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250 nannies are listed in Oakland, CA
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 8 years
Nannies in Oakland, CA
5.0
(14)
Hired by 21 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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Yasmin and I bring over 8 years of experience working with children of all ages. I had the opportunity to be an AuPair, where I cared for three girls aged 15 months, 4, and 6 years old. My experience also includes working as a night time nanny for infants. Currently, I work with a group of second graders...
Yasmin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our often shy toddler and preschooler warmed up to Yasmin right away and asked the next day when she could come back again. Yasmin was easy to work with and gave our kids professional care that seemed to come naturally."
Nick H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, parents! I have moved back to Oakland after living in San Jose for almost 10 years and I am working full time as an infant/toddler teacher. I have experience working as a transitional kindergarten teacher, nanny, floater teacher, preschool aide and teacher, a school-age daycare teacher and family daycare assistant and...
Krystal can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hey there, I'm Jasmine! I recently completed my MA program and am now enrolled in a Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN) nursing school. My ultimate goal is to become a family nurse practitioner. If you're looking for an evenings & weekends sitter I may be the perfect fit for your family. I've been a sitter/nanny since 2019 after high...
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jasmine was very caring and kind with our 9month old baby. She was able to help her get over the stranger anxiety quickly. She was on time and easy to communicate with"
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Taylor D.
Oakland, CA
$30-47/hr • 5 yrs exp
Love Creating New Relationships And Providing Help To Kiddos And Their Guardians.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have approximately 5 years of experience. I worked with two young boys (one year and under) during my last two years in undergrad. I was a nanny to a 2-year-old boy for about a year before moving here to CA. Once here, I nannied a 1. 5-year-old boy for about a year. Then after moving cities, I nannied a 3-year-old part time...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Taylor was an AMAZING nanny to our son J (2yrs old)! The only reason she still isn't our nanny is because she got an offer for her dream job in California. If we could have convinced the Cincinnati Zoo to create her a position that would allow her to still be our...
Mandy H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alena. I'm filled up with so much energy and joy with be said there would never be a dull moment with me. Unless it's nap time. I'm everyone's on call babysitter/nanny. My biggest accomplishment is seeing all the children learn and grow and that is what make me a nanny. I'm here to save the day!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alena was great with our little girl-- grateful we found her!"
Sona C.
Nury M.
Oakland, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello, Families, I am, a Lovely, experienced Nanny, I have, 20 years of experience.
I do, experienced, Caring, New borns, infants, toddlers.
I do have, experienced, Caring multiple babies, in Nanny share.
I do have, CPR certificates.
Child, developments, certificates.
Nury can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Nury was wonderful with our son. Loving, kind, and dedicated to making sure he was safe and supported in his development. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Greetings families!
My name is Samantha but you all can call me Sam.
I'm a certified overnight postpartum doula and lactation education counselor. Prior I was a career nanny for 13+ years experience working with newborns, infant, toddlers, and older children all around. Able to drive, have a clean record, non-smoker,...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Samantha (Sammy) was wonderful from the start! She cared for my son until recently when we had to move. I was very sad to leave her behind! Sammy is kind, caring and very compassionate about working with children. She cared for my son from the time he was...
Brittnie P.
Carmen M.
Oakland, CA
$40-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Carmen, and I am 27 years old. I began my childcare working with kids in special needs education at Castro Valley High School my sophomore year until I graduated in 2014. During that time I was also a part time nanny for various families in the evenings. After high-school I immediately began working as a...
Carmen can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carmen is a premiere childcare provider! Very familiar with terminologies relating to care styles, such as BLE and attachment parenting. conversation was very comfortable and had a natural flow. Experience is impressive and I recommend her to anyone looking for...
Joe M.
Maddie T.
Oakland, CA
$35-48/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maddie! I'm a full time nanny, planning to start training as a newborn care specialist soon. I've worked as a nanny, mothers' helper, and a preschool music teacher. I have experience with ages 2mo-12yr, including singles, multiples, siblings, and shares. I love singing, making art, cooking, reading, dancing, taking...
Maddie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Maddie helped us in our postpartum after having our second child. We knew our 3yo would need extra attention in the evenings, plus we'd need help around the house, and Maddie turned out to be the perfect fit.
In addition to being a great nanny to our kiddo,...
Lori A.
Marcia C.
Oakland, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I am a loving nanny dedicated to babies for 10 years, I love having outdoor activities with them, taking them for a walk, to the library, to the park etc., I have updated vaccines, CPR, strong references,, I am working for my current family what we are ideally looking for a 10/11-month-old baby, .
Marcia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"He is a very loving and responsible person with children.."
Rubel A.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Seddy brings a light and a joy to every situation. She is organized and thorough and the kids love her!"
