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295 babysitters are listed in Oakland, CA
The average rate is $25/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Oakland, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've just completely my masters at UC Berkeley and am looking for part-time care positions while I apply for PhD programs and continue working with professors on related projects. I have a wealth of experience babysitting (below) and am a certified children's yoga instructor. Most recently I worked as a wellness & mindfulness...
Maya can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Maya was great to work with. She was always on time and has a very lovely personality. And must importantly my son loved her! I highly recommend Maya."
Izell B.
Autumn R.
Oakland, CA
$51/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Experienced Babysitter With Open/Flexibly Schedule And Great References
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I grew up the middle child of five in Cambria Ca. After graduating high school I moved to San Francisco where I attended school and started to nanny. I have cared for children of all ages but mostly newborns and infants. I have experience with multiple kids, twin infants, children with disabilities and families with pets. I have...
Autumn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Autumn brings so much to our family. Both my husband and I are relatively recent transplants to the Bay Area. Without family nearby, determining what to do about childcare can feel overwhelming, especially with a first child. Autumn has stepped in seamlessly and...
Catriona C.
5.0
(2)
I have experience working at a daycare and babysitting for my neighbor's kids for about five years. I love to paint play with kids in addition to teaching them small facts about the world. At the daycare I worked I would help with craft activities, in addition to reading books, teaching the alphabet but overall making sure the...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laura has been taking care of my daughter Melody for quite a while. She’s so happy to the point where she asks to see her through the week! All good things and I’d highly recommend putting your trust with Laura! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
My name is Marycarmen. I am a student of traditional, Indigenous medicine and midwifery.
For 9+ years now, I've been supporting families and individuals with the full spectrum of life.
My offerings include childcare, childbirth education, labor and postpartum support, bodywork, energy work, errands running and...
Marycarmen can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marycarmen is warm, punctual, and reliable. She's been very flexible to accommodate surprises in our schedule and clear about her availability. She's great!"
Sarah S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sharon is awesome. I honestly do not have the kind of endurance she has with my daughter. It's like she just dives into the world of the little one in her care and somehow gets energy from doing it. She has always made sure to get her out to play groups and...
Heatherose P.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I my name is Lorrany I'm 24 years old I'm from Brazil and currently I'm studying Pedagogy I was a volunteer for two years in a daycare where I took care of children from 6 months to 3 years old I volunteered for a year in a church where I taught and played with children from 4 to 5 years old on Feb 2020 I moved to the United...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lorrany communicated promptly through messaging and was punctual. She immediately got to know the kids and they quickly became very comfortable with her. She was also flexible with timing. I would definitely recommend her. "
Care member
Patricia L.
Oakland, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter And Retired Speech Pathologist! Big Animal Lover!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Are you in search of care for your beloved children and/or pets? I am a fully vaccinated, loving and responsible mom and retired Speech Pathologist living in Montclair Village who is looking to serve your family.
I provide the following services:
1. Care and supervision for children ages 3-13.
2. Assistance with homework.
3....
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Patty cared for our kindergarten-aged daughter after school for a couple of months. She immediately integrated into our family routines and created a strong bond with our daughter (and with all of us). She was incredibly reliable in picking up our daughter from...
Allison V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am thrilled about the potential of working with you and your precious one(s).
Isatou can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Isatou or Isha as we like to call her was our best babysitter to date! She was always on time often times early to help me out with the kids and was just so respectful and sweet. She was able to teach the kids, help them with homework, and play with them indoors...
Cheryl H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, parents! I have moved back to Oakland after living in San Jose for almost 10 years and I am working full time as a pre-k teacher. I have experience working as a transitional kindergarten teacher, nanny, floater teacher, preschool aide and teacher, a school-age daycare teacher and family daycare assistant and have done...
Krystal can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(2)
I have 3 years of experience working with kids of all ages! I also previously worked at a youth math tutoring center for 3 years and babysit neighborhood kids. I can help with anything from errands to appointments, learning and hobby/sports! I also have experience working with kids with disabilities.
Nia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nia with our babysitter, for about three years. I’m a single mom and needed a lot of help with my 10-year-old driving her to and from school and various activities and just generally keeping her busy in a fun engaged way when I didn’t have enough time. Nia was a...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Happy new year :)
I'd be happy to trick-or-treat with your little(s) for Halloween! My name is isela & thank you for checking me out. I've been babysitting since I was 14 & grateful for the trust handed to me. my experience: had the privilege to babysit since 2008during summer & winter breaks. high school has a church & volunt....
Isela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isela was great! Long overdue review here. Isela showed up in a pinch and was invaluable in keeping kids entertained and happy. You can tell she truly loves kids and they connect with her. Thank you so much Isela!"
