family absolutely adores Virginie. She's the first person we call when we need a sitter, and my 7 year old daughter excitedly asks for her when I say there's a special night coming up. We've used Virginie as both a trusted babysitter and as a French...
Meredith S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Born & raised here in the East Bay, I have lots of caregiving and teaching experience with children, including infant care to care for teens locally and overseas. I love children and am a proud auntie of many cutie pies! :)). Quality time with children are the best! I believe in good people care because I value people and...
Annette can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Annette to sit for our two boys, and she did a fabulous job. Our kids took an instant liking to her. It was clear to me that Annette is very experienced, caring, and thoughtful. She sailed through dinner prep and bedtime with flying colors, and even left...
Annie D.
Kate R.
Berkeley, CA
$33-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as charismatic, hard working, and funny
I have ample experience working with kids. I have babysat 11 and 13-year-old boys for five years. I also have worked at Wise Readers to Leaders for many summers, which is a children's literacy summer camp. I really like serving as a role model for children,...
5.0
"Kate was initially hired as a babysitter but we quickly realized that she is gifted with an incredible education and smart beyond her years. She taught our boys, then elementary-school-ers, how to achieve in school while having fun at the same time. She brought...
Nicholas R.
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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 125 babysitters in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, CA?
The average rate for Berkeley, CA babysitters on Care.com is $25.10 per hour as of May 2025. 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 2025, 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 74 reviews of the 125 listed babysitters.