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562 babysitters are listed in Oakland, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Oakland, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've just completely my masters at UC Berkeley and am looking for part-time care positions while I apply for PhD programs and continue working with professors on related projects. I have a wealth of experience babysitting (below) and am a certified children's yoga instructor. Most recently I worked as a wellness & mindfulness...
Maya can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Maya was great to work with. She was always on time and has a very lovely personality. And must importantly my son loved her! I highly recommend Maya."
Izell B.
Autumn R.
Oakland, CA
$51/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Experienced Babysitter With Open/Flexibly Schedule And Great References
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I grew up the middle child of five in Cambria Ca. After graduating high school I moved to San Francisco where I attended school and started to nanny. I have cared for children of all ages but mostly newborns and infants. I have experience with multiple kids, twin infants, children with disabilities and families with pets. I have...
Autumn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Autumn brings so much to our family. Both my husband and I are relatively recent transplants to the Bay Area. Without family nearby, determining what to do about childcare can feel overwhelming, especially with a first child. Autumn has stepped in seamlessly and...
Catriona C.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! I'm an energetic and reliable child care provider with over a decade of experience working with early and elementary school age children in diverse home and school settings. I have extensive knowledge and skills in providing long-term care through educating and amusing the children by reading, engaging in creative play,...
Meryem can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"She took care of our then 4-month-old baby girl. Meryem was great to work with. She did play-time, tummy-time, and walks with our baby. We were very happy with Meryem and felt like our baby was in good hands."
Cem R.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, 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.
Patricia L.
Oakland, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter And Retired Speech Pathologist! Big Animal Lover!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Are you in search of care for your beloved children and/or pets? I am a fully vaccinated, loving and responsible mom and retired Speech Pathologist living in Montclair Village who is looking to serve your family.
I provide the following services:
1. Care and supervision for children ages 3-13.
2. Assistance with homework.
3....
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Patty is a highly intelligent, trustworthy, kind, ethical and intelligent individual. I have known her for over 30 years. She is my sister in law. We recently had the opportunity to reconnect when she came to Texas because of a family illness. I was so...
Ellen L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
My name is Marycarmen. I am a student of traditional, Indigenous medicine and midwifery.
For 9+ years now, I've been supporting families and individuals with the full spectrum of life.
My offerings include childcare, childbirth education, labor and postpartum support, bodywork, energy work, errands running and...
Marycarmen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mary worked for me a too-short few months but she managed to steal my little boy's heart. Mary is an angel. She is kind, nice, and sweet. I explained to her how I care for my kids and how I wish she care for them too and she followed through in every aspect. Mary...
Daisy H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom and a young grandmother who has enjoyed and contributed to my daughter, granddaughter and number of other children emotionally, cognitively, and socially very successfully over the years. You can trust that should you choose me to take care of your child in any capacity, you will find I' m very nurturing and create...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sharon has cared for my pre-school aged daughter and our younger daughter is a year and a half. She is an abundance of laughter, enthusiasm and energy. Sharon has always got a magic bag full of goodies and creative projects in line. She consistently sends me photos...
Heather M.
5.0
(2)
I have experience working at a daycare and babysitting for my neighbor's kids for about five years. I love to paint play with kids in addition to teaching them small facts about the world. At the daycare I worked I would help with craft activities, in addition to reading books, teaching the alphabet but overall making sure the...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laura has been taking care of my daughter Melody for quite a while. She’s so happy to the point where she asks to see her through the week! All good things and I’d highly recommend putting your trust with Laura! "
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I my name is Lorrany I'm 24 years old I'm from Brazil and currently I'm studying Pedagogy I was a volunteer for two years in a daycare where I took care of children from 6 months to 3 years old I volunteered for a year in a church where I taught and played with children from 4 to 5 years old on Feb 2020 I moved to the United...
5.0
"Lorrany communicated promptly through messaging and was punctual. She immediately got to know the kids and they quickly became very comfortable with her. She was also flexible with timing. I would definitely recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Bay Area Families!
My name is Andrea and I am from Colombia. I am a a responsible 30-year-old that really enjoys bringing value to the families I work with. I have extensive experience as a babysitter and nanny for babies, toddlers and teens. I love the curious world of a kid's mind and genuinely enjoy seeing them grow and...
5.0
"Paula came to "revitalize" my house just a month ago and she started with a deep cleaning. And it was deep cleaning, indeed. Just one example, when she got busy with the shower that outcome was so incredible that I couldn't recognize it, especially the shower door....
Sergio N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, parents! I have moved back to Oakland after living in San Jose for almost 10 years and I am working full time as a pre-k teacher. I have experience working as a transitional kindergarten teacher, nanny, floater teacher, preschool aide and teacher, a school-age daycare teacher and family daycare assistant and have done...
Krystal can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(2)
I have 3 years of experience working with kids of all ages! I also previously worked at a youth math tutoring center for 3 years and babysit neighborhood kids. I can help with anything from errands to appointments, learning and hobby/sports! I also have experience working with kids with disabilities.
