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Find nannies in Portola Valley, CA that you’ll love

60 nannies are listed in Portola Valley, CA

The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby nannies is 4 years

Nannies in Portola Valley, CA

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Katherine G.


Redwood City, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello! I am energetic, fun, creative, timely, organized, love to play games, cook and garden. Have raised three children and worked as a substitute teacher. I have 18 yrs of child development certification through the Girl Scout of America. I have 7 yrs nanny experience, a good driving record, vaccinated & CPR certified. I am...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Katherine to help me when my grandchildren came to stay with me for two weeks. She was very punctual, responsible, kind, and creative when it came to caring and entertaining an 8 year old girl and an 8 month old boy. Katherine has a very motherly persona...

Joy L.

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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$50/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny/Preschool Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children with special needs from children with Autism, CP & Fragile X. With typical children, I have most experience mostly with age 1 to 10+. I would actively participate with children by engaging in fine motor skills, social play, arts & crafts to assist them with early academic learning with...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Submitting a recommendation based on interviewing Jennifer. We were looking for a babysitter with OT experience but Jennifer focuses on OT specifically, not babysitting, so it wasn't quite what we were looking for. She was very knowledgeable in terms of...

Sara C.

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Ana O.


Redwood City, CA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi I am Currently looking for a long Term Family in the Penninsula , I have 18 Years Experience working with Children all ages . I am very loving and Caring.
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Ana is amazing. So careful with my two little ones. She was playing with the children with games, dolls, books."

Cati And Adam B.

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JoElla O.


Redwood City, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Loving Nanny And Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As the General Manager I ran 43 daycares for 16 years. With over 30 years working with children I have taught many subjects and done many unique and fun things. I teach infants the basics using music and dance to throwing paint and teaching infants as well as children to swim. I have knowledge in baby led weaning and other...
JoElla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"JoElla looked after our son. She sang to him, read to him, and made him laugh so much! We also really appreciated being able to leave him with such safe hands - JoElla has had a LOT of experience looking after young kids."

Yixin G.

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Julia M.


Menlo Park, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Julia, I'm 25 years old. I have a background in childcare and have worked as a nanny for several years, and experience with children of all ages. As a caregiver, I am patient, compassionate, and have a nurturing personality. I have a keen ability to connect with children and understand their needs. I am...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Julia to help babysit our 3-year-old daughter. Julia was very responsive to my messages and showed up promptly. She was very sweet and gentle with my daughter and my daughter really enjoyed playing with her. My daughter is often wary and scared of...

Lauren Q.

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Fernanda B.


Mountain View, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Nanny Is Here

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Fernanda. I'm from Brazil (I speak English, Spanish and Portuguese). I am a married mother of 3 wonderful boys, ages 19, 16 and 11 years old. I am a nanny with over 10 years of experience who is available in the South Bay for full time placement from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. I've spent the past 2 and a half years...
Fernanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Fernanda has been the best nanny for my children! She has brought so much happiness for my family with her upbeat personality and loving my children as if I was there myself! She taught my daughter Portuguese and I felt with that learning that it helped my child in...

Yessa G.

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Lindsay H.


Redwood City, CA

$50-63/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I have been a preschool teacher for 9 years now. As much as I love teaching, I am wanting to change my career and be a full time nanny to help align with my new part time career in health and fitness. I have nannied for families for over 10 years now and I've loved every second of it. I'm offering high quality child care...
Lindsay can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Lindsay is always very on time and reliable. She communicates very well with families and everyone loves her. She is also a preschool teacher so she knows how to communicate with children and make sure they are having a great time too. She is very bright and knows...

Samy A.

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Gloria S.


Palo Alto, CA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Nanny Available With More Than 10 Years

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I can cook different types of healthy food. I'm a very patience a a very caring person. I like to be organized and I'm excellent at problem-solving. Experience with newborns to 15 years old kids. I can help with light cleaning like keeping the kitchen clean and the kids' room organized and doing laundry for the kids I can...
Gloria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Irene (Gloria) has been with our family for 3 years. She has been loyal and dependable. Over the years she has gotten very close and protective with our kids which has been lovely to see."

Ellile S.

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Savannah S.


Sunnyvale, CA

$28-40/hr8 yrs exp

A Little About Myself

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Savannah and I am a passionate professional with a degree in Child Development and minor in Special Education! I grew up in the Bay Area and have always considered it to be home! I graduated from Foothill College where I studied Psychology and Social Sciences, then transferred to California State...
Savannah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Savannah has been watching our 5 1/2 month old baby for the past two months. She's prompt, reliable and goes beyond just watching our son - his bottles are always washed and the place kept tidy. He lights up when he sees her and she keeps him entertained. She...

Andrea S.

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Cheine T.


Mountain View, CA

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children and teens, and they love me. I am a happy and positive person. I have three nephews that I love so much. I love playing games and going out for activities. I also love pets. I have a puppy of my own, which if you have one, you know its just like having a child. I have been babysitting and nannying for about four...
Cheine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Cherine has taken care of both my 2 1/2 year old daughter, and my 7 month old son. She is so good with both kids! My son takes a bottle from her better than he does from me! I trust her completely. She is very dependable as well, and always shows up early."

Alice Y.

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Selina E.


Redwood City, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/ Babysitter

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, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Fabulous with school aged kids & wonderful with babies too! "

Liane G.

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Rosela S.


Redwood City, CA

$47/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

I have taken care of children for over 20 years. I love kids and spending time with them. I'm very patient and kind with kids. My experience working with kids has been enriched as they have and continue to be my teachers. I have learned much of what I know through kids, seeing as I have more about myself.
Rosela can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rosela worked for us more than 10 years. We were very lucky to have her. She was loving, responsible and very professional."

