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260 nannies are listed in Oakland, CA
The average rate is $27/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Oakland, CA
4.8
(12)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amber. I a 36-year-old mother who is married and from the Bay Area.
I have loved and cared for children as long as I can remember. With over 25 years experience working with children , I have taught swimming, gymnastics, as well as nannying for multiples- special needs and up to 4 children at a time. Newborns to...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Amber was our nanny from 6-16 months. Amber was able to get our baby onto a great sleep schedule (before her, baby slept for 20-30 min naps at the most). Our house and family felt bright and supported with Amber's care. I really appreciated how much Amber loved our...
Ann K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am Antonia. I have worked as a nanny for 17+ years. I am a mother of 2 boys, an 11-year-old and a 3-year-old. I am looking for a new family to nanny for, ideally a 0-3-year-old to take care of alongside my younger son. I enjoy working with kids and being a part of a family. I am skilled at helping kids through developmental...
Antonia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Antonia looked after my 4 year old son for two weeks during the work day while we were visiting the area. He loved playing with her boys and visiting local parks. Antonia was very punctual, communicative and caring and I felt confident my son was in safe hands."
Sadira C.
Chalia S.
Oakland, CA
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Crafty, Self Starting, Loving Nanny With 16 Years Of Experience, Livescan Certified
5.0
(1)
My experience with nannying started at 18 when I nannied for a family with a toddler and newborn. I soon realized how much I love working with families and helping them keep their lives organized and flowing smoothly and happily . I love working with children as well as helping families by making their lives easier.
My...
Chalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chalia worked with our family 25 hrs/week for approximately 7 months before COVID turned the world upside down. She mostly provided after-school care for our daughter (then in 1st grade), who adored Chalia. They did all kinds of amazing art projects together, many...
Tracie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 18 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Laundry. I am looking for a full time job, I love children, I like to read books, play, dance, sing and do activities such as going for a walk, have good references if it is necessary.
Rosa can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rosa was our daughter's nanny for 1 1/2 years. She is kind, caring, calm, and loving. She is very punctual, and flexible when things come up and a family may need her to stay late. She truly loves children, and her love for our daughter was always palpable - our...
Jeremy and Noemi W.
Katrina D.
Oakland, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Passionate And Caring Nanny Ready To Nurture Your Little Ones!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there!
I am actively seeking an opportunity to work with a wonderful family as a nanny. I've dedicated 15 years to the rewarding role of childcare provider. My passion for childcare was nurtured from a young age, growing up with a mother who specialized in early childhood development and special needs care. I have not...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katrina is one of the most caring and thoughtful humans I have had the joy to meet.
She is a reflective and honest caretaker and met each day with humor, and compassion. Katerina valued what my needs were as a new mother as well as how she could best support my...
Madison B.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Been working as nanny for 22 yrs and a postpartum doula for 10. Mostly experience with newborns including twins and triplets .
Have my newborn care specialist certification as well
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Melissa is a loving and trustworthy caretaker of young kids. She watched my daughter regularly for over a year, and my daughter cares a lot for her. She has many years experience caring for young children."
Susannah C.
Kennedy W.
Oakland, CA
$30-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Cal Graduate/Experienced Nanny Available For Part-Time Childcare Now
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kennedy, and I am a Cal graduate and professional nanny. I am located in Lakeshore, Oakland. I have 8 years of childcare experience - 5 years as a childcare attendant at the Bay Club gym, where I worked with all ages (newborn to 14 years old), caring for infants, creating and facilitating educational and...
Kennedy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kennedy did an excellent job taking care of my son. She is timely, personal, and conscientious."
Care member
Amy K.
Oakland, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher, Nanny, And Parent Consultant Looking For A P/T Nanny Position! :)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amy , and I have had the privilege of working with children and families for the past 10+ years. I'm 30 years old, a UC Berkeley graduate, where I graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Education. Upon graduation, I became a certified classroom teacher and taught 2nd grade (with...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Amy has been such a gift for our family. Our 4 year old was very anxious about spending time apart from us (along with my own anxiety about sending our daughter off with someone new!), however Amy immediately put us all at ease. Amy has a natural ability to connect...
Mia F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a UCSB communication graduate and I have spent 10 years working with children. I have worked for 8 years as a gymnastics coach with preschool and school aged children in addition to nannying in Santa Barbara. I love working with children and hope to also have a great and lasting relationship with all the families I work...
5.0
"Our two kids (6 & 8) love Nora! Nora has been watching them once a week for the past few months and they literally push us out the door so they can have fun with her. She is firm and sets clear boundaries, while being patient and kind, which is exactly the energy...
Megan S.
Alexandra H.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver Available (Nanny Or Babysitter)
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ali, I'm 29 and I'm looking for a nannying position! I have been nannying full time for over 9 years and have experience with children of all ages, from infants to teens. I recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology and moved to the west coast to explore my options! I strive to stay engaged, punctual, and...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ali has been a great helping hand for our family as we adjust to having a newborn as first-time parents. She's been trustworthy, dependable, and truly cares and loves our daughter. She's been a great help, and I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a nanny."
Amber B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!!
I'm a Physical Therapist (knowledge in childhood development)
Fully Covid vaccinated and booster
I have experience with infants, toddlers and early school kids.
Nanny share experience
Fluent Portuguese and English
Pet lover
CPR/First aid certified
Have my own car
I'm extremely responsible, lovely and kind person, I...
