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Sydney F.

Los Altos, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth by creating an engaging, enjoyable environment through a creative, friendly approach. I'm dedicated to offering children a variety of activities that nurture their physical, mental, and social development from artistic projects to educational and outdoor games. I'm currently...
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Alex F.

Los Altos, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I play beach volleyball for Santa Clara University and I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. In my free time, I love to rock climb as well as create art in the forms of painting, drawing, and crocheting. I'd describe my be outgoing, patient, and bubbly which is why I connect and work well with kids. I found a...
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Andrea G.

Los Altos, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I have been working with children for over 20 years in different capacities. Through my extensive educational experience, I can contribute to the growth and development of your child. It's rewarding to see them learn and grow. I worked as a Pre-school teacher, Director , Nanny, Family helper and Mentor and I am CPR and First Aid...
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Elizabeth N.

Child Care

Los Altos, CA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Making a positive impact on children's lives is something I am passionate about. With two years of experience caring for children aged 0-11, I offer a nurturing and engaging environment for your little ones. I am comfortable caring for up to two children. I am patient, creative, friendly, and very comfortable enforcing...
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Juliet E.

Night Nanny, Babysitter Available.

Los Altos, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Juliet I study Child Behavior and mental health at Stanford University( certificate). I'm Sub Aide at Los Altos District Schools. 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 still have them listen...
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Shauna K.

Los Altos, CA

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. My 15 years of experience working with children aged 1 and up have solidified my commitment to supporting families. I enjoy creating engaging experiences through board games, puzzles, and educational activities. I have a college degree and speak both English and Spanish....
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Darya I.

About Me

Los Altos, CA

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$35/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm a 21-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 3 years of paid experience with nannying and infant care. My experience includes picking up the kids from school and taking them to after school activities,...
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Dina C.

Los Altos, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
I am passionate about supporting families by offering dependable childcare. My friendly and approachable nature helps me connect with children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers. I have one year of experience caring for up to two children at a time. I'm comfortable with pets and have my own car for transportation. I enjoy...
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Monica V.

Nanny And Babysitter Full Time

Mountain View, CA

4.1(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
My name is Monica. I have 25 years of experience, I am primarily a mom of two kids that have grown to be very responsible and successful, additionally I have also taken care of children in the past. I do understand that by you being on this website, you are looking for a caring nanny for your child. I am certain that I am very...

Dan D. says "I had the pleasure of hiring Monica for a week to care for my newborn, and she was absolutely amazing. Monica was not only skilled and attentive but also...

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Keren P.

Experienced Live-in/live-out Sitter/nanny

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
Nanny/sitter with experienced caring for newborn, toddlers, and children up to school age. Available from Monday to Friday, and Sunday as well. Will consider live-in or overnight stay. References from prior employees available upon request. In addition to caring for children, I have a knack for closet organization and house...

Lisa C. says "We've hired Keren for a few date nights and she's wonderful with our older kids as well as the infant! We could tell from first moment we met her that she...

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Joanna P.

Sunnyvale, CA

3.0(1)
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$35/hr
Meal prep
carpooling
Hello my name is Joanna, I have previously worked with 2 great families hired through care. com. I am comfortable with picking up and dropping off kids, helping with homework , meal prepping, and helping with kids laundry these are all things I've done in the past for families. I've always enjoyed working with kids and am...

Thu N. says "Joanna, helped us picked up our 2nd grader after school to our home. She made sure he got in the home safely. She is reliable and easy to communicate with....

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Leslie R.

Child Care

Sunnyvale, CA

4.5(1)
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$33/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hello! I have been a nanny for well over 6 years, with experience in and out of the country. Experience as a live-in nanny for over 2+years, and continue then as live-out since 2018 with all ages, looking forward to be able to create a learning yet fun environment. I'm the artistic type of person, I will be always looking for...

Nitasha W. says "Leslie took care of my 6 week old for a couple of weeks. I was so nervous about hanging over my infant, but Leslie’s loving, compassionate nature and...

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Taynara C.

House Manager And Nanny!

