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60 after school babysitters are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Palo Alto, CA
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...
Jenilee can also help with: Craft assistance
Hello! I am a dedicated and compassionate nanny with 6 years of experience in childcare. At 25 years old, I have a strong passion for working with children and helping them reach their full potential.
Throughout my career, I have worked with children of all ages, providing attentive and loving care in a nurturing environment. I...
Anallely can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Cecilia P.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as caring, honest and sincere. I've worked with little ones in a healthcare setting and it's been extremely rewarding!
Hi! I am currently a pre-med student (majoring neuroscience) and came back for the holiday during the summer, and I have experiences of 1-2 years of organizing cultural events/graduation ceremony for small children. During the senior year of my highschool, I helped my friends find a nonprofit organization where we taught english...
Natsumi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Elizabeth C.
Palo Alto, CA
< $10/hr • 9 yrs exp
My name is Elizabeth, I am 22 years old. I am bilingual, I speak English and Spanish. I have been around kids for the past 11 years. I started working and helping out in schools a couple of years back. I would help at school events and work in before and after-school care. From this, I have gained even more experience and have...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Jocelyn C.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a college student at San Jose State University. I'm offering child care!
I love working with kids ever since I was young. I grew up in a single parent household and being the oldest labeled you as parent #2. I grew up with my 2 younger brothers : changing diapers, preparing meals, preparing activities, etc. I'm super...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Yadira. I've been nannying for about 4 years. Every family I've stayed with was for more than an year. They both had to move back to their home states. When I was with those families I was in charge of picking up the children from school, getting them settled for the afternoon activities, pack some snacks to take....
Yadira can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
I'm Anouk, a college student who loves working with kids. I'm home for winter break and I would love to provide a helping hand!
Anouk can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Hi! My name is Olivia and I am 20 years old. I am originally from Brazil but I have been living in Palo Alto since I was 12. I am a Psychology major at CU Boulder but I am taking a semester off and doing my GED credits at Foothill College. Throughout high school I took an Early Child Development class that allowed me to work...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zoey is amazing! So glad I found her. She exceeds every expectation- always on time, never missed a scheduled pickup or event, and always kept up with kid-related tasks (laundry, meal prep). She's also a joy to be around, super-creative (always on line looking for...
Anne P.
Hi my name is Anaseini but Ana for short works great too! I am a very out going person. I love to meet new people and learn new things. I'm great with hands on and being organized with things. And just being a helping hand in any way I can. Right now I'm looking to be more of a "helping hand" or "personal assistant". So I'm...
Anaseini can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Hi there, I'm Cita! I am 20, currently in college studying Psychology and Child & Adolescent Development, because my dream has always been to work with children.
I have 1 year of experience babysitting a 2-year-old, and have done lots of volunteer work at pre-schools! During the school year, I work at an after school program...
Cita can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Brenda and I am currently a senior in college studying sociology. I know Spanish and some Portuguese. I have been a babysitter/nanny for almost 6 years. I love spending time with children and getting to know them. With me, your child will be in good hands and I am more than happy to help around with other tasks if...
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Brenda helped take care of our 4 year old son, who's a ball of energy especially after day care has been closed for a while. Brenda would play with him for hours in the yard, and read many books with him during cool down sessions. My son, who's usually more...
Shu N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I came from a family full of children and I am always watching a child or baby. I have been a professionally baby sitter and nanny but I also babysit for family and friends if need be from the ages of 7 months to 9 years old. I enjoy children. I take them to the park and play with or if they have toys, play with them. The...
Marquisha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Marquisha has been a wonderful babysitter for our 2 year old daughter. She spends 3 evenings each week with us. She is cheerful, playful, patient, and very gentle with kids. She's also conscientious and careful about safety and security -- something we appreciate....
Temina M.
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...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Wuendi O.
Palo Alto, CA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a recent UCSC sociology graduate. Currently, I'm a Bilingual Instructional Associate at Sequoia High School. I'm planning to apply for a master's in social work next fall, so I'm looking for additional jobs to save up. During my time at UCSC, I worked for nearly 5 years with a family, taking care of their two boys, and I can...
Wuendi can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi my name is Dulce i'm 26 years old. I speak both English and Spanish fuently. I'm fully Covid-19 vaccinated. I grew up in from Half Moon bay and recently relocated to Palo Alto. I have over 5+ years of experience as a care taker. I am very responsible, caring, fun, honest, reliable, and attentive. I am great at creating...
Dulce can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
(1)
hello my name is Gladis , Im a very lovely and caring person , I been working for many families in my past 20 years , I have more than 20 years of experience , I love drawing and crafts , I love children and enjoy helping them learn & grow at every stage of their lives . I am a very responsible nanny , reliable and caring person...
Gladis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Gladis is the most wonderful nanny – she's cared for my daughter up until starting preschool, and my daughter loves her dearly.
Gladis helped us, as first-time parents, to navigate infant and toddler growth stages, recently working with our little one to...
Mark S.
I was born in Hawaii, Honolulu to a family of 7 and I am the youngest. I love spending quality time with family it's very important to me. I'm a hardworking individual with a winning mentality and I always look for creative solutions to difficult challenges. In my spare time I love reading books, nature, working out spending...
I have 6 years of experience. I have worked for daycares/ preschool for about 5 years. I started off by being a floater ja classes from 1-year-olds up to 5-year-olds. Became a teacher this year and worked with 4-year-olds. I've worked one year for older kids in an after school program as well. I have done nannying as well for...
Fatima can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA
Zoey R.
5.0
Zoey is amazing! So glad I found her. She exceeds every expectation- always on time, never missed a scheduled pickup or event, and always kept up with kid-related tasks (laundry, meal prep). She's also a joy to be around, super-creative (always on line looking for craft ideas etc) and keeps kids...
- Anne P.
Brenda P.
5.0
Brenda helped take care of our 4 year old son, who's a ball of energy especially after day care has been closed for a while. Brenda would play with him for hours in the yard, and read many books with him during cool down sessions. My son, who's usually more reserved around stranger, immediately got...
- Shu N.
Marquisha C.
5.0
Marquisha has been a wonderful babysitter for our 2 year old daughter. She spends 3 evenings each week with us. She is cheerful, playful, patient, and very gentle with kids. She's also conscientious and careful about safety and security -- something we appreciate. She picks up our daughter from...
- Temina M.
Gladis M.
5.0
Gladis is the most wonderful nanny – she's cared for my daughter up until starting preschool, and my daughter loves her dearly.
Gladis helped us, as first-time parents, to navigate infant and toddler growth stages, recently working with our little one to (successfully!) potty train. Gladis is...
- Mark S.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Palo Alto, CA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Palo Alto, CA?
You can review 40 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Palo Alto, CA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Palo Alto, CA is $24.97. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Palo Alto, CA?
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.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Palo Alto, CA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
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.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Palo Alto, CA?
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.
Ratings for Palo Alto, CA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
After School Babysitters in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.