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Georgia B.

College Babysitter With 5 Years Of Experience

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I started babysitting and being a mother's helper. From there, I built bonds with multiple families and became a part time nanny. I have managed kids' schedules and dealt with carpool/other transportation needs. I have over 5 years of experience in childcare with children from ages 6 months old to 10 years old.

Emily L. says "We had the pleasure of working with George for a year. If it was not for the pandemic, Georgia would still be working with us. Georgia was responsible for...

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Veronica J.

Part Time Helper

Concord, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I am Veronica and I am the mom of two independent teenagers, and work as a pediatric patient care nurse in the mornings. I'm here to provide support to busy families in need of after-school pick-up or evening care or weekend care. I've helped several families on a regular basis and helped their kids reach critical milestones...

Kimberly L. says "I met Veronica through a coworker that had previously used her for a long term childcare provider. Her daughter had started Kindergarten, and I had a...

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Sharon L.

Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...

Heather M. says "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....

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Norma H.

Profesional Nany

Pleasant Hill, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm going to tell you a little about myself. I am a very loving, kind person and most importantly, I love children very much. I am also very responsible, organized, and punctual. I have my own car, with my insurance, and my DMV record is impeccable. I love animals. My first language is Spanish, but I can communicate in English...

Care Member says "Norma has been our nanny for over two years, caring for our three children. She is THE BEST and I’m happy to chat if you have any questions! We are so...

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Kiara B.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Kiara and I am 24 years old. I am originally from Palm Springs, CA. I've been babysitting for 8+ years and nannying the last 4. The youngest I've worked with is 2 months and the oldest is 16, with every age in between. I studied early childhood education at College of the Desert in my first year of school and...

Georgia H. says "Kiara watched our son for a few months while we were visiting Palm Springs and was a total delight! Always punctual and excited to play with our guy....

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Jackie G.

Concord, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, My name is Jacqueline , but I prefer Jackie. I am a 23-year-old with a big passion for children. My passion for children grew when I did community service at two different afterschool programs in high school. I decided to continue doing what I love & became a nanny. I have learned a lot, especially helping raise my...

Noe C. says "Jackie was great with our 3 kids (3,5,7 yrs old) she kept the house tidy, was punctual, did meal prep, helped with distance learning, & helped enforce all...

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Bizunesh S.

Oakland, California Looking To Babysit Toddlers!

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I like working with kids because 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 years old and younger. I...

Care Member says "Incredible Nanny! We cannot recommend Bizu highly enough! She has been an absolute lifesaver for our family—always on the go, keeping up with our...

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Aime M.

Great Nanny, Looking For Family

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi parents! I'm Aime , a loving and dedicated nanny with 27+ years of experience caring for children of all ages, including infants, toddlers, and school-age kids. I believe every child deserves to feel safe, loved, understood, and free to be themselves. My background in Early Childhood Education and the Reggio Emilia philosophy...

Yvette G. says "Aime is an excellent nanny. She was always incredibly energetic and the kids adored her. She always arrived on time and stayed as late as we needed."

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Amanda T.

Part Time Nanny Available

Walnut Creek, CA

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I am going to be a student at UH Manoa in the fall. I am 20 years old. I have been babysitting since middle school. And before that I was a mother's helper. I have babysat kids from newborns to middle school kids. Both boys and girls. I love working with kids! I have never had any complaints about my babysitting and I am...

Huei-ting L. says "Amanda is a very sweet girl. She cared about my five month old and tried hard to entertain him. I can see how Amanda will be a good babysitter when my...

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Winny A.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi my name is Winny, About myself, I'm a native Spanish with a high English level. I am responsible, caring, patient and a very social person who loves to take your son/daughter to museums, playgrounds, playing sports, dance, make art projects, read books and so many others activities which can help your child's...

Jennifer S. says "Winny cooked great meals for our toddler! They were so creative and healthy--he loved it and we loved it. She typically arrived within 10 minutes of our...

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Lauren G.

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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...