Nia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nia is trustworthy and gets along so well with my son. She is playful, positive and she is always on time. Nia is my go to babysitter. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jocelyn, an experienced caregiver with a background in working with children aged 4-13 at a local school, l've proved my skills in providing a safe and nurturing environment. I also have
previous experience babysitting babies as young as 2 months old. This included bottle feeding, belly time, and even stroller...
5.0
"She's a great babysitter who always pays attention to the kids. She keeps them entertained with fun activities that help them learn and stay active"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am thrilled about the potential of working with you and your precious one(s).
Isatou can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Isatou or Isha as we like to call her was our best babysitter to date! She was always on time often times early to help me out with the kids and was just so respectful and sweet. She was able to teach the kids, help them with homework, and play with them indoors...
Cheryl H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gracie, and I recently graduated with my Masters in Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. I currently work as a therapist in the East Bay, specializing in adolescents and families.
Prior to being a therapist, I worked in childcare and education for many years. From 2016 to 2022, I worked for the Voyageur...
Gracie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gracie is the absolute best. She babysat for our family before moving away. She was punctual, caring, dependable, an excellent communicator and was a creative and thoughtful caregiver. I wish she'd move back to CO!! :("
Jamie C.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Daniela, and I was born in Venezuela. I speak Spanish fluently, and I have been taking care of infants and pre-adolescents for more than 12 years. I love to do activities that help children develop their motor and psychomotor skills. I was a high performance Badminton athlete, and I know how to play guitar and...
5.0
"Daniela is amazing. She genuinely loves children and you can tell. She is very knowledgeable about caring for babies and had great insight into ways to help develop and support their growth. She takes wonderful care of our son. She is punctual, and so incredibly...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Happy new year :)
I'd be happy to trick-or-treat with your little(s) for Halloween! My name is isela & thank you for checking me out. I've been babysitting since I was 14 & grateful for the trust handed to me. my experience: had the privilege to babysit since 2008during summer & winter breaks. high school has a church & volunt....
Isela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Isela was great! Long overdue review here. Isela showed up in a pinch and was invaluable in keeping kids entertained and happy. You can tell she truly loves kids and they connect with her. Thank you so much Isela!"
Rachael C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Greetings families!
My name is Samantha but you all can call me Sam.
I have been a career nanny for 10+ years. And have experience working with newborns, infant, toddlers, and older children all around. Plus, a background with children diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and bipolar disorder.
Am mom to a pitbull mix doggo and a...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Samantha (Sammy) was wonderful from the start! She cared for my son until recently when we had to move. I was very sad to leave her behind! Sammy is kind, caring and very compassionate about working with children. She cared for my son from the time he was...
Brittnie P.
Karessa I.
Oakland, CA
$15-30/hr • 15 yrs exp
Social Work Clinician Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Position
5.0
(15)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am looking for opportunities for winter break, spring break and summer break.
Please reach out if I can assist at this point with your family.
My name is Karessa. I am a trained clinical social worker and I live in Oakland, CA.
A little bit about what I am looking for:
I am currently open to provide some one-time care...
Karessa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karessa was an amazing sitter for my son and his best friend during a preschool shut down. She explored new adventures for them, basing her choices on what the boys expressed and liked. My son still talks about the story time they went to together.
She was...
Kevin M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because as I already mentioned I enjoy caring for others and also love getting to know their unique characters! I love kids and working with them I believe is the best job for me!
I'm looking for a job that provides a safe and comfortable environment to care for a child. I am looking to babysit kids 3...
5.0
"Bizunesh helps us take care of our 9-month-old son on 3 days of the week, and we feel so lucky to have found her. With our son, she is attentive, patient, caring, and very successful at helping him sleep, which is no easy feat! With us parents, she is a true...
Christabel P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
Maya R.
5.0
Maya was great to work with. She was always on time and has a very lovely personality. And must importantly my son loved her! I highly recommend Maya.
- Izell B.
Autumn R.
5.0
Autumn brings so much to our family. Both my husband and I are relatively recent transplants to the Bay Area. Without family nearby, determining what to do about childcare can feel overwhelming, especially with a first child. Autumn has stepped in seamlessly and provided us with total peace of mind....
- Catriona C.
Meryem B.
5.0
She took care of our then 4-month-old baby girl. Meryem was great to work with. She did play-time, tummy-time, and walks with our baby. We were very happy with Meryem and felt like our baby was in good hands.
- Cem R.
Alexandra H.
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.
Patricia L.
5.0
Patty cared for our kindergarten-aged daughter after school for a couple of months. She immediately integrated into our family routines and created a strong bond with our daughter (and with all of us). She was incredibly reliable in picking up our daughter from school despite varying daily...
- Allison 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 562 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 $24.42 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 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 340 reviews of the 562 listed babysitters.