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695 child care providers are listed in Oakland, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of September 2023
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years
Most recent reviews for child care providers in Oakland, CA
Nayo P.
5.0
Nayo was super punctual and communicative - 10/10 would hire her again!
- Taylor E.
Noemi R.
5.0
We hired Noemi for part time babysitting during the pandemic and she has become a second family for our now 3 year old. She always has new fun activities and adventures for him and is so warm and kind. She's dependable and flexible and has helped out in a pinch numerous times. Her family is also...
- Becca B.
Rae C.
5.0
Rae has been our nanny since March of 2019. She is raising our 2 daughters and is integral to our family. When she started with us our older daughter was a little over three years old, and our younger was 19 months old. Rae is punctual, dependable, creative, kind, caring and loving. She has been...
- Diksha D.
Silan M.
5.0
Sisi was dependable and my daughter had a great time with her. I highly recommend her for childcare needs.
- Dipak D.
Zayn S.
5.0
Zayn is an incredible caregiver - perhaps the most thoughtful and responsible we've ever had! They have been such an incredible presence in my kids' lives. They are reliable, always on time, responsive, and incredibly trustworthy (proactively making sure to let us know about extra steps they will...
- Rachel D.
Child care providers in Oakland, CA
5.0
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Hii I'm Nayo! I'm a student at UCLA and have about 5 years of experience and am willing to do light housekeeping and help with any homework. My schedule is pretty flexible but will also change about every 3 months because of school. Thank you! Child Caregiver
Recent review:
5.0
Nayo was super punctual and communicative - 10/10 would hire her again!
Reviewed by Taylor E.
5.0
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My name is Noemi. I am a married Oakland mom looking for a childcare/nanny position. I'm always happy to help parents in need of childcare (including: last minute, emergency, evenings, closures, date nights, etc...) and am currently offering this assistance from our Oakland residence, one child at a...
Recent review:
5.0
We hired Noemi for part time babysitting during the pandemic and she has become a second family for our now 3 year old. She always has new fun activities and adventures for him and is so warm and kind. She's...
Reviewed by Becca B.
4.5
(4)
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I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old...
Recent review:
5.0
Rae has been our nanny since March of 2019. She is raising our 2 daughters and is integral to our family. When she started with us our older daughter was a little over three years old, and our younger was 19...
Reviewed by Diksha D.
5.0
(2)
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Hi! I'm Sisi!
I am a recent graduate from UC Santa Barbara and now am pursing my Masters degree at UC Berkeley.
I'm happy to help out with any babysitting, chores around the house, driving kids to school or practice, school work and anything else you need! I am a very positive and kind person and...
Recent review:
5.0
Sisi was dependable and my daughter had a great time with her. I highly recommend her for childcare needs.
Reviewed by Dipak D.
5.0
(1)
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Hi there! Thanks for checking out my Care profile! I'm a 26 years old, non-binary, UCLA alumnus. In undergrad, I studied neuroscience and then went on to became a CA credentialed secondary biology teacher with LMU. As a former teacher, I always loved helping kids develop critical thinking skills,...
Zayn can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Zayn is an incredible caregiver - perhaps the most thoughtful and responsible we've ever had! They have been such an incredible presence in my kids' lives. They are reliable, always on time, responsive, and...
Reviewed by Rachel D.
5.0
(7)
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Hello parents,
My name is Thais. I'm a 12 years experienced nanny and house assistant. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, non-smoker, and bilingual. I have experience with children ages 0-16 years old and also multiple kids. I have a reliable car, a clean record and I'm used to drive the kids every...
Thais can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
We hired Thais for babysitting if my 4 children all under age of 5. She is fantastic. I really appreciated her communication, punctuality, she took great notes of what happened throughout the day, and, most...
Reviewed by Kelley W.
5.0
(3)
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Hello, I have a total of seven years experience with child care. All of the families I have worked for have been through Care. com. The first family I worked for involved pick ups from school, taking the kids to their extracurricular activities, light housekeeping, and occasional date nights. The...
Recent review:
5.0
Arianna was professional, punctual, reliable and communicative.
She watched my 4 year old son who requires a lot of engaging and special attention.
He had a great time spending time with her.
She...
Reviewed by Jenna P.
5.0
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I am a skilled and multifaceted professional with a degree in psychobiology from UCLA, and extensive child care experience. I am happy to help with light housekeeping and other duties.
I can provide my CV and references upon request!
Recent review:
5.0
Simone is incredibly gentle, kind, and reliable. She's an excellent addition to any family.
Reviewed by Madeleine H.
5.0
(11)
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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...
