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Sophia S.

Patient & Fun Babysitter - After School Program Experience

Palo Alto, CA

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Sophia. I absolutely love working with kids and have a very patient, kind, and genuine personality. I currently work at an after school program where I care for around 50 children every day, helping them with activities, homework, and playtime. I have also in the past worked with families and babysat for them as well!...
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Carmen A.

After-School Help From A Friendly And Responsible Sitter

Palo Alto, CA

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$35/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
Hi! I'm an experienced and dependable caregiver with over 4 years of babysitting and childcare experience in both private homes and educational settings. During college, I worked as an after-school teacher supporting first and second graders, and I love creating safe, fun, and nurturing environments where children can...
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Jenilee C.

Enthusiastic High School Babysitter!

Palo Alto, CA

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
I am a graduating high school student from High School looking to work as a babysitter for the beginning of my break. I have past experience babysitting a 3-year-old, and am currently tutoring an 11-year-old in all school subjects. I love working with kids, learning alongside them, and playing with them -I am often described as...
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Lilyana A.

Palo Alto, CA

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Lilyana. I am a 23-year-old mother of a young infant. As a mother especially I am devoted to keeping children safe, making them feel loved, and caring for them well. I am a Christian woman and I know the importance of loving care for babies and toddlers. I also worked previously at an after school program taking care...
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Temaleti M.

Friendly, Loving, Caring And Patient Sitter

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
I am a mother of 4 beautiful children. Two boys and two girls. I grew up loving babysitting kids, at church, families, and my own nieces and nephews until God blessed me with my own kids. My kids are grown and now moved away for college, I have free time to lend a helping hand to the family and kids that may need help. I have no...
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Maria C.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello my name is Maria and I enjoy taking care of children specially newborns and toddlers but open to any age. I am a patient with children and love to read to them, teach them at their levels, sing them songs, and take them out on walks, parks, library, museums and any additional places you enroll them in. I would love to find...
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Sandra R.

Palo Alto, CA

1.0(0)
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$33/hr
15 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello, my name is Sandra. I bring over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I'm bilingual in English and Spanish, CPR/First Aid certified, and have also worked in daycares, after-school programs, and camps. Families describe me as dependable, caring, and patient. I focus on...
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Samantha G.

Palo Alto, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I love working with kids and am looking for a nanny position. I have had 8+ years of experience working with kids from babysitting, short-term nannying, working as a camp counselor, working at an after school program, coaching volleyball, working as a classroom aide, and student teaching in a 6th grade classroom and TK...
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Celina T.

Preschool Teacher Artist Mom Of 3

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been teaching preschool for 17 years, earned my CA teaching credential, 12 ECE units, and earned a degree in Art and Art education. I am a mom to 3 amazing humans (19, 21 and 27), and love spending time outside, Art and yoga. I am a deep believer in the play based approach and in nurturing the natural creative and social...
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Kelly V.

Palo Alto, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as Outgoing, Kind, Compassionate, Active I like working with kids because it's honestly so much fun and every day is a new experience -- every child I work with has had such a positive and lasting impact on me. The family I nannied for all through college truly became my second-family and I...
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Keily H.

Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
I'm a friendly, patient, and reliable childcare provider with a passion for supporting families. My calm demeanor creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. With one year of experience, I'm skilled at engaging children in various activities, both educational and fun, such as outdoor sports, board games, and puzzles....
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Claribel P.

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
15 years experience
Since I love work with kids I'm very lovely women respectfully energetic I love play white them go to the park or they activities
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Michelle L.

Loving And Caring Babysitter!

Palo Alto, CA

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi everyone! My name is Michelle. I have worked with children for almost 3 years now! I am currently studying to be an elementary school teacher. My current position is a preschool teacher for children ages 2-6! I have worked with younger and older as well! With children I love to, read, do crafts, teach them new things, go...
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Taylor F.

Palo Alto, CA

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$32/hr
3 years experience
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating children. With three years of hands-on experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of various ages, from infants to preteens. I've worked with families from all walks of life, providing reliable and flexible care that meets their...
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Teresa O.

Teresa O From Carmichael, CA

Palo Alto, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a young energetic woman with lots of experience with kids. I grew up as the second oldest of 5 and was always eager to help my parents care for my younger siblings. I have been babysitting since I was a teenager and have also done many caregiving job throughout the years. I am currently training to be a Commercial Pilot and...
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Jaspal S.

Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I'm an enthusiastic and experienced childcare provider with a deep-rooted passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. My 3 years of experience have equipped me with the skills and knowledge to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of various age groups. My calm and patient...
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Julia N.

Palo Alto, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Julia and I'm a college student majoring in Psychology with a special interest in child development. I have experience babysitting children ages 3 to 6, and I also worked as a camp counselor in 2022 for kids ages 9 to 11. Through that, I gained valuable skills in conflict mediation, emotional regulation, and...
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Raquel G.

Full Time Nanny/ Babysitter Available

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hi! My name is Raquel and I am seeking a family to join the current family I work for in a nanny share!! The baby I care for is 3 months old and mom would like to start the nanny share end of august or early September! I have experience with children of all ages from zero to 22! I've been working with children for over 10 years...

Samuel K. says "Raquel is an absolute miracle.I could not ask for anyone better to take care of my 2 year old daughter. Her kindness, motherly instinct, patience, upbeat...

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Helen C.

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hey! I have many years of experience working with children and being an extra support to families. I have experience in doing morning drop off, practice drop off, and morning/bedtime routine. I am comfortable working with all ages! I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and funny I like working with kids because...

Alexander C. says "Helen watched our 10 year old son for us for a date night and we will definitely use her again. She was prompt to reply when we had questions or...

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Olga M.

Hi Families!

Palo Alto, CA

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$35/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi there! I'm Olga, a Spanish 24-year-old girl who is living the experience in the US! I have four siblings (they are currently 11, 12, 13 and 14 years old), so that means I'm the oldest one! I have always taken care of them since they were born, so I could say that I've been a mom, a sister, a friend and a teacher. I also...
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.93/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 3.6

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Palo Alto, CA

You can review 30 after school babysitter profiles near you in Palo Alto, CA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Palo Alto, CA is $25.93. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Palo Alto, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Palo Alto, CA can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Palo Alto, CA.

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