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291 babysitters are listed in Berkeley, CA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Berkeley, CA
Catherine G.
Berkeley, CA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Catherine : Experienced Baby-Sitter, Counselor, And Family Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Catherine! I'm a college graduate and experienced caregiver! As a long time baby-sitter, camp counselor, school para, and family aid I'm comfortable working with a wide range of ages and providing engaging learning/play time. I have experience looking after multiple kids at a time. Thanks to my 8+ years...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Catherine is a fantastic babysitter/nanny. She is pleasant, professional, punctual, and loves what she does. Our twins absolutely love her and she goes above and beyond to make sure they are taken care of. Catherine has been our go-to life saver for child care and...
Rio M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Having accumulated 3 years of valuable experience, I am well equipped to provide exceptional assistance in various areas. Among my proficiencies are Swimming Supervision, Meal Prep and Driving.
Owning a reliable car and possessing a flexible schedule, I am fully prepared to adapt to your family's specific requirements. Whether...
Nourchene can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
5.0
"Nourchene was prompt and able to step in to care for our 14 month old. She took our daughter to the park, put her down for her naps and kept her engaged while we had work calls. Grateful she stepped in on short notice! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maghnia I love babies and kids. I have a toddler, I take care of my baby and I helped my sister with my nephews, nieces since they were born. I worked as nanny for 1 year and I drive a kids in the morning and evening this got me a lot of experience with baby sitting and taking care of babies and kids ( clean...
Maghnia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Maghnia cared for my two children, age 11 and 13. She picked them up from school and drove them home 3 days a week for one school year. Maghnia was great! She was always on time and was flexible when there were changes in the schedule. She is also very nice. I...
Orin E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I have babysat children in my neighborhood for many years, and now I'm excited to meet your family too. I have cared for toddlers, school-aged children, and preteens. CPR certified, fully vaccinated, proficient in Spanish. I love being around children and my long history with childcare shows my history of safety,...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie is wonderful! I love the way she interacts with our 3 year old- she talks him through things and avoids any meltdowns:) she is punctual, reliable and really a great all around person. I have continued to hire her she is so great."
Will M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elisa. I am 27 and graduated from UC Berkeley. I work during the week and am looking to help out with date nights (Fridays & Saturdays). I started babysitting when I was in 8th grade and fell in love. I speak French fluently! And I love to laugh.
Elisa can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Elisa's amazing with kids! She has never been late, never bring cell phone inside the house, always upbeat and energetic, never mind of messy play. She read books for them, play bubbles, water colors, face paintings, back yard water play, soccer...Very nice and...
Sharon Y.
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Jasmin . I am 30 years old, and reside in Concord, CA. I am currently a full time infant and toddler teacher in Danville however I love babysitting and hanging out with little ones on week day evenings and on the weekends! I have 10+ years of experience caring for and working hands on with children of all...
Jasmin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was a wonderful nanny for our 6 month old son! I highly recommend her and look forward to working with her again"
Alina G.
Maya K.
Berkeley, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher Turned Psychologist Available For Babysitting And Tutoring!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I possess a wealth of experience in caring for children across a diverse age range, from 1 to 17 years old. My approach is centered on ensuring each child's comfort and engagement, leveraging my creativity in devising fun and educational activities. I have a passion for exploring a child's interests and hobbies, reading books,...
Maya can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maya has been an absolute godsend to our family. She helped care for our son as a nanny and also babysitter when she was working full time. She's very dependable, extremely attentive, and has become part of our family. We hated to see her leave the area, but...
Clarissa H.
4.8
(16)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Bridget and I'm 23. I use to work at daycare where I usually cared for multiple kids at a time. I worked with many different types of kids such as twins/siblings, children with special needs and babies. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. I have recently completed a babysitting class where we specifically learned...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bridget cared for our 16 month old for 3 days while I was in the Bay Area for a work trip. Bridget and my daughter, who is often wary of strangers, became fast friends and had lots of fun together. Bridget was right on time and was highly responsive over text....
Emily H.
Zanib N.
Berkeley, CA
$28-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Zanib, and I'm so excited to possibly get to know your little ones! I love kids, and have six years of experience supervising, teaching, and playing with children of all school ages, up to end of high school age. I'm currently located in San Francisco, Mission Bay, and work at UCSF. I am a non-smoker and would...
Zanib can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"My kids and I were very fortunate to get to know Zanib. Both of my boys absolutely love and miss her. I simply didn't have enough hours for her, but wish I could hire her full time."
Charles K.
Samantha M.
Berkeley, CA
$29/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I'm a senior studying Microbial Biology at UC Berkeley and grew up right here in the East Bay. My journey in childcare began a decade ago when I started babysitting families around my hometown. In addition to paid jobs, my four younger siblings have given me abundant opportunities to develop my childcare skills....
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My wife and I were throwing a dinner party and we hired Samantha to babysit our three-year-old daughter. While our daughter is usually wary around strangers, she warmed up to Samantha almost immediately. They had a lot of fun together and we felt like our daughter...
Steven L.
Amanda T.
Berkeley, CA
$23-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Amanda and I am 23 years old. I have just moved to the bay area (Berkeley) from Colorado! I have my bachelors degree but am currently furthering my education by attending graduate school to pursue my doctorates degree! I am majoring in pediatric occupational therapy, and I had the amazing opportunity to...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda has watched my two kids for almost a year. She is the most reliable sitter I've ever had. She's super sweet, kind and caring. She talks to my kids on their level. I can't recommend her enough!"
