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594 babysitters are listed in Oakland, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Oakland, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
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
Jenny can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
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."
Hazel M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a very reliable and fun babysitter. I enjoy going on walks, coloring, dancing, and playing. Looking for a full-time job.
Alejandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Alejandra was able to help me out last minute and she was great with my two kids. Definitely recommend using her as your babysitter!"
Juan C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Sandra. I'm hoping to connect with families who need occasional or one-time care. I would be happy to help on Friday (after 5:30) and Saturdays/Sundays if you're looking to go out on date nights, have self care time, or run errands.
My undergrad is in Child Development and my masters is in Child...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sandra provided backup care for my daughter while her preschool was out. She helped her paint a rainbow art project and when it was time to go home, my daughter wanted her to keep playing after a full day! Sandra also helped organize toys and tidied and staged my...
Eleanor L.
Carmen M.
Oakland, CA
$40-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Carmen, and I am 27 years old. I began my childcare working with kids in special needs education at Castro Valley High School my sophomore year until I graduated in 2014. During that time I was also a part time nanny for various families in the evenings. After high-school I immediately began working as a...
Carmen can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carmen is a premiere childcare provider! Very familiar with terminologies relating to care styles, such as BLE and attachment parenting. conversation was very comfortable and had a natural flow. Experience is impressive and I recommend her to anyone looking for...
Joe M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started taking care of my grandmother when I was 18 years old. My services include meal preparation for her, helping her and going for short walks with her! I have enjoyed every moment of taking care of her till today! I transferred to independently helping elderly people from hospice too one on one sessions:) I love meeting...
Nonhlakanipho can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep
5.0
"I needed medical support when I was in San Francisco for work and she was an incredible support! Not only did she arrive on time, but she was also incredibly friendly, punctual and helpful! I would recommend her to anyone who needs care."
Sarah V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Gabriela, since I was a little girl, my life has been full of love for animals.
I'm happy to walk your dogs or cats, play with them and make sure they are active and happy.
If you have cats, fish or other pets that need attention in your home, I will be happy to visit them, feed them, administer medication or...
Gabriela can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, grooming, pet walking
5.0
"Gabriela was a wonderful pet sitter! She was so communicative and sent us daily updates and photos on how our pets were doing. She and her husband stayed at our home and left it very clean and tidy. She went above and beyond and we would highly recommend her and...
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Nikki M.
Oakland, CA
$75/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nikki. I am a former elementary teacher. I was a 4th grade teacher for three years and 3rd grade teacher for two years.
I am passionate, kind, creative and patient. With my 5+ years of experience, your child will receive excellent tutoring. My knowledge of curriculum, creating lessons, and building confidence...
5.0
"We feel incredibly lucky to have found Nikki. She's reliable, punctual, patient and positive. My daughter is regularly taking tutoring lessons with her and we are very happy with the results."
Viviana D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have only ever worked in child care and grew up with a lot of kids in the house. I have a total of 25 nieces and nephews that I have helped take care of regularly while growing up. That has provided me with a lot of first hand experience with kids from new borns to teenagers. I have also spent time as a TA in high school, I...
Kaela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
5.0
"We started part time with Kaela (because she was booked with another family) and were lucky enough to have her take full time work with our baby Hank who is very icy to most people. He and Kaela are like best friends. He lights up when she comes in the door and...
Care member
Salem T.
Oakland, CA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as honest, regular easy going
I like working with kids because I love kids and to be honest that's my experience almost all my jobs.
I started working with kids when any time from now onwards
In my spare time, I like to watching cooking video and any thing similar with cooking cakes.
5.0
"Salem provided a few days of after school care for my 4.5 year old daughter while we were still on the waitlist for the aftercare program at her school. I was working from home in the basement while Salem cared for my daughter upstairs. I could hear them laughing...
Linda E.
Jenna W.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of child care experience and I love spending time with kids. I work as a internal medicine resident physician at Kaiser Oakland and enjoy taking care of children in my free time. Throughout my life I have worked in childcare and have loved being involved in the children's' lives and watching them grow up.
Jenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jenna is incredible - we have been lucky to have her fill in for us a couple different times to take care of our twin 1-year-olds, and each time she has managed to completely charm them by the end of the day. I’m glad she’s going to be a doctor - the medical...
