Find infant babysitters in Albany, CA

I've been caring for children for many years, starting by babysitting for family members and children in my community while I was growing up. Those experiences helped me develop patience, responsibility, and a genuine passion for working with kids. Today, I work as a Teacher Assistant with infants and toddlers, where I help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children. I enjoy supporting their early development through play, learning activities, and positive encouragement. I've helped children practice drawing, recognize numbers, and build important early learning skills while making learning fun and age-appropriate. Families describe me as dependable, caring, and attentive. I understand that every child is unique, and I take the time to build trusting relationships with both children and parents. Whether it's keeping children entertained with creative activities, following daily routines, preparing simple meals, or helping with naps and learning, I always provide patient and reliable care. Caring for children isn't just a job to me it's something I truly enjoy. My combination of years of babysitting experience and professional experience working with infants and toddlers allows me to provide families with loving, dependable, and high-quality care they can feel confident in.

⸻ Since 2007, I have dedicated my professional life to working with children and supporting their growth, development, and success. My background as a special education teacher has given me extensive experience working with children of different ages, personalities, learning styles, and abilities. Throughout my career, I have developed strong skills in patience, communication, organization, problem-solving, and emotional support, all of which I believe are essential qualities for an excellent caregiver and nanny. Working with children is more than just a job for me—it is something I genuinely enjoy and feel passionate about. I take pride in helping children build confidence, achieve goals, and feel safe, supported, and encouraged in their daily lives. As a special education teacher, I work closely with children who have unique learning and developmental needs. This experience has taught me how to be adaptable, compassionate, and attentive to each child’s individual personality and needs. I understand that every child learns differently and responds differently to situations, routines, and communication styles. Because of this, I always approach caregiving with patience, understanding, and flexibility. I believe children thrive best when they feel heard, respected, and cared for in a positive environment. Over the years, I have worked with students on academic goals, social skills, behavioral development, emotional regulation, and daily life skills. My work requires consistency, creativity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. I have learned how to encourage children in a supportive way while also maintaining structure and routines that help them feel secure and confident. These same skills translate naturally into being a nanny and caregiver. I understand the importance of creating a stable, nurturing, and positive atmosphere where children can grow emotionally, socially, and academically. One of the things I enjoy most about working with children is helping them recognize their strengths and abilities. I believe every child has potential, and I enjoy finding ways to motivate and encourage them to succeed. Whether I am helping with homework, guiding a child through challenges, organizing activities, or simply spending quality time together, I strive to create meaningful interactions that support their development and happiness. I truly enjoy seeing children gain confidence, learn new skills, and accomplish goals.

Experienced childcare provider and certified English teacher! Hi! I support families in Bay Area with babysitting, household managing and ELA tutoring! I crate a comfortable and calm space where every child can feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. How I can support your family: • School drop-offs and pick-ups • After-school care with engaging, age-appropriate activities • Homework help and academic support • Meal and snack preparation (healthy, balanced) • Household organization and maintaining daily routines • Grocery shopping and errands • Pet care (walking, feeding, vet visits) • Occasional childcare and date-night babysitting • Bedtime routines and evening care • Overnight babysitting support when needed My background & qualifications: • MA in English Studies • Certified English teacher (including support for neurodivergent learners) • Over 6 years of childcare experience • Experience as a household manager • CPR and First Aid certified • Confident swimmer • Safe driver with a clean record and reliable car I have experience working with neurodivergent children and always take a patient, individualized approach. I focus on understanding each child’s needs, supporting their emotional regulation, and helping them feel safe and understood. I’m highly organized and genuinely enjoy helping families maintain smooth, stress-free routines. Whether it’s planning activities, supporting your child’s education, or keeping the home running efficiently, I take pride in being reliable, detail-oriented, and consistent. I offer ELA tutoring for students from 1st grade through high school, including support with reading comprehension, writing skills, homework, and study strategies. I would love to support your family and become someone you can rely on, while helping your child grow and feel confident every day.

Grew up taking care of my younger sister while both my parents worked long hours. Worked for healthcare system backoffice software for the last decade. Looking to make a bigger community impact and help real people outside the healthcare system. I'm extremely patient and work well with all sorts of personalities, albeit I can be a little bit awkward sometimes. I love fixing things and getting into the details. Always happy to listen to people's stories.

hey! my name is Perla and i’m currently finishing my year as an au pair. I’m offering child care and household services. I’ve been babysitting for multiple years now. I’ve been a pool supervisor in a summer camp for one season when I was 18. I took care of different kids before coming to the US to be an au pair. And also a have a younger sister. My responsabilities with my current host family are helping helping with the morning routine, lunch prep and getting them ready for school. After school i prepare them dinner, play any boardgames, watch a movie, or anything that comes at the moment. it really depends on the day and the kids mood. I don’t have a drivers license, i mostly manage via public transport or uber. I feel comfortable working with animals. We have two cats here where i live and i have one cat on my own back at home, so i love animals a lot🫶🏻