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131 babysitters are listed in Berkeley, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Berkeley, CA
Hello! My name is Heidi and I am a recent UC Berkeley graduate living in Berkeley. I have been babysitting and doing childcare for around six years, and am planning on teaching in the future. I have experience with children of all ages. I am fluent in spanish, and have tutored spanish before. I love working with children and...
Heidi can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am a local UC Berkeley student looking for consistent work in child care.
I have extensive experience working with infants and toddlers, as I've been an au pair for 3 years for a family of 0-4-year-olds that has now moved to the east coast for work.
Beyond that I've done everything from swimming lessons to...
Lina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi Parents! I'm Summer, your 23-year-old energetic nanny/babysitter who absolutely adores children! With a heart full of love for kids, I've been spreading joy for over 7 years. Not only do I have tons of playful energy, but I also teach a student lead child development class over at UC Berkeley. Let's face it, kids are the...
Summer can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Niyat! I'm a junior at UC Berkeley looking to babysit/tutor! I have a good amount of experience caring for children of various ages both paid and unpaid. In the beginning, it was helping raise my two younger brothers! They are nine and 4-year-olds now, so I learned a lot from my caring mother. Now on top of that,...
Niyat can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Ella and I love playing with children. I have volunteered to babysit at church and it was a great experience. I am currently a first year freshman at UC Berkeley and I would love to have a part-time babysitting job during my spare time. I am responsible and caring, please let me know if you need any help with...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ashley, and I am 20 years old, currently living in Berkeley attending UC Berkeley.
I have 6 years of experience in babysitting and can cook, clean, drive! I can also assist with education, as I have been a personal tutor since 2020 and can teach up to any topics from Math to Science and English starting from PreK up...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Jordan W.
Berkeley, CA
$46/hr • 4 yrs exp
Petsitter, Babysitter, Home Organizer & De-cluttering Specialist
Over the years, I've had extensive experience with children ages 8+, working as a professional camp counselor for over four years. I have also worked for a college essay coaching company, as well as a professional pet-sitting and dog walking business in NYC.
I live between the SF Bay Area and New York City.
I'm currently...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma and I just finished my first year at UC Berkeley. I love hanging with kids and I'm looking for babysitting jobs. I can help out around the house with chores, pets, and other errands. Feel free to reach out if you need a sitter!
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Erin. After having multiple nannies/babysitters from Care growing up, I am proud to say that they've left an extraordinarily positive impact on my childhood.
One of my babysitters was my neighbor when she was a teenager and now she has two boys (3 and 5), who I have babysat since they were 1 and 3 years old. I am also...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
I have 3yrs old daughter and have the experience of a mother to be a good babysitter for any child.
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Hi! I'm Natalie. I have 4 years of experience with childcare. I take care of a 1. 5-year-old pretty concisely. Before starting college, I regularly babysat for a girl before college from when she was 10 until 13. I also occasionally babysat a toddler for 2 years. I taught dance classes to a group of five toddlers (3-6 years...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for more than 30+ years. I have taken care of children ages range from newborn to 15 years old. My experiences are vary depending on different age group of kids I worked with. Typically, my days would involved playing, reading, engaging and feeding with younger children. For older kids I do a little more,...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Maya K.
Berkeley, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher Turned Psychologist Available For Babysitting And Tutoring!
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have class/see patients M-Th and am available only on weekends this trimester.
I possess a wealth of experience in caring for children across a diverse age range, from 1 to 17 years old. My approach is centered on ensuring each child's comfort and engagement & leveraging my creativity in devising fun and educational...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 22 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
Mercedes H.
Berkeley, CA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm a friendly and chatty childcare provider with 7 years of experience working with children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to seek a career in childcare, and I'm working towards my credential to become an educator. I believe in open communication with parents and provide written...
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Kat S.
Berkeley, CA
$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've spent the last three years as a childcare provider, and my passion for caring for and nurturing children has only grown stronger. My experience as a camp counselor and teen instructor taught me how to create a safe and engaging environment where children can thrive.
I'm known for my creativity, friendliness, and playful...
Kat can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Juliana Andrea R.
Berkeley, CA
$19-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, which led me to become a childcare provider. I have two years of experience caring for children of various ages, and I'm comfortable looking after two children at once. With a background in early childhood education, I create a safe and nurturing environment for...
Juliana Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Agatha M.
Berkeley, CA
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a caregiver with four years of experience looking after children of all ages. Being around children allows me to enjoy a fun break from adulthood while appreciating their unique perspectives. My calm and friendly nature helps me connect easily with children and parents alike.
I keep parents informed about their child's day...
Agatha can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a positive, creative, and energetic. I have over six years of childcare experience taking care of kids aged 1 to 16. I have been babysitting on and off since I was a teenager myself and have worked as a camp counselor. With my work as a camp counselor, I have found joy in providing enriching experiences for kids through...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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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 4.9. 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 $24.59 per hour as of February 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 Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 131 listed babysitters.