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Christina R.


Oakland, CA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Great For Last-minute, Once-in-a-while, Part Time, Or One-off Needs!

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Christina, I am 28 and an e-commerce multiple business owner degreed in Nutritional Sciences, currently pursuing my passion of becoming a Jeweler! I was the 2nd of 7 children between my awesome mother & father- so child care is second nature to me! I have a driver's license and a safe, new vehicle. I do not...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Christina Came in early to familiarize herself with the house and from the very beginning was able to strike a bond with our 2 kids. Christina asked great questions and demonstrated genuine care for both kids. Thank you Christiana"

Emmanuel A.

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Eden B.


Oakland, CA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Kind Sitter

Hello! My name is Eden and I'm a mom to four kids, one girl and three boys! My eldest son is 24 years old and the youngest is 4 years old, so I have a wide range of 10+ years of experience. I've loved and enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom for some years now, but now since my youngest is in school, I wanted to find a part-time job...
Eden can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"I have over tens years experience I have 4 kids "

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Lorena D.


Alamo, CA

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Former Teacher Looking For Full-time Summer Nanny Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Lorena, 41, Bilingual, Spanish. Former Spanish teacher in the Bay Area, K- 8th, for over 10 years, and 5 extra years in my country of origin, Ecuador. I also have 7+ years of nanny experience in the Bay Area. I have a clean driving record and glowing references. Fully vaccinated against Covid. I love reading,...
Lorena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lorena is a very thoughtful, knowledgeable, and experienced caregiver. She was with our son when he was a baby and helped us tremendously."

Jennifer W.

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Ciara C.


Martinez, CA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Out Going, Creative, And Loving Sitter

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:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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.

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Sharon L.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom and a young grandmother who has enjoyed and contributed to my daughter, granddaughter and number of other children emotionally, cognitively, and socially very successfully over the years. You can trust that should you choose me to take care of your child in any capacity, you will find I' m very nurturing and create...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sharon has cared for my pre-school aged daughter and our younger daughter is a year and a half. She is an abundance of laughter, enthusiasm and energy. Sharon has always got a magic bag full of goodies and creative projects in line. She consistently sends me photos...

Heather M.

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Isabella V.


Berkeley, CA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Adventurous Sitter And Curious Learner

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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.

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Bizunesh S.


Oakland, CA

$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Oakland, California Looking To Babysit Toddlers!

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 is currently our part-time nanny and we would highly recommend her! She's extremely reliable, patient, kind and loving to our 18-month old son. She understands young toddlers well, and offers my son the structure that he needs to feel safe, but also makes...

Kate L.

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Alejandra P.


Martinez, CA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi Families

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Alejandra but you can call me Ale. I'm available for the position you need, let me tell you a little bit about me. l am a very organized and active person, committed to my work, I enjoy outdoor activities and also I love to do crafts. I have 5 years of experience with children from 4 to 15-year-old as a skating...
5.0
"Alejandra was an absolute gem! From the moment she walked through the door, she was instantly at ease with my two kids, ages 7 and 11. Her warm and friendly demeanor immediately put them at ease, and she quickly engaged them in both fun and age-appropriate...

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Rosie C.


Oakland, CA

$25-42/hr • 6 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Responsible, New Oakland Resident!

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.

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Winny A.


Oakland, CA

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Winny, I have over 9 years of experience with kids of all ages. I am responsible, caring, patient and a very social person who loves to take your son/daughter to museums, playgrounds, playing sports, dance, make art projects, read books and so many others activities which can help your child's creativity. AlsoI...
Winny can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Winny cooked great meals for our toddler! They were so creative and healthy--he loved it and we loved it. She typically arrived within 10 minutes of our scheduled start time and would tell us in advance if she wasn't going to be able to make it that day or was...

Jennifer S.

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Genevieve B.


Oakland, CA

$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun, Reliable Babysitter For Winter Break Or One-time Needs!

