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Find babysitters in Oakland, CA that you’ll love
302 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
(1)
A little bit about me:
My first priority is taking care of the children, I spend time making sure that they are safe and happy. I like playing games, singing songs, reading books and enjoying the outdoors. I can help out with any tasks related to the children , I prefer to walk with the children to the park but I understand...
Rina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Rina was our nanny for our youngest for about 10 months (infant 2 months to 12 months) and still babysits our two girls a lot. She was wonderful with our little one, took her on multiple walks per day, worked with us for sleep training, and navigated baby led...
Heather L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nakya, but you can call me Kya, it's easier to remember! I have a ton of experience working with children, starting with the fact that I'm the eldest of 5 ;). I'm originally from the Bay Area and worked for two years with the East Oakland Youth Development Center teaching math and language arts for kids aged 5-12,...
Nakya can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nakya watched my 2 year old son and 11 year old daughter on days I had to work. She helped my 11 year old with her homework, and went over colors, shapes, and numbers with my then 1 year old son. She stayed late when I needed her to, and on days when she stayed...
Jessica M.
5.0
(7)
Hi! My name is ThaÃs, and I specialize in providing reliable and efficient household support. Whether you need help with laundry, running errands, grocery shopping, pick-ups and drop-offs, house sitting, or pet care, I'm here to make your life easier.
I'm detail-oriented, trustworthy, and dedicated to helping families stay...
Thais can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thais is an amazing caregiver! Every time I go to CA I make sure she's available before booking my trip because I only trust her with my child! Anyone will be lucky to have Thais as their nanny or sitter."
Ariel M.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! As an experienced nanny of 11+ years, I am eager to extend my services to another family. My expertise in early childhood education and dedication to providing attentive care has been honed through years of tending to children aged 2 months to 12 years. I specialize in creating a nurturing environment, tailoring...
Naita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My wife and I love and appreciate Nai so much for filling in a last minute nanny cancellation. We needed a temporary nanny for eight months and Nai was able to commit. Not only did she commit but she also arrives early, clean up after my son, and completing all her...
Roberna T.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Natalie. I am currently in my third year majoring in Early Child Development. I have roughly 5+ years of experience professionally in childcare. Most recently I have worked professionally as a teacher aid (2 years). I am very flexible and extremely reliable. Some of my skills as it pertains to childcare are:...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Natalie is great with kids! She knows how to keep then active, entertain and busy. She is incredible and responsible. I had to let her go because our family had to move."
Guadalupe C.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Eva and I have 20 years of experience as a nanny. I especially work with newborns 0- 5 years. I am a very responsible, respectful and punctual person. Very active, clean, organized, and a NON smoker. First Aid/CPR Pediatric certified with a clean background and driving record. I'm honest and strive to provide safe,...
Eva can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were both first-time parents, and finding a nanny whom we trusted to care for our son, whom we love more than anything, proved to be one of the most difficult decisions of our lives.
We interviewed multiple nannies. Although Eva’s reviews were glowing, we knew...
Saagar K.
Emily L.
Oakland, CA
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a 26-year-old with a genuine passion for childcare.
In the past six years, I've had the privilege of working closely with children as young as 10 months old to pre-teens up to 13 years old. This experience has given me a deep understanding of children's needs and a strong ability to connect with them on a personal...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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: Meal prep, travel
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
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, honest, & hardworking!
I enjoy working with kids because it gives me the ability to help both the parents out in engaging with kids while they're busy & also the kids by making myself someone that they could learn from and support them.
I'm looking for a job that gives me the opportunity to...
Britny can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"She was great with my boys. She went above and beyond to engage and play with the kids."
Sakhile D.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Gabriela, I was born in Venezuela, I speak fluent Spanish and I have more than 12 years of experience taking care of children from 0 months to 16 years old. Every experience has been unique and enriching.
My main goal as a nanny is to provide a safe, loving and enriching environment fostering creativity,...
5.0
"Gabriela took wonderful care of my cat, he was very relaxed and happy when I got home. She kept me well informed, and sent photos along the way! I highly recommend her!"
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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, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Magali G.
Oakland, CA
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for children since I was 13. Many of the children that I have cared for throughout the years are parents now so now I am watching their children as well. They bring me a lot of joy and laughter. I love watching them grow up and know that I made a difference in their lives.
Magali can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Early Education
5.0
"Magali is a great person who loves to work with children and she also loves animals. She is very reliable, pleasant to be around, very kind and friendly. Also, very dependable."
Selene B.
Maria B.
Oakland, CA
$35-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm easygoing person who loves outdoors, nature and animals. Very energetic and charismatic, I love being around and interacting with kiddos!!
I have experience with newborns up to 10 years old. I am patient, committed to my duties, communicable and flexible person. I am CPR certified, my own car and Valid CA driver's...