Lua can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lua is a very responsible individual, and is wonderful with children. Highly recommend working with her!"
Chris L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Anakaren but I go by "AK". I am Bay Area native. I have been a nanny since the age of 19 so I have 9 years of experience. I am currently still in school pursuing a BA in Digital Audience at ASU which is all done online. I do have a general AA. I very fond of kids and have loved being part of raising them.
Ana Karen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Ana Karen is a gem - hands down amazing. We have three girls, currently 8, 6, and 4, that Ana Karen has cared for this past year and she's only transitioning from the job because she's moving.
Ana Karen is always on time, friendly, flexible and a good...
Sally S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am planning to move to the Portland/Vancouver area within the next three months. I currently am keeping all of my options for job opportunities open. I've been working at a hotel chain in my current state of CA for almost a year but was an exclusive full time nanny to multiple families before, during and after the pandemic.
I...
Bonnie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Bonnie is currently working for my family as a child care provider for my 3 children part-time. Bonnie is dependable, always on time (even a little early), and great with my kids. She takes them for walks, bakes with them, and is really good with my autistic son. I...
Kristin V.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, families! I have approximately 15 years professional experience working with children, first as a daycare assistant and then as a nanny, but I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I absolutely adore babies and children! Before having my own daughter, I became a certified postpartum doula, so I have experience...
Nelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My family and I have known Nelly for almost two years now and she truly is THE BEST. We needed someone to take care of our daughter (now 3 1/2) during school breaks/transitions, typically from 9:00am to 2:00pm. In that time, Nelly would promptly pick her up and...
Nicole G.
5.0
(4)
I have, 20 years of experience.
I do have, CPR certificates.
Available, for weekends, and nights.
Nury can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nury was wonderful with our son. Loving, kind, and dedicated to making sure he was safe and supported in his development. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently working full time during the weekdays, free only after 5 p.m. M-F. However, I am open to babysitting on the weekends, any time.
Maria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Maria. She is thoughtful, mature, easy to work with and very good with children. She strikes a good balance of being firm and reinforcing rules while still being fun and playful. "
Nichole G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
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,...
5.0
"Gabriela took wonderful care of my cat, he was very relaxed and happy when I got home. She kept me well informed, and sent photos along the way! I highly recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ruvi . I'm a mother of 2 kids with a caring and patient personality. Being one of the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been part of my day to day. So naturally I turned to childcare as my profession at the age of 18 and never looked back. With 9 years of experience, my background caring for infants, toddlers...
Ruvi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Ruvi! She has been taking care of my kids for almost 7 years! We trust her completely and don’t know what we would do without her honestly. Anyone that hires here will be in great hands! "
Care member
Sarah M.
Oakland, CA
$30-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Teacher Of 13 Years Looking For Part-Time Work
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Rasa!
(Rasa comes from Sarah, which is what is written in my past reviews)
I have 15+ years of experience working with youth of all ages. After years of working in many different environments, from teaching in the classroom, working as a full-time live-in/travel Nanny, to daycare providing and summer-camp...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is absolutely the best care giver we have had yet. She aligns with all your guidelines and requests while respecting the child fully. Our son truly loves this women and Sarah's teachings and love has left a long lasting mark on our family and our son. He's...
Sara M.
4.7
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Katrina. I have been in the childcare field for 20year's My passion are children from 0 to 5 years old. Tasks perform included feeding, changing of diapers, when necessary. I prepare meals for lunch and snack. I conduct activities that promote the social, developmental and educational growth of children.
Katrina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Katrina has worked as our daughter's nanny for just under one year and during that time she has become a part of our family. Our daughter is starting preschool this winter and we are so sad to have to part ways. Katrina is kind, patient, nurturing and so full of...
Kate E.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
Amber R.
5.0
Amber was a wonderful nanny to my toddler. She brought such positive energy to the position and loved to sing, read, dance, and play with him. She always made sure the house was tidy at the end of the day and my son looked forward to her arrival in the morning. Since she moved she will no longer be...
- Raquel F.
Antonia P.
5.0
Antonia looked after my 4 year old son for two weeks during the work day while we were visiting the area. He loved playing with her boys and visiting local parks. Antonia was very punctual, communicative and caring and I felt confident my son was in safe hands.
- Sadira C.
Chalia S.
5.0
Chalia worked with our family 25 hrs/week for approximately 7 months before COVID turned the world upside down. She mostly provided after-school care for our daughter (then in 1st grade), who adored Chalia. They did all kinds of amazing art projects together, many of which are still on our walls....
- Tracie B.
Rosa M.
5.0
Rosa was our daughter's nanny for 1 1/2 years. She is kind, caring, calm, and loving. She is very punctual, and flexible when things come up and a family may need her to stay late. She truly loves children, and her love for our daughter was always palpable - our daughter calls her "Tia Rosa" and is...
- Jeremy and Noemi W.
Katrina D.
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Katrina!! She took amazing care of my daughter. She has the best heart and just loves kids. Katrina is very flexible and does anything she can to help! Finding the right childcare was so important to me and I feel so lucky to have such a great person to leave...
- Taleya H.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Oakland, CA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Oakland, CA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Oakland, CA is as of is $27.26 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Oakland, CA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 258 in Oakland, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Oakland, CA?
You can find different nanny services in Oakland through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Oakland, CA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Oakland, CA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Nannies in Oakland, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 273 reviews of the 260 listed nannies.