3.9

(7)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Genevieve! I am a 22-year-old recent graduate of Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon where I studied Chemistry. I am available for week night, afternoon and weekend babysitting. I love kids and have cared for many children ages 3+ throughout my life. I'd love to spend time with your child outside, going to parks...
Genevieve can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Genevieve arrived on time, and did kitchen experiments ("potions") with my son for hours - he loved it! They made dinner, and the house was clean and my son was asleep when we got home. He said we should definitely have her back!"

Rebecca P.

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Elizabeth M.


Concord, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Elizabeth and I'm the Nanny of all trades. From caring for your children, cooking, cleaning, even assisting, you name it, I can do it! I am 26 years old, I am 13 years experienced in babysitting, 5 years in house keeping, and 5 years as being a preschool teacher. Please message me if you think we could be a great fit.
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Elizabeth has babysat our two children, our 7 year old daughter and 4 year old son, a couple of times. She was, punctual, communicated very well, and my children have always been excited to spend time with her. She is patient and plays very well with our...

Nisha D.

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Chloe S.


Oakland, CA

$15-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

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, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Ariana P.


Martinez, CA

$16-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

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:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Absolutely the best baby sitter I’ve ever had! Loved her so much that when her job was over with us, she became my best friend & forever a member of our family 💛 "

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Georgia R.


Berkeley, CA

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Outgoing, Safe, Fun Caretaker!

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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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...

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Patricia C.


Oakland, CA

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

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 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...

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Linda T.


Pleasant Hill, CA

$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am 56 years old, recently retired, and have lived in Pleasant Hill for 17 years. I am the mother of five wonderful children ages 18- 35. Most recently, I had the privilege of assisting in the delivery and care of five grandchildren ages 4 years to 4 weeks old. I have loved every minute of it! Through the years, I have...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"The baby whisperer...but not limited to babies! Linda has a wonderful connection to children with a calm demeanor and ability to create routine necessary to have structure. She is active and energetic with ideas to make fun and educational days whether at the...

Victoria R.

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Alma J.


Danville, CA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alma. I have experience in baby care for 14 years. I have one girl aged 13. I have references. I am responsible.
Alma can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Alma to watch our two little ones (1yr and 3yr) for a date night. She was right on time, was really paying attention to the kids and did a great job of building up the rapport. She texted us a couple photos with the kids smiling and having a good time...

Shan L.

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Tanya A.


Martinez, CA

$27/hr • 2 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Avaliable

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been employed as a nanny for the past two years with two families. Currently I am working with a family and look after three children (ages7, 4, & 20 months) I have been with this particular family for a year. I homeschool the two older children and also transport them to various extracurricular activities. I have...
Tanya can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Tanya was a life saver! We just had a bad experience with a nanny that was unreliable and were very cautious of our next hire. She came highly recommended from trusted friends so we gave her a shot. She didn’t disappoint. She wasn’t late once out of the 6+ months...

Cristina H.

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Ana Iris D.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 3 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, patient , and multitasker, so minimum...
Ana Iris can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ana nannied our daughter from when she was 3 months old in 2022, until she was ready for pre-school in 2024, as part of a 2-child nanny-share. Ana was warm and kind off the bat, and our daughter took to her immediately. She talked with us about developmental...

Emily K.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lafayette, CA

Christina R.

5.0

Christina Came in early to familiarize herself with the house and from the very beginning was able to strike a bond with our 2 kids. Christina asked great questions and demonstrated genuine care for both kids. Thank you Christiana

- Emmanuel A.

Eden B.

5.0

I have over tens years experience I have 4 kids

- Care member

Lorena D.

5.0

Lorena is an absolute gem, and any family to have her help is lucky! We hired Lorena as a teacher/childcare provider for our six-year olds during almost an entire year of distance learning. She managed our pod of 4 boys from 8:30 - 2:30, and she created an environment that was both fun and...

- Andi B.

Ciara C.

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.

Sharon L.

5.0

Sharon has cared for my pre-school aged daughter and our younger daughter is a year and a half. She is an abundance of laughter, enthusiasm and energy. Sharon has always got a magic bag full of goodies and creative projects in line. She consistently sends me photos and videos to keep me updated and...

- Heather M.

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