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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Gabi and I've been a nanny for seven years. I'm very passionate about teaching children and caring for them. I have a BA in preschool education and child development and I'm qualified to teach children in preschool. I'm a certified post-partum doula and I also teach post-partum yoga and yoga classes for moms and...
Gabi can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
4.8
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Been working as nanny for 22 yrs and a postpartum doula for 10. Mostly experience with newborns including twins and triplets .
Have my newborn care specialist certification as well
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
4.0
"Melissa is very hands on with the kids and keeps them well entertained."
Kristi B.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Jessica.
I have over 28 years of childcare experience and I have been a nanny for over 17 years. I currently own a Postpartum Doula, Pediatric Sleep, and Parent Education business called M Poppins Consulting. In my early 20's I owned a family child care for 3 years, serving children between the ages of infant and...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is a FANTASTIC nanny. She was my son's nanny from about a 1-2.5. (As an aside, during that time I was also pregnant and working from home and Jessica took care of me and was a lifesaver around the house). She took fantastic care of my son, brought him to...
Tara W.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 18 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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rose was our first nanny so we were a little stressed but it couldn't have gone better! Our son went from only being in the company of his parents to happily spending hours with Rose.
Rose also has a great grasp on theory of mind models in childcare and discipline...
Prasenjit M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a childcare provider in many settings for approximately 35 years. I have previously worked as a daycare associate teacher, a live-in and live-out nanny. I love working with babies and children and have a genuine interest in the welfare of all little ones. I find working as a nanny to be very rewarding. I have my BS...
Anastasia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
5.0
"I hired Ana for overnight care of my two children and she is truly a professional. She very quickly integrated right into my family and became attuned to my children. Her vast experience shows, and she is confident in her work. I am always at ease knowing my kids...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I dedicated more of my time/career to doing doula work I am a full spectrum and postpartum night doula for the last year and I have been nannying/sitting for over 10 years. I would nanny for my neighbor's children overnight and during date nights. While in college I would take care of a class of 20 children with ages ranging...
Tiana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The only reason they're available for hire is because we're moving you lucky parents. Otherwise I'd never let them go. Tiana or as we call them, teacher Isis, is respectful, nurturing, educational. They do all the things we dreamed of like kept our infant son safe...
Summer K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been a doula and childcare provider for the last 8 years, I take pride in what I do, and love it wholeheartedly. Most of my experience has been in caring for newborns and infants, but I also have years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to adolescents. I am a certified First Responder, a step...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Mary was a nanny to my twin girls for four months. Our girls absolutely adore her. She is extremely competent and reliable and incredibly loving and fun and just seems to have endless energy to engage our babies in developmental appropriate play and interaction....
Samantha L.
Sedona G.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey Bay Area Families!
My name is Seddy, I am a seasoned Nanny, Mommy helper and Doula Assistant. I care for Mommas before giving birth and children from infancy to 12 years old (she's got range!) I am currently in school to become a Holistic Health Practitioner.
My passion for childcare is rooted in inspiring the good...
Sedona can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's energetic and puts the well being of the children first at all times no matter what! She's watched over my son previously- Sedona is a great addition to any team."
John G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm mariela, I am Bilingual in English and Spanish, I'd describe my personality as kind, responsible, caring, adventurous, and bubbly. I'm in the process of becoming CPR-certified. I'm studying to become a doula. A few of my hobbies include baking, traveling, arts and crafts, and I like to stay organized. I am a...
Mariela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Mariela is a very generous person, she is attentive to the needs of my children. She has taken care of my children since they were babies and knows how to change diapers. she really likes to play with children and is very patient. She knows many things about arts...
Paula V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with newborns to 12 years old. I have taken care of children with autism. I have been certified in CPR and First Aid. I am a certified respite provider who has certification for working with foster and drug exposed children. Vaccines are up to date . I have work for Maxim Healthcare (care giving to the...
Kiyana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
*Background Check Cleared- Checkr
*15+ years of experience with children, infants, multiples, teens; college degrees; cooking; cleaning; housesitting; pet sitting; moving; organizing; excellent references; pleasant personality; communicative; and flex schedule.
*ServSafe CA Food Handler Certificate
*Planning to recertify for...
Elise can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello there! I'm Tamar, and I'm passionate about nurturing and caring for children. Their boundless energy and genuine expressions never fail to bring joy to my heart. With over 13 years of extensive childcare experience, l've enjoyed working with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children in various settings. From my time at...
Tamar can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi families! I am excited to offer my services as a nanny starting this summer. As I prepare to begin my grad program in Public Health at UCB, I am looking to work with a loving family in need of a dedicated and experienced caregiver.
With a background as a doula and community health worker, I bring extensive experience in...
Edwina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alithea C.
