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Here are some babysitters in Castro Valley:
Lene R. says "Wilmary arrived on time with a very upbeat and motherly way about her! She was very affectionate and attentive with our 10.5 year old son. It was very easy...
Beth B. says "To Whom This May Concern Sherry came to us when my sister-in-law was unexpectedly hospitalized and temporarily could not take care of her mother (my...
Care Member says "Autumn entered into our lives with magic and whimsy. She is currently helping to care for my two girls (ages 2.5 and 6) and they love and adore her and...
Care Member says "Chloe is an absolute mature and considerate young adult. Aside from her drive in other endeavors, Chloe is solid in ensuring she has frequent touch...
Crystal D. says "Celeste worked in our home for 3 months full time and was an absolute pleasure to work with! Aside from her professionalism and dependability, it was...
Care Member says "Highly recommend Kate to help with kids of all ages, and in all kinds of ways. We have three school-age kids, and when we first hired Kate, I had told...
Jeanne W. says "Blair took care of my two daughters that were 2 & 4 at the time and she's was so loving and patient with them! She even brought out her old groovy girl...
Shereen U. says "Amany was a total lifesaver! I needed someone last minute to help with my 3 year old and she came in for the week and really helped out with everything I...
Care Member says "I had the pleasure of hiring a caregiver for my children, and I am delighted to share my experience. Seven is an exceptional caregiver who surpassed all...
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60 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $24.52/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.3
Babysitters in Castro Valley, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters
- Lene R.
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Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Castro Valley, 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 33 babysitters in Castro Valley, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.3. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
The average rate for Castro Valley, CA babysitters on Care.com is $24.52 per hour as of November 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.
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Castro Valley, 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.