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Teresita S.

Overnight Nanny

Cupertino, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I have experience working with twins and deferent age groups in the same setting. My experience includes newborns from 1 weeks old to 11 years old. I have a clear background check. I am CPR certified and have a valid California driver's license. I have am looking for a position where I can help new parents or parents with...

Care Member says "Teresita came in last minute booking to help us with our newborn as I had postpartum complications. She was attentive and professional taking great care...

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Sandra E.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hi there! I am Sandra. I currently teach at a local Preschool. I have experience working with children for over 10 years. I studied Early Childhood and Adolescence at SJSU. I have worked with a variety of age groups throughout my life. I am so excited to be working with you and your family!

Sandra G. says "Sandra is an outstanding babysitter. My children enjoy having her over, our children even ask when she's coming over again. She's such a wonderful person...

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Citlally G.

Santa Clara, CA

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
For me, childcare isn't just a job; it's a passion. With eight years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I bring patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor to every interaction. My background includes a college degree and specialized experience with special needs children. I'm also...

Care Member says "Lolly was respectful of our home , helped us with cooking for the kids and played with them a lot. Will book her again for date nights "

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Clara M.

About Me

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
Hi! My name is Clara, I am currently a mom of one girl. I am looking for a full time/part time position. I come from a big family of 15, I have 9 years of experience with kids from newborns, multiples up to young teens, however my specialty is newborns to the age of 5. As a nanny I enjoy taking care of kids and having a positive...

Caroline B. says "Clara took excellent care of our two-year-old son. I was there for part of the time and I could hear him laughing and having fun. Her attention was...

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Danielle M.

Part Time Babysitter

Santa Clara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$46/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I am an aunt of four nephews and two nieces and have watched them form the time they were babies. I have lived with my sister when she had both all three of her babies and with the recent one who is now two I stayed on her couch for the first 6 weeks with her to help with infinite care. My sisters kids are age 15, 10 and 2 years...

Care Member says "Danielle has helped watch my baby for date nights from when she was born, to present day (3yo). With our recent move to CO, Danielle will be missed....

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Josephine P.

Child Care

Alviso, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I'm looking for a family who needs either full time or part time care. I can go to your home or you could drop off at my home. I'm open to preschool pick up and my availability could be flexible / evening hours may be possible. I'm a fun but firm babysitter, crunchy, and Christian, looking for a like minded family. I generally...

Lisa N. says "The only downside to hiring Jo is no one will ever "fill her shoes". She is a warm, wonderful highly dependable, compassionate young woman. She stayed in...

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Ara C.

Santa Clara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
I have watched over my cousins when they were younger (around 3-10 years old). When I came here in California , I have helped out my sister to watch over their first baby for few days in a week because of their tight schedules. I can manage to change diapers, feed, teach and watch baby shows on TV, assist on further enhancing...

Caitlin L. says "For the first several months of my son's life husband and I were fortunate enough to have people that we knew watching him. Then, when our other...

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Camila S.

Passionate And Proactive Educator And Former Au Pair, Looking For A Full-time Nanny Position

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Hello! I'm a 31 years old educator with a child development degree. I have 10+ years of experience from 1yo to 13yo kids. I'm bilingual (English and Brazilian Portuguese speaker), CPR and First Aid certificated. I'd describe myself as patient, reliable, dedicated and hardworking. When it comes to working with children, I like...

Care Member says "Camila is a star nanny. She worked for us full-time for many months while we were at work, and our son truly came to love her. We could also genuinely...

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Lay Har L.

Cupertino, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I'm Lay from Malaysia. I'm a Malaysian Chinese. I have been living in California for 23 years and have been working as a nanny. My experienced as a nanny for 12+ years with 2 family. First family with 2 kids and second family with 1 toddler. I am a responsible, energetic and highly reliable person. I love children. Safety of...

Emma T. says "Lay Har is the most amazing nanny I have ever met. She loves our son and he loves her so much. He is absolutely thriving in her care. She has worked with us...

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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Jona B.

Sunnyvale, CA

4.9(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Hello families! My name is Jona, I am a mother of three children, 24-year-old girl, 22 and 14-year-old boys. I have more than 15 years of experience working with newborns, infants, toddlers and teens. I can provide exceptional service and make sure your little one can get all the attention, keeping them safe, nourished and well...

Elena M. says "Jona is amazing! I'm so glad we found her. She is loving, caring and punctual . Our 8yo son stayed with Jona for a week while we were working, and now he...

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Jessica T.

