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131 babysitters are listed in Berkeley, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Berkeley, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Bilingual Teacher/TA-
The last 5 years I dedicated my focus and experience learning with elementary kindergarten students in a classroom setting at a bilingual teacher and T/A.
At school I learned to balance life as a parent and work with a carrer that as much need in bilingualism, art coupled with academic excellence and...
Virginie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Virginie is our favorite babysitter and I have so much peace of mind when she's in charge. As a single mom I can't tell you how huge that is. I can count on Virginie to be totally reliable anytime she commits to babysitting. She's flexible whenever she can help me...
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Kate R.
Berkeley, CA
$33-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as charismatic, hard working, and funny
I have ample experience working with kids. I have babysat 11 and 13-year-old boys for five years. I also have worked at Wise Readers to Leaders for many summers, which is a children's literacy summer camp. I really like serving as a role model for children,...
5.0
"Kate was initially hired as a babysitter but we quickly realized that she is gifted with an incredible education and smart beyond her years. She taught our boys, then elementary-school-ers, how to achieve in school while having fun at the same time. She brought...
Nicholas R.
Hi! I have years of experience caring for my brothers who are 4 and 6 years old, as well as other children of various ages. I am an experienced mentor and tutor to elementary and middle school students. I'm currently attending Georgetown University, but home in the Bay for the summer, and looking to make some money and do what I...
Dahlia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Maddie and I'm a recent UC Berkeley graduate. I'm from Chicago and I have loved being in Berkeley for college. When I'm not at Berkeley, I work at a summer camp in Indiana. I work 10 weeks of camp over the summer as a cabin counselor, working with kids ages 6-18. I also lifeguard at Cal and I coach CYO 6th grade boys...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I grew up in Rehoboth Beach Delaware I have an older sister and I am 25 years old. I love the beach and traveling I love being outdoors and being active. I was a dance teacher ages 3-15 years of age for 2 years & also was a daycare teacher at a gym. I have been a babysitter since I was 16 years old & also have a nephew who is 1...
Mandi can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Cithlalic M.
Berkeley, CA
$28-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
Easy-going Babysitter And Experienced Recreational Leader And Tutor!
Hello, my name is Cithlalic and I recently graduated from UC Berkeley. I have experience tutoring middle school students and have been the Head Coordinator of Project S. M. I. L. E. at UC Berkeley. I also worked as an After-School coordinator for the middle school program at Berkeley Youth Alternatives, so I have experience with...
Cithlalic can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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, carpooling, craft assistance
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Hello hello! My name is Kat and I am a fourth year at the University of California Berkeley. I am a double major in political science and legal studies with a minor in journalism. I've been working with kids since high school, mostly in a summer camp environment. I worked in a day-care with children age 1-6 and 7-13 for two...
Kat can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Mary L.
Berkeley, CA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
22 Year Old Kind, Fun, And Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Housitter
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience babysitting including work as after school driver for elementary school-aged kids on a regular basis in high school. I minored in education at UC Berkeley and have worked at learning centers I have been certified to teach reading and writing skills to children with disabilities and learning...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lily S.
Berkeley, CA
$22-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. My positive experiences in previous babysitting roles motivated me to become a professional caregiver, and I love making a positive impact on children's lives.
I am a mom myself and I also work a preschool in Berkeley, I know how...
Journey H.
Berkeley, CA
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I've always felt a deep-rooted passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. With my educational background and a year of rewarding experience as a caregiver, I'm eager to positively impact the lives of young minds. My patience and creativity, coupled with my genuine curiosity and empathy, allow me to connect...
Vivian X.
Berkeley, CA
$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for nurturing the growth and development of young minds, which led me to pursue a career in childcare. With over three years of experience, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages.
I believe in fostering creativity and imagination...
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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 $24.83 per hour as of March 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 58 reviews of the 131 listed babysitters.