Greg W.
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone, my name is Alaiyah and I am currently a college student at San Jose State University. I have three years of experience and can't wait to gain more! I can help with Swimming Supervision, Fun Crafts, along with overseeing homework. I'm so excited to meet your little ones!
Alaiyah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Alaiyah, was really amazing! She was very patient with the children. I have a 7 year old and 4 year old. She had activities planned for the kids for our date night. The kids are usually shy when meeting new people, but she helped them feel comfortable. Alaiyah was...
Tanya S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am easy going, good with kids, and interested in taking care of the elderly as well. I think working with the elderly will earn you more than dollars but education from their experience.
I am respectful to the elderly as if they're my own relatives and am willing to help them with their daily living.
Sakina can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, transportation, personal care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Haven't worked with Sakina for long but communication has been great and Sakina was punctual, calm, and kind to our mom. Thank you!"
Younes N.
Chrystal M.
Oakland, CA
$61/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I earned my Bachelor's in Psychology with the main focus being Child and Adolescent Development from Boise State University.
I believe in being honest at all times. I am very energetic, compassionate, and empathetic.
I practice boundaries and I communicate thoroughly and consistently. I love reading, being outside, playing...
Chrystal can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 29 years old and I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I am an art graduate and current early childhood education student so I love to encourage children to use their imagination and engage with art. Due to my schooling I am able to help kids at their specific developmental stages and make sure they meet their...
Katherine can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
Here is a little bit about myself: mature, dependable, and high-energy with a passion for child care excellence. Valued by previous families for warmth, professionalism, dedication, and excellent judgment. I like to provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children and...
5.0
"Alexandra is a warm and kind babysitter. She is super creative when it comes to keeping a child happy and engaged through the day. Her baking skills are a win (specially if you have toddlers you know a homemade cookie project will always be a winner)
I highly...
Karen Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a professional language teacher with a M. A. degree from University of San Francisco who has been working with children since 2014, where I started off as a children ESL teacher in China. And in 2015, I worked as an au pair in Atlanta. Starting from 2017, I moved to SF and part time babysitting and tutoring. I love every...
Snow can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- 8+ years of tutoring experience
- scored in the 99th percentile on PSAT and ACT, 4. 14 GPA
- main subjects of expertise: algebra, geometry, pre calculus, calculus, biology, chemistry, reading and writing skills from elementary school to college level, standardized test prep, college admission process + essay writing
- college...
5.0
"Professional, punctual, and very knowledgeable in a variety of subject matters. Would highly recommend for future positions."
Susan H.
Mimi T.
Oakland, CA
$30-47/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been a care giver for the last 15 years. I love to read to kids and really enjoy hanging out at the library and parks with them! I'm also very helpful with chores and running errands as needed.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mimi was our nanny for two years, watching our two preschool/elementary age girls. She is AMAZING. She would watch our girls for several hours each day, helping them with homework, playing, and showers, and she would help us with cooking and laundry. She even...
Paul K.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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 respectively when I started. I live...
Rae can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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,...
Diksha D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
Jenny U.
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.
- Hazel M.
Alejandra F.
5.0
Alejandra was able to help me out last minute and she was great with my two kids. Definitely recommend using her as your babysitter!
- Juan C.
Sandra C.
5.0
Sandra provided backup care for my daughter while her preschool was out. She helped her paint a rainbow art project and when it was time to go home, my daughter wanted her to keep playing after a full day! Sandra also helped organize toys and tidied and staged my daughter's room at the end of the...
- Eleanor L.
Carmen M.
5.0
Carmen is a premiere childcare provider! Very familiar with terminologies relating to care styles, such as BLE and attachment parenting. conversation was very comfortable and had a natural flow. Experience is impressive and I recommend her to anyone looking for top-tier.
- Joe M.
Nonhlakanipho S.
5.0
I needed medical support when I was in San Francisco for work and she was an incredible support! Not only did she arrive on time, but she was also incredibly friendly, punctual and helpful! I would recommend her to anyone who needs care.
- Sarah V.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oakland, CA:
How can I find a Oakland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oakland, 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 594 babysitters in Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA?
The average rate for Oakland, CA babysitters on Care.com is $24.28 per hour as of April 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 Oakland, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Oakland, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 327 reviews of the 594 listed babysitters.