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44 in home child care are listed in Bakersfield, CA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Bakersfield, CA
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"she's absolutely wonderful...my twins love her!"
Erica L.
Nichole W.
Bakersfield, CA
$18-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(12)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I'm a culinary grad student from Los Angeles, CA. I'm currently living in Bakersfield! and love dedicating my time to kids!
I've been a nanny for about 9 years now and have worked for many amazing families from all different backgrounds.
I adapt very well and quickly to your children(s) needs. I have extensive social / motor...
Nichole can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Awesome girl! first time Ive let anyone outside of family watch my girls. I have 4 mo. old twins and they adore her"
Christina B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting children when I was 12. Years of caring with children led to some cool opportunities like an all expense paid trip to Mexico to nanny 6 kids. I worked in Mexico two different times at an orphanage in jr. high. I led Sunday School for my church, and volunteered at VBS as well. I have worked with Autistic...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica has been a big part of our lives for a very long time now, thankfully, and she is someone who will give her all and go the extra mile, both in her home and professional work. She is an excellent, kind, hard-working and compassionate care-giver. My own kids...
Talia B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a Masters in Educational Counseling and work at Kern High School District in the Special Education Department. I am a mother to a 13-year-old little boy. I have worked with children for over 18years. 10 years with children on the Autism spectrum. I have a lot of experience with different ages. I am off over summer and...
Aja can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Aja was easy to communicate with and she came right on time for babysitting. It normally take my child a little while to warm up to people, but Aja got my 2 year old child's smile and was told "I like you" within the first 5 minutes. Aja did meaningful play such...
Sohee B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With three professional years of experience working with families outside my own, along with years of caring for children within my own family, I bring a wealth of expertise and a genuine love for kids to every babysitting opportunity. As a caregiver, I understand the importance of providing a safe, engaging, and enriching...
Destinee can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am a grandmother to four beautiful grandsons and every summer two of the four come stay with grandma and grandpa. Now the first few weeks I have them under control until I'm stretched too far. Destinee came in to the rescue and was able to get them to their...
Jane A.
Rhema M.
Bakersfield, CA
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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
" It has been 20 years now since I first met Rhema. She is a cherished friend and all around lovely person. Rhema is honest, trustworthy, thoughtful, reliable, and warm. She is compassionate by nature and is always positive about things.
Even during...
Poppy M.
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a stay at home mom , homemaker care giver willing to do light house keeping and cooking . I have reliable transportation clean driving record and willing to do pick up and drop off , and run errands.
Hello, my name is Kimberly, and I love children. I love taking care of them and helping them. I am currently attending college to become a Pediatrician. I have been babysitting for the past five years. I have completed a three hour program by Cornell University of Suffolk County. In the past I have supervised children age range...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I first started my experience as a teachers aid at head start, then started to babysitting out of my home when I lived in Minneapolis MN. I have 4 kids of my own (27 yrs Boy, 25 yr Girl, 15 year Girl, and a 3 yr old Boy)
I started a career with a company in CA doing investigations so I left the childcare scene for a few years....
I have children of my own. Looking to babysit in my home. I have to leave to drop off and pickup my kindergartener at school other than that I'm home all day. Pet friendly home.
Brooke H.
Bakersfield, CA
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
Nanny, Babysitter, House/pet Sitter. I Do A Little Of Practically Everything!
I grew up with 10 siblings. I fit right smack in the middle of them! On top of that, my mother ran a daycare out of our home. That got me into the babysitting game at a very early age. I babysat all through Jr. high and high school. Immediately, after high school I started nannying and worked part time at a preschool. I have...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Over 20 years experience working with children. I have 5 children and 5 grandchildren. I had a day care in my home. I have a degree in Sociology and have worked in all areas of child care.
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Katherine B.
Bakersfield, CA
$27-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi families!
I'm from Colombia, I am 32 years old and I am a physiotherapist from my home country with a great passion for early childhood education and supporting the little ones in all their physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
I started working with children when I was 15 years old, taking care of my nephews and...
Hi! My name is Valeria, I'm 19 years old, and a part-time college student. I also work as a pharmacy technician, I am CPR-certified and have basic first-aid training.
I'm mainly looking for occasional babysitting jobs. For example, you want to have a date night with your spouse, your regular babysitter canceled, or something...
Tori C.
Bakersfield, CA
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a stay at home mom that loves being around kids and I have been babysitting since I was in 8th grade. I am very outgoing. I like doing arts and crafts with kids, going to the park, playing outside and just doing everything to keep the children entertained.
Tori can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Georgina G.
Bakersfield, CA
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Am Looking For A Family To Assist While Being Able To Bring My 4 Year Old.
Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I am currently attending California State University Bakersfield. I'm a Child, adolescents, and family studies major. I have previously worked at a home based child care center and I volunteer at a local pre school. I am a homemaker and part time bookkeeper for my husband's small...
Georgina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Penelope F.
Bakersfield, CA
$17-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've always enjoyed helping my friends and family anyway I can.
I have 4 beautiful grown children who have their own families now. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my grandkids, and planning our adventures.
I can provide letters of recommendation and I'm currently available any day of the week at the moment.
A...
Penelope can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Brooke M.
Bakersfield, CA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm an experienced and friendly caregiver with a passion for working with children of all ages. As a mother and a professional, I've spent years nurturing young minds and creating a positive and stimulating environment for them. I believe in fostering a safe, respectful, and fun atmosphere while also teaching important values...
Alyssa R.
Bakersfield, CA
$18-22/hr
Hello! My name is Alyssa, and I am 20 years old. I am a very enthusiastic, trustworthy, ambitious, and cooperative person. While I do not have years of professional babysitting, I have babysat many little cousins and I am involved with children's ministry at my church. I have always gotten alone with kids of all ages and love to...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My niece Alyssa was a remarkable babysitter for my 5 year old son. From the moment she began, her natural ability to connect with him was amazing . Alyssa combines creativity and warmth in a way that makes each time spent together enjoyable. Her patience and...
Caleb R.
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Bakersfield, CA
Michaela M.
5.0
she's absolutely wonderful...my twins love her!
- Erica L.
Nichole W.
5.0
Nichole, made finding a sitter easy. I contacted her late at night and we made plans the next morning to meet. My plans changed and I needed a sitter sooner than I anticipated and she didn't mind staying. She arrived on time, and my kids immediately took to her. She even stayed later than I needed...
- Valerie S.
Jessica J.
5.0
Jessica has been a big part of our lives for a very long time now, thankfully, and she is someone who will give her all and go the extra mile, both in her home and professional work. She is an excellent, kind, hard-working and compassionate care-giver. My own kids and home have benefited from her...
- Talia B.
Aja V.
5.0
Aja was easy to communicate with and she came right on time for babysitting. It normally take my child a little while to warm up to people, but Aja got my 2 year old child's smile and was told "I like you" within the first 5 minutes. Aja did meaningful play such as stacking blocks, reading books,...
- Sohee B.
Destinee D.
5.0
Destinee has been such an amazing help to my 10 year old J as well as my household. It was just such a relief having Destinee to make my family's lives easier. She was always available no matter how many times our schedule changed, did well in the kitchen, as well as being helpful with my son's...
- Katrina A.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Bakersfield, CA
How do I find in-home child care near me in Bakersfield, CA?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Bakersfield, CA. There are 44 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Bakersfield, CA?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of March, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $18.98 for in-home child care providers near you in Bakersfield, CA.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Bakersfield, CA?
You can compare 44 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Bakersfield, CA in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
In Home Child Care in Bakersfield, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 44 listed in home child care.