5.0
"She is amazing, really dedicated, flexible and responsive. "
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Zoe R.
Oakland, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Yale-Educated Special Education Professional Seeks Position As Childcare Provider
5.0
(1)
After 3 years of working in special education, first as a behavioral aide and then as a teacher, I am excited to support children outside of a school setting. I am highly skilled in providing emotional, behavioral, and educational support to children with diverse needs. While providing this support, I take great joy in using...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Zoe initially starting out working for our family farm and has become a long time friend. Her affinity for children was apparent as soon as we met her and she quickly began babysitting for us as well. She truly loves playing with kids of all ages and is fabulous at...
Rachel F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, this is Addy. I have experience in working as a nanny for 17 years and I love working with babies and kids. I have a lot of patience and I'm really pretty creative.
. I'm from Mexico but I've been living in the Bay Area for 19 years. My first language is Spanish but I speak English as well.
I'm flexible with my schedule...
Addy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Addy came highly recommended to us over a year ago, when our daughter was 6 months old, and now we too highly recommend her. Not only is she loving, patient, and fun, she consistently showed good judgment. We have complete confidence in her ability to care for...
William M.
Aleah R.
Oakland, CA
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Love Painting, And Going On Adventures. My Favorite Thing Is Learning From The Kids I Watch.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my self as positive, creative, caring
I like working with kids because they always leave you with a smile on your face.
I started working with kids when I was 13
In my spare time, I like to bring my son to the park, paint, and journal.
One thing you should know about me is I'm a mother
My skills include...
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Aleah was always very professional, punctual, respectful, and prioritized the safety and needs of my child. She always went above and beyond and made sure she cleaned the house before my wife or I came home. Aleah became an extension to our family who we still keep...
Anthony B.
Danikalynn A.
Oakland, CA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love been around kids of all ages, before I became a nanny I was working with child as a group leader/ after school coordinator. I have also worked with kids with special need. I have 4 children of my own. I enjoy doing activities, learning, coloring, singing, building clubhouses, baking if child/ren is old enough and like...
Danikalynn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Danikalynn is wonderful with children. She came in a pinch to support me with my 8 and 4 year olds. She was prompt, sweet, attentive, and assertive. I would absolutely book her again."
Connie S.
Sydney W.
Oakland, CA
$26/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sydney, and I'm currently a graduate student at The Wright Institute, pursuing my master's in counseling. Originally from New Orleans, I earned my BS in Psychology from Texas Christian University. I am passionate about working with children and have around 8 years of experience caring for kids aged 1-13, including...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sydney was terrific and we would be happy to have her again!"
Ben W.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a lifelong Bay Area resident, I bring over a decade of experience to my childcare practice, cultivated through diverse roles and ongoing professional development. My journey began assisting my mother, a postpartum doula, and has expanded to include caring for large families (up to five children), developing my adaptability...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I've known Sophia since she was old enough to be babysat. She has always been a responsible, solid person. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her for any job she told me she was capable of performing. She's also sweet and a lot of fun!"
Christopher S.
5.0
(6)
Hi! I am a very reliable, nurturing, enthusiastic person who has approximately 7 years of experience of taking care of kids ranging from infants to young teenagers. My early experience stems from taking care of my siblings as well as younger cousins. I then started to watch after friends of the family's children. I can guarantee...
Emani can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Emani is a wonderful person ! Very nice and kind."
Aziyah E.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
Rina M.
5.0
Rina was our nanny for our youngest for about 10 months (infant 2 months to 12 months) and still babysits our two girls a lot. She was wonderful with our little one, took her on multiple walks per day, worked with us for sleep training, and navigated baby led weaning with us. Now that the girls are...
- Heather L.
Nakya L.
5.0
We hired Kya to watch our 5-month-old baby girl for the day and she was great. On time (early actually), immediately comfortable with our girl (and our dog), and did a lot of activities with her: singing, reading, playing, going for a walk. It was only for one day, but we would have her back in a...
- Robert S.
Thais R.
5.0
We hired Thais for babysitting if my 4 children all under age of 5. She is fantastic. I really appreciated her communication, punctuality, she took great notes of what happened throughout the day, and, most importantly, my kids love her and are always excited to see her. Highly recommend!
- Kelley W.
Naita S.
5.0
My wife and I love and appreciate Nai so much for filling in a last minute nanny cancellation. We needed a temporary nanny for eight months and Nai was able to commit. Not only did she commit but she also arrives early, clean up after my son, and completing all her tasks while caring for an infant....
- Roberna T.
Natalie M.
5.0
Natalie is great with kids! She knows how to keep then active, entertain and busy. She is incredible and responsible. I had to let her go because our family had to move.
- Guadalupe C.
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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 302 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 $25.57 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 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Oakland, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 222 reviews of the 302 listed babysitters.