Find Babysitters in Albany, CA
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in Albany, CA and hire the best fit for your family.
Find babysitters in Albany, CA that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Albany, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Albany, CA
Patricia C.
Oakland, CA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with over 30 years of experience.
I am able to provide a nurturing childcare experience, fully immersed in the Spanish language and Oaxacan culture. When your children are with me, they are like family.
I am CPR certified and vaccinated against COVID19.
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Patricia is kind, intentional, and so thoughtful with the care she provides to our almost 2 year old. We trust Patricia completely. She cooks, provides daytime/nighttime care, can manage challenging nap and feeding routines, and always gives a comprehensive summary...
Care member
Mimi T.
Oakland, CA
$30-47/hr • 15 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.
Mimi can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mimi was a blessing to our little family! Our son loves her and was always excited to see her. She was honest, patient, punctual, great attitude, and flexible. I would absolutely hire her again if we move back to the Bay Area. Highly recommend!
"
Violeta H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny/teacher who is very trustworthy, highly reliable and very experienced with little ones from newborns, twins, infants to toddler age/kindergarten, and school aged children. Do you need help in the care/mentoring/tutoring or babysitting with your child(ren) at home/school or daycare, overnight stay or occasional...
Marianne can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Marianne is the most wonderful nanny. She has provided the best care for our daughter as she's grown from infancy into toddler hood. Marianne is incredibly caring, trustworthy, and dependable. Our favorite things about Marianne: 1) She loves reading, music, art,...
Kimberly C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, this is Addy. I have experience in working as a nanny for 17 years and I love working with babies and kids. I have a lot of patience and I'm really pretty creative.
. I'm from Mexico but I've been living in the Bay Area for 19 years. My first language is Spanish but I speak English as well.
I'm flexible with my schedule...
Addy can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Addy came highly recommended to us over a year ago, when our daughter was 6 months old, and now we too highly recommend her. Not only is she loving, patient, and fun, she consistently showed good judgment. We have complete confidence in her ability to care for...
William M.
Amber G.
Emeryville, CA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Personal Assistant Available For Organization, Cooking, Cleaning And Pet care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Amber, thank you for viewing my profile. I have been working exclusively as a personal cook for folks throughout the Bay Area going on six years now, offering both in house and delivery services, and the occasional catering job.
I already have several clients who I work for but am looking to take on other...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Amber has babysat for my two young kids (3.5 and 1) several times and we love her! She is dependable and fun for the kids and always takes the crazy in stride. We come home to peacefully sleeping kids and hear the next day about the games they played and how much...
Stephanie S.
Maria V.
Richmond, CA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria and I've been a nanny for about five years and also worked at a preschool. I have the experience to engage with kids of all ages. I'm exciting to meet new wonderful parents and start this journey together. I am available for pet friendly, date nights, traveling, on call, and stay the night with the...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Maria was my sons babysitter for a very long time, she was awesome! My son truly loves her. She is very caring and responsible! I highly recommend her to any family who is seeking a professional and loving nanny!"
Alicia W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent PLNU graduate with a B. A. in Psychology. I love taking care of children and animals! I understand the importance of a caregiver has on a little one. Attention and positive interactions are vital in children's development and I would love to provide a space to cultivate that.
Lauren can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Lauren was a wonderful caregiver for our family. Our daughter loved being with her and Lauren was always very responsible and respectful."
Veronica J.
Soheila H.
Orinda, CA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A caring and compassionate certified early childcare educator with great understanding of children (and their parents) and their needs and interests currently working in an early childcare school looking for children home care opportunities locally in order to utilize my diverse experience in children. I love pets and I own a...
Soheila can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Soheila was on time and very sweet. She was available with one day notice, and quickly was able to connect with our 13 month daughter."
Danielle S.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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'm an experienced, creative, and nurturing childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, led me to pursue a career in childcare.
I believe in open and honest...
Ciara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ciara is wonderful! She is extremely dependable, has wonderful communication skills, and does a wonderful job of caring for my 6 month old. We are very lucky to have Ciara in our home and anyone she works with would be lucky as well."
Jessica E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With babysitting being my first job as a teen, this caretaker role has always felt right to me as a responsible, compassionate, and joyful person. I supported myself through high school and into college at UC Santa Cruz babysitting for several families with children from 3 months - 13 years old. Having recently moved to the area...
Rosie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rosie took care of my boys on a regular basis during the school year, picking them up from school, helping with homework, shuttling them too and from sports. She always was punctual, incredibly dependable and responsible and showcased such great energy with my...
Stacey G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families. My name is Maria, I'm from Colombia and my native language is Spanish but I'm fluent in English and a conversational Portuguese.
I've been working with kids since 16 years old, currently 27 yo.
Consider myself as a happy, loving, dedicated, clean and organized person. No smoker, strong driver, strong swimmer,...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Maria was great with my 22 month old daughter. She loved playing with Maria. Would definitely hire her again!"
Nidhi T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, honest, & hardworking!
I like working with kids because it gives me the ability to help both the parents out in engaging with kids while they're busy & also the kids by making myself someone that they could learn from and support them.
I'm looking for a job that gives me the opportunity to...
Britny can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Britny is very kind. She arrives on time. She sent us updates during the day. Our daughter really enjoyed hanging out with her."
Lauren C.
Chanakarn V.
Alameda, CA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a nanny since the age of 18. It's been 7 years of my nannying career. I've worked with many families for occasionally, temporary, one-time, part-time, as will have full-time nannying, both short term and long term care. I've cared for children at the age of 1 months to the age of 13 year, which is definitely a wide...
