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60 babysitters are listed in Portola Valley, CA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Portola Valley, CA
Amy B.
Portola Valley, CA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Always Excited To Meet New Families And Help Make Their Lives Easier
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amy and I am currently finishing up at Cañada College. In September I will be doing school on semester at sea, where I will travel through Asia, europe, etc. I am looking for a family that needs a part time nanny for their children, I have worked with all age ranges while doing summer camps and controlling groups...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amy was so wonderful with our girls ! They loved her and just wanted more time to spend with her. She is reliable, punctual and trustworthy. Looking forward to hiring her again!"
Jasmine T.
Hello! **If you are looking for April/May/summer help, I could be the right fit for you. I am applying to a summer camp to intern and see if its the right fit, my goal is to have some babysitting jobs before that or during the summer. Right now I work part time and have integrated classes. I am looking at dates from April to May...
Callan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Hi my name Skynesha but you can call me smh for short I have a 4 years old daughter and I'm willing to support any famliy member I also do homecare assistant for accentcare and the keys I been in the field for atleast 7 years I like to say good communication multitask
Skynesha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hi! My name is Jess I'm 19 years old and I have 6 years of experience working with kids of all ages as a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, teacher, and currently work as firefighter! I'm studying English, French, and Educational Studies at Colgate University where I'm also training to become a teacher.
I absolutely adore...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ana E.
Portola Valley, CA
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Am A Fun, Educated, And Responsible Sitter That Loves Kids
Hello,
I have been a registered nurse for 7 years, just moved to Minnesota from California. I am really good with kids and would love to help out families around. I can help with homework but I also love the outdoors. I played soccer all my life and I like to stay active.
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello parents,
I am a recent college graduate who worked in child care through my timer as an undergraduate. Currently living in beautiful Portola Valley and looking for a sweet family to work with and make good memories. I worked mainly with two different families in Marin County as a long term nanny, both positions lasting 2...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Esmeralda S.
Portola Valley, CA
$35/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Esmeralda, I've been a preschool teacher for three years now. I absolutely adore working with children of all ages. I am fun, creative and energetic! I am always open to experiencing and learning new things!
Catalina B.
Mountain View, CA
$30-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi mom/dad. I am originally from Brazil but was raised in San Francisco. I am looking for part time or date nights gigs with the little ones because I just love them so much!
I have experience with babysitting as I have also worked at a camp for kids with disabilities. I am responsible, reliable and energetic. I believe that...
Catalina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our children loved Catalina! She's full of smiles and energy, easy to work with, and very responsive in communications. She played games with our toddlers, made drawings with them, and read them bedtime stories. I'd be happy to have Catalina come help us again!"
Sally T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Isabel and I recently graduated SDSU with a bachelor's in psychology. While living in San Diego I worked at a preschool/daycare for 3 years as well as nannying since I was 16. I have experience with children of all ages but mainly focused on ages 1-6 as a teacher. My responsibilities included planning lessons,...
Isabel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Early Education
5.0
"Isabel has cared for our 1yo toddler on multiple occasions. She is warm, respectful, genuinely cares for the little one's well being, and engages positively with children. Most importantly, she is dependable and punctual - always confirmed the timings and gives...
Avneesh S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Need a summer nanny!? My name is Kennedy and I am a senior at Duke University studying biomedical engineering and am planning on starting my PhD at Johns Hopkins studying cell and molecular medicine in the fall. I am from the Bay Area so will be home for the summer and am looking for a job there. I currently babysit for many...
Kennedy can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Dayci, I'm 40 years old. Responsible babysitter that would love the chance to help your family manage your busy schedules and be part of your kids lives. I'm certain I would be a great caretaker for your family as I have a great amount of experience working with kids all ages. I'm a mother of four wonderful...
Dayci can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hired Dayci to take care of our 4 month old baby boy. She was absolutely punctual every day. She made fresh pureed baby food. She often took my kid to the park and was a trustworthy driver. When financial circumstances did not allow for us to have a nanny any...
Amy B.
Ping G.
Cupertino, CA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, This Is Ping, I Have 3 Years Of Paid Experience, Ages From One To Ten Years Old.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, this is Ping, are you still looking for a babysitter ? I am in Montessori teacher training school for studying. Since I took care of my brother's kids in 2012, I started to be a part time babysitter, and I have over 4 years of paid full time babysit experience, ages from seven months to 11 years old. This experience have...
Ping can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Ping has been taking care of our 8 month old baby and 2 years and 5 month old kid during our occasional date nights. She has been extremely trustworthy, proactive and always keeping her word. And most importantly, our kids love her and would always want to keep...
Karoliina P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Sophie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very punctual and easy to communicate with. My little one liked her a lot and started showing her his favorite toys immediately. I felt comfortable leaving him with her!"
