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563 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
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember - then my little brother was born when I was 14 and I got a TON of babysitting experience! I've nannied a bunch since then and I really enjoy it. I was working full time as a social worker for years but I am loving taking time off to do work that is more lighthearted for a...
Wren can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Wren is the best! Super positive and dependable. My 3 year old daughter keeps asking when she will be back to draw pictures with her. She's engaged and fun. I also have a 10 month old baby, and Wren was able to juggle both kids with grace and care. She's calm,...
Bonnie P.
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.
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially. Very patient. "
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former special education teacher. I have a BA in Elementary Education/Special Education.
I am a creative, fun, animal friendly, youthful, former teacher, It is my joy to help your family thrive in a positive atmosphere. My hobbies and loves are creating art, healthy cooking, exploring nature, festivals, and of course...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Delena. I currently work as a Nanny and Personal Chef for families across the Bay area.
It brings me joy to work with children and to be apart of the process of nurturing their beautiful growth and development. To be able to care for and connect with little ones at such important moments of their lives and to...
Delena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Delena has been caring for our 4 year old for the past five months. She has been wonderful and thoughtful in her care-giving. She has been available during school breaks which has been a lifesaver, and very enthusiastic in taking our daughter out for full day...
Valencia J.
Maria M.
Oakland, CA
$30-46/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Maria, I am a loving caring person who loves children I'm very patient, and have much experience as well. I speak Spanish and English. I have plenty of experience with children. I have raised my four children, which are all adults now. I also have experience of taking care children that aren't my own, Which I can...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"We have the privilege of having Maria care for our daughter since she was two months old. She was respectful of following our parenting decisions and was also a of source of knowledge for us, especially as first time parents. Our daughter has grown so much with her...
Tom Y.
Namuundul B.
Oakland, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Care Taker For Elderly, Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Cared for clients who had mild dementia and Alzheimer's with their personal care including companionship, meal prep, assistance with meds, light house keeping, doctors appointments, driving and grocery shopping etc. Has experience with bed bound patients. Honest and have great sense of humor, open minded, very responsible,...
Namuundul can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, companionship, live-in home care, personal care & more
5.0
"I really liked her caring that true feeling of wanting to help that person and always on time does the extra making sure that person has nothing to worry. She has a very genuine personality, funny and kind. Also good traits of being clean and responsible for the...
Care member
5.0
(14)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
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 health and other emotional or...
Rose can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Our daughter has pretty severe separation anxiety normally, but she adjusted to Rose very quickly. Rose has a real talent for playing with and entertaining toddlers, and we loved having her in our home. We will be hiring Rose again. "
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been around animals since I was a little girl... so basically all my life. I've owned fish, birds, a turtle, cats, doves, pigeons, ducks, rabbits, chickens, geese, and dogs. I started boarding at my home when a friend was down on his luck and needed someone to care for his fur baby. I opened my door to the idea and the rest...
Magali can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Magali was so friendly so caring for my dog oops, sent pictures oops like she said she was.I felt so comfortable on my vacation knowing that oops was being well taken care of. I would highly recommend Magali to all my friends, family I love ones."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sasithorn. I am patient, responsible, energetic, and detail-oriented. I have 7 years of childcare experience, and I was an au pair for two years from 2018 to 2020. For the first family, I took care of 6-month-old twin girls for 1 year. For the second family, I took care of a 3-month-old girl for over 2 years....
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Sasithorn as my recurring babysitter for the last five months since our child was 2 months old, and we couldn't be happier with her. She clearly loves playing with our child, keeping up playful chatter and having a very calm yet enthusiastic energy. As a...
Vena C.
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 is so wonderful! She is an excellent communicator, very responsive and very dependable. She is really great with both my infant and my toddler and she can take care of both of them at once when needed. Alejandra is very engaging and attentive with my...
Elizabeth F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Destiny and I have made children the focus of my life! I graduated from Sacramento State University in May 2020 with a BS in Criminal Justice. I've taken many child development courses throughout college as well as participated in field work in kindergarten classes. I have nannied for several families...
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I wish I could leave ten stars for Destiny! We were so lucky to work with her for several months. I was nervous to hire our first-ever nanny for our baby. But Destiny immediately won the whole family over with her warmth, kindness, and openness. She is always...
