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60 babysitters are listed in El Cerrito, CA
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in El Cerrito, CA
Amna A.
El Cerrito, CA
$25-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi families
My name is Amna and currently I am doing my bachelor's at SFSU. I love spending time with children and have been watching my cousins, nieces and nephews over the time. I'm a reliable, responsible and caring person. I recently work with the family of 2 and 5-year-old. My duties included taking them to the playground,...
Amna can also help with: Light cleaning
My name is Norbu, I am a Tibetan and I have experience as a care giver for elder adult for 4 years. I also have 5 years of experiences in housekeeping as well. So far I have given care for more than 20 clients as full time and as well as part timer with maximum satisfaction to my clients. I also worked in Royale assist living...
Skills:
CPR
Summer F.
El Cerrito, CA
$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Summer and I'm an experienced & reliable family assistant/nanny with a passion for bringing structure, organization & efficiency to households for parents, while providing kids with a safe & nurturing environment that fosters respect, curiosity & a love for learning. I am skilled at designing personalized...
Summer can also help with: Travel
Tenzin Y.
El Cerrito, CA
$40/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, first let me say thank you for taking the time to view my profile. My name is Tenzin and I'm a Tibetan. I have been babysitting since the age of 17 so I have experience with age of 1 to 4 years but I love all ages of kids. As a babysitter, I m patient, caring, loving and fun with children. If it's nice out, I like to take...
Tenzin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She is kind, trustworthy and overall amazing. I cannot say enough good things about her. She has been caring for my son since he was born. I trust her 100% and recommend her without reservation."
Faith S.
Karen H.
El Cerrito, CA
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, motivated, and empathetic
I started working with kids when I was a young teen I started babysitting for family friends, but I have been taking care of my younger brother (13 yrs) since he was born.
In my spare time, I like to paint and explore nature.
Apsara K.
El Cerrito, CA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a 37 years old mom of two boys (13 and 5). I am very friendly , positive and trustworthy and very responsible person. I love to help families as their requirements. I love children and play with them. I am very happy to help you and take care of your little one. Please let me know if you are interested.
Thank you!
Apsara...
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
Chloe S.
Oakland, CA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare provider with a decade of experience, I'm excited to bring my passion for nurturing and educating children to your family. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the immense joy of positively impacting young lives.
Patient, calm, and creative, I strive to provide a...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chloe watched our 4 and 7 year olds and did a great job! They enjoyed her company and she kept us updated and texted to ask questions if she wasn't sure what our rules/norms are. We'd definitely have her back!"
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Jandy R.
Belvedere Tiburon, CA
$32-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families!
My name is Jandy, I am looking for full-time job position. I have 10 years of work experience and I have worked the last 2 years with one family. I love interacting with children and I had the opportunity to take care of babies from 4 months to 4 years, I have availability day and night. I like to do activities...
Jandy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jandy is a wonderful and caring nanny. She works well with the family and loves children. We have always enjoyed working with her. "
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a current full-time nanny/family assistant (ages 2&5), previously being a pod teacher for four boys (3, 4, 7 & 7,) and a children's ballet instructor (1. 5-7) I have developed skills in prioritizing, multitasking and solution-seeking all while being sensitive, loving and fun at the same time.
I love having the opportunity...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mackenzie is A++. Trustworthy, dependable, proactive, super organized and goes above and beyond. We hired Mackenzie for pod of 4 boys across multiple grades for the past year. She would do weekly recaps and send out schedule/curriculum weekend before. She provided...
Mary H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone,
I have lots of experience with all ages of children youngest being a newborn and oldest is 13. I am the oldest of 8 children so I am qualified in the baby sitting department but I had a yr of paid babysitting. I am a very patience person so I can deal with a lot of things when it comes to children, I am very...
5.0
"Malia was fantastic! She immediately got along with my daughter. She is very good with kids and she was a pleasure to have at the house. Malia made us feel very comfortable and wore a mask while working. She arrived on time everyday and I have no problem hiring her...
Bryan M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been in childcare for 10 years now. In my experience, I've worked as a childcare aide, babysitter/nanny, and paraprofessional. I am looking for a full time nanny position. I would like to earn between 40-50 hours per week; Monday-Friday (no weekends) schedule. Please feel free to message me if interested.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Jessica for nanny care. She is a diligent, hard working individual who's experience has shone through each day our child was in her care.
We entrusted her with small house chores (kid related grocery shopping, laundry and...
Jenaca C.
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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were only able to work with Destiny a short time because of COVID, but we wished it was longer. She was enthusiastic and kind with our son."
Jay S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
For some years now I have been surrounded by children in my family at church and also working as a babysitter! I love making them smile and making sure that they are being well taken care of. I am also a student at Contra Costa College and I am looking for a job to help me pay my expenses(: I would be delighted to help you and...
Kenlly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Kennly is wonderful! Delightful, professional, and great with our little one."
David Y.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello - My name is Mirna and I am currently seeking a new family to provide either shared or single care for infants and/or toddlers. I have over 15 yrs of experience caring and raising infants to toddlers. Most of my career has been taking care of twins and/or 2 children at once. Prior to that, I was a home-care aide caring and...
Mirna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Mirna was our Nanny before the pandemic hit and she was wonderful with our two girls 12-18 month old & 5yr old. She had command of her role but also had a nice loving way with the kids as if they were her own. She was very helpful in keeping our household moving...
Brandi N.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & 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.
Katherine M.
Oakland, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am 30years old and I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I have nannied for over 15 families. I am an art graduate so I love to encourage children to use their imagination and engage with art. I also teach kids how to throw pottery and other art-related activities. I fully believe that enhancing a child's...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie nannied for us for several months and our boys always had fun with her. She took them on creative outings and was game to play at their level. "
Alexis B.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an educator, and have worked with young people, including disabled young people, for the over 10 years. In schools I have worked mostly with adolescents. In homes I have cared for infants and toddlers.
I am a proponent of self directed education. I work to preserve the autonomy and curiosity of the children I work with....
Kyja can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kyja is-in one word-fantastic. She was our toddler's part-time nanny. She's everything you could want in a human who cares for the tiny people you love dearly. She's kind, she listens and treats your kid as the real human that they are, she plays pretend games, she...
Cara G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in El Cerrito, CA
Tenzin Y.
5.0
She is kind, trustworthy and overall amazing. I cannot say enough good things about her. She has been caring for my son since he was born. I trust her 100% and recommend her without reservation.
- Faith S.
Corinne W.
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; and our son will leave behind one...
- Ryan Q.
Chloe S.
5.0
Chloe babysat my 7 y.o. daughter for a couple days and was excellent. Prompt and professional, formed a great rapport with her, was active and creative. Would hire again in a heartbeat!
- Brian P.
Jandy R.
5.0
Jandy has been watching our children since the were newborns (now 4 and 6). As a mother herself, she is naturally responsible, patient, engaging and loving.
- Care member
Mackenzie G.
5.0
I wish Mackenzie was our full time nanny, she was so great with my two boys. She watched them (ages 1.5 and 4.5) while I went to work. She was very professional and dedicated her whole attention to the kids. She did everything I asked to a T. I received many updates and pictures from her throughout...
- Regan P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in El Cerrito, CA:
How can I find a El Cerrito babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in El Cerrito, 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 26 babysitters in El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito, CA?
The average rate for El Cerrito, CA babysitters on Care.com is $28.50 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 El Cerrito, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in El Cerrito, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.