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Thais 1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Oakland, CA

Hi! I'm from Brazil and have a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I'm a caring, responsible and patient caregiver with experience looking after children of different ages. I enjoy creating fun, educational, and safe activities while helping children grow with confidence. I'm also comfortable with pets, light housekeeping, meal preparation and daily routine. My psychology background helps me understand children's emotional and developmental needs and I always focus on building a warm, trusting relationship with both kids and their families.

Extremely professional and a sunny happy disposition— would love to hire Thais again!

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Madison $25 per hour for 1 child

I have 4+ years of babysitting and nannying experience and love getting to know kids’ unique interests. I’m calm, organized, and adaptable, and as an older sister I enjoy being a role model and mentor. I’m also pet-friendly (big dog lover!) and happy to help with any cleaning or organizing.

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Passang $35 per hour for 1 child

For the past decade, l've dedicated myself to nurturing young minds and supporting families. My motivation stems from a deep desire to positively impact children's lives and offer parents a dependable childcare solution. I'm patient, calm, friendly, approachable, reliable, and flexible. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and educational games that promote learning. I also encourage child-led play and lots of outdoor activities. I have experience with children of all pages, but most prefer ages 0-3. I always follow the parents' preferred communication method. I have current First Aid Training and CPR Training. I look forward to bringing my experience and caring nature to your family. I can also provide references that can speak to my experience and professionalism.

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Alvina $30 per hour for 1 child

Dear Families, My name is Alvina, I'm offering child care, senior care and household services. I love being a baby sitter and have been taking care of the newborns, infants, toddlers and kids ( including twins and triplets ). My responsibilities includes driving to and from school, crafts, tutoring and outdoor activities. In addition, I have been a care giver for my 78 years old mom who had been in fatal car accident. I can cook, drive to appointments or to do other tasks. I'm happy to work with Families who have small dogs or friendly cat.

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Gloria $30 per hour for 1 child

I was born in Taiwan, I am a piano teacher in afternoon and am a nanny for a family in Berkley since 3.5 years until last year. Since the kids are grown so I head to another direction. He lease call me to talk in person. The hours looks good and I live in El Cerrito. Graduate from Juilliard. You can google me, feel free. I have a German Shepherded and a cat.

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"We absolutely LOVE Isa — 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 Oakland 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 Oakland nanny agency?

Nanny agencies in Oakland 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 Oakland, interview candidates, and hire directly.

What types of nannies can I find in Oakland?

On UrbanSitter, you can find full-time, part-time, and live-in nannies in Oakland. 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 Oakland 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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