Emily T.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate who loves working with kids! I have driven carpools, tutored grades K-8, worked two summers as a camp counselor, as a full-time nanny for 6 months and part-time babysitter for over 5 years.
Spending time with kids is not only really fun for me but it truly fulfills me and makes me happy. When I...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We LOVED Bella so much! Whenever I left my son with Bella I knew he was in good hands! She kept me updated and was always on time. She always came up with activities to keep my son entertained! They had a great bond and we were so sad when she moved back to...
Sarrah E.
Jacqueline M.
Oakland, CA
$23-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Jacqueline, I've been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I love children, being able to watch them play, grown mentally and physically. I have experience with newborns up to 5-year-olds. I'm a medical assistant but have taken a break from it to keep interacting with the little ones. My contract with my current...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jackie is wonderful! She has been our nanny for over two years, since our two-year-old was five months old. She feels like a part of the family - she’s genuine, very helpful, comes up with fun ways to help our child learn new skills, and is very communicative and...
Cristina M.
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, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Deanna M.
Oakland, CA
$56/hr • 4 yrs exp
Active, Great Teacher, Sports Coaching, Arts And Drama, Your Kids Can Learn It All
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Deanna, I am a young professional nanny, with a passion for caregiving. I love children and love their smiles and satisfaction from learning and discovering new things. I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old, from summer camp counselors to being known to my very large family as the "family...
Deanna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Just finished interviewing with Deanna. She arrived earlier than I did. She was professional, great eye contact and wonderful smile. This is my first week on Care.com and I am currently scheduled for other interviews and haven't made a decision yet. However,...
Melissa S.
Brandi H.
Oakland, CA
$20-31/hr • 6 yrs exp
A Fun, Active College Student Who Enjoys Working With Children!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Brandi. Due to Covid-19, I have lots of extra time on my hands, and would love to work one-on-one with a family again. I am currently seeking part time or temporary positions. I have worked as a babysitter and nanny for 20+ families throughout the Bay Area. In addition to babysitting experience, I am a former infant,...
Brandi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"When you come across a person like Brandi your heart instantly smiles. She is so patient and communicates so well with our daughter. The projects she would prepare were so creative!! I'm talking online craft website worthy creative!! She would fill my daughter's...
Kristina J.
Gina G.
Oakland, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Preschool/Elementary School Teacher & Nutrition Coach W/ M.Ed
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had some booking requests not go through because the site is glitching. Please message me via care 1st to make sure it's a fit.
I've been working with kids since I was 13, and absolutely love the joy, wisdom & intention they bring to my life! I've spent most of my career babysitting, nannying, teaching preschool (have all...
Gina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We were so lucky that Gina agreed to take care of both of our children when they were 3 and 6 months old respectively. Gina has a gift with children, she is able to intuit their needs and was very communicative about all aspects related to their care. Both times...
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Fatou K.
Oakland, CA
$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am An Energetic, Pleasant Lady, Who Loves Being Around Kids!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic, warm, and nurturing woman who loves being around kids. I am very active by nature and I take great pleasure in engaging with children and in helping them to discover the simple joys of the world around them. I grew up with many children and families around me all the time and was raised in a culture where "it...
Fatou can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fatou was my children’s nanny about 16 years ago (a testament, btw, on her very long track record- she is so experienced-we were, by far, not her first family). After going through a few folks with my oldest child, we were so blessed to have her be a part of our...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
Wren E.
5.0
Wren is the best! Super positive and dependable. My 3 year old daughter keeps asking when she will be back to draw pictures with her. She's engaged and fun. I also have a 10 month old baby, and Wren was able to juggle both kids with grace and care. She's calm, communicative, and basically everything...
- Bonnie P.
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.
Rae C.
5.0
She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially. Very patient.
- Care member
Delena C.
5.0
Delena has been caring for our 4 year old for the past five months. She has been wonderful and thoughtful in her care-giving. She has been available during school breaks which has been a lifesaver, and very enthusiastic in taking our daughter out for full day programs during these times. Delena is...
- Valencia J.
Maria M.
5.0
Mari took care of our son from 2 to 6 months, and she has been the best caregiver we could have asked for. Maria is reliable and flexible, playful, and a great guide for scheduling naps and setting a sleep and feed routine for the baby. Our baby now naps on his own! I HIGHLY recommend.
- Priscilla C.
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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 563 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 $24.50 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 336 reviews of the 563 listed babysitters.