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60 babysitters are listed in Lafayette, CA
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Lafayette, CA
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…
Review for Kiara B. by Georgia H.
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, &…
Review for Jackie G. by Noe C.
Incredible Nanny!
We cannot recommend Bizu highly enough! She has been an absolute lifesaver for our family—always on the go, keeping up…
Review for Bizunesh S. by Care member
Babysitters in Lafayette, CA
Kiara B.
Oakland, CA
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kiara can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"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. We'd love to have her nanny again, thanks Kiara!"
Georgia H.
Jackie G.
Concord, CA
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Jackie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 house rules."
Noe C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"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 daughter's energy, and making sure everything runs smoothly.
She’s incredibly loving, patient, and so attentive to...
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
4.0
"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 son is a bit older and can play more. I recommend Amanda."
Huei-ting L.
Winny A.
Oakland, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Winny, I have over 9 years of experience with kids of all ages. 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 creativity.
Also I...
Winny can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Winny is very friendly, caring and gets on really well with our daughter (age 6). She has been babysitting for our family for over a year on weekends and is often very flexible on timing. Would strongly recommend!"
Alice M.
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 to toddler. I sincerely value Corrine's input and will miss the richness of her contributions to our family;...
Ryan Q.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
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.
Margot M.
Moraga, CA
$19-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Margot can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Margot was true joy to work with! She was very heart warming, professional, kind, aware of her surroundings, and genuinely loves spending time with kids. My eight-year was very comfortable with Margot and always enthusiastic when spending time with her. Margot...
Care member
Genevieve B.
Oakland, CA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Fun, Reliable Babysitter For Winter Break Or One-time Needs!
3.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Genevieve can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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 to leave. She was punctual, responsible, and very tidy. She helped with cleaning the house and bringing the...
Care member
4.7
(5)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Professional, reliable, knowledgeable about autism and behaviors. "
Karen D.
Cassia H.
Walnut Creek, CA
$26-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Cassia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cássia is wonderful! Very competent and caring! Loved her "
Janise G.
5.0
(3)
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...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachlie has been our nanny for the last 3 years and helped raise our daughter starting at 4 months old, until she went to preschool recently. Rachlie is wonderful, loving, caring, punctual and reliable. She helped sleep train our daughter when she was a baby and...
Care member
Chloe S.
Oakland, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chloe babysat my 7 y.o. daughter for a couple days and was excellent. Prompt and professional, formed a great rapport with her, was active and creative. Would hire again in a heartbeat!"
Brian P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gena is great! She is very responsible, dependable, and knows her way around children. Our son absolutely adores her, and we strongly recommend her!"
Eynat G.
Vanessa H.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Responsible, And Experienced College Student Looking To Nanny/babysit
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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 dates, managed them doing their chores, and hung out with them at home until we were done with the work day....
Tashana L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've recently finished my second year at UC Davis as a Human Development major and would love some babysitting time during my time here. I've been babysitting for 8 years! I have been a substitute preschool teacher in Davis for a year, I love going outdoors and playing board games. I have been a kids ski instructor for 5...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maggie is incredibly responsible, trustworthy and kind. She used to babysit our boys and they always loved their time with her. We've known her for over ten years."
Amber H.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!!!
I would be happy to babysit for your little one! I would be available:8:30 am-2 p.m. Mondays/ 8:30 am-8 p.m. Wednesdays/ 8:30 am-2 p.m. Thursdays. A little bit about us: I do have an 11-year-old boy who is in 5th grade. We love going to the library, swimming, riding our bikes together. We do speak Spanish at home.
*...
Clara can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Clara is so sweet! She took wonderful care of my son from 4 months to 9 months. She is a very caring and loving person and my son just adored her! "
Care member
Patricia C.
Oakland, CA
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with over 30 years of experience.
I am able to provide a nurturing childcare experience, fully immersed in the Spanish language and Oaxacan culture. When your children are with me, they are like family.
I am CPR certified and vaccinated against COVID19.
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Patricia care for my baby several times a week from 4 months to 8 months in my home. Now my baby is in full time daycare but still loves the evenings when Patricia comes over to sit for her.
I don't know how I could have had the confidence to return to work when...
Care member
Katherine M.
Oakland, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am 30years old and I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I have nannied for over 15 families. I am an art graduate so I love to encourage children to use their imagination and engage with art. I also teach kids how to throw pottery and other art-related activities. I fully believe that enhancing a child's...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Katie took care of our daughter after camp this summer. Our daughter truly enjoyed spending time with Katie. Katie is caring, thoughtful, and fun-loving. Our daughter is artistic and Katie was wonderful about sharing her creative spirit. They spent time working on...
Laurel K.
Cristina V.
Concord, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with kids from kinder to high school as an English an Spanish teacher in the past. I have also been blessed with my two children which through them, I have develop the necessary skills to work with other children creating interactive and educational activities for them. As a mother and adult figure in...
Cristina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"November 20, 2016
To Whom It May Concern:
It is with pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Cristina V. as she seeks a job as a nanny. I have known Cristina for more than ten years in Colombia, South America. I worked with Cristina during...
Daniris S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lafayette, CA:
How can I find a Lafayette babysitter near me?
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 26 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Lafayette, CA?
The average rate for Lafayette, CA babysitters on Care.com is $27.65 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 Lafayette, CA?
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.
Ratings for Lafayette, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Lafayette, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.