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Luciana R.

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I'm currently looking for a part-time house assistant position (minimum 20 hours/week) starting this summer in the South Bay Area. I've been working closely with families for the past few years, and it's something I truly enjoy. I have 3 years of experience as a daycare teacher assistant, ran a small restaurant back in...

Care Member says "Luciana was great! Communicative, punctual, and really friendly. She put my 17-month-old at ease and I felt completely comfortable leaving him with her...

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Daniella R.

Fun Sister For All Ages, And Smile Creator.

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello valued family! I am an attentive and patient carrer nanny, household manager, and family assistant with 10+ years of experience. I live in Mountain View, I'm fully vaccinated, I consider myself a completely self-starting person, with keen eyes, by hiring me, you will leave your children in good hands, your house in...

Care Member says "Daniella has been caring for our 8 month old and we could not be more pleased. She is kind, gentle, and enthusiastic. Our daughter, who can be shy...

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Sharleen T.

Day Time Infant Care

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hello My name is Sharleen. I have excellent reference, a good driving record and a background check on care. com. I was a certified medical assistant although my certification has expired I do re-certify infant and adult CPR every two years. I've held two long term care positions; A family with three children arriving at...

Care Member says "Sharleen helped me raise my kids. She is kind and considerate. "

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Jennifer S.

Nanny/Babysitter, Full Or Part Time

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi I'm Jennifer. For the last 12 years, I have been a nanny for several wonderful families, the longest employment lasting nearly 4 years after being a preschool/infant teacher for 16 years with experience with children from newborn to 6 years of age, experienced in varied teaching styles. I specialize in Infant/Toddler care,...

Katherine B. says "My two kids - a three year old boy and a ten month old girl - instantly took to Jennifer the moment she walked in. She has a bubbly and fun personality...

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Tiffany Y.

5+ Years Experience With Children And Dogs

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$53/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 5+ years working which kids all over the Bay Area from newborn to high school students in tutoring, day care, academics, piano and sports. I have experience with taking care of dogs. I have a 5-year-old Husky. Please let me know how I can help! :)

Paisa S. says "I am very happy with Tiffany's piano lessons for my children (9 and 6). She is knowledgable, patient, and connect well with the kids!"

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Andrea M.

Babysitter

Mountain View, CA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
N Family in Palo Alto - 1999-2004 For my first nanny job, I worked for the N family who had 2 children, a 1-year-old girl, and a newborn boy. Heather in Palo Alto - 2003-2007 I worked for Heather for 4 years. She has 3 children, 2 twin boys who were 3 years old when I started and a 1-year-old boy. John S in Palo Alto -...

Care Member says "Andrea is very Loving and Caring "

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Carla B.

Outgoing And Responsible College Student And Behavioral Therapist

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a 22-year-old wife, sister, aunt, and cat mom of two! I graduated from foothill college this past summer with an Associate's Degree. I have worked as a coffee barista at Peet's Coffee and Google, as a behavioral technician at Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) in clinic and home setting, and as a classroom aide...

Maria-elena N. says "We hired Carla for the summer months to help with our 2 year old and 3 month old. She was punctual, reliable and immediately knew how to engage with...

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Leticia M.

Part-Time Caregiver.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Thanks for checking out my profile! I would love the opportunity to work with your family. I have tons of experience with children of all ages, newborn to teens. I am currently looking for a new full-time family and some new families for evening and weekend babysitting as well! I live in San Mateo and have been living and...

Arielle R. says "Leticia is the best thing that has ever happened to our family, to my children and to me. She has been with us for two years. She is not just a "nanny"...

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Bernadet E.

Fun Sitter

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a highly fun energetic and a very positive person to be around with. I am a auntie of three, two crazy nephews ages 5 and 7 and a 9 month year old niece. I love kids so much! I even have a online channel with kid activities and a mixture of education of FUN. I am highly experienced in caring for kids. I have taken care of...

Azucena B. says "Bernadet loves to work with children. She is also a very responsible and reliable person. She has being taking care of my two boys for the past 4 years....

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Alexia S.

