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448 child care providers are listed in Bakersfield, CA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 4 years

Child care providers in Bakersfield, CA

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Gethsemane S.


Bakersfield, CA

$18/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Gethsemane I am 25 years old. I love spending time with children and caring for them. A little about myself I grew up in Denver, Colorado currently live in Bakersfield, I work part-time as a caregiver for the elderly love helping others. Although I don't have children of my own right now I'm currently always...
Gethsemane can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
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Keaucha W.


Bakersfield, CA

$23-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began my childcare journey in high school and have continued to this day. I have gained at least 10 years of childcare experience. I have worked in early childhood programs, elementary schools, as well as nannying. I am in school to receive my Bachelor's for Education to become a teacher. I can help with Light Housekeeping...
Keaucha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"She was great, very communicative, very patient and understanding with my daughter. My daughter has autism and can pick up quick if people are being genuine with her or not and she absolutely loved Keaucha! I felt very comfortable and confident leaving my daughter...

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Elisa H.


Bakersfield, CA

$15-19/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Elisa, I'm 23 years old. I've babysat since I was a teenager helping out with family and family friends. I am in college pursuing my bachelors degree! I am CPR & first aid certified! I currently work as a caregiver and I'm looking to make some extra income :)
Elisa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"As my schedule fluctuates, Elisa was always available at the last minute. If I could have hired her as a full-time nanny for my human baby and fur baby I would have but I work remotely so her services were not needed full-time. I have referred her to family members...

June N.

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Valentina M.


Bakersfield, CA

$22-24/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Valentina, I am 19 years old. I have a high-school degree and an Associates degree in Arts. I am CPR and heart saver certified and have taken and passed child development courses. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I will cook with your kids because the thing I truly find most important is food in a fun...
Valentina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Valentina to take care of the children of our guests at our wedding about a month ago. She took care of babies, toddlers and even children to about 10years old. She went above and beyond and even brought activities to keep them all preoccupied and...

Faye C.

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Michaela M.


Bakersfield, CA

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Home Health Aide

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years experience, with 5 years of in home care and 4+years of Registered In-home care experience. I have provided care for infants, children, elderly, single individuals, and couples. I am also CPR, BLS, NRP, and ACLS certified. Some of the duties I provide include household chores, meal preparation, errands, etc. I...
Michaela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"she's absolutely wonderful...my twins love her!"

Erica L.

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Norma D.


Bakersfield, CA

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Norma from Bakersfield, CA. Hello! I am a loving and positive mother of three children. I am very reliable and caring. I enjoy being involved in the cognitive and development of babies and toddlers. I love to do everything around their good care as: Bottles, give them their baths, change diapers, do the laundry, tummy times,...
Norma can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Norma took care of our two kids (5 and 3) during Covid as schools shut down. She is very dependable and the kids loved her. She planned a lot of fun activities with them that were constructive and stimulating. We still have Norma come back every now and then as we...

Aditya V.

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Maura I.


Bakersfield, CA

$22-27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Maura and I am 29 years old. At a very young age I realized I loved taking care of children. I would help my mom with my little sister and my aunt with her foster children. That's when I started picking up small jobs like watching my moms friends children on date nights. To assisting the elderly. On my free time...
Maura can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Maura has worked alongside me as a fantastic Nanny co-share for a few years. As a dedicated individual of child care she provides children a bonding friendship and educational outreach beyond that of daycare institutions. I would recommend her to anyone and...

Josie F.

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Kanai F.


Bakersfield, CA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kanai, I am 24 years old. I'm a people person and very loving. I'm super trustworthy, dependable and I will treat your precious baby as my own! Also I am willing to work with whatever you're willing/able to pay because I know times can be hard. I would love to be a part of the family and I'm super excited to...
Kanai can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kanai was slightly late for the interview, but was sweet and seemed to be very good with kids. Did not hire only because another candidate was willing to take less money."

Courtney C.

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Haley S.


Bakersfield, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as empathetic, trustworthy, fair, and fun! I've babysat all ages all my life. I began working with kids when my two cousins were born. I was 8 and quickly learned a lot about how to take care of littles! When my little sister was born my freshman year of high school I helped with her a lot as well....
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Haley is just so kind, hard working, and reliable. Always on time and fully present. We loved having Haley work for us, she was wonderful with my daughter. Very caring and attentive. "

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Makayla V.


Bakersfield, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Friendly Sitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Makayla. At 25 years old, I have recently graduated from CSUB with my Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies and my Preliminary Teaching Credential! I bartend on the weekends at a local sports bar, but will be applying for teaching positions for Fall 2025. I love kids and this has led me to have a focused career as...
Makayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great personality, very engaging with our daughter. Would absolutely hire again"

Jason I.

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Rhema M.


