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600 babysitters are listed in Oakland, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Oakland, CA
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
"Bizunesh is currently our part-time nanny and we would highly recommend her! She's extremely reliable, patient, kind and loving to our 18-month old son. She understands young toddlers well, and offers my son the structure that he needs to feel safe, but also makes...
Kate L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember - then my little brother was born when I was 14 and I got a TON of babysitting experience! I've nannied a bunch since then and I really enjoy it. I was working full time as a social worker for years but I am loving taking time off to do work that is more lighthearted for a...
Wren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Wren has been a helpful and trustworthy asset to our household. Very appreciative of her hard work and communication. Definitely recommend!"
Kaela V.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Delena. I currently work as a Nanny and Personal Chef for families across the Bay area.
It brings me joy to work with children and to be apart of the process of nurturing their beautiful growth and development. To be able to care for and connect with little ones at such important moments of their lives and to...
Delena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Delena has been caring for our 4 year old for the past five months. She has been wonderful and thoughtful in her care-giving. She has been available during school breaks which has been a lifesaver, and very enthusiastic in taking our daughter out for full day...
Valencia J.
Maria M.
Oakland, CA
$30-46/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(9)
Hired by 8 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
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.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified Postpartum Doula, Special Needs Caretaker and Nanny. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I support play based learning and have extra training around social and emotional growth in regard to behavioral health and other emotional or...
Rose can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rose is consistent, gentle, and incredibly knowledgeable about child development. Our toddler, who’d only spent time with relatives, immediately warmed up to her. Rose is a very active caregiver, taking our kiddo to explore parks and the botanical garden nearby....
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5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been around animals since I was a little girl... so basically all my life. I've owned fish, birds, a turtle, cats, doves, pigeons, ducks, rabbits, chickens, geese, and dogs. I started boarding at my home when a friend was down on his luck and needed someone to care for his fur baby. I opened my door to the idea and the rest...
Magali can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Magali has been our dog sitter since he was an energetic puppy. Now he's an energetic large dog. Somehow she manages his big energy with love and patience. She is a good communicator and easy to work with. We are blessed to have her help!"
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate who loves working with kids! I have driven carpools, tutored grades K-8, worked two summers as a camp counselor, as a full-time nanny for 6 months and part-time babysitter for over 5 years.
Spending time with kids is not only really fun for me but it truly fulfills me and makes me happy. When I...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We LOVED Bella so much! Whenever I left my son with Bella I knew he was in good hands! She kept me updated and was always on time. She always came up with activities to keep my son entertained! They had a great bond and we were so sad when she moved back to...
Sarrah E.
Jacqueline M.
Oakland, CA
$23-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Jacqueline, I've been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I love children, being able to watch them play, grown mentally and physically. I have experience with newborns up to 5-year-olds. I'm a medical assistant but have taken a break from it to keep interacting with the little ones. My contract with my current...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie is wonderful! She has been our nanny for over two years, since our two-year-old was five months old. She feels like a part of the family - she’s genuine, very helpful, comes up with fun ways to help our child learn new skills, and is very communicative and...
Cristina M.
Deanna M.
Oakland, CA
$56/hr • 4 yrs exp
Active, Great Teacher, Sports Coaching, Arts And Drama, Your Kids Can Learn It All
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Deanna, I am a young professional nanny, with a passion for caregiving. I love children and love their smiles and satisfaction from learning and discovering new things. I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old, from summer camp counselors to being known to my very large family as the "family...
Deanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Just finished interviewing with Deanna. She arrived earlier than I did. She was professional, great eye contact and wonderful smile. This is my first week on Care.com and I am currently scheduled for other interviews and haven't made a decision yet. However,...
Melissa S.
Brandi H.
Oakland, CA
$20-31/hr • 6 yrs exp
A Fun, Active College Student Who Enjoys Working With Children!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Brandi. Due to Covid-19, I have lots of extra time on my hands, and would love to work one-on-one with a family again. I am currently seeking part time or temporary positions. I have worked as a babysitter and nanny for 20+ families throughout the Bay Area. In addition to babysitting experience, I am a former infant,...
Brandi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Very attentive & patient with children"
London B.
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 was great with my two, rowdy little ones. She made the whole process easy and seemed very confident and calm. We hired her for a few hours and my kids really liked her. Definitely hanging on to her number for future needs!"
Angelic V.
Gina G.
Oakland, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Preschool/Elementary School Teacher & Nutrition Coach W/ M.Ed
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had some booking requests not go through because the site is glitching. Please message me via care 1st to make sure it's a fit.
I've been working with kids since I was 13, and absolutely love the joy, wisdom & intention they bring to my life! I've spent most of my career babysitting, nannying, teaching preschool (have all...
Gina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Gina was with our family for a number of months as an afternoon caregiver and also attended kindergarten with my son as his aide for 6 weeks before we changed schools. Gina is an incredible caregiver. She’s patient, fun and caring. She’s also great at communicating...
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Christina R.
