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Celia T.

I Am A Mother I Have Experience With My Child.

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
My name is celia and I am a mother of 3 years old boy. I am currently student at merrit college studying child development classes. I am someone who is very patient, I have a lot of energy and adorable. I am open for full time and part time schedules. love working with children because they make me feel happy, laugh and curious....

Garima M. says "Celia was god sent for our family! She started with us when my daughter was 13 months old and was her nanny beyond 2 years. She took excellent care of...

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You And Your Child's New Favorite Sitter! :)

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
My name is Annaliese and I am 24 years old. I have 11 official years of experience caring for children ranging from newborns to 15-year-olds, although I have been watching my younger brothers and neighbors since I was 11. I am currently working on two AS degrees in Biological Sciences and Health Sciences to transfer to UCSC, but...

Olive L. says "Annaliese was great with our kids! She gave the kids lots of attention and care. We would definitely hire again."

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Caring And Trustworthy Sitter Available!

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm Nina, your reliable childcare provider for part-time, full-time, and one-time care! Fully vaccinated and boosted! About Me: I'm an online undergrad student living in Berkeley and a part-time nanny. My college schedule is flexible with asynchronous classes. Experience: 8+ years of paid childcare, handling ages 2 months to...

Meredith D. says "Milena is friendly and kind. She engaged my older kids in activities, helped prepare meals for them and communicated back to me clearly. I didn't have...

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Experienced And Caring Babysitter/Nanny

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have more than 15 years of childcare experience, and I would love to help out with your part-time childcare needs. I love children and always find myself in roles related to childcare and education, and have worked as a teacher's aide, nanny, occasional babysitter, mentor and tutor. I have experience caring for children from 2...

Care Member says "Zoe watched our 5 month old daughter while we attended a wedding and she was wonderful! She took great care of our daughter, was prompt and...

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Drop In/Date Night Sitter!

Berkeley, CA

4.8(1)
from
$32/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...

Care Member says "On time, kind and did exactly what was asked. Baby slept through the night too!"

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Multi-lingual, Experienced Caregiver.

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
Hello all!! I love being the best friend of many babies! I am looking for a family that would need help for your babies from 0 months to 2 1/2 years old. I love working in the area. ( specially in Berkeley My schedule preferences include: a minimum of 32 hours per week. You are lucky enough to take care of your children, but...

Caitlin I. says "There are not enough words to describe how wonderful Mary is! Mary has made an incredibly positive impact on our family. She is more than a caretaker -...

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Creative Babysitter Available

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
Dear parents, I have been working with children for over eight years as a paid babysitter and part-time nanny. I have worked as an assistant teacher at a French immersion preschool and also as an assistant in RIE parent-infant classes. I am always inspired by the inherent creativity and spontaneity of children. I completed my BA...

Eileen S. says "We feel very lucky to have found Isabel. Our daughter adores her and looks forward to their time together. Isabel is a professional...she is punctual,...

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Creative, Experienced, And Warm Caregiver

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Dear Families My name is Serina. I am a childcare provider and 1:1 Aide for Neurodivergent and ASD children. I have 9 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and children at private residences, schools, summer camps, literacy programs, and homeschools. My practice is informed by my study of Neurodivergence, Nature-based...

Hanna M. says "Serina was very energetic and planned lots of fun activities for our children. She is very enthusiastic and the kids loved the scavenger hunts, fairy...

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Experienced And Lovely Babysitter .

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Orin E. says "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!...

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Craft And Play!

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello to everyone reading this ! I am a 26-year-old woman with 7 or more years of professional babysitting and care taking experience. I have worked with children of all ages and I love to play and have fun! I'm very good at keeping children entertained! I'm a creative person who loves to make art, or play at the park, or play...

Amelia P. says "We had a wonderful experience with Mariah! She is warm, caring, conscientious and did a great job caring for our 11mo little boy. Would definitely hire...

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Hello

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Daija (like Deja vu). I'm a Berkeley native with 7+ of childcare experience. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Public Health and plan to attend dental school. I am the Kids Club Manager at a luxury gym, caring for children of all ages in a safe and fun environment. I've been seriously nannying since 2023 and have...