Kate S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
(FULLY VACCINATED/BOOSTED!)
My name is Ella and I am looking to continue babysitting! I have spent the past 5 years studying Social Welfare and Interdisciplinary Studies, nannying and working in inpatient psychiatry. My six years of childcare experience ranges from working in the pottery studio at a summer camp for...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"The kids loved Ella. She was kind, easy going and fun. Would certainly hire her again."
Elizabeth D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a current PhD student at Berkeley in the department of Anthropology and have recently moved to the bay area. I love working with kids and have 9 years of previous childcare experience nannying/ babysitting and working as a swimming instructor with children/infants. I look forward to creating a safe and happy environment for...
Ciele can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ciele R. cared for our two kids for approximately three months and it was a wonderful experience. She was everything the kids wanted, someone to play with, they easily warmed up to her, she was punctual, dependable and very reliable. She spent time with the kids...
Hyacinth O.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience and I absolutely love being a nanny- I can't imagine doing anything else! Also, I have experience taking care of children with special needs. A little summary of my work experience: I worked as an after school teacher before starting my own weekend camp for toddlers. I also...
Elaine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elaine was punctual and kind. She read my son bedtime stories. Waited for me to return and was flexible. Pleasant experience and my son liked her a lot. Highly recommend:)"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and have experience taking care of children of all ages. Throughout high school I volunteered at childcare programs at church and babysat on weekends. Some highlights of my childcare experience include caring for a 13-year-old with Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and organizing themed...
Senta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Absolutely stellar as a sitter; Senta was responsible and engaged with our daughter the whole time. Punctual and responsible. Absolutely put me at ease in trusting her with our daughter; I would have absolutely no hesitation about hiring her again."
Adam W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! I am a positive, trustworthy, and respectful person who is looking for a job as a nanny as I move back to the Bay Area from spending the last few years in Hawaii. I have worked with children of all ages and have knowledge of caring for children with special needs. I have 5 years worth of experience, through...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Leah is amazing and is a wonderful caregiver. She is reliable, punctual and extremely responsible. I could not recommend her more. She is wonderful with children and is also great at cooking and any other necessary tasks that you may have around the home. She...
Laura K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tessa and I am planning ahead for the '24 - '25 school year! My little ones will be transitioning to daycare, so I'm looking for a new full-time contract in the Fall.
I have always loved kids and with my 8 years of experience, I have looked after them in many capacities. I have cared for infants (3 -13 months),...
Tessa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tessa is the best. Communication with her was seamless from the start - super quick, clear, and thoughtful. And then once we met in person, I knew I could trust her, and so I threw my baby at her, rushed out the door, and was grateful we had connected. My husband...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I grew up with a large extended family and as one of the oldest I was responsible for watching all my younger cousins over the years. Because of this I am comfortable performing chores, running errands, and also watching multiple children. I also regularly babysit a toddler and have been with that family since he was 18 months....
Nebeyat can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I had a great conversation with Nebeyat on the phone while interviewing for an after school babysitter. I've interviewed many babysitter applicants over the years and Nebeyat was one of my favorites."
James D.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Yolanda and I am a masters Occupational Therapy student at NYU home in Berkeley for the summer! I am fully vaccinated and am continuing to practice safe protocols in my day to day life. I have worked as a babysitter and nanny for over 8 years, most recently nannying 3 boys in San Francisco, including...
Yolanda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yoli connected with our Little One, me, and my husband instantly! She's very intuitive, bright, funny, clever, patient, kind, and attentive to our LO's needs. Our LO loves going to the park with her and we feel/know just how safe our LO is in her care. Yoli...
Nicole D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Berkeley, CA
Catherine G.
5.0
Catherine is a fantastic babysitter/nanny. She is pleasant, professional, punctual, and loves what she does. Our twins absolutely love her and she goes above and beyond to make sure they are taken care of. Catherine has been our go-to life saver for child care and anyone would be lucky to hire this...
- Rio M.
Nourchene H.
5.0
We've worked with Nourchene for four months and it's been great. Beyond childcare, the kids love her (and her cooking) and she's been a life-saver when it comes to driving kids to activities, dinner prep, grocery pick up, and laundry. We're going to miss working with her when our kids start their...
- Care member
Maghnia H.
5.0
Maghnia cared for my two children, age 11 and 13. She picked them up from school and drove them home 3 days a week for one school year. Maghnia was great! She was always on time and was flexible when there were changes in the schedule. She is also very nice. I highly recommend her.
- Orin E.
Natalie C.
5.0
Natalie is wonderful! I love the way she interacts with our 3 year old- she talks him through things and avoids any meltdowns:) she is punctual, reliable and really a great all around person. I have continued to hire her she is so great.
- Will M.
Elisa R.
5.0
Elisa's amazing with kids! She has never been late, never bring cell phone inside the house, always upbeat and energetic, never mind of messy play. She read books for them, play bubbles, water colors, face paintings, back yard water play, soccer...Very nice and patient with kids, and very polite...
- Sharon Y.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Berkeley, CA:
How can I find a Berkeley babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Berkeley, 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 291 babysitters in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, CA?
The average rate for Berkeley, CA babysitters on Care.com is $23.79 per hour as of May 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 Berkeley, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 129 reviews of the 291 listed babysitters.