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471 experienced nannies in Berkeley, CA

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Jane
Booked by 169 repeat families
224 reviews
Emeryville
$31 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 359 families in Berkeley, CA

Hi, my name is Jane. I'm a retired nurse. I love kids, and have raised five of my own. I've babysit for many years for relatives and members of my church and community. I have plenty of experience working with infants starting from two weeks old πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦²πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ¦²πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ¦², toddlers , and school-aged. I'm good with all ages. I am a very good listener, and know when they are in need of attention. I do sleep over at your place while your away. I also work as household assistance, I can cook, clean and run errands. My schedule is flexible. I work with multiple families ( nanny share). Please, be sure of your hours before booking, you still pay for normal booked hour at the end of the shift. You can increase your hours upon request during the shift thank you. I AM PROUD TO SAY,NEVER TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 πŸ™€. Have CPR for Infant πŸ‘ΆπŸΌ, Adult πŸ‘¨πŸΌβ€πŸ’Όand first aid πŸš‘? $35/1/2hr interview for home visit. Maximum of 1 hr

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Christine
Booked by 25 repeat families
28 reviews
Berkeley
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 74 families in Berkeley, CA

I am booking occasional nights and daytime care as my schedule is open. I am seeking a part time or fulltime job in San Francisco, Berkeley, Albany, Oak. I am also working evening or daytime occasional care. After finishing a 14 month position a FT job with a 1.5- turning 2.5 child I had a 3 month temp job with a 1.5 year old. I have worked as a full time Nanny and Preschool teacher for 20 years in SF, Berkeley and Oakland. Truly Outdoorsy! I have enthusiastically enjoyed caring for the ages of 2-5 from age 18. Most of the families that I have worked with the past 8 years have left the area but are still fabulous references. I never used an agency. 2.5 Years I worked as nanny in Berkeley to a 1- 4 year old in Berkeley, 4 plus years recently, and numerous families in SF during 2021- 22. I cared for a 2 year old full time and the 5 year old part time. I have over 23 years of nannying experience. I started young! I have a BA in Psychology and took 8 education courses. I studied abroad in India, Nepal and Tibet. In college I worked at a daycare then started a drama club at the same afterschool program for 3 years. I assisted a Waldorf - inspired preschool, taught at a Montessori based English language immersion preschool and kindergarten in Taiwan for 2 years. I worked as a teacher for 3 years with 2-5 year olds at a lovely Reggio play based preschool in Berkeley. I have been known to have a strong constitution, good health and I very much find children funny and wise. I found my calling early on.

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Katharina
Booked by 46 repeat families
52 reviews
Oakland
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 72 families in Berkeley, CA

Hello! I was born and raised in Austria and came to the US as an Au-pair 20 years ago, so I also speak fluent German. It's simple really, I love children and they love me. As an Aries I am an eternal child and relate to children very easily. I enjoy reading with them, doing arts and crafts, building forts and being outside. I also like to include them into chores in a playful way to keep them humble and make them feel accomplished. Communication is the biggest key for me and I love listening to my lil client's stories all day! In a nutshell I am fun, responsible, reliable and have a lot of energy. My philosophy is that your child is as much of a client as you are, I customize my care to the needs of the client. Please note I am available to work holidays but charge time and a half for those days. New Years Eve is double. Policies: I have a 4 hour minimum booking policy. CANCELLATIONS: For cancellations with less than 24 hours notice, I expect 50% of the original booking amount, which can be paid via PayPal or Venmo. EARLY RETURNS: Because I plan my time and budget around the hours booked, I ask to be paid for the entire booking, even if you come home early. LATE RETURNS: I'm usually flexible on the end time of a booking, but please text/call me if you'll be late, especially if we have not discussed flexibility beforehand. I occasionally book jobs back to back with just enough time for travel in between, and your late return can have an unfortunate impact on my schedule. For nanny shares I charge $20 per child.

β€œComplete rockstar! High energy for my son, interactive and engaging, so much fun!! Very professional and punctual!”

