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Meagan
Booked by 83 repeat families
105 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 149 families in Oakland, CA

I am a credentialed Special Education Teacher and private tutor with thirteen years of teaching experience. I have worked with kids with a range of needs, and specialize in students with learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, and 2E children. I have also been a sitter and nanny for many more years. I have significant experience with kids from newborn infants through high school age. As a sitter, I’m incredibly attentive and engaging with kids. I love to read with them, play games, do arts and crafts, play outside, and cook/ bake. I’m a great cook, and am happy to do meal prep services in addition to childcare as well. I have a B.A. from UC San Diego in International Relations, and a Master's Degree from CUNY Brooklyn College in Special Education. In my free time, I love to cook and bake, create pottery, spend time outside and on the water, and travel to new parts of the world! Cancellation Policy: If bookings are cancelled by the parent within 12 hours of the start time of the booking, I charge a fee of 50% of the total booking to help offset the loss of wages on short notice.

Meagan was amazing!! Seamlessly jumped in and the girls immediately took to her. She covered for our nanny for 3 days for our 4 yr old and 1.5 yr old and I would use her again in a heartbeat. She is warm, loving, energetic and kept everything super tidy. 10/10, thank you Meagan!!

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Angela
Booked by 16 repeat families
24 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 30 families in Oakland, CA

Hi there! I currently run my own PR and Marketing operation from home. My schedule is flexible and I'm looking for some side work. I spent over 10 years teaching developmental gymnastics for children between 4 months-12 years old. I also led camps for elementary age children and teenagers. I've coached cheerleading and dance and I used to babysit a lot of my students while living in Southern California. I'm all about learning and having fun. Engaging with your child is important to me and it's all I've ever known. My mom is a pre-k teacher and my brother is a junior high teacher. So, it runs in our blood. = ) My background with children extends overseas where I've volunteered in orphanages in South Africa, Peru and Mexico. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Destiny
Booked by 22 repeat families
20 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 36 families in Oakland, CA

Hi Parents- My name is Destiny and I am a former garden educator at Emerson Elementary. Currently at Urban Farm Oasis. I’ve been working with kids since I was 14, ranging from infants to teens. I’ve worked with many families in the SF/Bay area for nearly a decade, with children of many ages. I also have experience as a tutor and would love to do educational activities and or help with school work. I have a calm energy, lots of patience, am reliable, love being outdoors, reading and imaginative play! I am CPR certified, certainly pet friendly, and like to crochet, adventure, and cook in my spare time. Looking forward to meeting you!

Our kids 3 and 6 loved spending the day with Destiny, they explored GGP together

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Lilibeth
Booked by 4 repeat families
8 reviews
$34 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in Oakland, CA

Hi! I’m Lili, a San Francisco nanny with nearly 4 years of experience caring for toddlers and school-aged children. Families I work with describe me as reliable, warm, and someone their kids genuinely look forward to seeing. I currently work with several repeat families in neighborhoods like Pacific Heights, Cole Valley, Inner Sunset, and the Marina. I recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Business Administration. My education, combined with years of caregiving, has strengthened my communication, patience, and problem-solving skills. I love creating fun and engaging routines for kids that balance play, creativity, and structure. Whether we’re doing art projects, exploring outside, reading together, or working on homework, I try to create an environment where kids feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn. I have experience with school pickups, bedtime routines, meal prep, outdoor activities, and helping kids wind down at the end of the day. I especially enjoy working with school-aged children and helping with homework, creative projects, or practicing Spanish through play and conversation. I’m CPR and First Aid certified, fluent in Spanish, and have my own car so I can help with transportation if needed. In addition to childcare, I’m happy to help families with light household support such as kids’ laundry, tidying play areas, meal prep, errands, and general organization. Families I work with appreciate that I’m dependable, communicative, and attentive to each child’s needs. I do my best to follow each family’s routines and preferences so kids feel comfortable and parents feel confident leaving them in my care.

Easy to work with and did a great job with our toddler son. Would be happy to work with again.

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Elif
Booked by 5 repeat families
11 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in Oakland, CA

Hello, It’s Elif! About me: • Over 10+ of experience both infants and toddler. • I have valid driving licenses, clean driving record (California & Türkiye) • Have references • Pet friendly • Fully vaccinated 3/3 I lived in Tiburon and took care of two sweet girls as an Au Pair from 2020 to 2022. When I arrived from Türkiye, one of the girls was 8 months old and the other was 3 years old. I stayed with the same family and took care of the same children for two years. In additional: • Two years of professional experience as a manager at a non-governmental organization for children in Türkiye. • Volunteer experience working with children ages 6–15 in Türkiye, Romania, Germany, and the USA. • I genuinely love spending time with kids! 🧡

Elif is amazing! Our son was quite attached to mom but Elif was very patient and loving and is now one of his favorite people. She's also very reliable and a great communicator.

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Babysitters supervise children and keep them safe while you're away. Depending on your needs, they may also help with meals, bedtime, homework, light cleanup, school pickup, or activities.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Oakland?

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Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Oakland?

Yes. Families in Oakland use UrbanSitter for date nights, weekend plans, extended hours, and other scheduling needs. You can review each sitter's availability and experience to find someone who fits your hours.

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