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131 babysitters are listed in Berkeley, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Berkeley, CA
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 4 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 15 years of childcare experience, and I would love to help out with your part-time childcare needs. I love children and always find myself in roles related to childcare and education, and have worked as a teacher's aide, nanny, occasional babysitter, mentor and tutor. I have experience caring for children from 2...
Zoe can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Professional, communicative, and an overall wonderful sitter for our toddler."
Amelia H.
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Jasmin . I am 30 years old, and reside in Concord, CA. I am currently a full time infant and toddler teacher in Danville however I love babysitting and hanging out with little ones on week day evenings and on the weekends! I have 10+ years of experience caring for and working hands on with children of all...
Jasmin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was a wonderful nanny for our 6 month old son! I highly recommend her and look forward to working with her again"
Alina G.
Elizabeth E.
Berkeley, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Elizabeth, a compassionate and joyful individual who loves working with children and learning from them.
I used to work with children of different ages teaching them yoga and meditation as well as facilitating creative activities with them.
With a background in the arts, including painting, poetry, and sculpture, I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Elizabeth is such an amazing, honest, and bright soul. She is extremely caring and genuine. She offers so much insight and creativity and makes an effort to actually connect with children not just babysit them. She is an honest and good person that I can fully...
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Daija (like Deja vu), I am a Berkely native. I just graduated college with my Bachelor's of Science degree in Public Health and soon to attend dental school. I just moved back home from college and am looking for work in the meantime. I love hikes, trying new foods, hanging out with family and friends, and arts...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Daija showed up on time and immediately engaged with our son, played with him until it was time to give him lunch, and put him down for a nap. He was happy with her. We would definitely hire her again."
Tim W.
4.6
(8)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I choose to be nanny because I love kids. I have experience looking after them for more than 5 years. I am compassionate, reliable, trustworthy. I volunteered teaching to small kids (primary school level). I enjoy their company, spending time with them doing activities like playing, drawing, reading books, teaching them, taking...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My 2 year-old adores Kalsang. Highly recommend!"
Eugene T.
4.8
(17)
Hired by 23 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello all!!
I love being the best friend of many babies! I am looking for a family that would need help for your babies from 0 months to 2 1/2 years old. I love working in the area. ( specially in Berkeley My schedule preferences include: a minimum of 32 hours per week. You are lucky enough to take care of your children, but...
Mariela can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mari is patient and present with our child, and other children in her charge, and has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our son (and in taking care of her space in our household). She is kind, trustworthy and has a magic touch with children....
Aine L.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
(FULLY VACCINATED/BOOSTED!)
My name is Ella and I am looking to continue babysitting! After studying Social Welfare and Interdisciplinary Studies at UC Berkeley, I started nannying, working in inpatient psychiatry, and now I currently work in public health research with SF DPH. My nearly decade of childcare experience ranges...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ella has truly become a part of our family. Our son even calls her "Auntie Ella," which speaks volumes about the special bond they share. She is incredibly kind, caring, and loving, and it’s clear how much she genuinely enjoys spending time with him. Every time we...
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Nebeyat Z.
Berkeley, CA
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting in my community since I was 15 years old. As I got older I regularly babysat for one family from the time their child was 18months until 3years of age. The most recent family I was a nanny for had 2 elementary age children and an older child that was nonverbal and I assisted with food preparation,...
Nebeyat can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Corrine is her own person with thoughtful opinions on a wide range of topics. She has helped us navigate many small transitions as our son grows from infant to toddler. I sincerely value Corrine's input and will miss the richness of her contributions to our family;...
Ryan Q.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm Nina, your reliable childcare provider for part-time, full-time, and one-time care! Fully vaccinated and boosted!
About Me:
I'm an online undergrad student living in Berkeley and a part-time nanny. My college schedule is flexible with asynchronous classes.
Experience:
8+ years of paid childcare, handling ages 2 months to...
Milena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Milena is friendly and kind. She engaged my older kids in activities, helped prepare meals for them and communicated back to me clearly. I didn't have to worry when Milena was with my children because I knew they were in good hands!"
Meredith D.
Charlotte R.
Berkeley, CA
$26-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Provider With A Master's In Social Welfare
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Charlotte, and I am a dedicated and compassionate childcare provider based in Berkeley, CA. I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work at UC Berkeley, with a focus on child and family wellbeing, and have just completed my first year.