Kristina Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
Im a full-time lead teacher at a childcare/preschool and part-time college student. I primarily work with two's but I get the chance to help out with other age groups sometimes. I also babysit, mainly the ages of 6 months - 3 years but feel comfortable working outside of that age group. I am currently working towards my...
Jeanette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Linnea and I am currently 21 years old, attending UCI. I have been babysitting for around eight years and I started nannying in 2013. I love kids of all ages and think that every child has something special to offer. The reason I enjoy working with children so much is because they are able to show us how to be honest...
Linnea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Linnea took care of my 2 young boys (3 and 5 yo) after school while she lived in San Francisco Bay Area. She is a very capable and reliable babysitter. She also plays well with the kids and is assertive and warm at the same time. I would recommend her to other...
Brenda L.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Sonia I am a pre-school teacher and nanny. I am looking for a full time position with hours varying between 40 to 45 hours a week. I have been working in this field for more than 30 years. I have experience working with new borns up to 11 years old's. I have an Associate's Degree in child development and have...
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Sonia has been a blessing for our family. She has been so much more than just a nanny to us; she's become a family friend.
She joined us when our son was 6 months old and has been with us for more than 1.5 years. She's educated, experienced, patient and very...
Kruti S.
Leticia L.
Mountain View, CA
$19-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi y name is Leticia . I have 4 years of experience as a babysitter. 5 years as a kids private driver . And 8 years as a house helper . I also have good references. I am really responsible person . Be on time is my priority. If you have extra questions please send me a text to the care. com . I will be happy to answer you. I am...
Leticia can also help with: Organization, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Leticia is a truly amazing housekeeper!
When we started looking for someone to help us around the house, we only had vague ideas about what kind of help we were looking for. Leticia listened to our vague requests and then did things exactly how we wanted and...
Eugene B.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Selina and I am 29 years old. I am fluent speaker, writer, and reader in both English and Spanish. I enjoy arts and crafts, cooking, baking, walks, hikes and anything that has to do with the outdoors! My CPR certification is currently expired but I'm willing to renew. I can provide help around the house, which...
Selina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fabulous with school aged kids & wonderful with babies too! "
Liane G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Clara, I am currently a mom of one girl. I am looking for a full time/part time position. I come from a big family of 15, I have 9 years of experience with kids from newborns, multiples up to young teens, however my specialty is newborns to the age of 5. As a nanny I enjoy taking care of kids and having a positive...
Clara can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Clara took excellent care of our two-year-old son. I was there for part of the time and I could hear him laughing and having fun. Her attention was always on him and she was very interactive. We would definitely hire her again."
Caroline B.
Borislava L.
San Carlos, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I used to be a live-in nanny in Los Angeles. I did take care two girls ( 6 years and 13 years old). Now, I am a mother on 10-year-old and 4-year-old daughters. They both are very active and social and I love spending time with them. Kids are so much joy and make life more colorful and enjoyable. I have three beautiful nieces...
Borislava can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Borislava was communicative, arrived on time, and hit it off right away with our 18-month-old! We hope to hire her again!"
Amanda R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portola Valley, CA
Amy B.
5.0
Amy was so wonderful with our girls ! They loved her and just wanted more time to spend with her. She is reliable, punctual and trustworthy. Looking forward to hiring her again!
- Jasmine T.
Catalina B.
5.0
Catalina was wonderful! She looked after my 14-month-old and he loved her. He can be a bit shy but immediately wanted to play, and I felt totally happy leaving him with Catalina. Also she was really punctual and communicative. Highly recommend! :)
- Claire G.
Isabel W.
5.0
Isabel has cared for our 1yo toddler on multiple occasions. She is warm, respectful, genuinely cares for the little one's well being, and engages positively with children. Most importantly, she is dependable and punctual - always confirmed the timings and gives advance notice in case of any change...
- Avneesh S.
Dayci G.
5.0
Dayci was with our family for 2 years. She took care of our son from the time he was 11 months - almost 3 years old. As an anxious first time mom she was a god send for our family. She is warm, loving, caring, and so so good with kids. I work from home, so got to see first hand a lot of her...
- Care member
Ping G.
5.0
Ping has been taking care of our 8 month old baby and 2 years and 5 month old kid during our occasional date nights. She has been extremely trustworthy, proactive and always keeping her word. And most importantly, our kids love her and would always want to keep playing with her when her shift ends!
- Karoliina P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Portola Valley, CA:
How can I find a Portola Valley babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Portola Valley, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 7 babysitters in Portola Valley, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Portola Valley, CA?
The average rate for Portola Valley, CA babysitters on Care.com is $23.71 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Portola Valley, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Portola Valley, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.