Bakersfield, CA

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with young children. My 2 kids are preteens now and I have the time as a stay at home mom to help a special little person learn and grow. I am fun, energetic and educationally oriented. It gives me joy to encourage independence, confidence, and good communication skills in a positive environment. I love to reward...
Rhema can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Rhema is amazing! I trust her more than I trust some family members with my baby! I'm a first time mom so that should say enough about the paranoid ocd level I took everything to when it came to daughter. Rhema not only was amazing and educational with my baby but...

Eleanor B.

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Niloufar R.


Bakersfield, CA

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with kids since 2011!! has done much for many families. My references are great!! I have 2 grown kids done with college, 2 grandkids I Moved to Bakersfield Nov 1 2020!! love to help your family as a caring nanny! IAM into food and nutrition too, I believe children are gift need The best Care.
Niloufar can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"She's positive caring and to be trusted "

kateryn L.

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Kathleen F.


Bakersfield, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Sitter Who Can Drive

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Most Recently I worked for a family with three under 3. When I started my time there the older child had just turned 2 and the twins were 10 weeks old. The older child and one of the twins had sever asthma and the other twin has extensive food allergies and a gluten sensitivity. I was employed for this family for 18 months. The...
Kathleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Kathleen was a wonderful addition to our family! She took care of our kids with dependability and care. She will be a wonderful addition to your family. "

Whitney S.

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Linnsi M.


Bakersfield, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Trusted Sitter For Your Precious Ones

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Linnsi and I have been a nanny and sitter for 18 years. I pride myself in being trustworthy and reliable, and in my ability to care for children of all ages and needs. I treat every child I care for as if they were my own, and have created unique bonds with each and every one of them over the years. I...
Linnsi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Gaaaah. I could write a whole flipping essay on how much we love Linnsi. She has been apart of our lives for almost 3 years now. She's dependable, flexible, and just a natural with children. The best part is she loves my daughter like one of her own. Her family has...

Sheena J.

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Malynn T.


Bakersfield, CA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Wonderful Family

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have lots of experience caring for infants and younger children. I have cared for an infant in 12 hours shifts, I've cared for twins, and taken older kids to and from school and activities. I have an office job during the day but I would love to help out on weeknights and weekends. I am very passionate about compassionate and...
Malynn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Very pleasant young lady. Followed all of our instructions. The kids enjoyed their time with her. Would absolutely hire again."

Kyle H.

Child care centers in Bakersfield, CA

VILLAGE CHILD CARE CENTER, THE

5915 NATHANIEL WY, BAKERSFIELD, CA

Starting at $1150/mo

5.0

(2)

Welcome to The Village Child Care Center, a 2-6 child care facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to thrive. Our passionate team is committed to delivering exceptional care and early childhood education. We strive to instill a love for learning in...
5.0
"The facility is new and beautiful. The staff is so inviting and uplifting! "

Lucy S.


St. John's Children's Center

4500 Buena Vista Rd, Bakersfield, CA

St. John's Children's Center in Bakersfield, CA is a high-quality center offering a curriculum of developmentally appropriate practices and spiritual growth with a child-centered approach. The school offers Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool programs and operates on weekdays from 7 AM to 6 PM.

Oaks Children Center

10200 Campus Park Dr, Bakersfield, CA

Oaks Children Center is a state-licensed child care facility that offers full-time and part-time early care and learning programs for young children. Located in Bakersfield, California, the company admits kids between the ages of two to six years old. The company also offers after-school programs...

Harris Family Child Care

10801 Eagle Vista Dr, Bakersfield, CA

Harris Family Child Care is licensed as a large family child care home in Bakersfield, California. It provides quality preschool education in a safe, caring, and fun environment where children can play, learn, and develop physical, social, and cognitive skills. The center's normal schedule starts at...

Mimi's Babies Child Care

9530 Hageman Rd, Bakersfield, CA

Mimi's Babies Child Care is located at 9530 Hageman Road, Bakersfield, California. It is a full-time child care center that also offers before and after school programs. Mimi's Babies Child Care is open five days a week, from Monday through Friday, 6:30 in the morning until 6:30 in the evening.

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Bakersfield, CA

Keaucha W.

5.0

She was great, very communicative, very patient and understanding with my daughter. My daughter has autism and can pick up quick if people are being genuine with her or not and she absolutely loved Keaucha! I felt very comfortable and confident leaving my daughter in her care.

- Care member

Elisa H.

5.0

As my schedule fluctuates, Elisa was always available at the last minute. If I could have hired her as a full-time nanny for my human baby and fur baby I would have but I work remotely so her services were not needed full-time. I have referred her to family members and friends and they have nothing...

- June N.

Valentina M.

5.0

Valentina is very helpful and took great care of my son!

- Care member

Michaela M.

5.0

she's absolutely wonderful...my twins love her!

- Erica L.

Norma D.

5.0

Norma became an integral part of our family! She is extremely sweet, positive, trustworthy, thoughtful and kind. Our kids adore her. She’s taught them so many things and has helped them flourish in so many ways. Any family would be lucky to have her.

- Care member

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Ratings for Bakersfield, CA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Child Care Providers in Bakersfield, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 152 reviews of the 448 listed child care providers.