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Rose covered a three day period when our nanny was out, and she was on-time, direct, easy to communicate with, and wonderful with our twin 1-year-old kids (we liked that she even brought her own library books...
Reviewed by Greg W.
5.0
(2)
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I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be...
Recent review:
5.0
Took care of our 7 month old baby. He started crawling the day after she visited. Took really good care of him, pro-active and detail oriented.
Reviewed by Sarang F.
5.0
(1)
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I have a few years of experience sitting children, a wide range of different ages, from infant to early teen. I am 22 years old, I am very active and lively. I can help with light housekeeping and errands, I'm very flexible. I am currently in grad school and working as a legal aide for a law firm in...
Zariha can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
She babysits my little sister from time to time. Kids love her and she's very professional and trustworthy.
Reviewed by Billie A.
Kamariah G.
Oakland, CA
$17-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Educated, Caring, Playful, Fun, Outgoing, Responsible, Trustworthy
5.0
(1)
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Hello My name is Kamariah I am 21 years old. I'm going for Nursing, I am currently a Certified nurse Assistant and have my medical assisting certificate . I have been babysitting for 4 years. I feel that I am very nurturing and a kid at heart( as many people tell me). Baby-sitting kids will not only...
Kamariah can also help with: Travel, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Kami is great! She helped us out when we were really in a pinch and ended up staying on for 5 months to help us care for our young son (11 months). Our son absolutely adores Kami and they have tons of fun...
Reviewed by Nikhil B.
5.0
(1)
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I was a teacher at a pre school with ages 5 months - 6 years
Have experience caring for infants (changing, feeding & putting to sleep )
Can tutor and create fun activities for older children
Recent review:
5.0
Jenny is a lovey, and our kid adores her. She is very flexible with our busy schedules, which we appreciate greatly. I highly recommend Jenny and would absolutely hire her again and again.
Reviewed by Hazel M.
5.0
(4)
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I'm Edith, I live in Oakland. I'm currently looking for a full time nanny position Mon-Fri.
I worked as an Au Pair for 3 years, taking care of two girls, preparing their meals and driving them at school, among other things. I worked with an infant 4 months old, feeding him and taking care of him....
Recent review:
5.0
Edith has an innate ability with children. And the bond she has with my daughter is one of the greatest gifts I could've given her when I returned to work.
You will find Edith to be completely trustworthy,...
Reviewed by Emily R.
Donia M.
Oakland, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Experienced Teacher Willing To Take Good Care Of Your Kids
5.0
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Hi!!!
I'm Donia, 34 years old, Bilingual (Spanish and English). I have a bachelor and master degree in education and I've been a teacher in Elementary Schools for about 12 years in Colombia. I was an AuPair in 2012 in a family of 5 kids and the backup teacher for Viva el Español at the same...
Recent review:
5.0
Donia was energetic, caring and engaging with my almost 3 year old. She was only with us for an hour (as planned), but we look forward to having her come back to practice Spanish with our daughter soon.
Reviewed by Michelle R.
Child care centers in Oakland, CA
5.0
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Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care
500 William Street 123, Oakland, CA 94612
Costimate: $306/wk
Description:
Uptown Little Birds Micro School and Day Care provides a safe learning environment in a small, safe, warm family environment that promotes creative exploration of the world, education, health, nutrition, and...
Recent review:
5.0
I highly recommend this school and day care. I know when I drop my son off, that he is in great hands. He receives healthy home cooked meals, a tailored bilingual education, exercise and fresh. When we're home,...
Reviewed by Luna
Description:
Our goal at Supporting Bright futures In Home Daycare is to provide all of the children with a comfortable, nurturing, and educational environment in which each child can develop at his or her individual pace....
Description:
We offer licensed Bilingual (English & Spanish) play-based early childhood program.
License#013423712
Ages: 17 months - 5 y.o.
Business hours: 8:00 am - 5.30 pm
Year-round program
Full-time 5...
Description:
We're not just a daycare...We're a discovery haven for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten-aged children to learn through exploration and self-guided play. Our curriculum consists of Montessori-style practices...
1.0
(1)
Description:
It takes a whole village to raise a child! All of us at Peter Pan Schools are part of our community s extended family of caregivers and educators. Quality care giving is essential in nourishing a child s mind...
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Oakland, CA
How much is child care near me in Oakland, CA?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $24.86 per hour as of September 2023. 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.
How can I find child care near me in Oakland, CA?
Care.com currently has 613 child care providers near you in Oakland, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Oakland, CA child care provider?
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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Oakland, CA in September, 2023?
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.
Ratings for Oakland, CA child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Child Care Providers in Oakland, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 534 reviews of the 695 listed child care providers.