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Claudia
Booked by 4 repeat families
3 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 7 families in Oakland, CA

CPR certified Daycare toddler experience Overnight and morning school prep experience Infant personal care experience Dog walking - weekend dog care

Claudia was amazing with my two kids. She arrived on time, immediately connected either my 5 year old, and was also able to calm down a skeptical 15 month old who started crying bloody murder at the sight of someone new.

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Cordelia
Booked by 4 repeat families
3 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 10 families in Oakland, CA

Hello, I have a strong background working with children both as a nanny and babysitting, as well as working with children with ASD, behavioral issues, and special health concerns in both home and school settings. I have experience with children from under 1 years old all the way up to 18, and have worked with multiple children bat once. I love being around kids and working with them, they bring such joy.

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

My name is Yonka and I am from Bulgaria. In my country I was a teacher for 20 years. Besides Bulgarian and English I speak Russian and a little bit French. Here I’m a babysitter/nanny/mother’s helper. I love kids, I have three grandchildren. My life is being surrounded with children. As a babysitter I follow the requirements the parents have. Strong communication is a must. With the little ones I go for a walk every day, to the library and parks, reed books, create stories, sing, do arts. I maintain the kid’s area clean and organized. It’s not a problem to do the laundry or load/unload the dishwasher. As a mother’s helper I clean, organize, do the dishes, including hand washing and laundry (fold and put clothes back, vacuuming.

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Esra 3 reviews
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Oakland, CA

Hi! I’m a loving, reliable, and energetic nanny with 6+ years of childcare experience. I’m originally from Istanbul, Turkey, and I first came to the U.S. as an au pair, which gave me the opportunity to become part of a family while caring for their children. I have a warm, playful personality that makes connecting with children come naturally to me. I love creating fun and engaging days through outdoor activities, walks, reading, creative play, and age-appropriate learning. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is watching children grow, reach new milestones, and develop their own unique personalities. I value building a strong relationship with the entire family, not just the children. Trust, communication, respect, and teamwork with parents are very important to me. I’ve been fortunate to build wonderful, long-term relationships with the families I’ve worked with, and I hope to find another family where I can become a trusted, caring, and valued part of their lives.

👋 If anyone is in need of the most reliable, clean, energetic, positive, responsible, engaged nanny we’ve ever met, please pick Esra! Esra has been working for our family for 8 months and we hoped to work with her for a lifetime but are unexpectedly moving. Esra is our 14 mo old daughter’s best friend - she lights up our day when she walks in the door. She plays with our daughter every second of the day and takes her to the park to play with other children 2x per day. She is proactive in teaching our daughter new things and shares ideas with us for child development. She cooks and prepares all of our daughter’s meals which started with homemade purées and has evolved into full meals. She is tidy, and leaves the house as she found it every day. She is always on time, smart, driven, speaks good English, and communicates well. Our nanny partnership has been a great investment for our daughter - we couldn’t haven’t had life here in SF any other way. Our heart breaks leaving the city because it means we must leave Esra. We hope she finds an amazing new family.

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Laura 2 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Oakland, CA

Hi! I’m Laura. 💕💕 I’m a Nanny with more than 5 years of experience with kids between 10 months and older. I love planning engaging activities such as arts and crafts, sensory play, reading, outdoor adventures, music, and creative games that encourage children’s curiosity and development. I’m also comfortable helping with daily routines such as meals, naps, diaper changes, bath time, and keeping children’s spaces organized. I like outdoor activities like going to the playground or playing soccer. I also enjoy making arts and crafts, paintings, role play and I’m great at making fun ideas to create cool snacks. Most importantly, I’m patient, attentive, communicative, and genuinely committed to making children feel safe, loved, and supported while they are in my care. I also value open communication with parents and always strive to follow each family’s routines, expectations, and parenting style. I’m Bilingual: English and Spanish speaker. I’m also Certified in Early Childhood education. I’m CPR certified. Pet lover 🐱♥️🐶

Laura is great with our 13-month old, singing and reading to him. He eats well with Laura and she is very responsive over text during babysitting. I also appreciate that Laura is always on time and flexible to stay late if we ask!

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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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