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310 babysitters are listed in Oakland, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Oakland, CA
Patricia L.
Oakland, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter And Retired Speech Pathologist! Big Animal Lover!
5.0
(2)
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
"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,...
Brenna P.
5.0
(8)
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 showed up on time and did a great job. She was pleasant and good with our newborn. She also asked our preferences before doing things which was nice. Good with our newborn, obviously, hence the positive review. We will be hiring her again :)"
Gabriel M.
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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.
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 a pre-k 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 have done...
Krystal can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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
(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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(4)
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 helps us take care of our 9-month-old son on 3 days of the week, and we feel so lucky to have found her. With our son, she is attentive, patient, caring, and very successful at helping him sleep, which is no easy feat! With us parents, she is a true...
Christabel P.
Karessa I.
Oakland, CA
$15-30/hr • 15 yrs exp
Social Work Clinician Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Position
5.0
(15)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am looking for opportunities for winter break, spring break and summer break.
Please reach out if I can assist at this point with your family.
My name is Karessa. I am a trained clinical social worker and I live in Oakland, CA.
A little bit about what I am looking for:
I am currently open to provide some one-time care...
Karessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karessa is warm, thoughtful, enthusiastic, creative, knowledgeable, insightful and experienced. She is easy to communicate with and a pleasure to work with. "
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Delena C.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Delena. I currently work as a Nanny and Personal Chef for families across the Bay area.
It brings me joy to work with children and to be apart of the process of nurturing their beautiful growth and development. To be able to care for and connect with little ones at such important moments of their lives and to...
Delena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"She showed up a few minutes early and was awesome watching our 1-month old son overnight while we had a date night. Took great care of him, we look forward to hiring her again in the future."
Candice V.
Ana Iris D.
Oakland, CA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana worked with my family for six months taking care of our 18 month old son in a two child nanny share. My son bonded with her immediately and had a great time with her each day. She was very reliable and dependable throughout the six month period. She brought...
Jonathan P.
5.0
(14)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Our daughter has pretty severe separation anxiety normally, but she adjusted to Rose very quickly. Rose has a real talent for playing with and entertaining toddlers, and we loved having her in our home. We will be hiring Rose again. "
Care member
4.9
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a educator for Oakland Unified School District, with a passion for supporting families and helping kids feel seen, heard and known. I have worked as a Childcare Director, Assistant Camp Manager, and Children's Dance specialist. I also helped screen and managed childcare assistants for organizations. Over the past...
Deshanae can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Your children is in good hands! "
Natalie N.
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I wish I could leave ten stars for Destiny! We were so lucky to work with her for several months. I was nervous to hire our first-ever nanny for our baby. But Destiny immediately won the whole family over with her warmth, kindness, and openness. She is always...
Emily T.
Chloe S.
Oakland, CA
$10-15/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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & 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.
5.0
(1)
My name is Jacqueline, I've been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I love children, being able to watch them play, grown mentally and physically. I have experience with newborns up to 5-year-olds. I'm a medical assistant but have taken a break from it to keep interacting with the little ones. I have 5+ years experience. My...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie is wonderful! She has been our nanny for over two years, since our two-year-old was five months old. She feels like a part of the family - she’s genuine, very helpful, comes up with fun ways to help our child learn new skills, and is very communicative and...
Cristina M.
Stephanie V.
Oakland, CA
$22-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
My name is Stephanie and I'm looking for occasional babysitting on weekdays, date nights, weekends. I am a Flight Attendant so it has been a little bit hard to find a family that work with my timelines but I will put my intentions out there anyways!
I just moved to San Francisco since I got based here....
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie was very loving with our twin year old boys. She was especially good at following their schedule for naps/feeding as infants as I laid out for her, but also with the intuition to make adjustments as needed. While not in her job responsibility on hire,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and caring for children since I was in High School. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's in Counseling. I've nannied for a single family for nearly 3 years and have over 8 years experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum and other developmental disorders. I love taking kids...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Shannon provided care for our toddler while our nanny was on vacation. She was incredibly warm, kind, and very attuned to our son's needs. She was also respectful of our Covid boundaries. We had such a fantastic experience with her that we were very disappointed...
Emma M.
Winny A.
Oakland, CA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
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. also, I...
Winny can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Winny is very friendly, caring and gets on really well with our daughter (age 6). She has been babysitting for our family for over a year on weekends and is often very flexible on timing. Would strongly recommend!"
Alice M.
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
(2)
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, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
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 did a great job with my active 3 year old. My son loved spending the day with her.
- Care member
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.
Genevieve B.
5.0
Genevieve came to us to help with our two children, ages 5 and 9, while I recovered from surgery. The kids immediately took to her and never wanted her to leave. She was punctual, responsible, and very tidy. She helped with cleaning the house and bringing the children to activities. She was very...
- Care member
Daniela A.
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 every developmental need at...
- 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 310 babysitters in Oakland, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 $25.00 per hour as of December 2024. 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 2024, 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Oakland, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 216 reviews of the 310 listed babysitters.