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Angelica K.

If You're Looking For A Skilled And Experienced Babysitter, Please Feel Free To Reach Out!

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I'd describe myself as happy and warm-hearted Kids often have this infectious energy that is filled with happiness and curiosity. It is this energy and enthusiasm for life that makes working with children so unique and enjoyable. I'm flexible in terms of what job I'm taking on. At 15, I started working as a babysitter for...

Lynn A. says "We hired Angelica to babysit my two young granddaughters. She immediately clicked with them and played with them for hours without a hitch. She helped...

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Luciana N.

I LOVE MY JOB!!!!!

Walnut Creek, CA

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Being a nanny makes me very happy because I love my job. I am cheerful, funny, caring and trustworthy and have lot of experience.

Care Member says "Luciana is incredibly caring, professional, loving towards kids, and fantastic at being a family assistant. We loved working with her! I highly...

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Jenny L.

Proactive Childcare Professional With Long Standing Relationships In The Childcare Community

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Dear Prospective Family, It would be an honor to be an essential member of your childcare team. My expertise is in infant care, early childhood education, household management of staff, personal assistant services, and home management. I am originally from South Africa where I received a British-style education at the best...

Care Member says "Jenny was great!! She’s communicative, showed up on time and was available in a pinch. Our daughter loved her. She had such a quick bond with her she...

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Linnea B.

Hi, I'm Linnea!

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Linnea. I'm 23 years old with over a decade of childcare experience, and I'm currently seeking a full-time position while I apply to PhD programs. I hold both a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, and although my academic work keeps me intellectually engaged, nothing brings me more fulfilment than working...

Michelle L. says "I am so grateful Linnea reached out via a job posting. She babysat our 2yo son for 3 hours today and they immediately clicked. He showed her a tour...

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Kelsey P.

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been a babysitter for 5 years now, watching anywhere from 1 to 5 children. I love to care for younger kids, however, I am experienced in kids ranging from 6 months old to 12 years old.

Ann M. says "Kelsey really impressed us as one of the smartest, grounded and caring nanny's we had interviewed. We wanted to hire her immediately but realized (my error)...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Madelene S.

Nanny

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Maddie, I am a UCSD grad on the path to becoming a child psychologist. I practice gentle and positive discipline techniques and have a passion for instilling confidence and self regulation skills in children. I began babysitting at age 11, and haven't stopped since! Over the years, I have gained experience...

Kurt D. says "Madelene was great with our kids and went above and beyond to help them have a great time and make responsible choices. Left the place clean and organized...

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Julia C.

Enthusiastic Sitter Who Loves Outdoor Adventures And Crafts!

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I've been babysitting for over 15 years, ranging from newborns to pre-teens. I have a degree in hospitality, am very friendly, responsible and love spending time with kids. I was a full time nanny for 4 years before having my daughter. I have a very safe car and a clean driving record. I love playing outside with kids at...

Catherine G. says "Julia is so wonderful with my children! She is quick to pick up their routine and keeps them entertained. She also goes above and beyond to help us...

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Clara W.

Spanish, Elementary Math And Swimming Tutor!!!

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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. *...

Care Member says "Clara is fantastic. She is incredibly loving and does a great job of reading babies/toddlers and their needs. We loved working with Clara and would...

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Carolina G.

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Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Carolina - a compassionate, bilingual (Portuguese & English) caregiver with over 6 years of experience supporting families in the East Bay. I'm CPR/AED/BLS and First Aid certified, a non-smoker, fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and have a clean driving record with my own reliable transportation. I've worked full-time as...

Care Member says "Carol is amazing and she is extremely responsible. She handles my 3 girls with ease and always manages to get everything done and more. She is wonderful...

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Colette M.

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
My name is Colette I have been babysitting since I was 13 and I have two small boys of my own. I've been helping with childcare off and on for 20 years and I finally decided to work towards earning a degree in early childhood education. I am currently taking classes at DVC and I have a 5 year goal of opening up a daycare of my...