Oakland, CA
$30-45/hr
My name is Thea and I am an experienced and dedicated mom interested in a babysitting job. I have three children, a 10-year-old, 6 years old, and 20 months old. I have a background in early childhood education and currently studying to be a postpartum doula. I have a great amount of experience doing occasional babysitting and I...
Alithea can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Hello! I am a patient and understanding person with over 10 years of babysitting and nannying experience. I started watching my little cousins in high school, then became a nanny full time, and eventually got certified to be a Full Spectrum Doula. I've worked with babies fro 1-week-old to kids that are 10 years old and it's...
Tyler can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Aleah J.
Berkeley, CA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Care Worker Seeking To Connect With New Families To Support Them
I value the relationships that I have with children and their primary caregivers, and understand trust and joy to provide the strongest basis for children's development, learning, and growth. My 10 years of experience has included informal and formal settings, and both education-focused and play-based environments, so I can...
Aleah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My primary role as a postpartum doula is overnight care for babies and deep wellness support for postpartum parents.
I aim to provide newborns with the building blocks to form strong, loving attachment, healthy sleeping habits, and a routine that helps both babies and families thrive.
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
Lauren M.
Oakland, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Responsible Educator Looking For Childcare Work!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lauren, and I have over a decade of child care experience. Professionally, I've worked as a classroom educator in the non-profit setting and as an elementary school teacher in Philly. I am currently completing a doula training, and have experience caring for infants and babies as well! I'm looking for part time...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Olivia and I am a 24-year-old Bay Area native. I am currently working towards certification for being a doula, and am doing part-time postpartum neonatal care work at this time. I absolutely love babies and children and started childcare jobs when I was about 11 years old! I went from taking care of local children who...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mariana F.
San Pablo, CA
$49-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm an doula who has gained certification from Childbirth Professionals International to be a dedicated and knowledgeable postpartum doula. I am passionate about helping families create an environment of safety, love, and respect during the arrival of their baby. I'm dedicated to providing my clients with a positive and...
Mariana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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Most recent reviews for doulas in El Cerrito, CA
Melissa H.
5.0
Melissa worked with our family when our twins were six weeks old and I was on maternity leave. She was a lifesaver. She is very good with babies and the babies were immediately comfortable with her. She gave us tips on sleep and bottles. I don't know how I would have gotten through those months...
- Julie T.
Jessica G.
5.0
Professional, caring, punctual, helpful, engaging, ... the list goes on. We love working with Jessica as a nanny for our kids (7, 5, 3yo). Highly recommended!
- Tomer L.
Rose L.
5.0
Rose is consistent, gentle, and incredibly knowledgeable about child development. Our toddler, who’d only spent time with relatives, immediately warmed up to her. Rose is a very active caregiver, taking our kiddo to explore parks and the botanical garden nearby. Highly recommend working with her!
- Care member
Anastasia A.
5.0
I hired Ana for overnight care of my two children and she is truly a professional. She very quickly integrated right into my family and became attuned to my children. Her vast experience shows, and she is confident in her work. I am always at ease knowing my kids are at home with Ana.
- Care member
Tiana D.
5.0
Isis took care of my son for 4 weeks from when he was 4 months to almost 5 months old. He made a lot of progress while in her care, learning to nap in his crib and take a bottle. She read to him, took him on walks, played with him, and kept him safe and happy! She occasionally came late and/or left...
- Joanna P.
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in El Cerrito, CA
How much does a doula cost near me in El Cerrito, CA?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in El Cerrito, CA is $30.00. That being said, it’s important to remember that the actual amount a doula charges per hour can vary based on their experience, the types of services you’re looking for, and other unique factors.
How can I find a doula near me in El Cerrito, CA?
If you’re considering hiring a doula to support you in your upcoming birth, Care.com can help. You can search through a variety of Care.com doula profiles to find a doula near you in El Cerrito, CA who offers the services you’re looking for. You can even read reviews from other mothers who worked with the doulas you’re considering hiring to get an idea of what they’re like to work with.
Is hiring a doula near me in El Cerrito, CA safe?
Doulas don’t provide you with medical services and you will still have a doctor assist you while giving birth, but a doula can offer additional support and care during and after a pregnancy. We ask all doulas on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. If a doula completes a CareCheck they will have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We advise you to take extra precautions when hiring a doula near you in El Cerrito, CA by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in El Cerrito, CA?
Doulas can provide support in a few ways. You can hire a birth doula to assist you during birth, you can hire a postpartum doula to provide you with care after delivery, or you can hire a night doula (also known as an overnight doula) to keep an eye on your newborn while you get some much needed rest. You can search Care.com to find the doula services you’re looking for near you in El Cerrito, CA.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in El Cerrito, CA?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in El Cerrito, CA, it can be really helpful to interview a few different candidates to learn more about their experience and the services they offer. This is also a valuable time to see which doula makes you feel most comfortable and supported. You can ask them about how many clients they have worked with, what services they offer, and what kind of support they can provide during labor.