Oakland, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Great For Last-minute, Once-in-a-while, Part Time, Or One-off Needs!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Christina, I am 28 and an e-commerce multiple business owner degreed in Nutritional Sciences, currently pursuing my passion of becoming a Jeweler! I was the 2nd of 7 children between my awesome mother & father- so child care is second nature to me! I have a driver's license and a safe, new vehicle. I do not...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Christina Came in early to familiarize herself with the house and from the very beginning was able to strike a bond with our 2 kids. Christina asked great questions and demonstrated genuine care for both kids. Thank you Christiana"
Emmanuel A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Growing up with a big family and younger siblings I was changing diapers and babysitting from a young age. This sparked a love for working with children. Often times, neighborhood families would ask me to watch their children during get together and parent nights. I volunteered with the at a Children's Museum, tutored K-8 aged...
Alana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved Alana. She was great with all three ages (6,4,8 months) and I immediately felt comfortable having her watch them while we were gone. She gave frequent text updates and was super responsive"
Rachael W.
Fatou K.
Oakland, CA
$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am An Energetic, Pleasant Lady, Who Loves Being Around Kids!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic, warm, and nurturing woman who loves being around kids. I am very active by nature and I take great pleasure in engaging with children and in helping them to discover the simple joys of the world around them. I grew up with many children and families around me all the time and was raised in a culture where "it...
Fatou can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fatou is the best nanny in the Bay Area! We worked with her from when our daughter was 3 months to 19 months old. The only reason we stopped working with Fatou was because we moved to a new state.
Fatou was always on time, and had the same wonderful caring energy...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I dedicated more of my time/career to doing doula work I am a full spectrum and postpartum night doula for the last year and I have been nannying/sitting for over 10 years. I would nanny for my neighbor's children overnight and during date nights. While in college I would take care of a class of 20 children with ages ranging...
Tiana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The only reason they're available for hire is because we're moving you lucky parents. Otherwise I'd never let them go. Tiana or as we call them, teacher Isis, is respectful, nurturing, educational. They do all the things we dreamed of like kept our infant son safe...
Summer K.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Natalia but you can call me Natti and I love being a babysitter. I'm fully vaccinated against COVID -19 and I I'm IQ (Infant Qualified).
I have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids since I was 17 years old. My responsibilities have included crafts, tutoring, feeding and have fun with kids.
I've...
Natalia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a responsible, attentive and loving person with children."
Tatiana G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a graduate student at UC Berkeley getting my PhD in metabolic biology. I went to UCLA for undergrad. I'm looking for something to do in my spare time and have always loved babysitting and tutoring. I have a brother 10 years younger than me, and often helped take care of him when he was little. I also have babysat for...
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lindsey was wonderful watching my 4 year old for an entire day while I worked. She's great with kids and kept my son engaged and happy the entire time. I highly recommend hiring Lindsey!"
Alison K.
Summer V.
Oakland, CA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Care. com members!
My name is Summer :) I'm 24 and graduated from SF State a couple years ago with a degree in psychology. I work as an RBT, giving ABA therapy to children on the autism spectrum, and have been for the past year. I am looking to supplement my income through babysitting and helping out families that need it. I...
Summer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We had a wonderful experience working with Summer. She took care of my 2.5 yo twin boys so my husband and I could have a date night. They played, colored, read stories and were tucked into bed on time. My boys keep talking about how much fun they had with Summer &...
Cecily D.
Taylor B.
Oakland, CA
$10-50/hr • 11 yrs exp
Just Recently Graduated From A Masters Program & Relocated From Nashville, TN!
5.0
(1)
Hello! I recently graduated from Vanderbilt Divinity School and just relocated to the Bay Area! I am super excited to explore this city and place some roots down. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from 8 weeks to 14 years old.
I know it can be scary to leave your babies with someone new, but I will promise you that...
5.0
"Taylor is so kind and caring. She is incredible with kids and also with pets. We cannot recommend her highly enough!!"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
Bizunesh S.
5.0
Bizunesh helps us take care of our 9-month-old son on 3 days of the week, and we feel so lucky to have found her. With our son, she is attentive, patient, caring, and very successful at helping him sleep, which is no easy feat! With us parents, she is a true partner in our parenting journey; she is...
- Christabel P.
Wren E.
5.0
Wren is the best! Super positive and dependable. My 3 year old daughter keeps asking when she will be back to draw pictures with her. She's engaged and fun. I also have a 10 month old baby, and Wren was able to juggle both kids with grace and care. She's calm, communicative, and basically everything...
- Bonnie P.
Delena C.
5.0
Delena has been caring for our 4 year old for the past five months. She has been wonderful and thoughtful in her care-giving. She has been available during school breaks which has been a lifesaver, and very enthusiastic in taking our daughter out for full day programs during these times. Delena is...
- Valencia J.
Maria M.
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 own! I HIGHLY recommend.
- Priscilla C.
Rose L.
5.0
Rose is consistent, gentle, and incredibly knowledgeable about child development. Our toddler, who’d only spent time with relatives, immediately warmed up to her. Rose is a very active caregiver, taking our kiddo to explore parks and the botanical garden nearby. Highly recommend working with her!
- Care member
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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 600 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 $24.24 per hour as of April 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 333 reviews of the 600 listed babysitters.