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299 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
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
(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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie was very sweet, punctual, caring, and had an immediate connection with my daughter. J. has special needs and limited communication as an autistic adult yet Natalie was able to communicate with J. and gain her trust. Natalie checked in with me a few times...
Maryjane S.
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)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Andrea and I absolutely adore kids; being the eldest of three, it's practically in my nature to protect and take care of children. I am currently a student at UC Berkeley, majoring in Comparative Literature.
Before moving to the Bay Area, I worked full-time as a Dental Assistant for 2 years where it was often my...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Definitely would hire again! Prompt, good activities with a ~2 year old. "
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Marissa and I have about 13 years of experience under my belt as a caregiver. My mom had end stage renal failure, diabetes, and congestive heart failure. I took are of her, managed her medications, took her to her doctor appointments, helped her bathe / dress etc., and did so both officially (2 years of...
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Marissa is the most dependable caregiver that I have ever used. My mother had her left knee replaced and Marissa's expertise was just what we needed to get her back to good health. The grace that she provided my mother made her feel extremely comfortable and at...
Britt C.
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 watched our two kids, ages 10 and 12 at a hotel in SF. She was very punctual and communicated well. She watched my daughter at the pool and also took our dog out to potty. Highly recommend Bridget."
Maricar K.
5.0
(1)
Hi there!
I'm Isabella, and I am recent graduate at UC Berkeley majoring in Feminist Studies and minoring in Public Health. I am adult, child, and baby First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I have been babysitting since the age of 12 outside of the house, with ages from 12 mo. to 12 years, up to four kids at a time. I am an outgoing and...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabella is very caring, punctual, great at decision making and is great with kids. She finds great activities for kids to do and they always have fun with her. Your kids will be in great hands with Isabella!"
Allie C.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I needed a last minute babysitter and Amanda messaged me right away, and seemed enthusiastic to watch our little one. She was very attentive towards my child, and we plan to keep her as our go-to babysitter from here on out."
Jennifer D.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ella is super customer focused. She used her intuition to seamlessly mesh with our young daughter. Even though our 1.5yr old was super clingy to her parents, Ella had the situation aced right after nap time. Great mojo!"
Ben J.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, 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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, 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.
Jackie G.
Berkeley, CA
$29/hr • 7 yrs exp
Fun Sitter Who Likes To Get Hands On And Creative With My Kiddos
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Jackie and I work full time M-F from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. I am looking for once occurring jobs to make ends meet. I simply miss working with children as it's my passion and. I have a Bachelors degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Teacher Prep from CSUEB. I am mostly available to babysit...
Jackie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Both our 4 yo and 8 yo love Jackie. Her communication is crystal clear and she is very punctual. Her passion for children is palpable. My kids can't wait to hang with Jackie again."
Sandy P.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, 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.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We now think of Corinne more as a member of our family than as a caregiver to our child. She integrated with our lives so seamlessly it feels like we have all known each other for much longer than just six months. When Corrine first started caring for our son, her...
Taylor 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, 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.
5.0
(3)
Hello! a responsible caregiver with 3 years of experience at Akidemia daycare center in Albany. A UC Berkeley graduate in Molecular Environmental Biology and Political Science, I love incorporating educational activities into child care. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, have excellent references, a clean driving record, and a...
Alexandrea can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alex is an excellent child care provider. She is fun and reliable. She provided care for my son at his daycare and also baby sits for us on occasion. We have loved how she balances education and playtime and invests in cultivating a whole-brain approach. She is...
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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.
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.
Andrea B.
5.0
Definitely would hire again! Prompt, good activities with a ~2 year old.
- Care member
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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 299 babysitters in Berkeley, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 $23.88 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 Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 120 reviews of the 299 listed babysitters.