Rachael C.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Daniela, and I was born in Venezuela. I speak Spanish fluently, and I have been taking care of infants and pre-adolescents for more than 12 years. I love to do activities that help children develop their motor and psychomotor skills. I was a high performance Badminton athlete, and I know how to play guitar and...
5.0
"Daniela is amazing. She genuinely loves children and you can tell. She is very knowledgeable about caring for babies and had great insight into ways to help develop and support their growth. She takes wonderful care of our son. She is punctual, and so incredibly...
Care member
Karessa I.
Oakland, CA
$15-30/hr • 15 yrs exp
Social Work Clinician Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Position
5.0
(15)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am looking for opportunities for winter break, spring break and summer break.
Please reach out if I can assist at this point with your family.
My name is Karessa. I am a trained clinical social worker and I live in Oakland, CA.
A little bit about what I am looking for:
I am currently open to provide some one-time care...
Karessa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karessa is warm, thoughtful, enthusiastic, creative, knowledgeable, insightful and experienced. She is easy to communicate with and a pleasure to work with. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because as I already mentioned 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...
5.0
"Hi, Bizu helped us with our daughter from age 1 up to age 2. We moved out of the area and were unable to continue because of distance.
Bizu was great throughout the whole process. We are first time parents and she helped expose our daughter to new experiences:...
Melissa T.
4.5
(4)
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Professional, reliable, knowledgeable about autism and behaviors. "
Karen D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm energetic and available to care for younger kids during the week for working moms or moms that just need a break!
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Maria for over 15 years and watched her raise two beautiful, respectful, well rounded children. Maria intimately knows how to balance the role of parent and friend and has the uncanny ability to make Boo-Boo's go away. Maria is...
Paul G.
Ana Iris D.
Oakland, CA
$42/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 3 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, patient , and multitasker, so minimum...
Ana Iris can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana worked with my family for six months taking care of our 18 month old son in a two child nanny share. My son bonded with her immediately and had a great time with her each day. She was very reliable and dependable throughout the six month period. She brought...
Jonathan P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, this is Addy. I have experience in working as a nanny for 17 years and I love working with babies and kids. I have a lot of patience and I'm really pretty creative.
. I'm from Mexico but I've been living in the Bay Area for 19 years. My first language is Spanish but I speak English as well.
I'm flexible with my schedule...
Addy can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I'm a working mother with two young and active boys so my family needs a lot of help to stay on track. Addy has been our valued nanny/mother's helper for a year and we are sad to see her go. Her positives are many - very loving with children, reliable, great...
Karin O.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, honest, & hardworking!
I like working with kids because it gives me the ability to help both the parents out in engaging with kids while they're busy & also the kids by making myself someone that they could learn from and support them.
I'm looking for a job that gives me the opportunity to...
Britny can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"She was great with my boys. She went above and beyond to engage and play with the kids."
Sakhile D.
Maria M.
Oakland, CA
$30-46/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Maria, I am a loving caring person who loves children I'm very patient, and have much experience as well. I speak Spanish and English. I have plenty of experience with children. I have raised my four children, which are all adults now. I also have experience of taking care children that aren't my own, Which I can...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mari took care of our son from 2 to 6 months, and she has been the best caregiver we could have asked for. Maria is reliable and flexible, playful, and a great guide for scheduling naps and setting a sleep and feed routine for the baby. Our baby now naps on his...
Priscilla C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
Maya R.
5.0
Maya was great to work with. She was always on time and has a very lovely personality. And must importantly my son loved her! I highly recommend Maya.
- Izell B.
Autumn R.
5.0
Autumn brings so much to our family. Both my husband and I are relatively recent transplants to the Bay Area. Without family nearby, determining what to do about childcare can feel overwhelming, especially with a first child. Autumn has stepped in seamlessly and provided us with total peace of mind....
- Catriona C.
Laura R.
5.0
Laura has been taking care of my daughter Melody for quite a while. She’s so happy to the point where she asks to see her through the week! All good things and I’d highly recommend putting your trust with Laura!
- Care member
Marycarmen C.
5.0
Marycarmen is warm, punctual, and reliable. She's been very flexible to accommodate surprises in our schedule and clear about her availability. She's great!
- Sarah S.
Sharon L.
5.0
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. Sharon has always got a magic bag full of goodies and creative projects in line. She consistently sends me photos and videos to keep me updated and...
- Heather M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oakland, CA:
How can I find a Oakland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oakland, 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 295 babysitters in Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA?
The average rate for Oakland, CA babysitters on Care.com is $25.31 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 Oakland, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Oakland, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 238 reviews of the 295 listed babysitters.