Teresa M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember - then my little brother was born when I was 14 and I got a TON of babysitting experience! I've nannied a bunch since then and I really enjoy it. I was working full time as a social worker for years but I am loving taking time off to do work that is more lighthearted for a...
Wren can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Wren has been a helpful and trustworthy asset to our household. Very appreciative of her hard work and communication. Definitely recommend!"
Kaela V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Caitlin and I am very interested in helping you out! A little about myself: I am a lively and hardworking 26-year-old female and I have over seven years of both full-time and part-time nanny experience. I love not only caring and loving on the children but also creating a lasting relationship with the family. It's my...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Deanna M.
Oakland, CA
$56/hr • 4 yrs exp
Active, Great Teacher, Sports Coaching, Arts And Drama, Your Kids Can Learn It All
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Deanna, I am a young professional nanny, with a passion for caregiving. I love children and love their smiles and satisfaction from learning and discovering new things. I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old, from summer camp counselors to being known to my very large family as the "family...
Deanna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Deanna helped me out in a pinch and was professional, courteous and very responsible. My son enjoyed her company and I felt he was in good hands. I will use Deanna again for my future child care needs."
Jennifer W.
Delena C.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Delena. I currently work as a Nanny and Personal Chef for families across the Bay area.
It brings me joy to work with children and to be apart of the process of nurturing their beautiful growth and development. To be able to care for and connect with little ones at such important moments of their lives and to...
Delena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Delena has been caring for our 4 year old for the past five months. She has been wonderful and thoughtful in her care-giving. She has been available during school breaks which has been a lifesaver, and very enthusiastic in taking our daughter out for full day...
Valencia J.
Brenda S.
Oakland, CA
$30-47/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Brenda
I have 15 years of experience.... 0-9 years hold
And I love my job I love kids ... I have references.. available , background check is clean and I thrust line registered .
and I have clean drive record and I'm looking for single family or nanny share posición ... please feel free to asking for more...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brenda had cared for our two boys (aged 2 1/2 years apart) for approximately 8 years. Because the boys grew up and were in school all day, we graduated Brenda from our employ. However, she is still part of our family, keeping in touch, with occasional visits,...
Fatima R.
Laisa O.
Oakland, CA
$40-45/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Laisa, I am an energetic and reliable career nanny from Brazil with 19 years of experience.
As an infant nanny my objective is to implement rules & boundaries set forth by parents who values gentle parenting approach and can communicate effectively and respectfully.
I like to create and follow schedules as needed but...
Laisa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laisa has been our full-time nanny for the last 1.5 years, and I recommend her wholeheartedly. She has taken care of our daughter since she was 7 months old, and she has been more than we could have asked for in a nanny. She has helped our daughter hit all of her...
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Erin! I am an educator who is currently between jobs, and I am searching for nearby childcare positions. I have 6+ years of childcare experience, I have worked as a teacher, and previously I worked as a live-in nanny for three summers. Most recently, I was working as an educational program manager in San Francisco. I...
Erin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
4.0
"I interviewed Erin for a caregiver position and found her to be a very friendly, likeable girl. I didn't get to see her interact with my son very much because we met at the library and he was off and playing, so I probably would have requested a second interview...
Joannah Z.
Fatou K.
Oakland, CA
$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am An Energetic, Pleasant Lady, Who Loves Being Around Kids!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic, warm, and nurturing woman who loves being around kids. I am very active by nature and I take great pleasure in engaging with children and in helping them to discover the simple joys of the world around them. I grew up with many children and families around me all the time and was raised in a culture where "it...
Fatou can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We worked with Fatou while our daughter was 4 months old to 20 months old. She has our highest recommendation, without any reservations. When we started our nanny search, we were looking for a professional nanny, with years of experience, to help us navigate...
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
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
Yasmin D.
5.0
Yasmin was great! She watched my son during an out of town date night. I was a little nervous about hiring a new babysitter outside our town. I was easy to work with and had such a warm vibe.
- Care member
Jasmine S.
5.0
Jasmine was amazing and very patient with my son. Also very punctual, and we'll definitely be using her services again
- Care member
Taylor D.
5.0
Taylor was an AMAZING nanny to our son J (2yrs old)! The only reason she still isn't our nanny is because she got an offer for her dream job in California. If we could have convinced the Cincinnati Zoo to create her a position that would allow her to still be our nanny we would have in a heart beat....
- Mandy H.
Alena K.
5.0
Alena was great with our little girl-- grateful we found her!
- Sona C.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Oakland, CA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Oakland, CA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Oakland, CA is as of is $27.20 per hour as of February, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Oakland, CA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 250 in Oakland, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Oakland, CA?
You can find different nanny services in Oakland through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Oakland, CA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Oakland, CA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Nannies in Oakland, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 161 reviews of the 250 listed nannies.