Jamie K. says "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...

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Corinne W.

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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...

Ryan Q. says "Corrine is her own person with thoughtful opinions on a wide range of topics. She has helped us navigate many small transitions as our son grows from infant...

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Margot M.

Moraga, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Margot. I am currently a sophomore at San Diego State University and am a Communications major and a Marketing minor. If you need help with date nights, school pick-ups, general childcare, or a Mom's helper let me know! I would love to start helping your family and I have a pretty flexible schedule! I have been...

Care Member says "Margot was true joy to work with! She was very heart warming, professional, kind, aware of her surroundings, and genuinely loves spending time with...

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Genevieve B.

Fun, Reliable Babysitter For Winter Break Or One-time Needs!

Oakland, CA

3.9(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Genevieve! I am a 22-year-old recent graduate of Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon where I studied Chemistry. I am available for week night, afternoon and weekend babysitting. I love kids and have cared for many children ages 3+ throughout my life. I'd love to spend time with your child outside, going to parks...

Care Member says "Genevieve came to us to help with our two children, ages 5 and 9, while I recovered from surgery. The kids immediately took to her and never wanted her...

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Rae C.

Child Care/Nanny/Special Needs Care/Tutoring

Oakland, CA

4.7(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially....

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Cassia H.

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello mommies and babies. I am Cassia. Energetic, positive and I love to engage with kids. If you want to have a friend who makes your baby happy, contact me, please. I would love to meet all your family. If I'm not busy with your baby, I can help you loading and unloading dishes, fold clothes, cleaning all after the baby. I...

Sonya A. says "My children love her, incredible work!"

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Rachlie R.

Hello,

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Hello, my name is Rachelie, I am a self-driven and dedicated professional offering excellent communication skills and well-developed time management abilities. I excel at supervising children, developing and maintaining a secure and loving environment, coordinating all sorts of daily activities, and performing any household...

Care Member says "Rachelie is a wonderful caregiver. She is very communicative very outgoing and proactive when she’s with my daughter she takes my daughter for long...

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Chloe S.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As a childcare provider with a decade of experience, I'm excited to bring my passion for nurturing and educating children to your family. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the immense joy of positively impacting young lives. Patient, calm, and creative, I strive to provide a...

Care Member says "My husband and I hired Chloe to be our daughter’s primary caretaker when my daughter turned 7 months, and has been with my family and I for the past 8...

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Gena B.

PART TIME: Qualified Caregiver In Oakland

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, My name is Gena. I'm currently obtaining a Masters in Social Work. As a caregiver, it is important to listen attentively to every child and to identify their individual strengths in order for them to see the greatness they have within themselves. I currently provide play therapy services at a bilingual elementary school,...

Eynat G. says "Gena is great! She is very responsible, dependable, and knows her way around children. Our son absolutely adores her, and we strongly recommend her!"

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Vanessa H.

Enthusiastic, Responsible, And Experienced College Student Looking To Nanny/babysit

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Vanessa and I am an experienced nanny and babysitter living in Manhattan. I was a mother's helper in middle school and began babysitting around the age of 13. I babysat at least twice a month through all of high school, usually kids aged 2-6. I nannied in Summer 2020, 40 hours a week for three boys ages 7-9. We...

Tashana L. says "Vanessa cared for our two kids, ages 9 and 12, in the afternoons over the summer. She picked them up from school or camp, drove them to activities/play...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.93/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lafayette, CA

Babysitters in Lafayette, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Georgia B.

We had the pleasure of working with George for a year. If it was not for the pandemic, Georgia would still be working with us. Georgia was...

- Emily L.

Veronica J.

I met Veronica through a coworker that had previously used her for a long term childcare provider. Her daughter had started Kindergarten,...

- Kimberly L.

Sharon L.

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...

- Heather M.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lafayette, CA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lafayette, 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 28 babysitters in Lafayette, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Lafayette, CA babysitters on Care.com is $27.93 per hour as of June 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 Lafayette, 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.

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