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284 infant babysitters are listed in Oakland, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Oakland, CA
I have 4 years of formal experience, but I have been caretaking and babysitting for years. I've been a Nursing Assistant and an EMT, and have a strong health background. I also love playing games, helping kids learn, and I can help with housekeeping!
Carrie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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.
Hi there! I'm Mikayla. I have been caring for children for about 5 years as a babysitter and full time nanny.
Mikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
Ariella G.
Oakland, CA
$21-31/hr • 7 yrs exp
Child Care Provider And A Huge Fan Of Board Games And Dance Parties
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with kids for 10+ years now. I've been a babysitter, a camp counselor, and a volunteer at several non profits including night of peace family homeless shelter, the friendship circle of Baltimore and house school of Stanford. I can work with any age and have also done 1 on 1 work with special needs kids through...
Ariella can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Florinda P.
Oakland, CA
$28-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My five years of experience, including previous babysitting roles, have equipped me with the skills to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
My calm and patient demeanor allows me to...
My name is Gabrielle but you can call me gabby for short . I live in south Hayward with my partner and I'm 21 years old. I always wanted to be a babysitter because I hope that someday me and my partner have a child :)
I'd describe my personality as sociable, kind, caring
I like working with kids because they teach us...
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Hello all,
I am a recent doctoral graduate from the Pacific University's occupational therapy program and my dream is to become a pediatric OT! I have 6 years of experience babysitting kids from ages 6 months to 11 years. Before starting my OT program I was an occupational therapy assistant in CA. I am currently studying to...
Katrina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
AlsoI...
Winny can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Winny cooked great meals for our toddler! They were so creative and healthy--he loved it and we loved it. She typically arrived within 10 minutes of our scheduled start time and would tell us in advance if she wasn't going to be able to make it that day or was...
Jennifer S.
I've worked with children for about two years consistently now. I worked at a kids club the age range was 6 months-12 years old. and I also am currently watching two young boys at the moment and they are 2 and 4. We spend most of our time playing at the park because socializing at a young age is very important. Providing a great...
Wentana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
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.
My work with children started when I was 18 years old and working at a summer camp for three summers (ages 18-20). During undergrad I also babysat for my professors friends, as well as their friend's coworkers. I also babysit for a few family friends from time to time. I'm also CPR/first aid certified. I'm a compassionate and...
Children's case manager looking for one-time babysitting gigs to help pay for grad school!
I have 3 years of experience caring for special needs children in the behavioral health field. I've worked with children aged 1-3 doing early intervention work and caring for their needs, as well as school-aged children supporting them in...
Sasha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have watched all ages of children 0-12. I have tons of experience from babysitting for my family, to interning at my local elementary school in High School to care giving for children with special needs. I have lots of love and patience for children and they just make me happy overall.
Erica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Quejaune I.
Oakland, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I have 20+ years experience in working with children. I have been a preschool teacher for children typical and special needs, a nanny and a babysitter and a behavioral therapist for children with Autism. I love being hands on with children playing and teaching. I'm loving and fun and I come with great references. Love and fun...
Quejaune can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Savannah H.
Oakland, CA
$21-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
looking for a full time job for the months June and July or occasional babysitting jobs! I have a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Child Development. In my free time I enjoy being active, hanging with my dog, reading, hiking, cooking, yoga, and spending time with friends.
I have experience with children of all ages...
Savannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Beyza B.
Oakland, CA
$22-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Beyza. I'm 25 years old. I'm fully vaccinated here. My profession is psychological counseling and I have been working with children for five years. I have more than 3000 hours babysitting ( new born to 10 years old.) experience. I consider myself to be a responsible, creative, patient and fun caregiver. I'm total dog...
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 communicated promptly through messaging and was punctual. She immediately got to know the kids and they quickly became very comfortable with her. She was also flexible with timing. I would definitely recommend her. "
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Madeline M.
Oakland, CA
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Madeline! I have been babysitting since the age of 15, and have experience working with a wide variety of ages. I love getting the opportunity to spend time working with and building lifelong connections with so many families, and I hope we are able to do the same!
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Rahel A.
Oakland, CA
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a patient and calm childcare provider with five years of experience. My passion for helping children grow and develop, coupled with my positive experiences in babysitting, led me to this fulfilling career. I'm comfortable caring for one child at a time, from birth to age 11.
To keep parents informed about their child's day,...
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
Destiny G.
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 punctual and communicative, asking smart...
- Emily T.
Shannon E.
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 when it ended! We would love to work...
- Emma M.
Winny A.
5.0
Winny cooked great meals for our toddler! They were so creative and healthy--he loved it and we loved it. She typically arrived within 10 minutes of our scheduled start time and would tell us in advance if she wasn't going to be able to make it that day or was running late. Also, she was really...
- Jennifer S.
Christina R.
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.
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
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Oakland, CA
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Oakland, CA in January, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in California, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Oakland have rates starting at $25.88.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Oakland, CA?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 284 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Oakland, CA?
There are 284 infant babysitters near you in Oakland, CA. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Oakland, CA infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Oakland, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 172 reviews of the 284 listed infant babysitters.