Babysitter

Cupertino, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a college graduate with a degree in Psychology and a genuine passion for child development. I am very outgoing and friendly person. I have worked with every age group. I am also trained in CPR and first aid. I am able to meal prep, assist the kids with homework, and create fun activities for the...

Care Member says "Jessica has babysat our daughters (5 and 2) for years and she has been amazing! From cooking to changing diapers to teaching the girls, Jessica has been...

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Paula P.

NEWBORN Specialist AND post partum doula available

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm Paula, I'm 30 years old and I'm looking for a full time job (~40 hrs). I drive to Atherton everyday, so I can go to others places too (I have my own car) Strong driver (10+ years driving) Portuguese speaker Brazilian Fluent English Pet Lover (I'm pet sitter too) CPR and first aids Experience with kids all ages...

Care Member says "Paula has been an amazing nanny for my son over the past year. Her level of care and dedication is unmatched. What I truly appreciate about Paula is her...

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Maira B.

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
As a caregiver with over a decade of experience, I've discovered that my calling is to support families and positively impact children's lives. My calm and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with the children in my care. I believe in clear communication with parents, ensuring that we're on the same page about their...

Adela D. says "Maira was really nice and she took great care of our daughter. She did a great job feeding her, playing with her, and putting her to bed. We would...

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Katelyn W.

Stanford, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, I'm Katie! I am a 25-year-old college graduate with a bachelor's degree from The University of North Texas. I am CPR certified and first aid trained. I have been babysitting for the past couple of years and I seasonally work at my church in childcare development with kids ages 4-12. I have experience working with children...

Care Member says "Katie picked up my 6yo daughter and 8yo son after school each day for about three weeks, taking them to activities, helping them with homework and...

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Botta U.

Nurturing And Patient Child caregiver

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Botta. I am a preschool teacher with 12+ years of experience working alongside infants, toddlers, and young children/child up to age 10. My hobbies include: biking, hiking, camping, traveling, trying new food, reading, and arts and crafts. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...

Care Member says "Botta helped me with the care of my son, who was around 7 months old. I got extremely lucky when I found Botta after a long search. It was a pleasure...

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Yesenia V.

Nanny, Childcare

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I am looking for a full time position. Open at nanny share Currently available I have a reliable car, clean driving record, and willing to travel. I speak Spanish (first language) and Speak english. Certified in CPR and First Aid. I have 9 years experience in child care. Watching children ages ranging from 2 months to 10 years...

Erika C. says "We had the absolute pleasure of having Yesi care for our two children, ages 2 and 4, over the past two years. She is always on time, keeps our home tidy,...

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Tiffany W.

Babysitter

Saratoga, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi! I'm Tiffany and I am a registered nurse and graduate student. Currently I am open for babysitting, date nights, and meal prepping services. Please message me if you have any questions!

Dewanshi B. says "Tiffany is hard working, and good with children. I would definitely hire her again. Tiffany not only helped my little one but also spent a lot of time...

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Kamala T.

Nanny, Babysitter

Mountain View, CA

4.8(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I'm been working as nanny and house assisting for +14 years, I have taking care children all ages from infant-newborn . I'm a very responsible, reliable and caring person. I love kids, playing with kids , doing activities , driving to classes, I am willing to do light household chores, meal prep, laundry as well as organizing...

Care Member says "We have had Kamala come to babysit our two girls, and everyone in our family is happy when Kamala comes! My kids immediately get very excited because...

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Maria M.

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a divorced woman with 3 wonderful kids two adults and one 17. I speak Spanish and English , I love to go to the parks , libraries, museums, playdates with similar age kids or where the kids can have fun and make friends. I am from El Salvador and I have been living in the USA for more than 25 years. I have been working as a...

Prachi P. says "Alicia has been taking the absolute best care of our daughter for the last 2 years, since she was ~4 months. Our daughter absolutely adores her and looks...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.23/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Los Altos, CA

Babysitters in Los Altos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Teresita S.

Teresita came in last minute booking to help us with our newborn as I had postpartum complications. She was attentive and professional...

- Care member

Sandra E.

Sandra is an outstanding babysitter. My children enjoy having her over, our children even ask when she's coming over again. She's such a...

- Sandra G.

Citlally G.

Lolly was respectful of our home , helped us with cooking for the kids and played with them a lot. Will book her again for date nights

- Care member

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Los Altos, CA

The average rate for babysitters in Los Altos, CA on Care.com is $25.23 per hour as of December 2025. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in Los Altos, CA often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 30 babysitters in Los Altos, CA, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in Los Altos, CA offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in Los Altos, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Los Altos.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Los Altos offer flexible or same-day availability.

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