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60 babysitters are listed in Los Altos, CA
The average rate is $25/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years
Babysitters in Los Altos, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jackie, I live in Los Altos Hills. I love working with kids. I have 2 years experience working with children and babies ages newborn to 7years old. CPR certified. Love to do out door activities with the kids. Easily connect with kids and enjoy spending time with them.
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie is a very calm and loving care giver and she connected so well with my 6 year old. She made her feel very loved."
Mohamed C.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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! I'm a 20-year-old student in college working on getting my Veterinary Technology degree. I've worked with kids in summer camps every summer from 2014 to 2018 and I have two years of paid experience with nannying. My experience includes picking up the kids from school and taking them to after school activities, making...
5.0
"On time. Very sweet. Proactive and attentive with my 18 month old. Had a very good experience and would book again!"
Care member
My name is Juliet
My address changed. I live in Los Altos, CA, 94024 ( since 2019).
I study Child Behavior and menta health at Stanford University( certificate).
My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids yet...
Juliet can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Hi,
My name is Olivia, and I am 23 years old. I just recently graduated from UC Davis, and I have a lot of babysitting experience. I have 4 younger siblings whom I have taken care of since they were born, and have also worked as a babysitter for five families in the Unites States and Spain. I was born in New York but I moved to...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Andrea G.
Los Altos, CA
$30-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I am very interested in the nanny position. I have been working with children for many years in different capacities. I love help them explore, learn and grow. My total teaching and administrative experience with both preschool and children in family care as a nanny exceeds 20 years. I am holding a Master Teacher and a Site...
I'd describe my personality as exploring, full of curiosity and willing to learn.
I like working with kids because I'm really surprised how much we can learn from kids as they are growing up. Also the point of view they have towards different things always impressed me. I love to explore and try new things with them!
I started...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as responsible, grateful, joyful
I like working with kids because I love spending time with kids! Every kid is unique. And also I have experience, I was a high school teacher and a part time kindergarten assistant teacher when I was back in China, and I used to be a babysitter for a 2 years old boy...
Ying can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Bay Area born and raised, I've been working for local families since I was in high school. I enjoy getting outside with kids and playing at the park. Love planning crafts and creative activities that are age appropriate.
I've been an Auntie for 16 years and served as a built-in babysitter for my two oldest sisters, and taken...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Victoria G.
Los Altos, CA
$30-38/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Victoria. I have 4 years of experience babysitting. I love working with children and can also help with tutoring! I am very creative and love doing arts and crafts, reading, games, and more. I have experience working at a Spanish Immersion Preschool and love languages. I have my own transportation and can drive your...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I'd love to work for you!! I love kids, I've been babysitting my whole life and even moved to Mexico for 5 months to teach English to kids. I'm fun, creative, athletic, punctual, and trustworthy. I'd love to meet you!:))
Gracie can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Monika A.
Los Altos, CA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked as a part-time nanny/babysitter with over 10 years of experience while attending school and working other jobs. I am a nationally certified EMT as well. Currently I am looking to transition careers after 5 years in the fitness industry, most recently as a manager for a high profile fitness club. I am flexible,...
Monika can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
Ashley M.
Los Altos, CA
$37/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced and reliable Babysitter with over 6 years of experience serving as a trustworthy and dedicated caregiver for families. Experienced in working with children confident in caring for several children at once. Bringing forth a proven track record of satisfied clients, willing to recommend my services highly. Committed to...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alissa R.
Los Altos, CA
$18-20/hr
I'd describe my personality as kind, responsible, and hardworking.
I like working with kids because I love interacting with and helping others. I also love to play and be creative!
I started working with kids teaching dance classes while I was in high school. I don't have much experience babysitting, but am a quick learner and...
Alissa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Yeliz T.
Los Altos, CA
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Highly Energetic, Responsible, Experienced,flexible Health Care Professional Nanny.
I'd describe my personality as
Highly motivated
Honest
Responsible
I like working with kids because
I love taking care of their needs when they aren't able to manage by themselves.
I love how honest they're how I earn their love and how this love grows in their heart.
I'm looking for a job that
I really like to feel...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Juliet E.
Los Altos, CA
$30-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
2 years. I enjoy companion elders. I enjoy helping elders to do their ordinary life in their homes because I know they are happier in their homes than in nursery homes. I enjoy taking elders to shopping, grocery, and dor appointments. One day all of us will be seniors and really old. How we would like a caregiver to behave...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience. My responsibilities were playing with the toddler, making him snacks and dinner sometimes lunch, changing diaper, putting him down for a nap, clean up the toys. As for the infant my responsibilities were feeding, burping, washing the bottles, changing diaper and clothes, do tummy time, cuddling him...
Christy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Anais B.
Los Altos, CA
$20-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi everyone ! My name is Anaïs, I am 25yo,. I'm working as an au pair in a nice family located. My kids are big (9 & 11 yo) and that's amazing to be able to share those moments of their lives. However, as they are at school the whole day, I'm often free during the day from 9 to 2 & also I have all my weekends free. I love...
Anais can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kristina H.
Los Altos, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Easy-Going, Positive-Disciplining, Adventure-Loving Nanny
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently looking for morning hours 2-3 days a week with infant or toddler.
I've always had a love for children and started mother's helper positions as young as 12 and babysitting at 14. I have been called many endearing titles as a part-time nanny to the dozen families I've worked with over the past decade. I'm a Sociology...
Kristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Los Altos, CA
Jacqueline B.
5.0
Jackie is a very calm and loving care giver and she connected so well with my 6 year old. She made her feel very loved.
- Mohamed C.
Sophie A.
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.
Darya I.
5.0
On time. Very sweet. Proactive and attentive with my 18 month old. Had a very good experience and would book again!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Los Altos, CA:
How can I find a Los Altos babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Los Altos, 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 43 babysitters in Los Altos, 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 Los Altos, CA?
The average rate for Los Altos, CA babysitters on Care.com is $25.72 per hour as of April 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 Los Altos, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Los Altos, 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.