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Ginette
Booked by 4 repeat families
10 reviews
Oakland
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 12 families in Berkeley, CA

Hi! I'm Gigi :) I’m a reliable, punctual, creative, and empathetic caregiver offering childcare for babies (+6 months), toddlers and kids until 10 yrs old βœ…οΈ ​+4yrs and +5,000 hrs of exp working as a volunteer teacher, and caregiver βœ…οΈ CPR and First Aid certified. My responsibilities have included playtime (indoor and outdoor), crafts and art projects, bedtime routines, diapering, bottle and playing cognitive games! I love bringing with me some materials and games, so your kiddos will have a special time with me β€‹πŸΆ Pet-friendly 🚭 Non-smoker 🌈 Languages: Spanish and English

β€œGigi was punctual, fun, friendly, and flexible! She took my kiddo to the park for the duration and they seemed to have a great time. Would gladly have her back any time!”

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Jennifer
Booked by 33 repeat families
37 reviews
Oakland
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 59 families in Berkeley, CA

Hi, my name is Jennifer. Are you still searching for a caregiver ? I have availability and would love to help! Im a postpartum doula, and prior to becoming a doula, I was a nanny for over 10 years. I have many years of experience working with children. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, and school-aged kiddos as well as multiples.I am responsible, reliable, punctual, and bilingual(Spanish). I have taken child development courses that help me to better understand children and facilitate their personal journey through life by recognizing each child's individual needs and helping them reach their developmental milestones. I strongly believe in building and nurturing warm and strong relationships through play in the early years. Please let me know if you have any questions and if I sound like someone you would be interested in meeting.I look forward to hearing from you

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"We absolutely LOVE Isa β€” our family was so fortunate to have found her through UrbanSitter. I'm a first-time mom, and it took me a long time to find a full-time nanny I could trust to care for our sweet infant boy. Our boy connected with her immediately, and we couldn't have asked for anyone else to care for him. Her calming presence was also perfect for parents like us who work from home. We feel so lucky UrbanSitter helped us find someone who has truly become a part of our family."

Amy L., mom of one

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"I was so stressed about finding a part-time nanny for my 14-month-old son, who has moderate separation anxiety and hadn't been left with anyone but family before, but we were both immediately at ease in Buhay's presence. Her empathy and commitment to understanding child development are apparent in every interaction I've witnessed between her and my toddler. I feel very lucky to have found her."

Kamilah W., mom of one

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"Erna watched our now 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son for a few years. She is punctual, responsible, honest, and playful. What we appreciated most was that she was thoughtful in ensuring that we had a little break; for example, when the kids were clingy, she was able to divert their attention with games or songs or walks to the park. We felt very comfortable leaving our kids with Erna because of her caring nature and experience that spans a decade (including being a live-in nanny)."

Eric D., dad of two

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Frequently asked questions about Berkeley nanny services

What does a nanny do?

Nannies provide ongoing, in-home child care on a set schedule. A nanny may prepare meals, assist with school pickup, help with homework, manage activities, and handle light housekeeping related to child care. Many nannies specialize in specific age groups or needs such as infant care or bilingual support. Learn more about what a nanny does.

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Are nannies on UrbanSitter background checked?

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What's the difference between UrbanSitter and a Berkeley nanny agency?

Nanny agencies in Berkeley often charge placement fees that can total thousands of dollars. On UrbanSitter, there are no agency placement fees, just a simple membership. You can browse available nannies in Berkeley, interview candidates, and hire directly.

What types of nannies can I find in Berkeley?

On UrbanSitter, you can find full-time, part-time, and live-in nannies in Berkeley. Many nannies offer specialized experience including infant care, nanny sharing, bilingual care, and after school coverage. Browse profiles and filter by experience type to find your fit.

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A written agreement helps you and your nanny align on schedule, pay, duties, and time off before the job begins. Many families in Berkeley use a simple contract to set expectations from day one. See our nanny contract template and guide for what to include.

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