Tim W. says "Daija showed up on time and immediately engaged with our son, played with him until it was time to give him lunch, and put him down for a nap. He was happy...

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Full-Time Or Part-Time And Night Time Available

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with two decades of experience, my passion lies in fostering the growth and development of young minds. My patient and calm demeanor creates a serene and supportive environment for children to thrive. I believe in clear and open communication with parents, ensuring that they are...

Care Member says "Liliana has been a part of our family for the past two years. During this time, she was able to form a connection with each member of the family. With...

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Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting in my community since I was 15 years old. As I got older I regularly babysat for one family from the time their child was 18months until 3years of age. The most recent family I was a nanny for had 2 elementary age children and an older child that was nonverbal and I assisted with food preparation,...

James D. says "I had a great conversation with Nebeyat on the phone while interviewing for an after school babysitter. I've interviewed many babysitter applicants over...

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Lauren G.'s Photo

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am currently a graduate student at Berkeley getting an MPH in Infectious Disease and Vaccinology. Over the last year and a half I worked for a private family in the New Orleans area taking care of a terminally ill man and his 11-year-old son on a full time basis. Additionally, I babysat for a several...

Jamie K. says "Lauren has worked for me for over a year. She is so amazing. She is competent and confident. Forward thinking...always plans in advance. She is good...

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Love, Compassionate Sitter

Berkeley, CA

4.6(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
I choose to be nanny because I love kids. I have experience looking after them for more than 5 years. I am compassionate, reliable, trustworthy. I volunteered teaching to small kids (primary school level). I enjoy their company, spending time with them doing activities like playing, drawing, reading books, teaching them, taking...

Care Member says "Kalsang is very kind, patient, and comfortable with all things baby. She is a great communicator as well. "

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Child care centers in Berkeley, CA

Building Kidz of Berkeley - Under 10 Spots Left!

1450 6TH ST BERKELEY, CA

State license verified

Academic
Reggio emilia
International
Montessori
Cooperative
+ 6 more
🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in children aged 2-6. Our...
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Angel Academy

2215 Marin Ave Berkeley, CA

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Waldorf
Preschool
Angel Academy serves children and their families in the most loving and present way. We are based upon a heart-centered pedagogy: Helping the children find their breath, love their emotions, and stand in their freedom. Our teachers have over 15 years of experience in holistic pedagogy, such as Waldorf philosophy and Montessori...
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Caterpillar Kids Daycare

906 Channing Way C Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Special needs
Preschool
Child care
Caterpillar Daycare Monday through Friday 3 months to 5 years * CPR, First Aid & Preventative Health

Care Member says "My son (15m) is lucky enough to go to CKD. I cannot say enough good things about them. They are so warm and loving. My son eats wonderful meals and gets...

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Nia House Learning Center

2234 9th St Berkeley, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Nia House is inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. Maria Montessori. Nia is a Swahili word, meaning purpose. The purpose of our "house" (a reference to Dr. Montessori's "Children's House") is to provide a program that meets the needs of all children. We believe that given a properly prepared environment the natural unfolding of...
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Angel Academy

2215 Marin Avenue Berkeley, CA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Preschool
+ 2 more
Angel Academy was founded by me, Halimah Harden. I'm an an educator, speaker, and storyteller. I'm a graduate of Florida s honor liberal arts college, the New College of Florida. From Waldorf education and the Reggio Emilia Approach to mindfulness in education, my pedagogical studies are vast. I've worked as a lead preschool...
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  • 302 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.65/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Berkeley, CA

Child Care Providers in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 123 reviews of the 302 listed child care providers

Celia T.

Celia was god sent for our family! She started with us when my daughter was 13 months old and was her nanny beyond 2 years. She took...

- Garima M.

Annaliese P.

Annaliese was great with our kids! She gave the kids lots of attention and care. We would definitely hire again.

- Olive L.

Milena L.

Milena is friendly and kind. She engaged my older kids in activities, helped prepare meals for them and communicated back to me clearly. I...

- Meredith D.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Berkeley, CA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $25.65 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 273 child care providers near you in Berkeley, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Berkeley, CA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Berkeley, CA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Berkeley, CA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Berkeley, CA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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