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Gabriela A.

I Am A Nanny Who Fosters Growth, Creativity And Fun.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Hi! my name is Gabriela, I was born in Venezuela, I speak fluent Spanish and I have more than 12 years of experience taking care of children from 0 months to 16 years old. Every experience has been unique and enriching. My main goal as a nanny is to provide a safe, loving and enriching environment fostering creativity,...

Care Member says "Gabriela was an incredible sitter for my young and excitable puppy Frankie. She sent me pictures and videos of him during his stay and she was available...

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Ana Iris D.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
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...

Emily K. says "Ana nannied our daughter from when she was 3 months old in 2022, until she was ready for pre-school in 2024, as part of a 2-child nanny-share. Ana was...

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Emily L.

Oakland, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I'm a 26-year-old with a genuine passion for childcare. In the past six years, I've had the privilege of working closely with children as young as 10 months old to pre-teens up to 13 years old. This experience has given me a deep understanding of children's needs and a strong ability to connect with them on a personal...
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Eunice M.

Caring, Fun, Happy And Respectful

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with nine years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing the development and well-being of young children. My journey into this field was driven by a deep desire to make a positive impact on their lives. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect easily...

Care Member says "We hired Eunice for a couple of weeks after our nanny left. She always arrived early, energetic and excited to play with our kids. She brought snacks...

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Magali G.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I have cared for children since I was 13. Many of the children that I have cared for throughout the years are parents now so now I am watching their children as well. They bring me a lot of joy and laughter. I love watching them grow up and know that I made a difference in their lives.

Marisol S. says "Magali has helped me in both childcare as well as dog sitting. She has been coming over to watch my 4 kids and 2 dogs for years. My kids think she's...

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Jazmin G.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jazmin, and I am excited to help a family in need of childcare. With seven years of dedicated experience as a nanny, I have found immense joy and fulfillment in caring for children. My passion for nurturing young minds and creating a positive environment has always been a driving force in my work. Now, as a...

Paige C. says "Very loyal and friendly. Engaged with my son well. She came when my older son was just under 1 year old and now that he is 2 and a whole different person...

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Jina T.

Fun, Very Sweet And Easy To Be Around

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'm looking for full time work with one/share family/families in Alameda County, but will travel too you if fits. I prefer 0-24 months, but will of course take older till 3 years of age. I have experience as mom. I'm college educated in Psychology, child development and former social worker for over 20 years. I'm very...

Care Member says "Jina’s warmth immediately put my girls, who can be a bit shy around new people, at ease. Her patience and genuine interest in their lives quickly won...

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Maria B.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm easygoing person who loves outdoors, nature and animals. Very energetic and charismatic, I love being around and interacting with kiddos!! I have experience with newborns up to 10 years old. I am patient, committed to my duties, communicable and flexible person. I am CPR certified, my own car and Valid CA driver's...

Keenan P. says "Maria is truly the best! She cared for my 3yo son and 7mo daughter over the span of a month and they loved her!! She was so kind and soothing and had such...

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Eva R.

Spanish Speaking Nanny

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Eva and I have 20 years of experience as a nanny. I especially work with newborns 0- 5 years. I am a very responsible, respectful and punctual person. Very active, clean, organized, and a NON smoker. First Aid/CPR Pediatric certified with a clean background and driving record. I'm honest and strive to provide safe,...

Saagar K. says "We were both first-time parents, and finding a nanny whom we trusted to care for our son, whom we love more than anything, proved to be one of the most...

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Britny M.

Get To Know Me! :)

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
I'd describe my personality as fun, honest, & hardworking! I enjoy 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...

Rachael W. says "She was wonderful with our 1 year old and immediately made her feel comfortable and knew what to do that was age-appropriate"

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Amaya C.

Experienced Childcare Provider

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
I am a recent graduate from SFSU and a newly registered nurse with a strong passion for childcare and early childhood development. My experience includes working as a student assistant at the University of Oregon's Child Development Center, where I cared for children aged 1 month to 5 years, fostering their developmental growth...

Care Member says "Amaya watched my 4 year old while I helped host a baby shower and we couldn’t have been more pleased! She is a professional and my daughter is still...

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Sophia S.

Seasoned Child Care Professional

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
As a lifelong Bay Area resident, I bring over a decade of experience to my childcare practice, cultivated through diverse roles and ongoing professional development. My journey began assisting my mother, a postpartum doula, and has expanded to include caring for large families (up to five children), developing my adaptability...

Kathleen H. says "Sophia is an excellent child care provider. She's responsible, calm and patient. I highly recommend her."

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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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Eden B.

Experienced Kind Sitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Eden and I'm a mom to four kids, one girl and three boys! My eldest son is 24 years old and the youngest is 4 years old, so I have a wide range of 10+ years of experience. I've loved and enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom for some years now, but now since my youngest is in school, I wanted to find a part-time job...

Care Member says "I have over tens years experience I have 4 kids "

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Sydney W.

Oakland, CA

4.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sydney, and I'm currently a graduate student at The Wright Institute, pursuing my master's in counseling. Originally from New Orleans, I earned my BS in Psychology from Texas Christian University. I am passionate about working with children and have around 8 years of experience caring for kids aged 1-13, including...

Care Member says "She was awesome did everything we asked her to, got the kids down on time, and was super friendly and pleasant "

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Sydney F.

Enthusiastic And Caring Babysitter And Tutor

Oakland, CA

from
$30/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Sydney and I've always had a passion for working with children. I started babysitting in college and quickly realized how much I enjoy being a positive, supportive presence in kids' lives. That passion led me to work as a summer camp counselor, where I gained hands-on experience engaging children in fun, safe, and...
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Myllena C.

Experienced And Caring Babysitter/Nanny Available For Your Family's Needs

Oakland, CA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Myllena Cutis, and I'm 25 with lots of experience taking care of kids of all ages. I love planning fun activities, keeping things organized, and making sure kids feel safe, happy, and cared for. I'm friendly, responsible, and would love to help your family. Let's chat!
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Wentana K.

Part-time Babysitter

Oakland, CA

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
I've worked with children for about two years consistently now. I worked at a kids club the age range was 6 months-12 years old. and I also am currently watching two young boys at the moment and they are 2 and 4. We spend most of our time playing at the park because socializing at a young age is very important. Providing a great...
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Christine T.

Artist Gone Babysitter!

Oakland, CA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I have nannied a few little ones between 4-8 for 2 years on and off. I also recently acquired a niece and am eager to work with children again now that I can't go visit her during COVID times. I am very creative, patient and supportive. I learn very quickly and am very adaptable. I'm here for whatever you need during these...
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Jessica O.

Part Time Babysitter

Oakland, CA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Jessica! I am 23 and currently in nursing school so I am looking for something to keep me busy while in school. I love working with children and have lots of experience with children aged 10 months to 17 years old. I am very dependable and responsible, especially when it involves the safety of your child. I...
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  • 284 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.64/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA

Babysitters in Oakland, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 307 reviews of the 286 listed babysitters

Gabriela A.

Gabriela was an incredible sitter for my young and excitable puppy Frankie. She sent me pictures and videos of him during his stay and she...

- Care member

Ana Iris D.

Ana nannied our daughter from when she was 3 months old in 2022, until she was ready for pre-school in 2024, as part of a 2-child...

- Emily K.

Eunice M.

We hired Eunice for a couple of weeks after our nanny left. She always arrived early, energetic and excited to play with our kids. She...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oakland, CA:

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 286 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.

The average rate for Oakland, CA babysitters on Care.com is $25.64 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 Oakland, 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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