Mountain View, CA

4.0(1)
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$33/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello Parents! I hope you're having a great day! I am a House Manager/Family Assistant, helping very busy families get organized. From helping CEO's with their calendar and day-to-day family errands, to assisting families with children's schedules and overall house health. I am also an experienced nanny, my last nanny...

Kim H. says "I am writing to recommend Taynara as a nanny for any family seeking a warm, energetic caregiver. Although we ultimately did not hire her at this time, we had...

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Lourdes C.

Caregiver- 20 Plus Year Experience

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi Lourdes here, I am a nanny in the industry for over 20 plus years. I am currently looking for a new family to work with. I have a lot of experience with newborns, infants, and toddlers. I believe it's important to provide adequate support, organization, and patience to the children as well as the parents. I consider myself a...

Sandraan O. says "I have had the pleasure of having Lourdes as a helpful hand around my own home. She quickly became someone I could depend on and most of all a good...

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Leonor Q.

Full-Time Babysitter

Redwood City, CA

3.0(0)
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$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
I love reading to the kids and taking them to the library for story time. I like to take them to the park and take them for walks so they can enjoy the outdoors, nature and have fun. I like to make projects and have crafts and coloring with children. I have taken care of newborns, toddlers and children up to 7 years of age. I...
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Cindy M.

Enjoyable, Patient, And Caring

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am a loving mother of 2, my 17-year-old daughter and my 4-year-old special needs son. I am fully experienced with newborns, infants, toddlers, and older. My patience runs high and I've always loved kids. I take full precautions and am a safety first type of person... Especially at this time. Hours are set but I am flexible...

Huber A. says "Cindy was amazing, she was so sweet with my baby girl. I highly recommend her!"

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Carmen B.

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi my name is Carmen Viviana I go by Viviana I have a teenager boy and a young adult daughter, I'm bilingual. I understand how important it is to keep our kids safe and to find the right person to look after our kids. I'm a very friendly And trustworthy person I enjoy being able to work with infants and toddlers and I always...

Faith K. says "Although we did not end up hiring Carmen as our nanny, we really liked her and felt a strong emotional connection to her. She appeared to have good...

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Eiby B.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Job

Redwood City, CA

3.0(1)
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$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'm an experienced reliable nanny and would love to care for your children. I'm energetic, loving, easygoing, patient, punctual and pleasant to be around. I have a reliable vehicle and excellent driving record. I'm a mother of one lovely 8-year-old girl. I enjoy walking, playing outside, trips to park, library, singing, dancing,...

Cheryl B. says "I interviewed Eiby for a part time job for my infant. She played and interacted very well with him and he did seem to feel comfortable with her. She also...

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Michelle V.

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, social, and creative. I started working with kids when was 15. I am currently 21. I like working with kids because I love seeing kids learn and develop social skills. I'm looking for a job with a set time. I would also prefer to have set instructions on what to and not to do. In my spare...

Care Member says "Michelle babysat for me. She was punctual, understood the needs of my kid, engaged with the kid’s interests and made sure that they were safe, fed and...

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JoElla O.

Creative Loving Nanny And Teacher

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I ran 43 daycares for 16 years and have been a nanny for over 10 years working with children. I have taught many subjects and have done many unique and fun things. I teach infants and toddlers the basics using music, reading and art. I developed a program that starts teaching an infant as soon as they can sit assisted and have...

Brian C. says "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...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.64/hr as of July 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Los Altos, CA

Babysitters in Los Altos, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Monica V.

I had the pleasure of hiring Monica for a week to care for my newborn, and she was absolutely amazing. Monica was not only skilled and...

- Dan D.

Keren P.

We've hired Keren for a few date nights and she's wonderful with our older kids as well as the infant! We could tell from first moment we...

- Lisa C.

Joanna P.

Joanna, helped us picked up our 2nd grader after school to our home. She made sure he got in the home safely. She is reliable and easy to...

- Thu N.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Los Altos, CA:

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 28 babysitters in Los Altos, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Los Altos, CA babysitters on Care.com is $26.64 per hour as of July 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Los Altos, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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