Andrea D. says "Colette is awesome, you'd be lucky to have her. My 4 month old loved spending time with her. She is patient, attentive and loving. I felt totally...

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Lindsey Z.

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
** Weekends only. I'm a full time working professional. Hi! My name is Lindsey, I'm in my mid twenties and live in Walnut Creek. I work full time in medical sales M-F but would love to babysit during the weekends or occasional weeknight. I have been a childcare provider for over 12+ years within my community at home and am...

Christi W. says "We hired Lindsey for a date night sitter for our two kids ages 3 and 6. Lindsey was absolutely wonderful with them! She instantly connected with them and...

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Shea K.

Supportive And Fun Sitter

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi Future parents! My name is Shea and I am a fun, creative, and out going 24-year-old female! I currently live in Walnut Creek and I am fully vaccinated. I also am continuing my college education through an online college program of Arizona State University as a Junior. A little more about my experience, first I have been in...

Aaron L. says "Shea is incredible with kids, very responsible, and demonstrates good judgment. She always brings enthusiasm to work and has lots of activities,...

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Natalie M.

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello there! I am 32 years old, searching for a full time nanny position. I love caring for children of all ages, and am very pet friendly. I have 10+ years of childcare experience, and I come with excellent references upon request. I am a career nanny, and take this profession very seriously. I am very comfortable with multiple...

Lauren V. says "Natalie is very dependable and a very sweet and kind person. She is very dedicated to the families and children she takes care of. She goes above and...

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Cassia H.

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Chelane M.

Experienced Weekend And Overnight Sitter

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 20 years of childcare experience. I have experience watching multiples, special needs (autism) and large families (5+ more children). I love playing with children and being outdoors.
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Melissa T.

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Mel. I am a 34-year-old young-at-heart mom of 2 (ages 14 & 9). I've worked with kids ages 0-7 years old for over 15 years. I have experience working in daycares, preschools, and elementary schools. In addition to having a play based approach with the children I work with, I am also open to working with your...

Jenifer G. says "Melissa is truly a blessing. She is so naturally good with kids. She was our nanny for over a year for my 2.5 year old and became apart of our family...

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Dorelle K.

Family Assistant

Walnut Creek, CA

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I've raised my own family, a son and daughter, now grown. I really enjoy being around children and pets. You will find me to be reliable, honest, attentive, kind and patient. I am meticulous in my work and very safety conscious when caring for children. For the past three years I have assisted several families in Walnut Creek...

Care Member says "Dorelle is so kind and trustworthy. She is reliable and obviously loves kids. We’re glad to have her take care of our 3 year old! "

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Natalie T.

Babysitter

Walnut Creek, CA

from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, A little bit about me: I am returning to school to get my teaching credential and am looking for part time work as a nanny during the weekdays. I am CPR and first aid certified and have extensive experience working with children and prior experience working as a nanny. I look forward to connecting!
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Rebecca P.

Babysitter

Walnut Creek, CA

from
$17/hr
Swimming supervision
I am currently a student at Boise State University. I have a lot of experience with children. I coached swim team back in my hometown in California, the age rage was 4-18 but I have also taught swim lessons to children younger. I enjoy helping children learn and grow. I have babysat for many families in California, only a couple...
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  • 94 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.38/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Walnut Creek, CA

Babysitters in Walnut Creek, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 73 reviews of the 94 listed babysitters

Angelica K.

We hired Angelica to babysit my two young granddaughters. She immediately clicked with them and played with them for hours without a hitch....

- Lynn A.

Luciana N.

Luciana is incredibly caring, professional, loving towards kids, and fantastic at being a family assistant. We loved working with her! I...

- Care member

Jenny L.

Jenny was great!! She’s communicative, showed up on time and was available in a pinch. Our daughter loved her. She had such a quick bond...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Walnut Creek, CA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Walnut Creek, 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 94 babysitters in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, CA babysitters on Care.com is $26.38 per hour as of November 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 Walnut Creek, 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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