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Chana helps to take care of our 5 month part time. And occasionally even watches my 3 year old. She is very gentle, calm, and loving but can also keep up with my toddler and play with him. She helps out around the house, keeps things clean and even help with...
Apar G.
5.0
(4)
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all! My name is Negin and I am looking for a fun/unqique gig that may work for the both of us! I live in Pac Heights, close to Lafayette park so looking for perferably a family near by who I can help/be a call away for anything! I work full time in Tech, so my timing is more limited to the evenings/weekends. I have 10+...
Negin can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Negin after meeting her the first night. We could tell immediately she was a perfect match for our daughter and our needs. Our daughter absolutely loves her and is having a blast hanging out with her this summer. We are going to be so sad to see her go...
Kacie Y.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Eva and I have 20 years of experience as a nanny. I especially work with newborns 0- 5 years. I am a very responsible, respectful and punctual person. Very active, clean, organized, and a NON smoker. First Aid/CPR Pediatric certified with a clean background and driving record. I'm honest and strive to provide safe,...
Eva can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We were both first-time parents, and finding a nanny whom we trusted to care for our son, whom we love more than anything, proved to be one of the most difficult decisions of our lives.
We interviewed multiple nannies. Although Eva’s reviews were glowing, we knew...
Saagar K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and caring for children since I was in High School. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's in Counseling. I've nannied for a single family for nearly 3 years and have over 8 years experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum and other developmental disorders. I love taking kids...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Shannon provided care for our toddler while our nanny was on vacation. She was incredibly warm, kind, and very attuned to our son's needs. She was also respectful of our Covid boundaries. We had such a fantastic experience with her that we were very disappointed...
Emma M.
5.0
(3)
Hi there! My name is Ariana and I am 26 years old. I grew up babysitting my younger sister and her friends. During the Fall, Spring, and Summer I coached floor hockey, tball, and soccer for children from ages 6-14. In the summer I was also a counselor in training at the YMCA. I worked at a competitive cheer gym and I interacted...
Ariana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ari has done multiple jobs for me. She is flexible and always willing to go the extra mile."
Vicki P.
Bruna S.
San Francisco, CA
$35-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Bruna, I am 27 years old and I have about 7 years of experience with kids. I took care of kids of all ages and interacted to them in different situations like playing games, helping with homework, taking them to activities, preparing meals, giving bath, changing diapers and starting potty training. I also did some...
Bruna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bruna did a great job with my 5 and 8 year olds. She played with them, kept them engaged (they didn't just watch TV), and fed them lunch. She was also good with our dog. We've only used her once but we will definitely use her again!"
Rebecca L.
Showing 41 - 60 of 60
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Albany, CA
Patricia C.
5.0
Patricia care for my baby several times a week from 4 months to 8 months in my home. Now my baby is in full time daycare but still loves the evenings when Patricia comes over to sit for her.
I don't know how I could have had the confidence to return to work when my baby was only 4 months old if I...
- Care member
Mimi T.
5.0
Mimi took care of our children for 5 years. She is kind, gentle, patient, helpful, thoughtful, smart, and efficient individual. I cannot recommend her enough!! Our children love and adore her and miss her everyday.
- Care member
Marianne H.
5.0
We enthusiastically recommend Marianne as a nanny and caretaker for children of any age including infants. Marianne began caring for our daughter when she was 4 months old. For the last 1.5 years she has cared for our daughter full-time. Now that our daughter is going to a day care part-time -- to...
- Amy P.
Addy G.
5.0
Addy came highly recommended to us over a year ago, when our daughter was 6 months old, and now we too highly recommend her. Not only is she loving, patient, and fun, she consistently showed good judgment. We have complete confidence in her ability to care for our daughter as we would.
In...
- William M.
Amber G.
5.0
Amber has babysat for my two young kids (3.5 and 1) several times and we love her! She is dependable and fun for the kids and always takes the crazy in stride. We come home to peacefully sleeping kids and hear the next day about the games they played and how much fun Amber was. Definitely recommend!
- Stephanie S.
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
What do babies think about? 8 science-backed facts for parents and caregivers
September 30th, 2024 Ever wondered what a baby thinks about all day? Anyone who’s been stared at by a baby out in public knows how intense their focus can be, but that doesn’t m... Read more
Baby scooting instead of crawling: Is this normal?
January 10th, 2025 Sometimes it seemingly happens overnight: One day babies are sitting and trying to reach for their toys, and the next day, they are… ON. THE. MOVE. Of cours... Read more
9 ways parents say you can help after baby arrives
January 10th, 2025 There’s no way around it: Those early days with a newborn are hard. From dealing with the sleep deprivation and issues that may arise with keeping you... Read more
Imaginary friends: When to play along and when to be concerned
January 9th, 2025 When a child has imaginary friends, is it cute? A little creepy? Or downright concerning? No matter what you think of them, fact is, for some kids, imaginar... Read more
How to explain Martin Luther King Jr. Day for kids
January 6th, 2025 With a fresh year just beginning, this is an opportune time to help children set a respectful and kind tone for the year ahead. Many offices and schools wil... Read more
FAQs for finding a babysitter in Albany, CA:
How can I find a Albany babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Albany, 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 15 babysitters in Albany, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Albany, CA?
The average rate for Albany, CA babysitters on Care.com is $26.27 per hour as of January 2025. 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 Albany, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Albany, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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 Albany, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Albany, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.