Oakland families count on UrbanSitter for same-day emergency child care. In most areas, average response time for urgent needs is under two minutes.
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Families in Oakland turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
337 available today | Avg hourly rate: $31.08/hr
Every babysitter on UrbanSitter completes an annual background check, and every profile is individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team. Learn more.
I love kids and have seven nieces and nephews ages 6-17 whom I have been involved in caring for. I’ve babysat for all ages since I was a pre-teen and am currently a high school teacher, in my 8th year.
Hi there! I'm Itzell. I currently work full-time as a Registered Nurse, specializing in clinic telephone triage, and I am looking to provide caregiving services for some side income. I am available for both childcare and adult care. When it comes to babysitting, I have 2 years of formal, paid experience caring for younger family members. In addition to childcare, I am highly qualified to offer adult care services, drawing on my professional healthcare background. I worked for 3 dedicated years as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) before spending the last 3 years in my current practice as an RN. On a personal level, I am a very friendly, easygoing, and approachable person. I know how important it is to find the right caregiver for your loved ones, and I would love to meet up to see if we're a good fit for each other!
Hello families! My name is Luisa. I’m a bilingual Spanish/English educator with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants and toddlers to school-age children. I have a strong background in Early Childhood Development, including multiple ECD certificates.. I am CPR & First Aid certified, TrustLine registered, and have reliable transportation, insurance, a CA driver’s license, and a clean driving record. I’m responsible, caring, organized, and energetic. I love planning fun activities, arts & crafts, outdoor adventures, library and museum visits, and creating meaningful experiences with children. I’m currently looking for part-time, evening, weekend, date-night, overnight, and occasional opportunities. I would love to connect with your family! There is more about me and if you like my profile I could send you my resume so you can get to know me better. Thank you !!
I was babysitting for 4 years boy while I teach him English because I lived in Spain. I´m really good with kids and I love been around them. I also dog and cat sit from time to time.
Hi there! I love children and believe that they are smarter than adults often give them credit for. I believe in creating a supportive, uplifting, and safe environment where kids can learn and grow. I love being silly with kiddos and learning with/from them. I am a mental health therapist working on building my private practice. I have a background in working with kids and babysitting kids as well. I have pets and can take care of them, plus do light household chores if needed. I have my own car and have a clean driving record. I would love to chat!
As of October 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
2,622 sitters background checked in Oakland, CA
5.0 average star rating from total of 30,723 reviews in Oakland, CA
"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"
Hillary S., parent
"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."
Theresa M., parent
"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"
Lauren D., parent
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