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Azul 4 reviews
$35 per hour for 1 child
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in Oakland, CA
Hi, my name is Azul, I have a degree in Social Communication. I have 6 years of experience in taking care of babies, toddlers + kids. Have CPR and First Aid certifications. Bilingual: English and Spanish. California DL with a clean record (experience driving kids).
“Azul filled in for us when our nanny was out of town. She was absolutely amazing with our 1-year old daughter. She communicated so well with her and really helped her feel comfortable almost immediately. She played so well with our daughter and at the end of each day, our daughter was so happy. We couldn't have asked for a better short-term caretaker. We would feel incredibly comfortable using Azul for the long-term, and we can't wait to use Azul again in the future!”
Megan
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Oakland, CA
Hey- my name is Megan and I’m Irish! I studied Early Childhood Education in Ireland for 4 years! I have 5 years experience in nannying and caring for newborns, toddlers and kids. I have also worked in a crèche for 2+ years. I can also help with cooking and cleaning for families. I am happy to work with families that have pets. References can be provided if needed!
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Lilja 2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Oakland, CA
I am from Marin County and graduated from UC Santa Cruz. I currently live in Russian Hill. I am very clean, reliable, responsible and trustworthy. Kids and animals love me! I love caregiving because I have a compassionate heart. I am open to caring for children of all ages, including infants. I love cats and I have one of my own. I love making art and would love to help your kids with crafts or art projects. I love being outside in nature as well and I am happy to take the kids to the park.
“Lilja was wonderful and we would happily have her babysit again!”
Kesley
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Oakland, CA
Hey there - I am Kesley, I have more than 6 years of experience in child care, 5 years of experience as a nanny in the Bay Area and San Francisco. I have a lot of driving experience and always drive safe and drive my own car. I have been taking care of a sweet boy for over 2 years now and he is going to preschool so I am available for a full time. I have experience with all ages and I can provide great references. I am going to graduate with my associates in child development at city college in May. I am really excited to connect and help you with your little ones. On my free time I like the outdoors and spend time with my friends traveling or just hanging out in the area. I am fully vaccinated
“Kesley has been with us for over a year full time, and has been everything we have been looking for in a caregiver. As soon as you meet her, you sense how caring she is. She is very gentle, patient, and understanding. When put son has big emotions - she remains calm and looks for fun and creative ways to cheer him up. Kesley is also an excellent teacher (and we've been told she is by other parents as well) - she will not push too hard, but just enough to challenge him to learn and try new things. At our request, she's read up on and is familiar with Montessori Baby / Toddler as well as the Wonder Weeks, and she has also taken the Tinyhood online classes. I really value how she will also always put the child first, and do the "right" thing, even if it's a little less convenient - she won't look for the easy way out. She is also very good at following directions - we gave her a schedule to follow and she will follow it - at the same time, she uses sound judgement to make decisions if something comes up. She also takes our son to and from his classes on time and then participates and engages with him during class. Kesley has a big heart and lots of energy. Our son started part time day care to help prepare him for preschool, and Kesley has been flexible with the schedule and very reliable. She is truly a joy to have around! ”
Prudence
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Oakland, CA
Hi,my name is Prudence. I'm a dedicated college student with over 5 years of experience caring for children of various ages. I thoroughly enjoy engaging with them through activities like park outings, playtime, and exploring their interests. My passion lies in nurturing young minds and creating meaningful connections. I also work as a household assistant and can cook, run errands and clean.
“Prudence has taken care of our now 6 year old on and off for 5+ years. She is a very fun, caring and thoughtful care giver and my daughter loved engaging with her. She is a great communicator and easy to work with. ”
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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?
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