This past year, I gained invaluable experience working at an...
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Charlotte worked for us one summer when our kids were 11 and 13 years old. She was reliable, on time, and highly dependable. She did whatever we asked her to do, including errands, chores, and meal preparation. She brought crafts and always had great ideas for...
Lisa L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kat. I am 21 and I graduated from UC Berkeley with a B. A. in Sociology in May 2024. I am also a club and high school volleyball coach, so I work almost every day with middle/high schoolers. I have experience as a babysitter for kids ages 5 mo to 10 years old. I have also worked as a camp counselor and teaching assistant...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is always on time! Katie is very good with my kids! The kids really look forward to seeing Katie!! She really knows how to keep the kids Entertained!! Very responsible!"
Donna D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience as a tutor, nanny and classroom aid with children of various ages, and I completed a bachelors in education at UC Berkeley. I value quality communication, compassion and attention to detail to provide the best possible environment for the families that I work with. I am open to part time positions...
Kailee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kailee is amazing! She was right on time (she also agreed to sit with only a day's notice) and was very polite and pleasant. She had the misfortune of arriving right after our 6yr old had a meltdown, but she was very patient and gradually coaxed him out of his...
Zachary S.
Alexandra B.
Berkeley, CA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Personable And Hardworking College Student With Several Years Of All-ages Childcare Experience!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 22 years old and a current UC Berkeley student with several years of childcare experience. I volunteered for 4 years as a childcare assistant at a summer family sleepaway camp, caring for children from 5 months to 9 years old. I have been babysitting for 8+ years and have a wide variety of experience and skillsets...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Alex was wonderful. She was punctual and responded quickly to messages. Will be hiring her again for date nights!"
Jordan G.
5.0
(1)
I am a freshman at UC Berkeley with 5 years of experience in caretaking. While I am new to Care. com, I have babysat for kids of all ages for many families around my neighborhood throughout high school. I also have a little sister who has allowed me to practice skills like patience, mentorship, and kindness when we were growing...
Georgia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Our family loves Georgia. She has cared for my daughter since she was 7 (now 9) and continues to watch her when she is home from college. She is always on time and willing to assist in all my special mom requests. My daughter is excited when she gets her Georgia...
Care member
4.8
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a Berkeley psychology graduate. I have about 5 years of experience with childcare and tutoring. Most of the kids I worked with were either babies or kids younger than 7 years old. I am interested in caring, motivating and tutoring kids of all ages. Being part of kids development is a rewarding and motivating experience. I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Neda helped us with two kids (6 and 3yo) for a month. She was great with the kids, and the kids loved her!
She went above an beyond, helping with the kids laundry, teaching the older how to play on the piano, and much more!
She can untangle anger situation, and...
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Lauren G.
Berkeley, CA
$19-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am currently a graduate student at Berkeley getting an MPH in Infectious Disease and Vaccinology. Over the last year and a half I worked for a private family in the New Orleans area taking care of a terminally ill man and his 11-year-old son on a full time basis. Additionally, I babysat for a several...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren has worked for me for over a year. She is so amazing. She is competent and confident. Forward thinking...always plans in advance. She is good about making a plan with me for the day, executing the plan, then debriefing with me at the end of the day. She...
Jamie K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Berkeley, CA
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.
Zoe R.
5.0
Zoe watched our 5 month old daughter while we attended a wedding and she was wonderful! She took great care of our daughter, was prompt and communicative. If we lived in the area we would definitely hire her again!
- Care member
Jasmin V.
5.0
She was a wonderful nanny for our 6 month old son! I highly recommend her and look forward to working with her again
- Alina G.
Elizabeth E.
5.0
Elizabeth is such an amazing caregiver and person!!
She is so friendly, easy-going, professional, and trustworthy. I 100% recommend her for any caregiving help you are needing, always an amazing experience.
- Care member
Daija B.
5.0
Daija showed up on time and immediately engaged with our son, played with him until it was time to give him lunch, and put him down for a nap. He was happy with her. We would definitely hire her again.
- Tim W.
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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 131 babysitters in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, CA?
The average rate for Berkeley, CA babysitters on Care.com is $25.13 per hour as of April 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 Berkeley, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 89 reviews of the 131 listed babysitters.