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297 babysitters are listed in Oakland, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Oakland, CA
5.0
(2)
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 is awesome. I honestly do not have the kind of endurance she has with my daughter. It's like she just dives into the world of the little one in her care and somehow gets energy from doing it. She has always made sure to get her out to play groups and...
Heatherose P.
Alondra C.
Oakland, CA
$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
10+ Year, Experienced Babysitter/ Nanny Available For Evenings, Weeknight And Weekends.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Alondra, and I'm currently enrolled in college.
I've been working with infants and Toddlers since I was 14 and I love it. I started by watching my younger cousins, then began babysitting for kids in my neighborhood. Over the last 2-5 years, I've worked primarily with infants and toddlers, but I love kids of all...
Alondra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Alondra is very attentive to the needs of my daughter and extremely reliable."
Mieesha C.
Lori S.
Oakland, CA
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part-Time Babysitter Who Is Happy, Outgoing, Loving, Understandable And Dependable Was A
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have an excellent experience in giving the best care as possible. I believe the one thing that a care giver needs above all else is organization and patience. I have 6 years of experience working with children's of all ages. Also. I hope to meet you and your family and have the opportunity to work with your children or/ child.
Lori can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lori is an excellent caregiver. Her engagement with my 4 year old son B. was amazing. Her personality is so sweet, bubbly and active. Lori was my summer caregiver for July since my son didn't have any summer camp signed. "
Donna L.
Patricia L.
Oakland, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter And Retired Speech Pathologist! Big Animal Lover!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Are you in search of care for your beloved children and/or pets? I am a fully vaccinated, loving and responsible mom and retired Speech Pathologist living in Montclair Village who is looking to serve your family.
I provide the following services:
1. Care and supervision for children ages 3-13.
2. Assistance with homework.
3....
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Patty cared for our kindergarten-aged daughter after school for a couple of months. She immediately integrated into our family routines and created a strong bond with our daughter (and with all of us). She was incredibly reliable in picking up our daughter from...
Allison V.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I my name is Lorrany I'm 24 years old I'm from Brazil and currently I'm studying Pedagogy I was a volunteer for two years in a daycare where I took care of children from 6 months to 3 years old I volunteered for a year in a church where I taught and played with children from 4 to 5 years old on Feb 2020 I moved to the United...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lorrany worked with our family for 8 months, nearly full time. She was extremely professional, on-time and communicative. We felt she really cared for our daughter, and she took her to the nearby parks and library everyday. Very engaging. Before the first week was...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate from Saint Mary's College of California. Three words that describe me are passionate, resilient, and joyful. My love for children stems from having two younger sisters. My first sister is 16 years younger than me and my second sister 21 years younger than me. Since there is a large age gap between me and...
Ariam can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Ariam came to help us last minute. She was very conscious and efficient. We thank her for her flexibility for our last minute needs. She took good care of our toddler. She was clean, neat and respectful, and attentive to diaper change, feeding, play, etc.
Would...
Michael O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
My name is Marycarmen. I am an Oakland native and student of traditional, Indigenous medicine and midwifery.
For 11+ years now, I've been supporting families with the full spectrum of life.
From schools to summer camps and in more intimate familial settings as well, I have always worked with the youth and in a...
Marycarmen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary worked for me a too-short few months but she managed to steal my little boy's heart. Mary is an angel. She is kind, nice, and sweet. I explained to her how I care for my kids and how I wish she care for them too and she followed through in every aspect. Mary...
Daisy H.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Genevieve is THE BEST!!!! She is a lovely human being, caring, and responsible! I trust her and enjoy working with her!"
Julianna F.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
AVAILABLE
A S. A. P
Full time
Long term
I have worked for years as a babysitter. For the last 17 years,
Now, it is time to find a new family because my adorable child starts Preschool.
I'm Bilingual Spanish-English
Legally for work in this country CDL
excellent driving record
CPR
great references.
Skills:
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Lourdes was wonderful with my daughter! She was also fun, communicative, and dependable. I highly recommend hiring her to help with little ones."
Kelly B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting and being a mother's helper. From there, I built bonds with multiple families and became a part time nanny. I have managed kids' schedules and dealt with carpool/other transportation needs. I have over 5 years of experience in childcare with children from ages 6 months old to 10 years old.
Georgia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with George for a year. If it was not for the pandemic, Georgia would still be working with us. Georgia was responsible for picking up my 2 young children from school/camp and dropping them off at their sport practices; in the...
Emily L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, parents! I have moved back to Oakland after living in San Jose for almost 10 years and I am working full time as an infant/toddler teacher. I have experience working as a transitional kindergarten teacher, nanny, floater teacher, preschool aide and teacher, a school-age daycare teacher and family daycare assistant and...
Krystal can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hello families.
I have cared for children from infants to 6-year-old.
I am CPR and First Aid trained.
I am warm, responsible, loving, fun, and energetic.
With over 10 years of experience, good references.