Care member

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Wendy Z.


Sunnyvale, CA

$45-50/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

5+ years of nannying/babysitting ranging ages 14 months to 15 years old. Responsibilities include daily play-time, making lunch, changing diapers, driving to and from school, and more.
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Wendy supported our family for about a year. She started as a tutor and someone to help our kindergartner during the COVID distance learning phase. Later, she also started providing child care for our 2 and now 3 year old. I would highly recommend Wendy....

Gavin W.

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Evgeniya K.


Mountain View, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Responsible And Reliable Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience with kids from 1-month-old to 7 years old. I am highly responsible, reliable and diligent with strong communication skills. I have knowledge of early childhood education and development, understanding of childhood needs and care to in-home environment. I have experience with kids with behavioral...
Evgeniya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Evgenia was babysitting my 2 kids for a while. She is a reliable person, attentive nanny, cooks well and drives carefully. Kids love her! highly recommend. "

Olga A.

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Caroline C.


Mountain View, CA

$27-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi- I'm Caroline, and I've worked as a daycare provider for children ranging in age from newborns to 11 years old for a total of 6 years. I've worked as a nanny for several families and in an elementary school as a student attendant for special education, where I had the opportunity to work with and learn from kids who have Down...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Caroline was very patient and thoughtful. She took initiative in planning fun activities. Would have continued with her if not for the family move."

Shipra A.

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Yuli M.


Redwood City, CA

$32-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents, My name is Yuli and I been a family nanny for 14 years . As a nanny, I have worked for families around the peninsula and had the opportunity to work with children of all ages; ranging in age from newborn babies to 12 years old. I am a very responsible, disciplined, patience, and loving person, who works very well...
Yuli can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Lucilma R.


Palo Alto, CA

$32-50/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

My name is Lucilma I have 20+ years of experience. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I love taking care kids:) I am energetic, always happy, pleasant, patient, fair, kind and generous. Thank you
Lucilma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"It is my pleasure to recommend Lucy as a nanny. Lucy performed full-time nanny duties for our first child from as part of a nanny-share with another child of a similar age. Lucy is a reliable care provider who brings years of knowledge and unique experiences to...

Care member

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Rakell S.


Redwood City, CA

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny/sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

You can become a better person by keeping yourself close to little children. They always awaken your inner child, bringing purity, creativity, lightness, and happiness. That's why I love them! My name is Rakell, a 42-year-old living in Redwood. Back in Brazil, motivated by love, I volunteered at the church and at home, working...
Rakell can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Rakell is absolutely wonderful! She is reliable, flexible, responsible and amazing with our 2 boys (infant and toddler). She has never been late or called off and is always willing to stay late and help out on the weekends. She doesn't need to be micromanaged and...

Rich K.

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Molly Rose F.


Palo Alto, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

7th Grade Math And Science Teacher (Experienced, Enthusiastic, And Professional Tutor And Nanny)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Molly and I am a licensed math and science teacher with seven years of classroom teaching experience. I worked as a middle school teacher before accepting my current position as a science instructor at the Junior Museum and Zoo, where which I bring science lessons to local elementary schools. I graduated from...
Molly Rose can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Molly was our summer nanny for two years- my kids loved her! They often went on adventures- to the beach, park, community activities. She was always flexible and very dependable."

Heather A.

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Zoey R.


Palo Alto, CA

$30-58/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Or Nanny.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have grown up looking after younger children. I spent many years nannying for family friends, full-time, every summer. They had four kids all under 12. When I started, they had 3 children, so I'm comfortable with all ages. From then on, I have done part time work for a few families when ever I can. I most recently worked full...
Zoey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Zoey Literally Is The Best! My Boys ( 1 & 8 ) Love Her ! They Ask For Her All The Time. My Youngest Warmed Up To Her So Fast, He Doesn't Even Realize I'm Gone When She's With Them. She Is Also Great With Our Fur Baby! She Is Great With My Kids & Always There When...

Brandi T.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Portola Valley, CA

Katherine G.

5.0

I hired Katherine to help me when my grandchildren came to stay with me for two weeks. She was very punctual, responsible, kind, and creative when it came to caring and entertaining an 8 year old girl and an 8 month old boy. Katherine has a very motherly persona and my grandchildren took to her...

- Joy L.

Jennifer L.

5.0

Submitting a recommendation based on interviewing Jennifer. We were looking for a babysitter with OT experience but Jennifer focuses on OT specifically, not babysitting, so it wasn't quite what we were looking for. She was very knowledgeable in terms of occupational therapy strategies and I was...

- Sara C.

Ana O.

5.0

Ana was part of our family for 2.5 half years looking after my daughter who was 1 month old at that time and occasionally my 3 years old daughter. Ana is an amazing person, incredibly patient, loving, generous, fun, active, and truly warmhearted. Ana treated my daughters as if they were her own....

- Janet G.

JoElla O.

5.0

JoElla looked after our 6 month old son for a few days. She did an amazing job with him - she sung to him, read to him, and made him laugh so much! She is very dependable, and has a lot of experience with kids. She was able to provide us with helpful insights about baby led weaning, good books, and...

- Brian C.

Julia M.

5.0

We hired Julia to help babysit our 3-year-old daughter. Julia was very responsive to my messages and showed up promptly. She was very sweet and gentle with my daughter and my daughter really enjoyed playing with her. My daughter is often wary and scared of strangers and we were really happy to see...

- Lauren Q.

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