Part Time Babysitter

Newark, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alexia I have experience taking care of kids with special accommodations or needs through my younger cousin who is in a wheelchair and requires a lot of support. I also have many family members who have young kids and babies and they all feel comfortable with me watching them. In all cases everything has gone...

Laura M. says "Alexia has been great with my toddler- he took to her very quickly! I think her experience with childcare at Children's Hospital is really helpful. She is...

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Alyssa D.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
With 16 years of nannying experience and a background as a teacher, I've mastered the art of balancing learning with laughter! Whether it's crafting, outdoor adventures, or educational play, I love keeping kids engaged and entertained. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children and am looking for summer hours to help...

Julia B. says "Alyssa has become a regular sitter for our family and she is awesome! Great positive energy, always on time, kids adore her."

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Cindy M.

Enjoyable, Patient, And Caring

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Renee F.

Let My Experience And References Do The Talking!

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
As a mother of 3, I have 24+ years experience with raising children. Prior to that I was a nanny in San Francisco, about a year before I was pregnant with my son. I also was a live in nanny for two years for two little girls in the mountain house area in 2004. Now with my children grown and on their own, I would like to be...

Burt H. says "Renee is an amazing childcare provider. There are no tasks she can't handle. Absolutely trustworthy. Professional!"

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Kelsey S.

Part Time Care Taker

Mountain View, CA

4.5(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am currently a teacher looking for part time work after 4 p.m. on weekdays and with flexibility on Saturdays and Sundays. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 and am most experienced with ages 10 months to 12 years of age. Along with teaching for 5 years and 10+ years of babysitting, I have experience in working at...

Vanessa S. says "I was in a pickle and needed care for my 3 kiddos for a specific date. Kelsey came to the rescue and spent the day doing activities with the kids that...

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Lixian O.

27yo Reliable, Caring & Joyful Nanny With Great Recommendations

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi I am Lixian, I am a 27 yo reliable and caring nanny. I am CPR certified and have 3 years of experience taking care of kids over 6 months old in the United States and I am willing to learn to take care of newborns. I used to be an associate teacher in an International school in China. I also got a lot experience with kids by...

Meng Z. says "Lixian (Kris) was our nanny for our daughter in nanny share from when our daughter was about 7 months old to a little over a year, when we put her in...

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Bagdat S.

Hello Lovely Families

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 23 families in your area
Hello dear families :) I am available for morning and night job . Experienced babysitter.

Care Member says "Having Bagdat care for our baby was a true gift. we were understandably anxious about leaving our newborn overnight, but Bagdat's gentle and confident...

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Casey P.

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been working with children for over 15 years (6 professionally) as a babysitter, nanny, Pre-K, and Preschool teacher. ! I'm looking for a Full-Time family that wants to add a dedicated, loving, and nurturing member ! In my spare time, I like to explore a variety of activities. I love video games, hiking, baking, reading,...

Salvatore M. says "Casey was great. My daughter loved her. Very self sufficient, no issues whatsoever. Would strongly recommend."

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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
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Taynara C.

House Manager And Nanny!

Mountain View, CA

4.0(1)
from
$33/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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Christine L.

Experienced Babysitter In Sunnyvale

Palo Alto, CA

4.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Christine, and I am a Preschool Teacher who works for a high-quality childcare center in Los Altos. I have a BA in Child Development from SJSU, and am First-Aid and CPR certified. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have 15+ years of experience working in the childcare field as an infant/toddler teacher, preschool...

Heather D. says "Christine worked with my 2.5 year old daughter while I was at home spending some one on one time with my son, keeping her entertained and happy, which...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.81/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Menlo Park, CA

Babysitters in Menlo Park, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Luciana R.

Luciana was great! Communicative, punctual, and really friendly. She put my 17-month-old at ease and I felt completely comfortable leaving...

- Care member

Daniella R.

Daniella has been caring for our 8 month old and we could not be more pleased. She is kind, gentle, and enthusiastic. Our daughter, who can...

- Care member

Sharleen T.

Sharleen helped me raise my kids. She is kind and considerate.

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Menlo Park, CA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Menlo Park, 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 32 babysitters in Menlo Park, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Menlo Park, CA babysitters on Care.com is $27.81 per hour as of June 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 Menlo Park, 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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