I am also punctual and reliable.
I like to work in a team with the parents to keep the children happy and safe.
I...
Yolanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so grateful that Yolanda was a part of our family from when my son was 8 months until he started preschool at 2.5 years old. I had total confidence that our son was safe, loved, learning, and delighted when he was with her. It was clear that she was his...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Daniela, and I was born in Venezuela. I speak Spanish fluently, and I have been taking care of infants and pre-adolescents for more than 12 years. I love to do activities that help children develop their motor and psychomotor skills. I was a high performance Badminton athlete, and I know how to play guitar and...
5.0
"Working with Daniela is such a delightful experience. Attention to detail is pristine, and she’s so loving, caring, and patient with my little ones. She takes into consideration my way of doing things and accommodates every request I make, and she always makes sure...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with six years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I'm patient, calm, and creative, making it easy for me to connect with children and provide a nurturing environment. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating with parents about their child's day or...
Shomari can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Very pleasant and happy presence, our kids loved playing with her!"
Bay H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Out of work recovering from surgery 1/3/2025-4/22/25
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My name is isela & thank you for checking me out. My resumé starts summer & winter breaks of 2008. Nursery volunteer in 2010-12 with children from newborn-12 years old child care part-time, in a gym on Bay Farm and Fitness Club; parents would drop off children 4 m to 12 yrs...
Isela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Isela is wonderful.
She watched our kids in the evenings at our hotel near Disneyland so that my husband and I could go out for those nights. She was so sweet and caring with our children. I felt very at ease with her and safe knowing that she was watching our...
Ellie B.
Vanessa H.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Responsible, And Experienced College Student Looking To Nanny/babysit
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Vanessa and I am an experienced nanny and babysitter from Oakland, CA and planning to move to NYC. I was a mother's helper in middle school and began babysitting around the age of 13. I babysat at least twice a month through all of high school, usually kids aged 2-6. I nannied in Summer 2020, 40 hours a week for...
Vanessa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa cared for our two kids, ages 9 and 12, in the afternoons over the summer. She picked them up from school or camp, drove them to activities/play dates, managed them doing their chores, and hung out with them at home until we were done with the work day....
Tashana L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because 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 years old and younger. I...
5.0
"Incredible Nanny!
We cannot recommend Bizu highly enough! She has been an absolute lifesaver for our family—always on the go, keeping up with our daughter's energy, and making sure everything runs smoothly.
She’s incredibly loving, patient, and so attentive to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a dedicated mother and educator with experience teaching at the high school, middle school, and elementary levels. I have a deep passion for working with children, helping them learn and grow in a supportive environment. I also have a great love for animals, making me comfortable in homes with pets. I'm excited to...
Grecia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grecia has been employed with California teaching fellows since January 28, 2016. Grecia is an after school program tutor. In that Capacity Grecia works with High school students in the Atwater area. At any given time, Grecia is responsible for 20 students,...
Sair L.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified Postpartum Doula, Special Needs Caretaker and Nanny. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I support play based learning and have extra training around social and emotional growth in regard to behavioral health and other emotional or...
Rose can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Rose was wonderful—communicative, reliable, flexible, and did a great job with three kids at once! Thank you Rose!"
Care member
Maria M.
Oakland, CA
$30-46/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Maria, I am a loving caring person who loves children I'm very patient, and have much experience as well. I speak Spanish and English. I have plenty of experience with children. I have raised my four children, which are all adults now. I also have experience of taking care children that aren't my own, Which I can...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Maria is an incredible nanny! She is currently caring for our 3 month old daughter and we feel so lucky we found her. She has a very calming presence, is so loving to our daughter and you can tell she genuinely loves what she does. Like what others have said, she’s...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
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.
Alondra C.
5.0
Alondra is an absolute saint. She's cared for our kid from infancy and now as a toddler and she is amazing with both stages! She has a very positive attitude that kids do well with. She always uses her time to teach; from animals to numbers, she is constantly engaging with our kid. She truly does...
- Turner M.
Lori S.
5.0
Lori is such a treat. She is so kind and sharing with my daughter. She really enjoyed having her and we felt very comfortable with her from the moment we spoke.
- Lisa S.
Patricia L.
5.0
We were incredibly fortunate to have Patty as our caregiver for over a year, from when our child was in kindergarten through to the end of first grade. Patty is remarkably dependable, adapting seamlessly to our sometimes varying schedules.
From the very beginning, Patty became part of our family,...
- Brenna P.
Lorrany A.
5.0
Lorrany worked with our family for 8 months, nearly full time. She was extremely professional, on-time and communicative. We felt she really cared for our daughter, and she took her to the nearby parks and library everyday. Very engaging. Before the first week was over, the dynamic felt very natural...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oakland, CA:
How can I find a Oakland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oakland, 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 297 babysitters in Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA?
The average rate for Oakland, CA babysitters on Care.com is $25.71 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 Oakland, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Oakland, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 294 reviews of the 297 listed babysitters.